What is the FTMO consistency rule?
FTMO applies a consistency rule of None to 50% in the evaluation and None to 50% on the funded account, as of November 5, 2026.
FTMO rules
Every loss limit and trading rule per plan, read on FTMO's own pages on November 5, 2026.
As of November 5, 2026, FTMO uses static and end of day and trailing balance, every setup has a daily loss limit and 15 have no consistency rule in the evaluation. News trading is limited, EAs are allowed, weekend holding is allowed.
Loss limits and pass rules per plan
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10K | Standard account type | $1,000 then $500 | $1,000 | Static | $500 | None | None | 4 | 1:100 |
| $25K | Standard account type | $2,500 then $1,250 | $2,500 | Static | $1,250 | None | None | 4 | 1:100 |
| $50K | Standard account type | $5,000 then $2,500 | $5,000 | Static | $2,500 | None | None | 4 | 1:100 |
| $100K | Standard account type | $10,000 then $5,000 | $10,000 | Static | $5,000 | None | None | 4 | 1:100 |
| $200K | Standard account type | $20,000 then $10,000 | $20,000 | Static | $10,000 | None | None | 4 | 1:100 |
Equity floor fixed at 90% of initial balance. Fee refunded with first Reward. Phase 2 target 5%.
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10K | Swing account type | $1,000 then $500 | $1,000 | Static | $500 | None | None | 4 | 1:30 |
| $25K | Swing account type | $2,500 then $1,250 | $2,500 | Static | $1,250 | None | None | 4 | 1:30 |
| $50K | Swing account type | $5,000 then $2,500 | $5,000 | Static | $2,500 | None | None | 4 | 1:30 |
| $100K | Swing account type | $10,000 then $5,000 | $10,000 | Static | $5,000 | None | None | 4 | 1:30 |
| $200K | Swing account type | $20,000 then $10,000 | $20,000 | Static | $10,000 | None | None | 4 | 1:30 |
Equity floor fixed at 90% of initial balance. Fee refunded with first Reward. Phase 2 target 5%.
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10K | Standard | $1,000 | $1,000 | End of day | $300 | 50% | 50% | 0 | 1:100 |
| $25K | Standard | $2,500 | $2,500 | End of day | $750 | 50% | 50% | 0 | 1:100 |
| $50K | Standard | $5,000 | $5,000 | End of day | $1,500 | 50% | 50% | 0 | 1:100 |
| $100K | Standard | $10,000 | $10,000 | End of day | $3,000 | 50% | 50% | 0 | 1:100 |
| $200K | Standard | $20,000 | $20,000 | End of day | $6,000 | 50% | 50% | 0 | 1:100 |
Limit trails the highest midnight CE(S)T balance by 10% of initial balance. Fee is non-refundable.
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | Standard | n/a | $500 | Trailing balance | $150 | None | 30% | n/a | 1:100 |
| $10K | Standard | n/a | $1,000 | Trailing balance | $300 | None | 30% | n/a | 1:100 |
| $25K | Standard | n/a | $2,500 | Trailing balance | $750 | None | 30% | n/a | 1:100 |
| $50K | Standard | n/a | $5,000 | Trailing balance | $1,500 | None | 30% | n/a | 1:100 |
| $100K | Standard | n/a | $10,000 | Trailing balance | $3,000 | None | 30% | n/a | 1:100 |
Intraday balance-based trailing limit, follows closed trades, 10% below highest balance, does not reset on withdrawal. Fee is non-refundable.
Source: ftmo.com, checked 2026-11-05.
What you may do at FTMO
- News tradingLimitedStandard funded: no opening or closing on targeted instruments 2 minutes either side of selected news. No restriction in evaluation or on Swing.
- Algos and EAsAllowedEAs allowed; third-party EAs risk the maximum capital allocation rule; server limits 200 orders at a time, 2000 positions per day.
- Copy tradingUnknownCopy trading is not named on the FAQ or Forbidden Trading Practices page. That page bans letting a third party trade the account or trade in coordination with you, and trading other people's accounts.
- Overnight holdingAllowedStandard funded accounts: positions may not stay over market close beyond 2 hours (e.g. equities overnight). Evaluation and Swing unrestricted.
- Weekend holdingAllowedAllowed in evaluation and on Swing; restricted on Standard funded accounts.
- ScalingYes+25% balance every 4 months up to $2,000,000 with 10% net profit and 2 processed Rewards; split goes to 90%.
Source: ftmo.com, checked 2026-11-05.
Questions about FTMO rules
What drawdown does FTMO use?
FTMO uses static and end of day and trailing balance drawdown. Each plan's exact dollar amounts are in the plan table above.
Does FTMO allow news trading?
With limits, as of November 5, 2026. Standard funded: no opening or closing on targeted instruments 2 minutes either side of selected news. No restriction in evaluation or on Swing.
Does FTMO allow EAs and algos?
Yes, as of November 5, 2026. EAs allowed; third-party EAs risk the maximum capital allocation rule; server limits 200 orders at a time, 2000 positions per day.
Does FTMO allow weekend holding?
Yes, as of November 5, 2026. Allowed in evaluation and on Swing; restricted on Standard funded accounts.
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Rules explained: max drawdown, daily loss limit, consistency rule, news, algos and holding rules.