FTMO vs FTUK
Side-by-side rules, fees and payout terms. Rows with differences are highlighted; anything we could not verify is marked as such.
| Rule | FTMO | FTUK |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown modelⓘ | Static balance | Trailing end-of-day |
| Profit splitⓘ | 2-Step: 80% | Flex Challenge funded: 60% -> up to 90% across 6 levels |
| Payoutsⓘ | On request from day 14 after first trade; | On demand once requirements are met |
| Consistency ruleⓘ | 50% best-day cap | 20% best-day cap |
| Daily loss limitⓘ | Yes | Yes |
| News tradingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holdingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Overnight holdingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Automation / EAs | Restricted | Restricted |
| Accounts you may hold | Unverified | 6 |
| Min. trading daysⓘ | 4 days | 1 days |
| Activation / PA feeⓘ | None | Unverified |
| Data feed feeⓘ | Unverified | Unverified |
| Reset feeⓘ | Varies / unverified | Varies / unverified |
| Payout bufferⓘ | Min closed profit for payout: $20 bank wire, $50 crypto. | Instant Sim: buffer that must remain $1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,500 |
| Contract scalingⓘ | Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000 | Forex: no contract scaling, lot based; |
| Headquarters | Czech Republic | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2015 | 2021 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader | MetaTrader 5 (not for US traders), TradeLocker, Match-Trader, FTUK XT (futures) |
| Entry price | Pricing unverified | Pricing unverified |
| Promo code | None known | None known |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-09 |
Highlighted rows differ between firms. Green = trader-friendly, red = restrictive, “Unverified” = we could not confirm it from the firm’s public rules.
FAQ
Does FTMO have a trailing drawdown?
FTMO uses a static (non-trailing) maximum loss on its main program.
Does FTMO have a consistency rule?
Yes — 50% best-day cap. Best Day Rule: best day must not exceed 50% of total positive days' profit;
Is news trading allowed at FTMO?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check FTMO’s current rules.
Does FTUK have a trailing drawdown?
FTUK uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does FTUK have a consistency rule?
Yes — 20% best-day cap. Flex Challenge: none in evaluation;
Is news trading allowed at FTUK?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check FTUK’s current rules.