10 Moments that shaped FTMO

Thanks to simulated trading, many traders worldwide are empowered to follow their trading dreams and pursue their trading journey with FTMO. What started with an idea to make trading more accessible, followed by the rise of a new industry, Modern Prop Trading. In this article, you can go back in time to the world before the unlimited trading period and find out more about other FTMO’s milestones since its establishment in 2015.

1. Founders start pursuing their dream (2015)

Founders of future FTMO share their passion for trading. However, they are confronted with various obstacles in the classical trading industry. Together, they start searching for ways to make trading accessible to those who love it, are good at it, but who face barriers such as undercapitalisation.

2. FTMO Challenge starts

A signature FTMO Challenge is launched, testing trading skills in a simulated environment and providing a start on a path towards an FTMO Account where traders trade with simulated capital and, if they are successful, gain real-money rewards based on their performance.

3. First reward gained: $150

The first successful FTMO Trader gains a reward of $150.

4. Entering the global stage

Simulated trading is getting more attention and popularity among traders. The company rebrands to FTMO and expands into international markets. What started as a project in Prague is now on its journey towards becoming a global leader.

5. Gaining recognition and being awarded by Deloitte

FTMO is repeatedly awarded in the Deloitte Fast 50 competition, first with the title of Rising Star (2019 and 2020), then in the Fast 50 competition and is recognised among the fastest-growing firms. 

6. Unlimited Trading Period

Was there a world without an unlimited trading period for simulated trading? Yes, there was. However, FTMO recognised that a good trading strategy needs enough time to prove itself. FTMO introduces an unlimited trading period to give aspiring traders as much time as they need to progress towards rewards from their simulated profits.

7. Free online FTMO Academy

FTMO launches free online FTMO Academy as a place for trading knowledge. From financial markets to technical analysis and beyond, traders can learn about various aspects of trading. FTMO stays committed to supporting traders’ growth.

8. FTMO shares its knowledge at FMLS in London

FTMO is invited to present its share of experience at the prestigious Finance Magnates London Summit and has been awarded Best Prop Firm (2023 and 2024). Modern Prop Trading has established its place in the trading world.

9. Strategic partnership with OANDA

FTMO and OANDA enter into a strategic partnership, making modern prop trading accessible to the US. 

10. FTMO has stayed strong since 2015

FTMO reaches 10 Years on the market. 10 Years with over 3 million clients. 10 Years of passion for trading and many more to come!