FTMO Cost ROI Calculator
Calculate your return on investment for FTMO's challenge fee. See how long to break even, monthly payout projections, and annualized returns based on your expected monthly performance. FTMO uses static (floor never moves) with a 5% daily loss limit and 10% max drawdown. This calculator is based on the rule set reviewed on 2026-03-21.
FTMO starts you at a 80% profit split (up to 90% with scaling). After factoring in challenge fees and the expected number of attempts, is it actually worth it? This calculator gives you the honest answer.
Who should use this calculator
Best before buying a challenge, especially if you are comparing whether FTMO's fee structure makes sense for your expected monthly returns.
Where this tool can mislead you
ROI math does not guarantee payout access. A cheap fee or strong projected ROI still fails if you cannot pass, stay funded, or withdraw consistently.
Rule inputs preloaded into this calculator
- •Account sizes reflected: $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000
- •Primary drawdown model: Static
- •Daily loss rule: 5%
- •Max drawdown rule: 10%
- •Profit split range: 80% to 90%
- •Largest configured account in this calculator: $200,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FTMO's daily loss limit?
FTMO's daily loss limit is 5% of your account balance. For the $10,000 account, the daily limit is $500.
What drawdown type does FTMO use?
FTMO uses static (floor never moves). The floor is fixed at account opening and never moves up, even when you profit.
How much does FTMO's challenge cost?
FTMO's challenges range from €155 ($10,000) to €1080 ($200,000). The fee is typically refundable with your first payout after passing.
What is the ROI on a FTMO challenge?
The ROI depends on your monthly return and how long you stay funded. At 5% monthly return on a $10,000 account with 80% profit split, you earn $400/month. The €155 challenge fee breaks even in about 0.4 months.
Reviewed | Rules verified against official firm websites
Data source: FTMO (https://ftmo.com). Current rule set reflected here was reviewed 2026-03-21.
Drawdown type: Static (floor never moves) | Daily limit: 5% | Profit split: 80-90%
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