FTMO Reviews

I spent over £53,000 purchasing FTMO challenges over an extended period and traded in good faith throughout. I followed the process, passed evaluations, reached live-funded accounts, and generated profit. However, when I became eligible for a payout, FTMO refused to pay. What followed was deeply concerning: • Shifting reasons for payout denial — explanations changed over time rather than being consistent from the outset • No formal complaint handling — no acknowledgement, no case reference, no named complaint handler • Contradictory information — I was told my case was with the “trading department” and later the “legal department,” with no proof of a genuine complaints process • Lack of transparency — requests for documentation, internal review evidence, and confirmation of complaint escalation were ignored or deflected • Delayed disclosure — invoices and trading data were only partially provided after persistent chasing This raises serious questions about: • How payout disputes are actually handled • Whether complaints are genuinely reviewed or simply closed as “final decisions” • Whether traders are adequately protected once significant money has been paid in fees If firms can continue accepting challenge fees and allow traders to progress, only to deny payouts later without a transparent, documented review, that is a systemic risk to traders — not an isolated incident. I am sharing this review not out of emotion, but to warn others to fully understand the risks, the complaint process (or lack thereof), and the reality of dispute resolution before committing substantial capital to prop firm challenges. Transparency, accountability, and fair complaint handling should not be optional in this industry.

Been trading with them for over 3 years. As soon as I started making profits from 200k account, they started implementing rules that were not there at the start. After 20k payouts they started being more aggresive on 1% rules and started denying payouts when rules are not broken. You are not able to dispute anything with they give you options loose account or loose payout. The new rules are you cannot loose 1% per trade idea that even if you do follow they will find a way to if you reenter after an hour.