➕ Prop Firm Guide
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Updated 2026-04-30
Funded Trading Plus Trading Journal
A multi-asset prop firm with both evaluation and instant-funded paths, popular with traders who want to skip the test.
Why FTP is harder than it looks
FTP's instant-funded accounts are a different beast from their evaluation accounts — traders use instant accounts thinking the rules are looser, then trip the consistency requirement that's actually stricter.
Most traders approach a FTP challenge thinking skill is the constraint. It isn't. Rule-awareness under pressure is what decides whether you get funded. A single miscount on your trailing drawdown or a single moment of inattention on the daily loss limit ends the whole attempt — and the fee that came with it.
Rules · Account Mechanics
What you actually need to track
- Drawdown typeStatic max drawdown on most plans, with some trailing-drawdown variants
- Daily loss limitVaries — typically 4-5% on evaluation, stricter on instant-funded
- Profit targetEvaluation: 8% (Phase 1), 4% (Phase 2). Instant: no target, just compliance
- Consistency ruleYes — varies by account type, often stricter on instant-funded
- Minimum trading days5 days minimum on evaluation programs
- Profit splitStarts at 80%, scales up to 100% as the account grows
Promo tip: FTP discounts during major holidays and offers cheaper instant accounts in exchange for tighter rules. Read the rule sheet before paying.
The 3 mistakes that end most FTP challenges
- Assuming instant-funded means no rules. Instant accounts have stricter consistency than evaluations — treat them with more discipline, not less.
- Mixing evaluation and instant rules. The drawdown calculations differ; using one ruleset on the other account type ends accounts.
- Withdrawing before scaling. The profit-split scaling rewards keeping capital in the account — early withdrawals slow your growth.
"Prop firms aren't selling you capital — they're selling you a test of your discipline. The traders who pass FTP aren't the best strategists. They're the ones who never forget where their drawdown is."
How Journali's Prop Firm Mode solves this
Built for Funded Trading Plus specifically
Journali handles both FTP evaluation and instant-funded rules. Tag your account type once, and the dashboard shows the right consistency math for the right account. You'll never apply 'evaluation rules' on an instant account by accident again.
Plus everything else you'd expect from a professional trading journal: unlimited trade logging, full analytics, equity curve, setup breakdown, emotion tracking, and optional AI coaching on Premier.
How to set up a FTP account in Journali
- Sign up free — takes 30 seconds, no credit card required.
- Go to Settings → Prop Firm Mode — toggle on and select Funded Trading Plus as your firm.
- Enter your account size and starting balance — Journali auto-fills the rule set for FTP.
- Link SnapTrade (optional) — auto-syncs every trade from your broker so you never manually log again.
- Start trading — your daily loss buffer, trailing drawdown, and consistency ratio are now live on every trade.
Frequently asked questions
Does Journali's prop firm mode work with Funded Trading Plus?
Yes. Journali's Prop Firm Mode supports Funded Trading Plus's rule set including static max drawdown on most plans, with some trailing-drawdown variants. You set it up once, and the dashboard tracks your buffer live on every trade.
Is there a free trial I can use while running a FTP challenge?
Journali's free plan includes 6 trades. If you're burning through a FTP evaluation, upgrade to Pro ($20/mo) for unlimited trades and Prop Firm Mode. Cancel anytime — no contract.
What's the #1 reason traders blow their FTP challenge?
Assuming instant-funded means no rules. Instant accounts have stricter consistency than evaluations — treat them with more discipline, not less.
Can I track multiple FTP accounts in Journali?
Yes. Each account gets its own drawdown, daily loss, and consistency tracking. Perfect if you're stacking FTP accounts during a promo.
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Rules shown are current as of 2026-04-30 and may change. Always verify rules on Funded Trading Plus's official site before trading.