FTMO 1-Step Challenge Is Live: What’s New, Who It’s For, and How the Rules Work

New 1-Step Challenge 90% profit share No time limit Risk 10% EOD Max Loss

FTMO’s new 1-Step Challenge is live, and it’s built for traders who hate rushing.

One evaluation phase. No time limit. A 90% profit share once you progress. If you do your best trading when you’re calm and selective, this format is worth a serious look.

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Start here (pick your portal)

Use the correct portal for your region. If you’re unsure, start with FTMO Global.

⚡ Start 1-Step (FTMO Global) 🗽 Start 1-Step (FTMO US)

Quick mindset: the goal isn’t “pass fast.” It’s “trade like you’re already funded.”

What’s new at a glance

Single evaluation phase (no separate verification phase)
Profit target: 10% (no time limit)
Max Loss: 10% calculated with end-of-day trailing
Profit share: 90% once you progress
Best Day Rule: best day should not exceed 50% of the profit target

What exactly is the 1-Step Challenge?

The simplest explanation is this: FTMO made the evaluation more direct. You have one evaluation phase to complete. If you hit the objectives while respecting the limits, you can move on to the FTMO Account stage.

The biggest change is psychological: no time limit means you don’t have to force trades to “make the days count.” You can wait for cleaner setups and trade your normal pace.

Why it’s appealing Less pressure, more quality

You can be patient instead of hunting trades for a deadline.
One phase feels simpler and easier to manage mentally.
Cleaner process if you already trade systematically.

Still strict Risk control matters more than ever

Rules are rules, and risk mistakes stack up quickly.
The Best Day Rule pushes consistency over “one lucky smash day.”
No time limit is great, but you still need structure.

The rules that matter (in plain English)

These are the rules most people should actually build their plan around. Passing usually comes down to two things: managing drawdown and staying consistent.

Rule	What it is	How it behaves	What to do with it
Profit Target	10% of initial balance	No time limit	Trade your best setups. No need to “rush” trades.
Max Loss	10% (EOD trailing)	Based on the best end-of-day balance achieved	Favors steady equity curves. Avoid wild swings and revenge trades.
Best Day Rule	50% of profit target	Your best day should not exceed half the target	Focus on repeatability. Don’t rely on one huge day.

Quick note on the “Best Day Rule”

This one is basically a consistency check. If your biggest day is too large compared to the target, it can slow things down. The practical answer usually isn’t “force trades.” It’s continuing to trade responsibly so your total profit grows and the best day becomes a smaller percentage.

Who is this best for?

Great fit If you trade like this…

You prefer fewer, higher-quality trades.
You do well when you’re calm and patient.
You can stop for the day when conditions feel messy.

Be honest If you struggle with this…

You chase losses or revenge trade.
You spike lot sizes when emotions kick in.
You rely on one “hero win” to save the evaluation.

My simple “no stress” approach

Not financial advice, just a practical mindset that fits prop evaluations: trade like you’re already funded. That usually means lower ego, tighter risk, and less need to be right on every trade.

Practical Keep your daily plan boring

Trade a consistent session window.
Stick to a small set of setups you’ve tested.
Stop early when the market is choppy or you feel off.

Reality Passing is mostly risk management

Protect drawdown first, profits second.
Size the same way every time.
Journal mistakes so you don’t repeat them.

Ready to view it now?

If the 1-Step format matches your trading style, you can check it out using the links below (affiliate):

✅ Start 1-Step (Global) ✅ Start 1-Step (US)

FAQs

Is the 1-Step Challenge easier? ›

It’s simpler, not “easy.” One phase and no time limit can reduce pressure, but you still need strong discipline and risk control.

Which link should I use, Global or US? ›

Use the portal that matches your region and onboarding flow. If you’re unsure, start with FTMO Global.

Can I trade slowly since there is no time limit? ›

That’s the point for many traders. The best use of no time limit is waiting for high-quality setups instead of forcing trades.

Official promo pages

FTMO promo page FTMO US promo page

Reminder: prop trading involves risk. Always read the official rules and objectives before purchasing.