The time required to become an FTMO Trader depends on whether you participate in the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, as each product follows a different structure.
FTMO Challenge: 2-Step
In the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, the minimum requirement to pass the FTMO Challenge is to trade for at least 4 trading days (they do not need to be consecutive). The same minimum requirement applies to the Verification phase, where you are again required to trade for at least 4 trading days.
There is no maximum time limit to complete the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Once all Trading Objectives are met and your trades are reviewed, you can proceed to the next phase immediately. In total, you can start trading on your FTMO Account after as few as 8 trading days.
FTMO Challenge: 1-Step
Due to the Best Day Rule, it is possible to complete the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step in as few as 2 trading days, provided that exactly 50% of the total profit target is achieved on each of two separate trading days.
There is no maximum time limit to complete the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step. Once all Trading Objectives are met and your trading results are reviewed, you may proceed to the next steps toward obtaining an FTMO Account.
