Does FTUK apply any consistency or risk-based trading rules?

💡 Answer

3 Percent Rule

FTUK does not publish a fixed 3% per-trade rule. Instead, risk is constrained by program-level daily drawdown caps (4%–5%), overall drawdown limits (5%–10% static or 6%–8% relative), and an automated Account Protector that can close positions when exposure exceeds 2% on a single instrument or when total floating PnL drops to -2% of the starting balance.


Consistency Rules

FTUK uses different consistency mechanisms depending on the program:

  • Instant Funding: A Consistency Score applies at withdrawal time (best day as a % of total closed profit), with tighter thresholds at early levels (e.g., <20% on Levels 1–2, rising at higher levels).
  • Challenge-based programs (One Step / Two Step): FTUK sets a minimum daily profit requirement (0.5%) for a day to count as a valid trading day and requires a minimum number of trading days before the first payout cycle (10 trading days).

FTUK also uses a Payout Locker mechanism on challenge programs that can adjust the effective drawdown stop after a payout request, encouraging traders to maintain an appropriate buffer rather than withdrawing all available profit.


Other Risk Rules

Key rule-based controls at FTUK include:

  • Account Protector (soft breach): Automatically closes trades if exposure on a single instrument exceeds 2% of the starting balance, and closes all open positions if the account’s floating PnL drops below -2% of starting balance.
  • Stop losses: As of 20 Feb 2025, stop losses are not required on any account (Instant Funding purchased before that date may still require stop losses).
  • Inactivity: Traders must place and close at least one trade every 30 days to avoid a hard breach.
  • VPN/VPS: Fixed VPN/VPS usage is allowed provided trades originate from the same IP; patterns of multiple IPs from multiple countries can lead to termination.
  • Hedging: Hedging within one account is permitted manually, but multi-account hedging is not permitted.

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FTUK
FTUK (FTUK Inc.) is a US-based prop firm offering simulated Forex and Futures funding via Instant Funding and 1-step/2-step evaluation programs, with trading on DXtrade, MatchTrader and TradeLocker, profit shares that scale up to 80%, and a published maximum scaling...
SabioTrade
SabioTrade is an Ireland-based proprietary trading firm operated by Codevil IT Engineering Limited. It offers a single-phase evaluation with five account tiers ranging from $20,000 to $650,000. Traders must reach a 10% profit target while respecting a 5% daily loss...
RebelsFunding
RebelsFunding is a Slovakia-based no-time-limit prop firm (RIFM, s.r.o.) that offers five RF training programs (Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond Instant) on its proprietary RF-Trader platform (TradingView charts + liquidity-provider pricing), with swap-free CFD markets, fee-refund bonuses up to...
Overview
Trustpilot Rating 3.8 3.5 4.4
Trustpilot Reviews 602 715 2,269
Headquarters United States Ireland Slovakia
Age (Years) N/A 3 N/A
Max Funding $6,400,000 $650,000 $640,000
Profit Split Start 50% 80% 75%
Profit Split Max 80% 90% 90%
Platforms Match-Trader DXtrade TradeLocker MT4 MT5 Quadcode Rf-Trader
Assets FX Metals Indices Commodities Crypto Futures Forex stocks indices commodities ETFs cryptocurrencies FX Metals Indices Commodities Stocks Crypto
Leverage
FX Leverage 100 30 200
Metals Leverage 10 25 25
Crypto Leverage 2 3 2.5
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss Maximum Daily LossDaily drawdown limits depend on the program: Instant Funding uses a 5% daily drawdown, One Step uses a 4% daily drawdown, and Two Step uses a 5% daily drawdown in both evaluation phases and funded levels.FTUK states daily drawdown is calculated using the higher value of balance or equity at the end-of-day snapshot (22:00 UTC), which means open profit can increase the daily-loss threshold but open losses still count toward it. 5 Maximum Daily LossDaily drawdown is program-based and calculated from the daily starting equity (platform server time, UTC+2). Gold uses a 4% daily drawdown. Silver, Bronze and Copper use a 5% daily drawdown. Diamond Instant has no daily drawdown (only a total drawdown limit).Daily drawdown includes both open and closed PnL; breaching it can switch the account into read-only mode and close trades.
Max Total Loss Maximum Overall LossFTUK applies different overall drawdown models across programs: Instant Funding uses a 6% relative max drawdown, One Step uses an 8% relative max drawdown, and the Two Step program uses static maximum drawdown limits of 10% (Phase 1) and 5% (Phase 2) calculated on equity. 6 Maximum Overall LossOverall drawdown is static (relative to the initial account value) and includes both open and closed PnL. Gold and Diamond Instant use a 6% max overall drawdown. Silver, Bronze and Copper use a 10% max overall drawdown.
Drawdown Type Drawdown ModelFTUK distinguishes between relative (trailing) drawdown and static drawdown. On One Step and Instant Funding, the trailing max drawdown is based on balance (not equity) and only moves upward as profits accumulate. On the Two Step program, drawdown is static and calculated on equity, meaning floating profit/loss is included in the drawdown check. Trailing (dynamic drawdown calculated from the highest equity reached) Drawdown ModelRebelsFunding uses static drawdown limits: (1) a daily drawdown that resets from a daily starting-equity snapshot (where applicable), and (2) an overall drawdown measured from the initial account equity (not a trailing high-watermark model). Diamond Instant removes the daily limit and enforces only the static overall cap.
Payouts
Payout Frequency Payout FrequencyInstant Funding: Payouts are available on demand, subject to meeting the Consistency Score requirement.One Step & Two Step: Payouts are typically available every 14 days (bi-weekly) once the trader meets minimum trading-day requirements and other eligibility checks (including the challenge-program Payout Locker terms where applicable). Weekly Payout FrequencyRewards are requested via the client zone. For standard RCF accounts, the first reward can be requested no earlier than 14 days after opening the first trade on the RCF account (and after closing trades and meeting the minimum-profit rule). For Diamond Instant, the RCF reward structure is tied to 10% minimum profit milestones (the account levels up after each 10% target).
Days to First Payout 14 7 14
Payout Processing Time Payout ProcessingFTUK states payout requests are usually approved within 1–2 working days after account review. After approval, funds are typically reflected in the trader’s wallet within 1–3 working days depending on the payout method. 1 Payout ProcessingRebelsFunding does not publish a single guaranteed processing window on its public rules pages. Rewards are requested via the client zone after meeting eligibility requirements and are then paid through the chosen payout rail (primarily Riseworks).
Payout Methods RiseWorks USDT (TRC20) Bank transfer Riseworks (USDT BTC Wise Bank Transfer) Other (case-by-case)
Payments
Payment Methods Credit/Debit Card Crypto Credit/debit card Bank transfer Credit Card Bank Transfer Wise PayPal Crypto (MetaMask/Coinbase/Rainbow/WalletConnect/Trust Wallet & more) Other (as offered at checkout)
Trading Permissions
News Trading Instant Funding: News trading is permitted at all stages with no restrictions.One Step & Two Step: FTUK applies a 10-minute no-trade window around major economic releases (from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after). Trades opened or closed inside this window are treated as a soft breach where profits are erased and losses are not compensated. News trading is allowed as long as traders comply with risk and drawdown limits. High-frequency activity around news events is prohibited. News trading is not stated as fully banned, but RebelsFunding recommends avoiding major releases (NFP, GDP, FOMC) and its terms prohibit opening excessive trades when significant news/macro events are planned.
Weekend Trades Forex programs: Holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed on Instant Funding, One Step and Two Step accounts.Futures programs: FTUK Futures does not allow holding positions overnight or over the weekend; positions must be closed by the daily cutoff time specified by FTUK. Overnight positions are allowed. Weekend holding depends on the selected plan, with some requiring positions to be closed before market close on Friday. RebelsFunding states that cryptocurrency trading is closed during weekends on RF-Trader for maintenance and platform stability reasons. Other markets follow their normal market hours (typically weekday sessions).
Copy Trading Forex programs: Copy trading is allowed between your FTUK account and your personal external accounts, but copying between multiple FTUK accounts (or running identical trades across multiple FTUK accounts) is prohibited.Futures programs: Copy trading is not permitted. There is no formal copy-trading program. Traders are expected to trade their own strategies, and coordinated or mirrored trading is discouraged. Copy trading is not presented as a supported feature. Strategies that hedge across linked accounts or other companies are prohibited, and trade splitting across correlated markets is treated as one “real trade” and may be flagged as suspicious behavior.
EA Allowed Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading are permitted for standard intraday strategies, but FTUK’s permitted-styles matrix restricts EAs from a range of behaviors (e.g., martingale, scalping, tick scalping, hedging, and prohibited arbitrage styles). FTUK also warns that any trading style that constitutes high-frequency trading is not allowed. Expert Advisors and automated strategies are permitted if they comply with the rules. High-frequency trading, scalping, and hedging strategies are not allowed. Expert Advisors/robots are not allowed on the RF-Trader training platform; RebelsFunding states it is not possible to run any EA on its training trading platform (manual trading is preferred).
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required Yes No Yes
KYC Stage FTUK uses RiseWorks for payout processing and requires trader verification to access and withdraw via Rise. FTUK states payouts above $500 are processed via RiseWorks in USD, while payouts below $500 are processed via USDT (TRC20). If Rise is not supported in a trader’s country, FTUK can manually send payouts via USDT (TRC20). KYC and AML verification are required before receiving a funded account and payouts. Traders must submit valid government ID, proof of address, and identity verification. KYC is mandatory before an RCF account is launched and rewards are paid. RebelsFunding uses electronic onboarding and verification (e.g., document upload/signing via Docusign/Eversign and identity verification via Veriff) and requires valid, non-expired government ID.
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