FTMO Challenge Risk & Drawdown Calculator
Calculate exact daily drawdown buffer, midnight CE(S)T equity benchmark, and safe lots.
Master FTMO's 5% daily loss limit (higher of midnight CE(S)T equity or balance) and 10% maximum static loss limit. Avoid floating profit traps and size your lots accurately across forex and gold.
Challenge Parameters
Live Drawdown & Risk Intelligence
Lot size uses this page's fixed pip values. JPY, metals, and index values are examples, not a live quote.
Simulated risk modeling based on public challenge rules. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FTMO, FundedNext, Topstep, or any prop firm. Rehearse rules on local practice desk before risking capital.
FTMO Challenge Challenge Rule Specifications
The parameters below are derived from publicly documented challenge rules. Calculations above model these baselines.
| Rule Parameter | Standard Value | Risk Management Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit (Daily DD) | 5.0% (Higher of midnight balance or equity) | Maximum intraday loss permitted before automatic account rule breach |
| Maximum Total Drawdown (Max DD) | 10.0% (Static from initial balance) | Absolute account-level loss threshold relative to initial capital or trailing high |
| Drawdown Calculation Baseline | Higher of Midnight Balance or Equity | Determines whether unrealized overnight profits ratchet the daily benchmark higher |
| Evaluation Profit Targets | 10% Phase 1 / 5% Phase 2 | Net profit threshold required to pass Phase 1 and Phase 2 stages |
| Daily Loss Reset Clock & Timezone | Midnight CE(S)T (Prague Time) | Exact timestamp when daily loss limit benchmarks recalibrate for the next session |
| Weekend Position Holding Policy | Allowed on Swing accounts; prohibited on Standard | Whether open trades may be held across weekend market closures |
| Minimum Trading Days Required | 4 days | Minimum required active trading sessions before submitting for stage completion |
Understanding FTMO's Midnight Floating Profit Benchmark Trap
FTMO resets its daily loss limit at midnight CE(S)T (Prague time). The reference level is set to whichever is higher between your equity and balance at that exact second. If you hold floating profits overnight, your benchmark ratchets higher. An intraday pull-back the following morning can trigger a daily limit breach even if all your closed positions are profitable.
FTMO Challenge FAQs & Rule Guidelines
Essential answers based on official challenge rules.
How does FTMO calculate daily maximum loss at midnight CE(S)T?▾
What is the floating profit trap on FTMO overnight holds?▾
Can I hold trades over the weekend on FTMO?▾
What is the recommended safe lot size on FTMO $100k for gold (XAUUSD)?▾
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