ESTVELO / Prop firms / FTMO
Source-checked • October 4, 2026FTMO
FTMO offers evaluation programs in which traders complete defined objectives on simulated accounts before becoming eligible for an FTMO Account and performance-based rewards.
Quick facts
1-StepSingle evaluation phase
2-StepChallenge + Verification
Trading periodUnlimited on current Challenge pages
Free TrialAvailable for practice
What it does
The 1-Step product uses one evaluation phase, while the 2-Step product uses a Challenge followed by Verification. Current FTMO pages publish different loss limits and objectives for each path and state that FTMO Accounts use simulated capital.
What to verify before paying
- The current objective table for the exact Challenge type and size.
- Country eligibility and any account-type restrictions.
- News, overnight/weekend and payout rules that apply after evaluation.
ESTVELO research note
ESTVELO does not classify an FTMO Challenge as a brokerage account or a deposit account. Read the program agreement and country rules before paying an evaluation fee.
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Primary sources
Passing a trading evaluation is not guaranteed. Loss limits and other rules can terminate an evaluation, and provider eligibility or payout terms can change.