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FTMO 1-Step Challenge

The complete 1-Step Challenge ruleset and every purchasable account size — pick a size to see its price, and confirm the exact terms on FTMO's own pages before buying.

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1-step

Who it’s for

One-step evaluation with up to 90% profit split and a 10% profit target — suited to confident traders who want funding quickly without a second phase. It's also among the more automation-friendly options for EAs and algos.

A plain-English read of this model’s figures — not advice or a guarantee. Confirm the exact rules below before you buy.

Sizes & price

Choose your account size

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Selected account size

$10K

Entry price

≈$155 (widely-cited 2026 fee)

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What actually binds you

The full ruleset

Every rule for this model. = explainer · the icon links the firm’s source · verify = unconfirmed.

1-Step Challenge trading rules
Profit targetphase1 10% of initial simulated capital (challenge only; none on funded account)
Max daily loss3% of initial simulated capital (basis: initial capital; recalculated at 00:00 CE(S)T)
Max overall loss10% of initial simulated capital — END-OF-DAY TRAILING (limit only increases, never decreases; resets to 90% when a reward is withdrawn and a new account is provided) (end-of-day trailing)
Min trading daysNone
Consistency ruleBest Day Rule — best single day must not exceed 50% of total Positive Days' Profit; applies in BOTH challenge and funded phases
LeverageUp to 1:100 (Standard)
Profit split90% on the funded FTMO Account
PayoutFirst reward on/after day 14 from first trade; min $20 (bank) / $50 (crypto)
ProhibitedForbidden: error exploitation, opposite-position manipulation, non-replicable risk, excessive sizing, EA >2,000 server requests/day, artificial profit distribution/hedging

1-Step fee is NOT refunded on passing (only 2-Step is). EOD trailing + 50% Best Day Rule make this the stricter product to manage.

Rules sourced from official pages — 1-Step Challenge rules hub. Promo terms change; confirm at checkout.

At the firm level

Payout & platform context

These apply across FTMO’s products. See the full dossier for every funded-account rule.

Trading platforms

MT5MT4cTrader

Payouts & timing

Payout frequency
On-demand after the first reward — the FTMO Account runs on a flexible profit-split schedule; you choose your own payout day from the dashboard once eligible (no forced fixed cycle after the first).
First payout
First reward claimable on or after the 14th day from your first funded trade (you may also shift the payout day to align future cycles).
Minimum payout
Minimum closed profit to withdraw: $20 (bank) / $50 (crypto).
Payout speed
Reward requests are typically processed quickly (within ~1–2 business days); arrival time then depends on the chosen method.
Time limit
Unlimited time for both evaluation phases (trade at your own pace). 2-Step requires a minimum of 4 trading days per phase; 1-Step has no minimum-days requirement.

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