Yes. Your trading IP must follow these rules:
1. Not from a restricted country
Your trading IP must NOT originate from any country that is restricted on FTM.
2. Must be unique to you
Your trading IP must NOT match (or overlap with) another user’s trading IP on FTM.
3. MT5 / cTrader: No US-origin IPs
If you are trading on MetaTrader 5 (MT5) or cTrader, your trading IP must NOT originate from the United States.
This applies even if you’re using a VPN/VPS: the IP location must not be from the US.
Note: If these rules are violated, it may result in payout rejection, account restriction, or a total ban depending on severity/repetition.