How to Pass the FTMO Futures Evaluation (Complete Pro & Growth Guide)
If you are preparing to tackle the new FTMO Futures evaluation, understanding the intricate rule differences between the Pro and Growth plans is the absolute key to securing a funded account.
FTMO has officially revolutionized the futures proprietary trading space. By introducing their legendary stability, premium infrastructure, and an End of Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown, they have created arguably the best environment for futures traders in 2026. The Futures launch brings entirely new mechanics, profit thresholds, and two very different evaluation paths: the PRO Plan and the GROWTH Plan.
In this comprehensive, 2,000-word guide, we are going to dissect every single rule, price point, consistency metric, and drawdown limitation across all account sizes. By the end, you will know exactly which plan fits your trading psychology and the optimal strategies to pass it.
1. The Core Mechanic: End of Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown
Before we break down the specific plans, you must understand the most critical advantage FTMO Futures offers: the End of Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown.
In the futures prop firm industry, the standard practice is the intraday trailing drawdown. If you are up 200 profit, an intraday drawdown trails your highest unrealized equity peak. This means you essentially "lost" $800 of your drawdown buffer without ever taking a real loss.
FTMO Futures eliminates this. With EOD trailing, your maximum drawdown limit is calculated only at the end of the trading session (market close) based on your account balance. Your unrealized profits during the day will not drag your drawdown threshold up with them. Furthermore, once your EOD trailing drawdown reaches your initial starting balance, it locks in place and never trails again.
This provides what FTMO calls "Room to Breathe." You can hold high-conviction trades, sit through standard market pullbacks, and capture larger swings without fear of an artificial algorithmic breach.
2. The PRO Plan: Built for Maximum Efficiency
The PRO Plan is FTMO’s flagship futures offering. It is designed specifically for experienced traders who want the most efficient path to massive payouts and are disciplined enough to manage strict Daily Loss Limits.
PRO Plan Pricing & Account Sizes
- **139 (Reset: $129)
- **199 (Reset: $189)
- **269 (Reset: $259)
The 1:1 PT:DD Ratio (The 50k Sweet Spot)
The undisputed highlight of the entire FTMO Futures catalog is the 3,000** and a Max EOD Drawdown of $3,000.
This 1:1 ratio is exceptionally rare in the futures space. You do not have to make more money than you are allowed to lose.
The 6,000 Profit Target against a 150k account requires a 6,000 Drawdown (1.5:1). While these are still excellent ratios, the 50k account mathematically provides the highest probability of passing.
PRO Plan Trading Rules
- Hard Daily Loss Limit (DLL): 1,500 (100k) / $2,000 (150k). This is a hard breach. If your daily equity drops below this limit, you lose the account instantly.
- Consistency Rule (Evaluation Only): 50%. No single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total required profit target. If your target is 1,500. If it does, you must continue trading to increase your total profit until that best day represents 50% or less.
- Funded Consistency: None. Once funded, the 50% rule is removed entirely.
- Minimum Trading Days: None. You can pass in a single day (provided you don't violate the 50% consistency rule).
- Max Contracts: 5 (50k) / 10 (100k) / 15 (150k) during evaluation. When Sim-Funded, contracts start at 2 (50k), 4 (100k), and 6 (150k) and dynamically scale up to the max limit based on EOD profit milestones (10 micros = 1 mini/standard).
PRO Plan Payouts
The PRO Plan offers the most lucrative payout structure:
- Withdrawal Percentage: 100% of your profits (up to the cap).
- Payout Caps: 6,000 (100k) / $8,000 (150k) per cycle.
- Frequency: Every 5 days.
- Eligibility: To request a payout, you must have at least 5 winning days where your daily profit is 300+ (100k), or $500+ (150k).
- Profit Split: 90/10 in your favor.
- Min New Profit Requirement: At least 50% of any withdrawal request must be newly generated profit from the current payout cycle, not carried over.
3. The GROWTH Plan: Built for Accessibility
If the PRO plan's strict Hard Daily Loss Limit makes you nervous, the GROWTH Plan is your sanctuary. It is designed to be highly forgiving during the evaluation phase, allowing traders to weather bad days without losing their upfront fee.
GROWTH Plan Pricing & Account Sizes
- **119 (Reset: $109)
- **169 (Reset: $159)
- **229 (Reset: $219)
The "No DLL" Evaluation Mechanic
The defining feature of the GROWTH plan is that there is absolutely no Daily Loss Limit during the evaluation phase. As long as you do not hit your maximum EOD trailing drawdown (3,500 for 100k, $5,000 for 150k), you can lose as much as you want in a single day.
- Profit Targets: 6,000 (100k) / $9,000 (150k) - Identical to the Pro Plan.
- Max Drawdown: Slightly lower than the Pro Plan to offset the lack of a daily limit.
GROWTH Plan Funded Rules (The Soft DLL)
Once you pass the evaluation and become a funded trader, a Daily Loss Limit is introduced, but it is a Soft Limit.
- Soft DLL Thresholds: 2,000 (100k) / $3,000 (150k).
- How it works: If you hit the Soft DLL on a funded account, you do not lose the account. Instead, the platform simply locks your ability to place new trades for the remainder of the day. You live to trade another day. This acts as an invaluable, forced psychological circuit breaker.
GROWTH Plan Consistency
- Evaluation Consistency: 40%. No single day can account for more than 40% of your total target. This requires a slightly more consistent approach than the Pro plan's 50% rule.
- Funded Consistency: None.
GROWTH Plan Payouts
The GROWTH plan uses a shorter 4-day payout cycle, but comes with withdrawal limits:
- Frequency: Every 4 days.
- Withdrawal Percentage: You can withdraw 50% of your generated profits, leaving the other 50% in the account to build your buffer.
- Payout Caps: 3,000 (100k) / $4,000 (150k) per cycle.
- Eligibility: Must have 4 qualifying trading days meeting size-specific profit floors: 250+ (100k), or $300+ (150k).
- Min New Profit Requirement: At least 50% of requested payout must be new profit generated in the current cycle.
- Funded Contract Scaling: Sim-Funded accounts start with reduced contract capacity (2 for 50k, 4 for 100k, 6 for 150k) and scale up to 5, 10, or 15 through milestone brackets (2k, 4.5k+).
4. How to Choose Your Plan
Choosing between PRO and GROWTH comes down entirely to your trading psychology and win rate.
Choose the PRO Plan if:
- You are a high-win-rate scalper. The Hard Daily Loss limit won't affect you because you rarely take sustained strings of losses in a single session.
- You want maximum cash flow. The 100% withdrawal capacity and high $8,000 payout caps allow for efficient capital extraction from the markets.
- You want the mathematical edge. The 1:1 PT:DD ratio on the 50k PRO account is a statistical dream for risk managers.
Choose the GROWTH Plan if:
- You are a swing trader or intra-day trend follower. You need wider stops and frequently experience drawdown before your trades run into profit. The lack of an evaluation DLL allows your trades to breathe.
- You struggle with tilt/revenge trading. The Soft DLL in the funded stage is a literal lifesaver. If you take a bad loss, the system physically stops you from revenge trading and blowing the account, preserving your capital for tomorrow.
- You are on a budget. Starting at just $119, it is one of the most cost-effective entries into a tier-1 prop firm.
5. Winning Strategies to Pass the Evaluation
Regardless of which plan you choose, the EOD trailing drawdown dictates how you should trade.
Strategy 1: Build the Buffer First
Because the trailing drawdown locks at your initial starting balance, your absolute first priority should be generating a profit buffer equal to your maximum drawdown.
For example, on the 50k PRO plan, your max drawdown is 53,000. At this point, your EOD drawdown is permanently locked at 3,000 drawdown to work with, completely removing the stress of the trailing mechanic.
Strategy 2: Managing the Consistency Rule
Do not go for "home runs" during the evaluation. Both plans feature a consistency rule (50% for Pro, 40% for Growth). If you are trading the 50k PRO plan (2,000 on day one, you have violated the 50% rule. You will now be forced to make a total of 2,000 is 50% of $4,000).
Trade smaller size than you normally would. Aim for steady 600 days. This ensures you meet the consistency rule requirements without unnecessary stress while keeping your daily equity variance well above the Hard/Soft DLL thresholds.
Strategy 3: Respecting the Payout Eligibility
To request a payout on the PRO plan, you need 5 days of 150+ (50k), 300+ (150k) profits. When you are funded, do not try to make your entire payout cap on day one. Break your target down into 4 or 5 equal daily goals. Once you hit your 300 daily minimum, size down to micros, or simply walk away from the screens. Secure the eligibility days first, then scale up your risk if you want to push for the payout cap.
Conclusion
FTMO Futures has successfully established a premium, highly stable environment for futures prop trading.
Whether you choose the mathematical superiority of the PRO Plan's 1:1 ratio, or the psychological safety net of the GROWTH Plan's Soft DLL, you are trading with the most reliable firm in the industry.
Focus on building your buffer, respect the consistency rules, and let the End of Day trailing drawdown work to your advantage.
Click here to choose your FTMO Futures Plan and start your evaluation today.
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.