FTMO has launched abeta version of its futures offering, expanding its prop trading business intothe futures market.The Prague-based firmis offering the product under the name FTMO Futures. Traders first enter anevaluation process before progressing to a Sim-Funded Account.FTMO's move follows other CFD-focusedprop firms that have expanded into futures. The5ers and FundedNexthave also launched futures offerings, as firms have sought alternativesfollowing MetaQuotes' restrictions affecting US-focused prop trading platforms.FTMO Launches Futures Beta OfferingThe offering includesboth 1-Step and 2-Step FTMO Challenges. Traders operate with fictitious capitalin a simulated environment and must meet the applicable trading objectives andrisk limits.FTMO says traders canaccess up to $450,000 in simulated capital. The futures offering includesGrowth and Pro account structures, with different rules covering withdrawalsand other trading conditions.FTMO was founded in2015 and has expanded its business through acquisitions and new marketofferings.In December 2025, FTMOcompleted its acquisition of OANDA from private equity firm CVC. The dealbrought the online trading group into the same corporate structure as FTMO.FTMO Returns to USMarketThe futures launchcomes as FTMOhas also resumed its prop trading services for US-based traders.FTMO returned to theUS alongside The5ersafter both firms suspended services to US clients in early 2024. The returnfollowed changes in the prop trading industry and the wider availability ofalternative trading technology.FTMO's US offering isavailable through MetaTrader 5, while The5ers uses cTrader. Other prop firms,including FundedNext, Funding Pips and Blue Guardian, have also resumed USoperations after previously suspending services.The changes followedrestrictions introduced by MetaQuotes on the use of its trading platforms byUS-focused prop firms. Several firms subsequently moved to alternativeplatforms or adjusted their operating models.This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.