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FTMO Rolls Out Institutional-Grade KYB via iDenfy, Signaling Shift to B2B Partnerships

FTMO has implemented institutional-level KYB (via iDenfy) to verify corporate entities, ownership structures, and UBOs—a capability typical for licensed brokers but rare among prop firms. The upgrade positions FTMO for more complex counterparties and B2B partnerships beyond retail-focused simulations, aligning with its broader strategy that includes collaboration with OANDA. As prop firms scale and integrate more closely with regulated brokers, compliance ... [show/hide]

infrastructure is emerging as a key differentiator; FTMO’s KYB move future-proofs onboarding, strengthens risk controls, and lays groundwork for institutional-style relationships.

Wednesday 07 January, 2026

FTMO Parent OMHC Posts CZK 6.84B (≈$329M) Revenue, CZK 1.3B (≈$62.5M) Net Profit in 2024

Prague-based OMHC—parent of FTMO—reported 2024 revenue of CZK 6.84B (~$329M), up 53% YoY, and net profit of CZK 1.3B (~$62.5M). The group ended 2024 with CZK 15B (~$721M) in total assets, including CZK 9.8B (~$470M) in fixed assets and CZK 1B (~$48M) in buildings (at cost), plus CZK 4.4B (~$211M) in cash (vs. CZK 3.4B/~$163M a year earlier). OMHC also secured a $250M credit line from Czech banks led by UniCredit to fund its planned OANDA acquisition. ... [show/hide]

Founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček have diversified beyond prop trading into real estate (hotels, residential, offices) while FTMO continues to scale its core business.

Monday 17 November, 2025

FTMO Backs Zerohash in $104M Round with SoFi & Apollo, Doubling Down on Crypto Infrastructure

FTMO participated in Zerohash’s $104M Series D-2 alongside SoFi, Apollo, and NYCA, extending its reach beyond core prop services. Zerohash (est. 2017) powers crypto, stablecoin, and tokenization rails for 5M+ users in 190 countries, serving brands like Interactive Brokers, Stripe, DraftKings, Franklin Templeton, and Kalshi. Funds will support product expansion, hiring, and broader blockchain capabilities. FTMO highlights: $450M+ paid to traders, 300+ ... [show/hide]

staff, $213M 2023 revenue (≈$100M EBITDA); in 2024, payouts rose 80% (first seven months) and registered accounts reached 2.3M+. FTMO has relaunched U.S. access on MT5 via OANDA; the OANDA acquisition remains pending regulatory approval.

Monday 06 October, 2025

FTMO Tops $450M in Trader Payouts (10-Year Milestone) — Why This Matters for Prop-Firm Affiliates in 2025

For our community of funded-account seekers and affiliates, FTMO’s 10-year milestone—over $450 million paid to traders—signals staying power, compliance maturity, and steady demand for evaluations. That combo usually lifts conversion rates (trust = clicks), widens content angles (payout proofs, trader interviews, “how to pass” guides), and strengthens negotiating power on CPA/rev-share deals. With FTMO also relaunching MT5 access for U.S. clients, ... [show/hide]

you can geo-target fresh American traffic, refresh comparison tables, and push time-boxed promos tied to the anniversary. In short: more credibility to feature in your reviews, more markets to capture, and more reasons for motivated readers to start (or retry) an evaluation today.

Monday 29 September, 2025

Prop Trading on MetaTrader 5 Is Back in the US

FTMO has relaunched access for U.S. traders with MetaTrader 5 (MT5), delivered through a partnership with OANDA, a U.S.-regulated broker. All services remain educational/simulated—the FTMO entity runs the evaluation (Challenge & Verification), while OANDA provides the FTMO Rewards Account infrastructure. FTMO’s U.S. site emphasizes “demo/simulated” terminology post-crackdown, and the OANDA partnership is separate from FTMO Group’s pending ... [show/hide]

acquisition of OANDA, which still awaits regulatory approval.

Wednesday 27 August, 2025

FTMO Partners with OANDA to Relaunch U.S. Simulated Prop Trading; Deal Still Pending

FTMO is returning to the U.S. through a partnership with U.S.-regulated broker OANDA, giving residents access to FTMO’s educational tools and simulated trading via the FTMO Rewards Account. The collaboration is separate from FTMO Group’s pending acquisition of OANDA Global Corporation, which remains subject to regulatory approval. FTMO says over 4 million users have trained on its platforms since 2015, with no real-money trading or financial transactions ... [show/hide]

involved.

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Tuesday 26 August, 2025

FTMO Was Cash Rich Before OANDA Deal, Ended 2023 with $82M in Hand

FTMO, the prop trading firm that recently acquired OANDA, ended 2023 with over CZK 1.94 billion ($81.5 million) in cash, a 275% increase from the previous year. The firm generated $213 million in revenue, with an EBITDA of nearly $100 million and a net profit of $79.3 million. FTMO’s acquisition of OANDA, a well-established forex and CFDs broker, marks its entry into the brokerage space. While the financial details remain undisclosed, FTMO’s strong ... [show/hide]

cash reserves suggest it was well-positioned for the deal. The move aligns with broader industry trends, as major trading firms like IG Group and Plus500 also maintain substantial cash reserves for acquisitions and shareholder returns.

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Friday 07 February, 2025

FTMO Partners with AlgoBuilderX for cTrader Algo Building Tool

FTMO, the well-known Czech Republic-based proprietary trading firm, has announced a new partnership with AlgoBuilderX, an external tool supporting algorithmic trading on the Spotware cTrader platform. This partnership marks the first of its kind for a prop firm. As part of this collaboration, FTMO clients will receive a 25% discount on AlgoBuilderX’s tools, which allow traders to automate their strategies with "cBots." AlgoBuilderX was launched earlier this ... [show/hide]

year by Matteo D'Elia and Alessandro Dei Negri.

Thursday 05 September, 2024

Prop Trading Giant FTMO's 2023 Turnover Hits $213 Million

FTMO's 2023 turnover hit over $213 million, a 20% increase from the previous year. The company's EBITDA reached nearly $100 million. FTMO, planning to launch a brokerage, saw its trading accounts rise by 33% to over 2.3 million in 2024.

Wednesday 31 July, 2024

FTMO USA market update – suspension of the purchase of the FTMO Challenges

FTMO has decided to suspend the purchase of the FTMO Challenge for all new and existing US clients (nationals), just as they put a hold on onboarding new US clients. At the same time, the firm is looking for ways to make FTMO available again to all ... [show/hide]

those interested in trading in the USA. Existing clients can continue to use the services as normal.

Saturday 13 January, 2024

Trade without any time limit with FTMO and take as long as you want to pass

Listening and giving a voice to their community, FTMO introduces the Unlimited Days feature. Please note that trading without a time limit on an FTMO Challenge and Verification is only possible for newly purchased accounts made after the ... [show/hide]

announcement of the campaign, i.e. July 13, 11 am CEST.

Thursday 13 July, 2023

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