GOLDEN BAZAAR
Well-documented challenge structure with clear risk limits and a bi-weekly payout cycle.
Quick version: pick a challenge type, trade inside strict risk limits, and show consistency. If you pass, you move to the FTMO Account stage and can request payouts under FTMO rules.
What matters most is risk control. Many failures happen when daily or max loss limits are broken, usually during volatile sessions.
Before the first payout, KYC and compliance checks must be complete. If documents are unclear, payout can be delayed until verification is finished.
Choosing between 1-Step and 2-Step comes down to pace. 1-Step is faster, 2-Step is more gradual. Neither one is easy if risk discipline is weak.
Practical tip: read the exact rules before you buy, especially for news trading, overnight holds, and forbidden strategies.
This is the numbers view users usually ask for first.
| Metric | 2-Step | 1-Step |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 10% |
| Max daily loss | 5% | 3% |
| Max loss | 10% | 10% |
| Minimum trading days | 4 days | No minimum |
| Reward split | Up to 90% | 90% |
| Leverage | Up to 1:100 | Up to 1:100 (Swing up to 1:30) |
| Payout rhythm | Bi-weekly | Bi-weekly |
Commissions and spreads
There is no single fixed commission number for all symbols. Cost varies by instrument and platform, so check symbol specifications before sizing trades.
Restricted countries
FTMO applies jurisdiction-based restrictions through legal/compliance checks. Public eligibility can differ by country and verification status.
| Model | Target | Daily DD | Max DD | Min days | Leverage | Payout share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step Challenge | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% | 4 | Up to 1:100 | Up to 90% |
| 1-Step Challenge | 10% | 3% | 10% | No minimum | Up to 1:100 (up to 1:30 on Swing) | Up to 90% |
Total: 37
Which firms are most often compared against this one?
What most traders check first: payout speed, risk limits, KYC trigger, and fail conditions.
Bi-weekly
Typically within a few business days
Maximum Daily Loss applies
Maximum Loss applies
Before first payout / funded-stage verification
Maximum Daily Loss breach
Based on what traders usually care about: payout reliability, clear rules, and execution limits.
Scalper
Good fit
Scalping appears allowed with rule boundaries.
Swing / slower pace
Needs manual check
No clear public statement about overnight/news constraints.
Low-risk / rule-focused
Good fit
Core fail conditions are visible.
95/100
Strong
Score is based on payout visibility, KYC clarity, fail-rule clarity, support speed, and social presence.
Common rejection reasons:
Breach examples:
Hard-fail
Warning
Gray area
Documents
Before first payout
Refund lost cases
