Guides
Guides for prop traders
FTMO rules explained clearly, with examples and a calculator. Checked against FTMO's official pages, with date and sources.
RulesFTMO daily loss calculation: how the Maximum Daily Loss worksHow FTMO calculates the maximum daily loss: midnight balance, equity instead of balance, examples for 2-Step and 1-Step.5 min readRead →RulesFTMO Swing or Standard? The news rule explainedThe difference between FTMO Swing and Standard accounts: the ±2-minute news rule, leverage, holding overnight – and why switching only works one way.5 min readRead →Expert AdvisorsExpert Advisors at FTMO: what is allowed and what isn'tAre EAs allowed at FTMO? Server limits, forbidden practices, the USD 400,000 capital limit for purchased EAs and a checklist.6 min readRead →RiskPassing the FTMO Challenge: planning your riskWhy FTMO challenges fail at the loss limits, how much risk per trade makes sense, and five rules for a robust risk plan.6 min readRead →
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