For Traders

For Traders is a multi-asset proprietary trading firm founded in 2023 that evaluates traders on simulated accounts and pays a share of profits generated in its virtual environment. The firm supports multiple funding paths (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant, and Pay After Pass) and states payouts are processed within 48 hours under a published guarantee. Account sizes commonly range from $6,000 to $100,000, with profit splits up to 90% depending on the model.

Corporate disclosures show trading platforms and the simulation service are provided by FT Trading Ltd in Saint Lucia, while educational products and payment processing are provided by BLN Tech Club DMCC in Dubai. The site clarifies all trading is on demo accounts with virtual funds and lists restricted jurisdictions.

Program mechanics are clearly documented. Typical 1-Step rules target 9–11% profit with a 3% daily drawdown and 6% trailing max drawdown, while the 2-Step model uses 8% and 5% targets. Instant accounts start directly on a Master phase with a progressive split (70%→90%). Most evaluations have no time limit; the 3-Step program sets 60 days per phase.

Who is it for? For Traders suits disciplined Forex/CFD traders who want flexible evaluation paths (including a low-commitment Pay After Pass), value fast payouts, and can operate within fixed daily and maximum drawdowns, news windows, and a 40% margin-use rule. Aggressive, one-trade “all-in” styles will likely conflict with the firm’s guardrails.

Reputation and Transparency

For Traders publicizes key operating data and rules on its website and help center, including targets, drawdowns, payout timing, and a running payout total. The firm advertises a 48-hour payout guarantee, which sets a clear service commitment visible to prospective traders.

Broker and Market Access

Trading is simulated on demo accounts with real-time market data via MT5, cTrader, and TradeLocker. The website states explicitly that all activity occurs in a virtual environment with no live capital at risk; platform access and the simulation service are provided by FT Trading Ltd in Saint Lucia.

Trustworthiness and Data Security

Disclosures detail corporate entities and restricted jurisdictions, and clarify that For Traders does not offer regulated investment services (MiFID) nor accept client deposits. Payouts are discretionary and dependent on rule compliance, and the terms include consumer withdrawal language for digital services. Traders should review all rules—especially drawdown mechanics, news windows, the 40% margin-use rule, and payout caps—before purchase.

Trading Rules (Funded/Master accounts)

• Daily drawdown typically 3% (fixed to initial balance/equity at day start; breach on equity).
• Max drawdown: model-dependent (e.g., 6% trailing on FAST; 6% static on FAST STATIC; 5–10% fixed on multi-step).
• News trading: may hold positions, but no new trades within 5 minutes before/after high-impact news on Master.
• Minimum profitable days: generally 3 between payouts on funded accounts (Instant typically 7).
• Drawdown Protection: a 2% floating-loss guard on Master; first breach reduces profit split to 50%, second breach closes the account.
• Payout cadence and limits: usually bi‑weekly; minimum $100; maximum $15,000 per cycle unless account-specific policies apply.

Trading Restrictions (allowed vs. prohibited)

• EAs/automation: support tools allowed; fully autonomous bots and emulators are prohibited. Inbound copy-trading and cross-account hedging are also forbidden.
• Strategy bans: latency/reverse arbitrage, HFT (5-second minimum hold), tick scalping, grid, Martingale, and “gambling” behaviors (e.g., passing via one oversized idea).
• Margin-use policy: a 40% Margin Rule limits concentration in a single trade or same-direction idea on one instrument.

Leverage Structure by asset class

• Evaluations (typical): Forex up to 1:125; Indices around 1:20; Commodities around 1:40 (varies by variant).
• Master accounts (typical): Forex around 1:30; Indices/Commodities around 1:10. FAST STATIC runs 1:30/1:10/1:10 both in challenge and Master.

For Traders lists 100+ instruments across Forex, indices, metals, energies, crypto, and selected futures. The instruments page publishes trading hours (CET/CEST) and symbols/contract sizes for currencies, plus sections for metals (e.g., XAUUSD, XAGUSD), indices (e.g., US30, NAS100, DAX40), and energies (e.g., WTI). Crypto trading is offered 24/7 on supported platforms.

Leverage varies by account and phase: evaluations can reach 1:125 on Forex, while Master accounts often run lower (e.g., ~1:30 Forex). This matters because position sizing, margin usage, and the 40% margin rule must align with each strategy’s risk to avoid breaches during news or volatility spikes.

Traders can use MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradeLocker across web, desktop, and mobile. Platform selection lets traders match execution, charting, and automation needs to their strategy while staying compatible with many off-the-shelf indicators/EAs (subject to the firm’s automation rules). Country restrictions apply per the site’s list, but the United States is not shown among restricted jurisdictions.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5)MT5 offers multi-asset support, familiar order types, and access to third‑party indicators and EAs. For Traders provides MT5 download and login guidance for desktop, iOS, and Android. For discretionary and EA‑assisted workflows (not fully autonomous), MT5 is the most widely known option.

cTradercTrader provides robust depth‑of‑market, detachable charts, and responsive web/mobile apps. The firm links a dedicated cTrader web portal and lists official desktop/mobile apps, useful for traders who prefer DOM-aware execution and advanced charting.

TradeLockerTradeLocker integrates TradingView charting with streamlined web and mobile access, which can help lightweight discretionary trading and quick analysis on the go; official web and app links are provided.

Mobile tradingAll three platforms include iOS/Android apps, allowing order entry and monitoring away from the desk—essential for news windows, trailing drawdown monitoring, and meeting profitable‑day requirements.

For Traders’ ecosystem goes beyond basic evaluations and emphasizes tooling to help traders meet rule thresholds. The dashboard syncs with the trading platform for real‑time rule tracking, includes a built‑in trading journal, and features an integrated wallet for payouts. The site also references an AI‑powered coaching layer to analyze journal data and help improve pass rates.

A tiered Premium Program rewards long‑term consistency with added benefits such as monthly stipends (e.g., $750 Silver, $1,500 Gold), account balance boosts, coaching, and increased crypto withdrawal limits, with potential maximum demo capital allocations noted up to $300,000 for higher tiers. Entry criteria include months of profitability and a track record of on‑time payouts.

A public Rewards page shows recent payouts and aggregates total distributions, while the help center explains payout timing and wallet routing (wallet minimums and method fees). For community support, the firm runs an open Discord with market commentary, live calls, and “Daily Gameplans.”

Other utilities include a lot size calculator and a detailed help center that documents drawdown math, margin rules, profitable‑day definitions, and examples. This documentation is practical: it lets traders plan position sizes around the 3% daily drawdown, 6% max drawdown variants, and the 40% margin‑use limit—key for staying eligible for payouts.

Evaluation Fees

Pricing is dynamic and presented at checkout. The site cites around $399 for a $100,000 1‑Step Forex evaluation. The Pay After Pass model splits cost into a small entry fee and a larger activation due only after passing; current examples list $29/$189 (25K), $39/$329 (50K), and $49/$489 (100K)—totaling up to $538 if you pass. Most evaluations are one‑time fees (no monthly subscription).

Trading Commissions

Help‑center pricing lists: Forex/commodities $3 per lot, indices $0, crypto $25 per lot, and futures 0.2% per order (min $3). Understanding the per‑instrument fee matters when planning strategy edges, especially on lower‑timeframe systems or when comparing Instant vs. evaluation models.

Swap/Holding Costs

As trading is conducted in a simulated environment with real‑time pricing, overnight/weekend holding is permitted on many accounts per rules; the commission schedule does not list additional swap charges beyond the published commissions, and any carrying‑cost treatment should be verified in‑platform for the chosen market set.

Refund Policy

The terms include a consumer withdrawal section consistent with digital‑content rules: once you begin the service (e.g., open the first demo trade) within the 14‑day period, the right to withdraw is waived. Pay After Pass separately reduces upfront risk by deferring the activation fee until you pass.

Profit Split

Standard funded (Master) accounts commonly pay 80% to the trader; Instant (Forex) starts at 70% and increases in 5% steps with each approved payout to a 90% ceiling. The firm states “up to 90%” across its programs.

Payout Eligibility

Eligibility usually requires meeting minimum profitable‑day counts (often 3; Instant typically 7) and a minimum $100 profit. On Master, a Drawdown Protection rule applies (first breach reduces split to 50%; second breach closes the account). Some Instant models require a 3% payout buffer based on starting balance.

Payout Schedule

Payouts are generally bi‑weekly (every 14 days) once requirements are met; certain Instant/Futures variants specify on‑demand or daily eligibility once criteria are satisfied. The firm advertises a 48‑hour processing guarantee.

Payment Methods

Rewards first route to the For Traders Wallet; from there, traders can withdraw via Rise (bank/local methods) or crypto (USDC/USDT and other stablecoins). The help center notes a wallet minimum and method fees (e.g., $25 crypto for $100–$399, $50 via Rise for $400+).