// ftmo 2-step

FTMO 2-Step Challenge rules (2026)

The 2-Step is FTMO’s original path: Challenge, then Verification, then funded. More room day-to-day (5% daily, static max loss) in exchange for two phases.

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The rules at a glance

Daily loss limit: 5% of initial balance (from the higher of balance/equity at 00:00 CE(S)T, incl. floating).
Maximum loss: 10%, static, a fixed floor at 90% of your initial balance.
Profit target: 10% in the Challenge, 5% in Verification, none once funded.
Minimum trading days: 4.
Time limit: unlimited.
No consistency rule on the 2-Step path.

Static floor, same trap

The static 10% floor is more forgiving than the 1-Step’s trailing version, but the 5% daily loss still ends most 2-Step accounts the same way: a loss, then the trades you take to win it back. The floor doesn’t save you from a single bad session.

FAQ

What is the FTMO 2-Step daily loss limit?

5% of your initial account balance, measured from the higher of your balance or equity at the start of the trading day, including floating losses.

Is the FTMO 2-Step maximum loss trailing?

No. The 2-Step uses a static maximum loss: a fixed floor at 10% below your initial balance that never moves.

How many minimum trading days does the FTMO 2-Step require?

4 minimum trading days, with unlimited time to complete each phase.

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