FTMO Adds Micro Bitcoin and Ether Futures to Program
Traders can now include cryptocurrency futures in their simulated evaluation process via the FTMO Futures program.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Stock Markets
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FTMO has expanded its futures evaluation program to include simulated Micro Bitcoin and Micro Ether futures, following a September 17, 2026 launch. The update allows traders to incorporate these digital asset contracts into their evaluation process through the firm's simulated trading platform.
Why it matters
This expansion provides traders who use simulated environments to test their strategies with access to more volatile digital asset classes. The inclusion comes in response to user requests for greater variety in the 30-contract list currently offered through the FTMO Futures program.
The updated list features 11 micro contracts as part of a 30-contract lineup, which are now available for simulated trading alongside 19 E-mini contracts. These additions follow the platform's recent expansion supported by a $250 million syndicated credit facility.
The players
FTMO
A trading firm providing evaluation programs and simulated accounts for market participants.
OANDA
A foreign exchange and CFD trading platform acquired by FTMO in 2025.
UniCredit
A European banking group that provided a $250 million syndicated credit facility to support FTMO operations.
CME
A major derivatives exchange that provides the underlying market data used in the simulated trading program.
The details
Traders access these new contracts via Growth and Pro plans integrated with third-party platforms such as Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and TradingView. Participants must complete the firm's evaluation process using live CME data before gaining access to a simulated funded account. This mechanism allows for testing market entry and exit strategies in cryptocurrency futures without committing actual capital.
Timeline
FTMO was founded in 2015.
The firm completed its acquisition of OANDA on December 1, 2025.
The FTMO Futures program was launched on September 17, 2026.
Money Landscape
The inclusion of digital asset futures signals a shift in retail-oriented evaluation programs toward incorporating high-volatility products. This expansion follows FTMO's recent consolidation efforts, including its 2025 acquisition of OANDA.
Traders currently using the FTMO Futures program can now test strategies for Bitcoin and Ether without the risk of deploying actual capital. Prospective participants should review their chosen plan's contract requirements, as evaluation benchmarks may differ when incorporating these new asset classes.
The takeaway
The move adds crypto-adjacent futures to the list of tools available for simulated market strategy testing. If you are participating in such programs, verify that your selected trading platform interface supports these specific tickers to ensure your simulated evaluation remains accurate.
Further reading
For a broader look at how exchange-traded products are evolving for retail traders, visit Stock Markets.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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