FTMO Futures Rules Explained (2026): Pro vs Growth Plans
FTMO has brought its renowned infrastructure and stability to the futures proprietary trading space. To maintain their high standards, they have established clear, professional-grade rules focused on risk management and discipline.
When you evaluate for FTMO Futures, you must choose between two distinct evaluation paths: the PRO Plan and the GROWTH Plan. This guide breaks down the exact rules for each plan so you can trade with confidence.
The Core Mechanic: End of Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown
Both the PRO and GROWTH plans utilize an End of Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown. This is a significant feature for risk management.
Instead of tracking your highest unrealized intraday equity, the EOD drawdown is calculated at the end of the trading session based on your account balance. This means standard market pullbacks during a trade won't artificially pull your drawdown limit up. Once the trailing drawdown reaches your initial starting balance, it locks in place and never trails again.
1. The PRO Plan Rules
The PRO Plan is designed for experienced traders seeking maximum efficiency, featuring a market-unique 1:1 profit target-to-drawdown ratio at the 50K size.
PRO Plan Pricing & Evaluation Metrics
Payout Rules
- Market-Leading Payouts: 100% withdrawals with high payout caps (up to 8,000).
- Payouts can be requested every 5 days after logging 5 qualifying days (300+ for 100k, $500+ for 150k).
- Min New Profit Rule: At least 50% of any requested payout must be new profit earned in the current cycle.
- Scaling Plan: Sim-Funded contracts start at 2 (50k), 4 (100k), and 6 (150k) and scale up based on EOD profit tiers (10 micros = 1 mini).
2. The GROWTH Plan Rules
The GROWTH Plan is built for accessibility, offering a slightly more forgiving structure during the evaluation phase.
Profit Targets and Drawdowns
- **3,000 Profit Target / $2,000 Max Drawdown
- **6,000 Profit Target / $3,500 Max Drawdown
- **9,000 Profit Target / $5,000 Max Drawdown
Daily Loss Limit (No Limit on Eval, Soft Limit on Funded)
The defining feature of the GROWTH plan is that there is no Daily Loss Limit during the evaluation phase. You are only constrained by the maximum EOD trailing drawdown.
Once funded, a Soft Daily Loss Limit is introduced (2,000 / $3,000). If you hit this soft limit, your account is not breached. Instead, your trading is locked for the remainder of the session, preventing emotional revenge trading.
Consistency Rule (Evaluation Only)
The GROWTH plan utilizes a 40% Consistency Rule during the evaluation. Once funded, the consistency rule is removed.
Payout Rules
- Withdrawals are available at 50% of generated profits (up to the payout cap).
- 4-day payout cycles after logging 4 qualifying days (250+ for 100k, $300+ for 150k).
- Min New Profit Rule: At least 50% of any requested withdrawal must be new profit generated during the current cycle.
- Sim-Funded Contract Scaling: Starts at 2 (50k), 4 (100k), and 6 (150k) and adjusts both up and down daily based on EOD balance tiers.
3. Country & US Resident Eligibility
FTMO Futures is available globally with notable regional specifics:
- United States Traders Welcome: Unlike many CFD firms, FTMO Futures accepts legal US residents (natural persons only) with a valid SSN/TIN and completed IRS Form W-9. Payouts require proof of ownership for a traditional regulated US bank account (digital fintech banks like Wise or Chime are rejected). Note that residents of 5 states are restricted: Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, and South Carolina.
- Restricted Jurisdictions: Non-US clients in countries such as Australia, China, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, and sanctioned territories are not eligible for FTMO Futures.
3. Evaluation vs. Funded Phase Differences
It is crucial to understand that the rules change slightly once you pass the evaluation and receive your funded account.
PRO Plan Differences
- Consistency Rule: During the evaluation, you must follow a 50% consistency rule. Once funded, the consistency rule is completely removed.
- (The Hard Daily Loss Limit and EOD Trailing Drawdown remain active on the funded account).
GROWTH Plan Differences
- Daily Loss Limit: During the evaluation, there is no Daily Loss Limit. Once funded, a Soft Daily Loss Limit is introduced. (If hit, your account is not breached; trading is simply locked for the day).
- Consistency Rule: During the evaluation, you must follow a 40% consistency rule. Once funded, the consistency rule is completely removed.
Conclusion
Understanding these rules is the first step to securing your funded capital. Whether you choose the PRO Plan for its 1:1 ratio and 100% withdrawals, or the GROWTH plan for its lack of an evaluation daily loss limit, FTMO Futures offers a stable, professional environment to execute your strategies.
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Disclosure: Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. FTMO provides a simulated environment where traders can test their skills; you are not risking personal capital in live markets. Past performance is not indicative of future results.