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FTMO Launches Dedicated Futures Division with Single-Phase Evaluations

FTMO has officially expanded its ecosystem by launching a dedicated futures division. This new offering is not an extension of its classic CFD challenges, but a standalone structure that already features its own purchasing portal and active technical documentation. Evaluation Models: Growth and Pro The firm introduces two types of single-phase evaluations across three account sizes: 50K, 100K, and 150K. Growth: Monthly subscriptions ranging from $119 to $229. It utilizes an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown and does not impose a daily loss limit during the evaluation. Pro: Costs between $139 and $269 per month. It includes a strict daily loss limit but offers higher payout caps. Both models operate under a 90/10 profit split in favor of the trader. The trailing drawdown stops once it reaches the initial account balance. Payout Requirements and Consistency Withdrawals are not automatic or daily; they require meeting minimum profitable day criteria: Growth Accounts: Require 4 days with minimum profits (ranging from $150 to $300 depending on account size). Pro Accounts: Require 5 days with minimum profits (between $200 and $500). Once requirements are met, the withdrawable percentage and payout caps are applied. Payments are processed starting from $20 via Wise, Revolut, or bank card. Platforms, Markets, and Commissions Trading is conducted through the NinjaTrader and Tradovate infrastructure, allowing access via these platforms or TradingView using the same credentials. Instruments: Access to 30 CME Group contracts (19 minis and 11 micros), covering indices, metals, energy, currencies, and micro crypto assets. Market Data: Subscriptions include Level 1 data (Top of Book). Operating Costs: Commissions of $0.50 per side for mini contracts and $0.20 for micros, plus exchange and NFA fees. Operational Restrictions FTMO's futures model imposes strict daily closing rules. All positions must be closed before 4:10 p.m. ET, and holding trades over the weekend is prohibited. While news trading and the use of algorithms are permitted, the firm emphasizes that strategies must be replicable in a real market environment. Currently, accounts are simulated (Sim-Funded). FTMO maintains a selection system where only a small group of traders may receive an invitation to trade a Live Funded account with real capital.