{"id":671606,"date":"2025-11-21T12:29:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=671606"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:40:20","slug":"why-ftmo-monitors-certain-patterns-in-trading-behaviour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/why-ftmo-monitors-certain-patterns-in-trading-behaviour\/","title":{"rendered":"Why FTMO Monitors Certain Patterns in Trading Behaviour"},"content":{"rendered":"
Do you have questions about patterns in trading behaviour and their impact on account suspensions or rewards processing? FTMO is committed to transparency and education, and in this article, we summarise why FTMO monitors certain trading behavioural patterns.<\/em><\/p>\n Every trader has a different trading style and a unique approach to risk. FTMO therefore does not set universal limits<\/strong> on how much of the account balance can be risked on a single trade, nor on the reward-to-risk ratio (RRR)<\/strong>. The key condition when trading with FTMO remains compliance with the Trading Objectives: the Maximum Daily Loss<\/strong> and Maximum Loss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n FTMO recommends risking 1\u20131.5% per trade<\/a>. However, this is only a best practice and not a restriction. Occasional larger positions in terms of margin or risk can be part of a healthy trading approach, provided they are based on a well-designed, functional strategy.<\/p>\n FTMO provides traders with an environment that simulates real market conditions. Once traders successfully complete the entire Evaluation Process and pass the evaluation, they gain access to a demo FTMO Account and can earn performance-based financial rewards. The aim is to offer traders a simulated market environment in which they can trade with greater capital without risking their own funds.<\/p>\n Our conditions are designed not only to help traders build habits applicable to real market trading but also to protect our services from manipulative or abusive behaviour. It is therefore essential to ensure that trading behaviour remains sustainable and replicable in the long term.<\/p>\n Examples of inappropriate behaviour include:<\/p>\n \u2022 gambling:<\/strong> trading without a plan, \u201call-in\u201d strategies (more details HERE<\/a>),<\/p>\n \u2022 organised coordination: traders<\/strong>\u00a0cooperating in a malicious way to gain an unfair advantage,<\/p>\n \u2022 behaviour not reflecting real market conditions:<\/strong> strategies that would not be viable and replicable in real market environments.<\/p>\n The purpose of monitoring is not to restrict trading freedom, but to protect honest traders<\/strong> and the integrity of the educational programme.<\/p>\n A Reward may be temporarily or permanently withheld only if:<\/p>\n \u2022 There is suspicion of rule violations,<\/p>\n \u2022 The behaviour indicates manipulation or coordinated action,<\/p>\n \u2022 The strategy relies on exploiting unrealistic conditions.<\/p>\n FTMO openly states that the majority of reward withdrawals are processed smoothly<\/strong>, and only a very small number require internal review. This is not a \u201cpenalty\u201d for trading larger positions, but a standard measure to maintain fair trading practices.<\/p>\n When inappropriate behaviour is identified, traders are first notified<\/strong> and given the opportunity to adjust their approach. If these warnings are ignored, their account may be terminated<\/strong>, and the reward will not be paid. In case of\u00a0 breaches of Terms and Conditions, the account may be terminated immediately.<\/p>\n To help traders maintain their path towards professional trading, we provide:<\/p>\n \u2022 Account MetriX<\/strong> showing the real-time status of the account and Trading Objectives,<\/p>\nThere Is No Fixed Limit for Position Size<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\nWhy FTMO Monitors Trading Behaviour<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWhen a Reward May Be Withheld<\/h2>\n
FTMO Supports Honest Traders<\/h2>\n