FTMO Profit Target, by Account Size
Rules verified 2026-07-05 · official source
FTMO's evaluation target is 10% of the account in the Challenge, then 5% in Verification. Hitting the number isn't passing — drawdown, minimum days still gate the pass.
The target is the easy half
Most failed evaluations don't die short of the target — they die AFTER touching it, giving profit back into the drawdown line while finishing the remaining requirements. Treat the target as the midpoint, not the finish line.
Once you're near it, the play is defense: smaller size, wider spacing, and knowing your exact distance to the static (fixed line, never moves) line.
| Plan | Challenge | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| 10K Challenge | $1,000 | $500 |
| 25K Challenge | $2,500 | $1,250 |
| 50K Challenge | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| 100K Challenge | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| 200K Challenge | $20,000 | $10,000 |
How traders actually breach it
The classic post-target failure: doubling size to finish fast, then donating the cushion back. The target doesn't bank until every other rule clears.
TradersGuild tracks this rule live against your trade log and alerts you while there's still room — "you're $220 from the line" beats finding out from a breach email. Tracking is free for your first account.
Recent FTMO rule changes
2026-07-05 — Corrected the evaluation minimum to 4 trading days per phase (Challenge and Verification) — this requirement was never removed; only the time limit was.
2026-07-04 — Initial rule set encoded: static 10% max loss, 5% daily (balance-based), no minimum trading days.
FAQ
What is the FTMO profit target?
10% of the starting balance in the Challenge and 5% in the Verification phase.
If I hit the FTMO target, have I passed?
Only if everything else clears too: the drawdown line was never touched, you've logged the minimum trading days.
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