FTMO Challenge: 1-Step is a simplified evaluation product that consists of a single evaluation phase. Unlike FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, it does not include a separate Verification phase.From the perspective of Trading Objectives, the two products are structured differently. More detailed information about the specific Trading Objectives is available on the Trading Objectives page.

The evaluation is completed once all applicable Trading Objectives are met and the results are reviewed. Afterwards, the trader may then proceed to the Identity Verification (KYC/KYB) process and consent to the Signal Provider Agreement and, if approved, the trader is granted access to an FTMO Rewards Account.

The Best Day Rule requires that your most profitable day (“Best Day”) does not exceed 50% of your total profits on the account. To pass the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or to be eligible for a Reward on an FTMO Reward Account, your profit from the Best Day must not represent more than 50% of your total profit.How is the Best Day calculated?

The Best Day is the single day with the highest profit, calculated from closed trades:

• at the end of the trading day (00:00 CE(S)T), or
• when other Trading Objectives are fulfilled on FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or FTMO Account: 1-Step.

What happens if I exceed the 50% limit?

Exceeding the Best Day limit is not treated as a rule breach. However, you need to continue trading to generate additional profit until your Best Day represents 50% or less of your total profit on the account. For informative purposes, the Best Day Rule results are displayed in Account MetriX.

Where does this rule apply?

This rule applies to the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step as well as the FTMO Reward Account: 1-Step.

Example

(Account size does not play a role.)

• Total profit = $10,000
• Day 1 = closed profit = $7,000 (70% of $10,000)
• Day 2 = closed profit = $2,000
• Day 3 = closed loss = $1,000
• Day 4 = closed profit = $2,000

The Best Day is Day 1. However, because the profit achieved on the Best Day exceeds the allowed 50% limit, the Best Day Rule is not satisfied, and you need to continue trading until your total profit is at least $14,000, so that the Best Day represents no more than 50% of the total profit.

If the Best Day Rule (50%) is not met, the evaluation is not failed. The Best Day Rule does not limit how much profit you can make in a single trade or on a single trading day. It only evaluates how large your most profitable day is in relation to your total profit. If your most profitable day represents more than 50% of your total profit, you can simply continue trading and generate additional profitable trades. As your total profit increases, the percentage represented by your Best Day decreases.For example:

• If you generate $5,000 USD profit on one trading day and no profit on other days, your Best Day represents 100% of your total profit.
• By generating an additional $5,000 USD profit on other trading days, your total profit becomes $10,000 USD, and the original Best Day now represents 50% of the total profit.

Best Day Rule calculations are always clearly displayed in the Account MetriX.

The Maximum Daily Loss Limit is a limit below which equity cannot drop at any time. If the equity drops below the limit, the rule is considered violated.

‍How is the limit calculated?

The limit is recalculated every midnight CE(S)T using the formula:

Account balance at midnight CE(S)T of the previous day − 3% of the Initial Simulated Capital

On the first day, the account balance used for the limit calculation is the Initial Simulated Capital.

The limit can increase and decrease. Intraday changes resulting from open positions do not affect the Maximum Daily Loss Limit.

Where does this rule apply?

This rule applies to the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step as well as the FTMO Rewards Account: 1-Step.

Example (Initial Simulated Capital: $100,000)

Limit for Day 1

• Initial Simulated Capital = $100,000
• Calculation = $100,000 − $3,000 = $97,000
• Limit for Day 1 = $97,000

Limit for Day 2

• Balance at midnight CE(S)T between Day 1 and Day 2 = $102,000
• Calculation = $102,000 − $3,000 = $99,000
• Limit for Day 2 = $99,000

Limit for Day 3

• Balance at midnight CE(S)T between Day 2 and Day 3 = $101,000
• Calculation = $101,000 − $3,000 = $98,000
• Limit for Day 3 = $98,000

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