Prop Firm Profit Target Calculator — FTMO 8%, 10% Challenge Tracker
Running out of trading days before hitting the profit target is the second most common way to fail a prop firm challenge. Enter your account size, profit target %, average daily profit, and remaining days to see whether your current pace reaches the target in time — and exactly what daily profit is needed to close the gap. Plan the final stretch before it is too late.
Updated · Reviewed by Foysal Mostafa
Target Tracker
✓ On TrackProfit Target
$10,000
Still Needed
$7,000
Required Daily
$350
Your Avg Daily
$500
Why Use the Profit Target Calculator?
Without tracking your daily required profit against remaining days, it's easy to either rush dangerously toward the target or drift through the challenge without staying on pace. This calculator shows exactly what you need each day — keeping you disciplined without encouraging the reckless trading that causes most challenge failures.
Formula Used
Target ($) = Account Size × Target % | Days Needed = Target $ ÷ Avg Daily Profit | Required Daily = Remaining Target ÷ Remaining DaysWorked Example
FTMO $100K Phase 1: 10% target = $10,000. 20 trading days used, 10 remaining. Profits so far: $5,200. Remaining target = $4,800. Required daily = $4,800 ÷ 10 = $480/day. Your average is $260/day — behind pace. Options: trade 2 extra days (extend the 30-day window), slightly increase risk per trade from 1% to 1.5%, or take slightly more trades per day — without risking the drawdown limits.
How to Use the Profit Target Calculator — Step by Step
- 1
Enter account size
Input your prop firm challenge or funded account size (e.g. $100,000).
- 2
Set profit target %
Enter the profit target from your firm rules. FTMO Phase 1 = 10%. FTMO Phase 2 = 5%. TopStep = varies by account.
- 3
Enter average daily profit
Input your average profit per trading day. Be realistic — use your actual trading stats, not best-case.
- 4
Enter trading days available
Enter how many trading days remain in your challenge period. FTMO allows 30 days for Phase 1.
- 5
Check your pace and required daily
The calculator shows if you are on track, what daily profit you need to hit the target, and how many winning days are required at your average.
What Your Profit Target Calculator Results Mean
Total Profit Target ($)
The exact dollar amount you need to earn to pass the challenge, calculated from your account size and target percentage.
Remaining Target and Daily Required
How much profit you still need to earn and how much per day is required to reach it in the remaining time. If required daily exceeds your average, you need to adjust your plan.
Pace Assessment
Whether you are on track, ahead of pace, or behind pace based on your current profit versus required daily profit. On track = continue normal trading. Behind = consider slightly increasing risk (within limits). Ahead = reduce risk and protect the account.
Profit Target Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the FTMO profit target?
FTMO Phase 1 (Challenge) = 10% profit target. FTMO Phase 2 (Verification) = 5% profit target. Both phases have a 30-calendar-day minimum. For a $100K account: Phase 1 target = $10,000 profit. Phase 2 target = $5,000 profit. Daily loss limit = 5%. Max drawdown = 10%.
Q.How long does it take to pass FTMO?
The minimum is 4 trading days per phase, but most traders take 2–6 weeks per phase. Traders who rush the target often violate drawdown rules. A consistent $500/day on a $100K account hits the $10,000 Phase 1 target in 20 trading days — within the 30-day window without excessive risk.
Q.Can I pass FTMO in one day?
Technically, you can hit the profit target in one day, but FTMO requires a minimum of 4 trading days. Trading recklessly to hit the target fast is the most common reason traders fail — they violate the daily loss limit or max drawdown rule chasing quick profits.
Q.What happens if I do not hit the profit target in 30 days?
You fail the challenge phase but can purchase a reset or start again. FTMO's 30-day period is the minimum — there is no maximum time for the challenge, as FTMO extended this in 2023. You can trade as long as you need as long as you do not breach drawdown rules. Verify current rules on FTMO's official website.
Q.What is a realistic daily profit target for FTMO?
For a $100K FTMO account: Phase 1 needs $10,000 (10%). Across 20 trading days, that is $500/day. At 1% risk per trade and 1:2 R:R, you need roughly 2 winning trades per day. Most experienced traders target $300–$700/day on $100K, aiming to pass within 3–5 weeks rather than rushing in 2.
About the Author
Forex Trader & Software Developer · Founder, TradeCalc
Active forex trader since 2019, specializing in risk management and systematic position sizing. Built TradeCalc to replace manual spreadsheets used in live trading. Every calculator is cross-verified against broker platforms before publishing.
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