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 proceed directly to the FTMO Identity (KYC) process and, if approved, gain access to an FTMO Account.

The Best Day Rule is a Trading Objective which requires that your most profitable day (“Best Day”) does not exceed 50% of your Positive Days’ Profit on the account. To pass the FTMO Challenge: 1‑Step or to be eligible for a reward on an FTMO Account, your profit from the Best Day must not represent more than 50% of your Positive Days’ Profit .

Within the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step, you may trade freely during all macroeconomic news releases without any restrictions. After successfully meeting the conditions of the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and transitioning to an FTMO Account, the standard rules for trading during selected macroeconomic news releases apply. More information can be found here.

There is no prescribed duration for the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step. The minimum duration required to pass FTMO Challenge: 1-Step depends on the applicable Trading Objectives.

For example, on a 10,000 USD FTMO Challenge: 1-Step:

Completing the evaluation in two trading days is only possible in a very exceptional case, where the trader achieves exactly 50% of the required profit on the first trading day and the remaining 50% on the second trading day, in order to comply with the Best Day Rule (50%), which limits the maximum profit contribution of a single trading day.