Prague-based proprietary trading firm FTMO has launched a beta version of its futures trading product, marking a significant expansion beyond its traditional forex offerings. The new FTMO Futures program allows traders to access up to $450,000 in simulated capital after completing either one-step or two-step evaluation challenges. Participants trade with fictitious capital in simulated environments while meeting specific trading objectives and risk management requirements.
The futures rollout coincides with FTMO’s return to the US market after suspending American operations in early 2024 due to MetaQuotes platform restrictions. FTMO and several competitors including The5ers, FundedNext, and Blue Guardian have now resumed US services using alternative technology solutions. FTMO’s US offering operates through MetaTrader 5.
This development follows FTMO’s December 2024 acquisition of online broker OANDA from private equity firm CVC, bringing both entities under unified ownership. The futures beta offers Growth and Pro account structures with varying withdrawal rules and trading conditions.
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** FTMO’s simultaneous futures expansion and US market re-entry signals aggressive growth plans that could intensify competition among prop firms and potentially reshape trader distribution across asset classes.
Source: Finance Magnates