What changed
Finance Magnates reported on February 18, 2024 that FTMO had stopped onboarding new US clients. On August 26, 2025, FTMO published a press release announcing a strategic partnership with OANDA. It says the partnership gives users in the United States access to an educational platform and simulated trading tools, and that successful participants can be offered the chance to earn rewards through simulated trading with an FTMO Rewards Account.
The press release does not name a trading platform or give prices. For rules, fees and platforms, a US trader has to read the current US site.
| Before | After | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTMO had stopped onboarding new US clients (reported by Finance Magnates) | FTMO announced a partnership with OANDA giving US residents access to an educational platform and simulated trading tools, with an FTMO Rewards Account for successful participants | August 26, 2025 |
Who it affected
US residents who wanted an FTMO challenge. Traders outside the US were not part of this announcement.
FTMO's press release frames the offer as education and simulated trading, with rewards for successful participants. US traders should read the terms on the US site rather than assume they match the main FTMO site.
In practice, a US trader considering FTMO should confirm four things on the US site before paying: which account types are offered, the fee for the size you want, the platform you will trade on, and the rule set for the funded stage. The announcement itself gives none of these, so any figure quoted from the main FTMO site may not apply.
Where it stands now (October 2026)
As of October 26, 2026, FTMO's FAQ says clients in the United States can use FTMO services through its affiliated entity at ftmo.oanda.com. On that date, the US site listed two platforms, MetaTrader 5 and TradingView, and FTMO's main site listed more, including MetaTrader 4. We did not find a dated source showing when the US site first offered each platform. Rules and prices on the US site can differ from the main site, so check the one that applies to you.
FTMO's FAQ presents this as a residency-based rule: it says FTMO does not provide its CFD programme to clients in a list of countries and regions, and for the United States it points clients to the affiliated site. Treat the affiliated site as the source of truth for US terms. Our FTMO page covers the main site's plans.
Frequently asked questions
Can US residents use FTMO now?
FTMO's FAQ, checked on October 26, 2026, says US clients can use FTMO services through its affiliated entity at ftmo.oanda.com.
What did FTMO announce on August 26, 2025?
A strategic partnership with OANDA giving US residents access to an educational platform and simulated trading tools, with an FTMO Rewards Account for successful participants.
Which platforms does the US site offer?
On October 26, 2026 it listed MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. FTMO's main site lists additional platforms.
Prop trading carries a real risk of losing every fee you pay. This article is general information, not financial advice. Always read the firm's own rules before you buy.