FTMO is one of the most widely used prop-trading firms in the world, offering traders access to simulated capital across a two-step evaluation process. Passing the FTMO Challenge requires hitting a profit target while staying inside strict drawdown limits — and doing it consistently. Copygram is a cloud-based trade copier that connects to MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) — the two platforms FTMO supports — letting you automate execution and enforce risk rules on every trade, with no VPS required.

FTMO Review 2026: What Is FTMO and Who Is It For?

Founded in 2015 in the Czech Republic, FTMO is a proprietary trading firm that funds traders after they complete a two-phase evaluation. According to FTMO's official FAQ, traders who pass can access various account-size tiers and receive competitive profit splits on simulated capital. FTMO is designed for disciplined retail traders who can demonstrate consistent performance under defined risk rules.

Key features, as described on FTMO's official site:

• Various account-size tiers — including a scaling plan that, per FTMO's FAQ, can grow accounts up to $2 million for consistent performers

• Competitive profit splits on funded accounts

• A refundable challenge fee upon reaching your first payout

• Platforms: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and cTrader (Copygram supports MT4/MT5)

• No trading-style restrictions on strategies such as scalping, news trading, and EAs — per FTMO's FAQ

• Advanced analytics and trader education included

FTMO Challenge Rules & Structure

FTMO's evaluation is a two-step process: the Challenge (Step 1) and the Verification (Step 2). The table below reproduces the key parameters as they appear in the current source page for this review — verify the latest figures at FTMO's official FAQ before trading.

Source: FTMO's official FAQ. Figures reflect the Standard evaluation model; FTMO also offers Aggressive and Swing variants with tailored parameters.

• Scaling Plan: Per FTMO's FAQ, consistent performers can grow their account up to $2 million.

• Regular payouts: Processed within a short business-day window, per FTMO's FAQ.

• Account Types: Standard, Aggressive, Swing — each with different risk parameters.

• Refundable challenge fee: Returned upon your first funded-account payout, per FTMO's terms.

FTMO Copy Trading Rules: Is Copy Trading Allowed?

Whether copy trading is allowed on FTMO accounts is one of the most-searched questions about the firm. Here is what the current version of FTMO's FAQ states — always verify this against the live rules before you trade, as policies can change.

What FTMO's Rules Say About Copy Trading

According to FTMO's FAQ, copy trading between your own accounts (for example, copying your personal live account into your FTMO challenge account) is permitted. Copying trades from a third-party individual who is also an FTMO trader — that is, receiving the same signal as another FTMO client — is not permitted, as it undermines the individual-performance evaluation.

In plain terms:

• ✅ Allowed: Copying your own strategy or signal source into your FTMO account (e.g., from your personal MT4/MT5 master account via Copygram).

• ✅ Allowed: Using an EA or automation tool on your FTMO MT4/MT5 account — FTMO's FAQ confirms EAs are permitted.

• ❌ Not allowed: Copying trades from another FTMO trader's account (account-sharing / signal-sharing between FTMO participants).

• ❌ Not allowed: Arbitrage, latency abuse, or any strategy that exploits platform pricing — per FTMO's trading rules.

This interpretation is based on FTMO's published FAQ at the time of writing. The copy-trading policy is the highest reader-harm risk on this page — confirm the current rules at FTMO's official site before running any automation.

How Copygram Fits Within These Rules

Copygram copies trades from a source you control — your own TradingView strategy, your own MT4/MT5 master account, or a Telegram signal channel you subscribe to — into your FTMO MT4 or MT5 account. Because you are executing your own strategy (not sharing an FTMO account with another FTMO participant), this use case aligns with the permitted copy-trading scenario described in FTMO's FAQ. You remain solely responsible for ensuring your setup complies with FTMO's current rules.

Why Use Copygram to Trade FTMO Accounts

FTMO's strict drawdown limits — 5% daily, 10% overall — leave almost no room for emotional or manual-execution errors. Copygram removes those variables.

• ✅ Cloud execution at <20 ms latency — no VPS, no always-on PC; trades fire even when your laptop is closed.

• ✅ Precise risk controls — force stop-loss, force take-profit, max lot cap, lot scaling by equity or fixed size; mirror FTMO's risk rules programmatically.

• ✅ Copy to multiple FTMO accounts simultaneously — run your Challenge and Verification accounts in parallel from one master source.

• ✅ Symbol mapping — remap instrument names if your broker and FTMO use different ticker formats.

• ✅ Partial close & pending-order copy — your full trade lifecycle is replicated, not just market entries.

• ✅ AI trade validation (Advanced plan) — filter out signals that don't meet your defined criteria before they reach your FTMO account.

• ✅ Multiple sources supported — copy from MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tradovate, or a Telegram signal channel (Pro and above) into your FTMO MT4/MT5 account.

Important: Copygram's risk controls reduce the chance of accidental rule breaches, but you — the trader — are responsible for compliance with FTMO's trading rules at all times. Slippage, connectivity issues, or misconfiguration can still affect execution. Always monitor your account and verify that your settings match FTMO's current requirements.

How to Pass the FTMO Challenge With Copygram: Step-by-Step

1. Purchase an FTMO Challenge at FTMO's official site, selecting the account size and evaluation model that suits your strategy.

2. Register on Copygram and connect your MT4 or MT5 master account as the source.

3. Add your FTMO MT4/MT5 account as a destination in Copygram's dashboard.

4. Configure risk settings: Set force stop-loss, max lot cap, and lot-scaling mode to stay inside FTMO's 5% daily and 10% overall loss limits.

5. Choose your signal source: Your own strategy on a personal account, a TradingView alert, or a Telegram channel (Pro plan and above).

6. Enable automation: Copygram's cloud engine executes every qualifying trade on your FTMO account at under 20 ms — no manual intervention needed.

7. Monitor via dashboard: Cross-reference Copygram's copy log with FTMO's analytics to confirm every trade is within rules.

8. Scale up: Once funded, add more FTMO accounts as destinations (up to your plan's account limit) to run Challenge, Verification, and funded accounts in parallel.

Pro Tip

Use Copygram's symbol filter to restrict trading to only the instruments you tested during your Challenge phase. Attempting unfamiliar pairs on a funded account is a common cause of drawdown breaches.

Copygram Plans: Which Fits an FTMO Trader?

Copygram offers three paid plans. Choose based on how many FTMO accounts you need to run simultaneously.

See the full feature breakdown at Copygram's pricing page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is copy trading allowed in FTMO?

According to FTMO's FAQ, copy trading is allowed when you are copying your own strategy into your FTMO account. Receiving the same trade signals as another FTMO participant — effectively sharing a signal with a fellow FTMO trader — is not permitted. Always verify the current policy at FTMO's official FAQ before running any automation, as rules can change.

What are FTMO's copy trading rules for 2026?

As of the time of writing, FTMO's trading rules permit EAs and copy-trading tools provided you are executing your own strategy and not sharing signals with other FTMO-funded or FTMO-challenge traders. The core drawdown limits (max daily loss and max overall loss) apply regardless of how trades are placed — manual or automated. Confirm the latest rules at FTMO's official FAQ, as policy updates may occur.

Can you copy trade FTMO accounts using Copygram?

Yes. Copygram connects to MT4 and MT5 — the MetaTrader platforms FTMO supports — and copies trades from a source you control into your FTMO account. This aligns with the permitted use case in FTMO's FAQ (copying your own strategy). You remain responsible for verifying that your specific setup complies with FTMO's current rules.

Does FTMO allow copy trading from Telegram signals?

FTMO's rules govern how trades are executed on your account; they do not restrict which signal source you personally use, provided you are not sharing that signal with other FTMO participants. Copygram's Pro and Advanced plans support Telegram as a signal source. Confirm the policy with FTMO's official FAQ before using any third-party signal service.

What are the FTMO Challenge profit target, max daily loss, and max loss for 2026?

Per FTMO's published evaluation rules: the Challenge (Step 1) requires a 10% profit target with a 5% max daily loss and 10% max overall loss within 30 days. The Verification (Step 2) requires a 5% profit target with the same drawdown limits within 60 days. Funded accounts carry the same 5%/10% drawdown rules indefinitely. These figures are sourced from FTMO's official FAQ — verify current rules before trading.

What is FTMO's scaling plan up to $2 million?

According to FTMO's FAQ, consistently profitable funded traders can qualify for account increases under FTMO's scaling plan, with the maximum reaching $2 million in simulated capital. Eligibility is based on performance and consistency criteria defined by FTMO. Copygram supports multiple destination accounts, so you can manage several funded accounts simultaneously from one signal source once you scale.

Is Copygram allowed by FTMO?

Copygram operates via the standard MT4/MT5 connection — the same mechanism as any EA or trade copier. FTMO permits EAs on its accounts per their FAQ. Whether any specific Copygram configuration complies is determined by FTMO's trading rules, not by Copygram itself. Ensure your strategy avoids prohibited practices such as arbitrage, latency exploitation, or account-sharing with other FTMO traders.

Can I manage multiple FTMO accounts with Copygram?

Yes. Copygram can fan out one source to multiple destination accounts within your plan's account limit — up to 2 accounts on Starter, 3 on Pro, and 5 on Advanced. This lets you run a Challenge, a Verification, and a funded account simultaneously from a single master signal.

Start Automating Your FTMO Trading Today

Copygram gives FTMO traders a cloud-based, no-VPS way to automate execution and enforce risk rules across MT4 and MT5 accounts — at under 20 ms execution latency. Whether you are running your first Challenge or managing multiple funded accounts, Copygram's copy controls map precisely to FTMO's drawdown requirements.

See Copygram Pricing →

Learn more about how Copygram works with MetaTrader: copying Telegram signals to MetaTrader — or explore the full list of supported automations.

References

• FTMO rules, evaluation parameters, and copy-trading policy — FTMO's official FAQ (refer to the official FTMO site for current figures)

• FTMO scaling plan details — FTMO's official FAQ

• Copygram platform capabilities — copygram.app/automations