What is FTMO 1-Step's maximum drawdown?

FTMO 1-Step uses a eod trailing drawdown model. Its total drawdown limit is 10% and its daily loss limit is 3%.

Does FTMO 1-Step allow automated / EA trading?

Yes — FTMO 1-Step permits expert advisors / automated trading on the trader's own account (confirm for your specific program).

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FTMO — 1-Step Challenge Rules

Drawdown model, loss limits, consistency, news and automation policy for FTMO 1-Step — from the same compliance engine our autonomous desk checks before it fires a trade. Unconfirmed values show Verify; we never guess a number.

FTMO 1-Step at a glance

Cost / fee: —
Profit target: 10%
Drawdown type: EOD trailing
Max daily loss: 3%
Max total drawdown: 10%
Consistency rule: 50% max/day
News trading: Restricted ±2min
EA / algo allowed: Yes
Payout speed: —
US residents: Verify
Max leverage: Verify
Weekend holding: Verify
Copy trading: Own accounts only
Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade

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