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FTMO Futures Trading

Welcome to my archive on FTMO futures trading. Expanding into exchange-traded contracts changes how I approach execution and margins. In this category, I evaluate the differences between spot XAU/USD and regulated futures, sharing what I've learned about trading gold through these newer prop structures.

The FTMO logo displayed clearly over my dark XAU/USD candlestick chart background.

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FTMO Review: Why I Trade Gold With This Prop Firm

I dive deep into the FTMO ecosystem, from the OANDA acquisition to the new FTMO Futures, explaining why their Swing Challenge is my top choice for trading.

2026-09-11
My view of a lone trader silhouetted against a blue horizon, reflecting on my transition to FTMO futures.

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FTMO 2-Step vs Futures: A Gold Trader’s Guide (Beta)

Evaluating the new FTMO Futures Beta. I compare the $50K Futures to the $25K MT5 challenge, exploring trailing drawdowns, consistency, and XAU/USD vs MGC.

2026-09-02