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FTMO Commissions, Spreads and Swaps
The Simple Answer
FTMO charges $3 per round lot on forex, with variable spreads that reflect live market conditions. Swap applies to positions held overnight.
Trading Conditions Overview
Commissions
FTMO charges roughly $3 per round lot on forex, no commission on metals, indices or energy, and 0.0325% per side on crypto. Swap applies overnight with triple swap on Wednesday. A round lot is 100,000 units of the base currency, and commission is charged on the full round turn. Factor these costs into your position sizing and profit targets.
Spreads
Spreads at FTMO are variable and reflect live market conditions. They widen during low-liquidity periods and around major news, and tighten during peak hours. Exact live averages per instrument can be viewed in your trading platform.
Swaps
Swap fees apply on all positions held overnight. FTMO does not offer a swap-free account.
Swap rates vary by instrument and trade direction. To view the exact rate for a specific instrument, open the instrument details in the trading platform.
Final Comments
FTMO’s trading costs are summarised above across forex, metals, indices, energy and crypto. Commissions are shown per round lot and spreads are variable in line with live market conditions. Swap fees apply on all positions held overnight. FTMO does not offer a swap-free account. Compare FTMO against other prop firms and find the best current deals on Propvator.
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FAQ
What commission does FTMO charge?
FTMO charges roughly $3 per round lot on forex, no commission on metals, indices or energy, and 0.0325% per side on crypto. Swap applies overnight with triple swap on Wednesday.
What are the spreads at FTMO?
Spreads at FTMO are variable and reflect live market conditions, tighter on major pairs and wider on exotics. Exact live averages per instrument are shown in the trading platform.
Does FTMO offer swap-free accounts?
No. FTMO does not offer a swap-free account, and swap applies on all overnight positions.
Are commissions charged per round lot at FTMO?
Yes. Commissions above are quoted per round lot (100,000 units of the base currency), charged across the full open-and-close round turn.