Model · 1-step

FTMO 1-Step Challenge

Name: FTMO 1-Step Challenge
Brand: FTMO
Price: 155 USD
Availability: InStock

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.

Evidence desk · Independent analysisLast updated 2026-06-17

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

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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

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1-Step Challenge trading rules
Profit target	phase1 10% of initial simulated capital (challenge only; none on funded account)
Max daily loss	3% of initial simulated capital (basis: initial capital; recalculated at 00:00 CE(S)T)
Max overall loss	10% 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initial simulated capital — END-OF-DAY TRAILING (limit only increases, never decreases; resets to 90% when a reward is withdrawn and a new account is provided) (end-of-day trailing)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 days	None
Consistency rule	Best Day Rule — best single day must not exceed 50% of total Positive Days' Profit; applies in BOTH challenge and funded phases
Leverage	Up to 1:100 (Standard)
Profit split	90% on the funded FTMO Account
Payout	First reward on/after day 14 from first trade; min $20 (bank) / $50 (crypto)
Prohibited	Forbidden: 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

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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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