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FTMO guide: evaluation flow and risk limits

FTMO uses a two-step evaluation (Challenge and Verification). The objectives include profit targets and loss limits before moving to a funded account.

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Best for: traders comfortable with defined risk limits and evaluation targets.

Challenge

Step 1 focuses on hitting the profit target without breaching limits.

Verification

Step 2 repeats objectives with a lower profit target.

Funded

No profit target after passing evaluation.

Core objectives (summary)

  • Profit target: 10% in the Challenge and 5% in Verification.
  • Maximum daily loss: 5%.
  • Maximum loss: 10%.
  • Funded stage has no profit target.

Always verify current objectives on the official FTMO site.

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