FTMO 1-Step $10K challenge
The $10K size of FTMO's 1-Step program: a 1-step evaluation with a 10% max loss and a 90% profit split. Every limit below is shown as a percentage and as an amount.
7.7 out of 10PropFirmly score for FTMORanked 2 of 14 forex firmsThe numbers
- Account size
- $10K
- 1-step
- Price
- €79
- One-time fee
- Profit target
- 10%
- $1,000
- Daily loss limit
- 3%
- $300
- Max loss
- 10%
- $1,000, end-of-day trailing
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payouts
- From day 14 after first trade
- Time limit
- Unlimited
- Fee refunded
- No
How it compares
Target-to-loss ratio
1.00
10% target ÷ 10% max loss. Lower asks for less profit per unit of allowed loss; it is not an estimate of your chance of passing.
Break-even return
0.98%
Return needed on the funded account, at the starting split, for your share to cover the fee.
Cost per $100K
$885
In line with the $870 median for $10K forex challenges at other firms.
What the rules mean in practice
- To pass, grow the $10K account by $1,000 (10%) without breaking a loss limit.
- On any single day you can lose up to $300 (3%). Check FTMO's rules for whether that is measured from the day's starting balance or equity, because open trades count.
- The account fails if you lose $1,000 (10%). This is end-of-day trailing drawdown: the loss limit moves up once a day, based on your end-of-day balance, and ignores swings during the session.
- Consistency rule: Best day may not exceed 50% of total profit (applies in the Challenge and on the FTMO Account)
- At the starting 90% split, you need about 0.98% return on the funded $10K account to earn back the €79 fee, before any other charges.
- Payouts: first reward can be requested from the 14th day after the first trade on the FTMO Account.
- Fees are stated in EUR. Sizes here are the USD tiers; the same fee buys the matching EUR tier (€10K to €160K) and other account currencies.
- The 10% maximum loss is a balance-based limit that trails the end-of-day balance and never moves down; it resets to 90% of the initial balance after a reward withdrawal on a new account.
- Daily loss limit is the balance at midnight CE(S)T minus 3% of the initial balance.
- The 50% consistency rule (best day versus total profit) applies to orders created on or after 12 October 2026; older accounts use the previous Best Day Rule (50% of positive days' profit).
- FTMO's 1-Step objectives list no minimum number of trading days.
- The fee is labelled non-refundable; only the 2-Step fee is refunded.
- Passed accounts go to a review that FTMO says typically takes 1 to 4 business days.
This is our reading of FTMO's published rules. The firm's own terms always take priority. See the full FTMO rules.
Other 1-Step sizes
| Loss limits | Buy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10K1 Step1-Step | 10%1.00× loss | 10% max3% daily · End-of-day trailing | 90% | €63.99€79 | Buy |
| $25K1 Step1-Step | 10%1.00× loss | 10% max3% daily · End-of-day trailing | 90% | €161.19€199 | Buy |
| $50K1 Step1-Step | 10%1.00× loss | 10% max3% daily · End-of-day trailing | 90% | €258.39€319 | Buy |
| $100K1 Step1-Step | 10%1.00× loss | 10% max3% daily · End-of-day trailing | 90% | €404.19€499 | Buy |
| $200K1 Step1-Step | 10%1.00× loss | 10% max3% daily · End-of-day trailing | 90% | €809.19€999 | Buy |
No challenges match these filters. Pick another size or clear a filter.
Other FTMO programs
Each at the size nearest $10K.
Similar $10K challenges
Same account size at other forex firms, cheapest first.
| Loss limits | Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MavenSince 2022 | $10K1 StepStandard 1-Step | 8%1.60× loss | 5% max3% daily · Equity trailing | 80%to 90% | $35.15$37 | Buy |
 Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $10K1 Step1 Step Nano | 10%1.67× loss | 6% max4% daily · Balance trailing | 85%to 100% | $28.99$38.66 | Buy |
 FXIFY4.36.5K | $10K1 StepLightning Challenge | 5%1.25× loss | 4% max3% daily · Balance trailing | 80%to 90% | $38.35$59 | Buy |
Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $10K1 Step1 Step Standard | 9%1.50× loss | 6% max4% daily · Balance trailing | 85%to 90% | $49.50$66 | Buy |
 Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $10K1 StepAlpha One 6% | 6%1.50× loss | 4% max3% daily · Balance trailing | 80%to 90% | $46.90$67 | Buy |
 E8 MarketsSince 2021 | $10K1 StepE8 Pro | 8%1.00× loss | 8% max2.5% daily · Static | 80%to 100% | $47.60$68 | Buy |
E8 MarketsSince 2021 | $10K1 StepE8 One | 6%1.50× loss | 4% max3% daily · Balance trailing | 80%to 100% | $50.40$72 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $10K1 StepAlpha One 10% | 10%1.67× loss | 6% max4% daily · Balance trailing | 80%to 90% | $60.90$87 | Buy |
No challenges match these filters. Pick another size or clear a filter.
More featured challenges
FTMO 1-Step $10K questions
How does FTMO score on PropFirmly?
7.7 out of 10, ranked 2 of 14 forex firms we track. The score rates the firm, not this one account: trader reputation, track record, profit split, pricing, rule flexibility and platform choice, weighted as described on our methodology page.
How much is the FTMO 1-Step $10K challenge?
The list price is €79, before any discount code. At the time of our check a 19% discount was available.
What is the profit target?
10% ($1,000).
What is the maximum loss?
10%, or $1,000, using end-of-day trailing drawdown. The loss limit moves up once a day, based on your end-of-day balance, and ignores swings during the session.
Is there a daily loss limit?
Yes, 3% ($300).
What profit split does it pay?
90%. Payouts: from day 14 after first trade.
Still have a question?
Ask about a firm, a rule or a number that looks wrong. A link to the firm's own page helps us re-check it quickly.
support@propfirmly.comContact page