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.