What is the FTMO Futures consistency rule?
FTMO Futures applies a consistency rule of 40% to 50% in the evaluation and none on the funded account, as of October 31, 2026.
FTMO Futures rules
Every loss limit and trading rule per plan, read on FTMO Futures's own pages on October 31, 2026.
As of October 31, 2026, FTMO Futures uses end of day, 3 of 6 setups have no daily loss limit and a consistency rule applies in the evaluation. News trading is allowed, EAs are limited, weekend holding is not stated.
Loss limits and pass rules per plan
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | Standard | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 40% | None | n/a | 5 minis |
| $100K | Standard | $6,000 | $3,500 | End of day | None | 40% | None | n/a | 10 minis |
| $150K | Standard | $9,000 | $5,000 | End of day | None | 40% | None | n/a | 15 minis |
No daily loss in evaluation; Sim-Funded daily loss $1000, soft.
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | Standard | $3,000 | $3,000 | End of day | $1,000 | 50% | None | n/a | 5 minis |
| $100K | Standard | $6,000 | $4,500 | End of day | $1,500 | 50% | None | n/a | 10 minis |
| $150K | Standard | $9,000 | $6,000 | End of day | $2,000 | 50% | None | n/a | 15 minis |
Daily loss is a hard rule in evaluation and funded.
Source: ftmo.com, checked 2026-10-31.
What you may do at FTMO Futures
- News tradingAllowedFutures overview lists news trading as permitted.
- Algos and EAsLimitedAutomated trading is permitted, except systems that manipulate or abuse the programme.
- Copy tradingLimitedCopying across your own accounts is permitted; copying a third party is forbidden.
- Overnight holdingNot allowedNo position or resting order may be carried past the session end; open positions are auto liquidated.
- Weekend holdingUnknown
- ScalingUnknown
Source: ftmo.com, checked 2026-10-31.
Questions about FTMO Futures rules
What drawdown does FTMO Futures use?
FTMO Futures uses end of day drawdown; 3 of its 6 setups have no daily loss limit. Each plan's exact dollar amounts are in the plan table above.
Does FTMO Futures allow news trading?
Yes, as of October 31, 2026. Futures overview lists news trading as permitted.
Does FTMO Futures allow EAs and algos?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Automated trading is permitted, except systems that manipulate or abuse the programme.
Does FTMO Futures allow copy trading?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Copying across your own accounts is permitted; copying a third party is forbidden.
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Rules explained: max drawdown, daily loss limit, consistency rule, news, algos and holding rules.