FTUK rules (2026), explained
FTUK stands out for its 1-Step model and instant funding options. Watch the Instant variant: there the max drawdown is TRAILING, not static.
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FTUK limits by account size
How much you can lose before blowing up, by size:
| Account | Daily loss (4%) | Max DD (8%) |
|---|---|---|
| $14,000 | $560 | $1,120 |
| $28,000 | $1,120 | $2,240 |
| $56,000 | $2,240 | $4,480 |
| $87,000 | $3,480 | $6,960 |
| $174,000 | $6,960 | $13,920 |
Calculator: how much room before you blow up?
Daily loss: the rule that kills the most accounts
FTUK lets you lose up to 4% in a single day. If your equity (floating included) touches that floor, the account is gone — even if it recovers afterwards. It's the limit that quietly blows up the most accounts, because one big trade or a bad-day streak is enough.
Maximum drawdown (8% relative)
FTUK's total loss cap is 8%. Being relative/trailing, the floor follows you up: careful, because you can blow up even while green relative to the start.
Consistency
On FTUK's flagship program, consistency does not block the evaluation.
News window
FTUK restricts trading around high-impact news: ±5 min window. Prohíbe trading ±5 min de noticias de alto impacto.
Prohibited strategies
- martingale
- HFT
- tick scalping (con EA/bot)
PropGuard stops you before you break these FTUK rules
Connect your FTUK account, keep trading your strategy, and PropGuard watches every limit live (daily loss, drawdown, consistency, quick strike, news). When you get close to the edge it auto-closes or blocks — before a technicality kills your account.
See plans (from 19 USDT) →Frequently asked questions about FTUK rules
What is FTUK's daily loss limit?
FTUK's daily loss limit is 4% of balance/equity. Breach it in a day and you lose the account.
What is FTUK's maximum drawdown?
FTUK's maximum drawdown is 8% (relative).
Does FTUK have a consistency rule?
On its flagship program, not in the evaluation.
Does PropGuard work with FTUK?
Yes. PropGuard runs with your strategy on FTUK and auto-stops you before breaking the daily loss, drawdown and other rules. Supports MT4 and MT5.
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Research values (May 2026) from public sources and official help centers. Each firm runs several programs with different values; this models the flagship. Verify against the exact product ToS before trading. PropGuard is not affiliated with FTUK.