FTMO has long been a go-to name in the prop trading world – but if you lived in the United States, you were out of luck.
That’s now changed. As of August 2025, FTMO finally accepts U.S. clients, thanks to a strategic collaboration with OANDA.
This shift marks a major turning point, especially for U.S.-based traders who’ve been waiting for a way to join FTMO without workarounds or legal grey areas.
Before August 2025, FTMO had a hard no on U.S.-based clients.
For years, FTMO’s Terms of Service explicitly excluded U.S. residents, citing regulatory constraints.
The United States has strict trading regulations, especially around platforms offering funded accounts or trading simulations that involve real payouts.
Unlike the EU or Asia, the U.S. requires clearer licensing paths and regulatory alignment.
This meant FTMO, despite its global footprint, was forced to leave one of the largest trader markets untapped.
Here’s a breakdown of the key challenges FTMO faced:
Because of these hurdles, FTMO played it safe – until now.
This is the news everyone’s talking about: FTMO and OANDA have officially joined forces, unlocking access for U.S. residents.
The partnership enables FTMO to legally operate in the U.S. under OANDA’s regulatory framework. OANDA is a fully regulated broker with licensing in major U.S. jurisdictions.
By collaborating with OANDA, FTMO gains a compliant entry point into the American market – without having to build their own infrastructure from scratch.
Here’s what U.S. traders can now access through this collaboration:
This is not a rebranding or ownership transfer – FTMO and OANDA remain separate entities, but they’ve created a joint educational and trading solution that’s fully compliant for U.S. use.
U.S.-based traders are no longer stuck watching from the sidelines. The FTMO experience is now available – with a few structural differences.
Instead of direct funded accounts, FTMO U.S. clients will engage in simulated trading. However, this isn’t just paper trading.
Successful traders can earn FTMO Rewards, a new incentive model that allows payouts based on performance without breaching U.S. rules.
The partnership gives U.S. users access to FTMO’s full educational suite, which includes:
This setup positions FTMO as a compliance-first prop firm alternative that still retains its global quality.
All systems for U.S. clients are run through OANDA’s compliant infrastructure.
This includes platform access, data routing, account setup, and KYC/AML procedures – making it safe, regulated, and smooth.
The process is now simple, legal, and fully online.
The FTMO Challenge remains at the core, but everything is now tailored to comply with U.S. laws.
This collaboration may trigger a new wave of regulated prop trading options in the U.S.
For too long, American traders have been boxed out of international prop firms.
This partnership offers a blueprint: pairing a licensed U.S. broker with an established foreign prop firm to create a compliant hybrid model.
FTMO’s entry into the U.S. is big news, not just for traders, but for the entire retail trading infrastructure.
It’s not just a new offer – it’s a legit path to participate, learn, and earn.
Yes. As of August 2025, U.S. residents can legally access FTMO’s trading challenges and educational tools via a new partnership with OANDA.
Not directly. Instead of traditional funded accounts, U.S. traders receive FTMO Rewards for successful performance in simulated trading environments.
Yes. OANDA is a fully regulated broker in the U.S., and this collaboration ensures all activity is legally compliant and transparent for U.S. users.
No. FTMO and OANDA remain separate companies. This is a strategic partnership, not a merger or acquisition. They are simply combining services for U.S. access.
In a move that’s long overdue, FTMO has finally opened its doors to U.S. traders through its strategic partnership with OANDA.
The setup may look slightly different than in Europe, but the core experience – education, challenge-based trading, and rewards – is intact.
More importantly, it’s 100% legal and regulated, with no grey areas.
If you’re a trader based in the U.S. and have been waiting for access to FTMO’s global-standard model, August 2025 is your green light.
It’s proof that with the right partnerships, top-tier trading platforms can cross borders – and do it the right way.
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