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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a prop firm challenge worth the fee?
It depends on your win rate and consistency. A $550 FTMO challenge on a $100K account: first payout = $100K × 8% × 80% = $6,400. ROI on fee = ($6,400 - $550)/$550 = 1,064%. Even if you pass only 1 in 3 attempts, the expected value is strongly positive with a profitable strategy.
What is the best account size to challenge?
Larger accounts have better ROI relative to challenge fees. A $100K account fee is not 10× a $10K fee — fees scale less than linearly. The $100K account often gives 5-8× better ROI per dollar of fee than the $10K account.
Can I get refunded the challenge fee?
Some firms refund the challenge fee after your first successful payout (FTMO does this). If the fee is refunded, your net ROI is 100% of your first payout. Always check if your firm offers fee refunds — it significantly changes the math.