# FTUK Rules

> FTUK's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans. A consistency rule applies…

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FTUK's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans. A consistency rule applies: instant Funding, Flex funded and futures accounts: biggest winning day must be 20% or less of total profit at Level 1, rising to 40% at the top levels; none stated for forex One-Step and Two-Step. News trading is permitted.

_Compiled from 35 of FTUK's own published pages, read on 14 September 2026. Not verified by Prop Firm Pal: every value is what FTUK states about itself, quoted with the page it came from. A firm can change its rules at any time, so check the linked page before you pay for an account._

## FTUK drawdown rules

FTUK's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans.

A daily loss limit of 4% to 5% is stated on 8 of 8 plans; where a plan shows a dash, no daily figure is recorded for it.

Dollar amounts are the published percentage applied to the account size.

| Plan | Account size | Max drawdown | Drawdown type | Daily loss limit | Profit target |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flex Challenge | $5K | 6% ($300) | Trailing | 5% ($250) | 4% |
| Flex Challenge | $10K | 6% ($600) | Trailing | 5% ($500) | 4% |
| Flex Challenge | $25K | 6% ($1,500) | Trailing | 5% ($1,250) | 4% |
| Flex Challenge | $50K | 6% ($3,000) | Trailing | 5% ($2,500) | 4% |
| Flex Challenge | $100K | 6% ($6,000) | Trailing | 5% ($5,000) | 4% |
| Instant Funding | — | 6% | Trailing | 5% | — |
| One-Step | — | 8% | Trailing | 4% | 10% |
| Two-Step | — | 8% | Static | 5% | — |

- Plan figures: "1. What are the available account sizes for Flex Challenge? $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000" — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14322511-new-flex-challenge-explained

## FTUK consistency rule

A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit a single trading day may account for. Here is what FTUK states.

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Consistency rule | Applies — Instant Funding, Flex funded and futures accounts: biggest winning day must be 20% or less of total profit at Level 1, rising to 40% at the top levels; none stated for forex One-Step and Two-Step |

- Consistency rule: "as well as to Instant Funded Forex and Flex Funded accounts and must be met before any payout or account scaling can be achieved." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12339798-what-is-the-consistency-score

## FTUK minimum trading days and time limit

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum trading days | Applies — 10 trading days before the first payout on funded One-Step and Two-Step; 4 trading days per One-Step scaling level; 1 day in the Flex evaluation; none on Instant Funding |
| In the plan figures | 1 and 4 days |
| Time limit | Applies — No time limit on One-Step or the Flex Challenge; not stated for the Two-Step |

- Minimum trading days: "Minimum Trading Days for first Payout N/A 10" — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12310193-one-step-program-rules-forex
- Time limit: "Maximum Trading Days No Time Limit" — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12310193-one-step-program-rules-forex

## FTUK news trading, EA and copy trading rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| News trading | Permitted |
| Expert advisors and automated trading | Conditional — Risk-management EAs are allowed; martingale, tick scalping, arbitrage, grid and HFT strategies are banned with or without an EA |
| Copy trading | Conditional — Only from the account holder's own accounts; copying or placing the same trades across multiple FTUK accounts is a violation |
| Hedging | Conditional — Hedge arbitrage trading is prohibited; hedging within a single account is not addressed |
| Martingale and grid strategies | Not permitted |
| High-frequency and latency arbitrage | Not permitted |

- News trading: "News Trading Allowed Take advantage of high-impact market events without unnecessary restrictions." — https://ftuk.com/
- Expert advisors and automated trading: "FTUK allows the use of any risk management EAs (trading bots), but the following strategies are strictly prohibited, whether or not an EA or trading bot is used:" — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14364398-is-it-possible-to-use-an-expert-advisor-ea-or-trading-bots
- Copy trading: "Copy trading is permitted for our clients, but only from personal accounts legally tied to the account holder." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12339773-is-copy-trading-allowed
- Hedging: "Hedge arbitrage trading" — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14364125-restricted-strategies-for-manual-trading
- Martingale and grid strategies: "Grid trading or High-Frequency Trading (HFT), defined as opening and closing trades within 30 seconds." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14364125-restricted-strategies-for-manual-trading
- High-frequency and latency arbitrage: "Trades that are opened and closed in less than 30 seconds will be considered a violation of this rule." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14492295-is-there-a-minimum-trade-duration

## FTUK weekend and overnight holding

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Weekend holding | Conditional — Allowed on forex One-Step, Two-Step and Instant Funding accounts; not permitted on futures accounts |
| Overnight holding | Conditional — Allowed on forex accounts; futures positions must be closed by 3:50 PM CT each trading day |

- Weekend holding: "FTUK Futures does not permit the holding of trades overnight or during the weekend." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12353922-can-i-hold-my-trades-overnight-or-over-the-weekend
- Overnight holding: "Holding Overnight & Weekend Allowed" — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12310193-one-step-program-rules-forex

## FTUK scaling plan

Instant Funding: each 10% profit moves the account up a level, from a 65% profit split and 20% consistency limit at Level 1 to 90% and 40% at Level 6; the level rate is paid only when all profit at that level is withdrawn in one request, otherwise the standard 65% applies. Flex Challenge follows the same ladder starting at 60%.

- Scaling plan: "If you prefer to withdraw your profits at your current level in several smaller requests (each request less than 10%), you will receive the standard profit share rate of 65% instead." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14377642-what-is-the-scaling-plan-for-instant-funding

## Other FTUK account rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Maximum number of accounts | Applies — Up to 3 forex and 3 futures accounts at once, excluding competition and trial accounts |
| Prohibited instruments | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Account sharing | Not permitted |
| Inactivity | At least one trade opened and closed every 30 days, or the account is hard-breached; breaks of 30 to 90 days can be flagged with support |
| Resets | Flex Challenge accounts can be reset at the funded stage for a fee equal to the activation fee |

- Maximum number of accounts: "our traders may purchase and trade up to 3 forex accounts and 3 futures accounts at once - meaning a total of 6 accounts." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12339786-how-many-accounts-can-i-trade-simultaneously
- Account sharing: "The person who purchases the account needs to be the registered card holder and be the sole trader on the account at all times." — https://ftuk.com/
- Inactivity: "We ask that a trader places and closes a trade at least once every 30 days ." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/12339825-what-is-the-inactivity-rule
- Resets: "Flex Challenge accounts can be reset at the funded stage. The reset fee is the same as the activation fee." — https://faq.ftuk.com/en/articles/14322511-new-flex-challenge-explained

## Not found on FTUK's pages

- which account sizes the Instant Funding, One-Step and Two-Step programs each offer
- a time limit for the Two-Step challenge
- whether hedging within a single account is allowed
- which instruments, if any, are prohibited

## Frequently asked questions

### What are FTUK's drawdown rules?

FTUK's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans.

### Does FTUK have a consistency rule?

Yes. Instant Funding, Flex funded and futures accounts: biggest winning day must be 20% or less of total profit at Level 1, rising to 40% at the top levels; none stated for forex One-Step and Two-Step.

### Does FTUK have a scaling plan?

Yes. Instant Funding: each 10% profit moves the account up a level, from a 65% profit split and 20% consistency limit at Level 1 to 90% and 40% at Level 6; the level rate is paid only when all profit at that level is withdrawn in one request, otherwise the standard 65% applies. Flex Challenge follows the same ladder starting at 60%.

### Does FTUK allow news trading?

Yes. FTUK's own pages permit news trading.

### Does FTUK allow EAs and automated trading?

Only under conditions. Risk-management EAs are allowed; martingale, tick scalping, arbitrage, grid and HFT strategies are banned with or without an EA.

### Does FTUK allow copy trading?

Only under conditions. Only from the account holder's own accounts; copying or placing the same trades across multiple FTUK accounts is a violation.

### Can you hold trades over the weekend at FTUK?

Only under conditions. Allowed on forex One-Step, Two-Step and Instant Funding accounts; not permitted on futures accounts.

### Does FTUK have minimum trading days?

Yes. 10 trading days before the first payout on funded One-Step and Two-Step; 4 trading days per One-Step scaling level; 1 day in the Flex evaluation; none on Instant Funding.

### Is there a time limit at FTUK?

Yes. No time limit on One-Step or the Flex Challenge; not stated for the Two-Step.

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