For Traders review 2026: honest look at fees, rules and payouts
We looked at For Traders the same way we look at every firm: its published prices, its published rules and what customers say. It earns 5.8 and lands at 17 of 30.
At a glance
For Traders in a nutshell
- Best for
- Traders who want a challenge cheaper than most (100K from $469)
- Price for 100K
- $469 (Fast)
- Payout schedule
- Every 2 weeks
- Watch out for
- Payouts come with fees (Rise or crypto)
For Traders offers 1- and 2-Step challenges, instant accounts and a pay-after-pass option on MT5, cTrader and TradeLocker. Your split starts at 80% and goes up by 5% with every payout until it reaches 90%.
How we scored it
It's number 17 out of 30 in our rankings. Here's how we got to 5.8:
What we love and what we don't
Pros
- Your split grows with every payout
- Three platforms
- Leverage up to 1:125
Cons
- Payouts come with fees (Rise or crypto)
- Martingale, grid and bots aren't allowed
- News, scalping and EAs are restricted
For Traders's programs
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay After Pass | 1-Step | 25K–200K | $29 + $189 activation fee | 80% |
| Fast | 1-Step | 6K–100K | $49 | 80% |
| Classic | 2-Step | 6K–100K | $67 | 80% |
| Fast Static | 1-Step | 6K–100K | $69 | 80% |
| Instant Pro | Instant | 3K–25K | $109 | 60% |
| Instant | Instant | 6K–100K | $138 | 70% |
Regular prices without promo codes, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms update prices a lot, so please double-check on their site before you buy.
Your $100,000 options
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay After Pass | 1-Step | $49 + $499 activation fee | 2% | 3% | 6% |
| Fast | 1-Step | $469 | 9% | 3% | 6% |
| Classic | 2-Step | $599 | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% |
| Fast Static | 1-Step | $639 | 10% | 3% | 6% |
| Instant | Instant | $878 | None (instant) | 3% | 5% |
What you're allowed to do
Restricted means you can do it, but with conditions, like no trades for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website has the fine print.
Platforms and getting paid
How For Traders stacks up
Questions traders ask us
How does the split go up?
It starts at 80% and rises 5% with each payout until you reach 90%.
Are there payout fees?
Yes: $50 through Rise on payouts of $500 or more, and $25 by crypto (USDC).
How much will a For Traders 100K challenge cost me?
The cheapest For Traders 100K challenge that pays at least 80% is Fast (1-step), at $469.
Can I join For Traders from the Philippines?
Yes, you can. The Philippines isn't on For Traders's restricted-country list. These lists do change, so give the terms a quick check when you sign up.