For Traders review 2026: fees, rules and payouts explained
We put For Traders through the same checks as every firm here: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. The result is a score of 5.8, which places it 15 of 28.
What you need to know
For Traders sells 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% each time you're paid, until it reaches 90%.
Where the score comes from
It comes in at 15 of 28 in our overall ranking. This is how the 5.8 adds up:
Upsides and downsides
Pros+
- Your split grows with every payout
- Three platforms
- Leverage up to 1:125
Cons−
- There are fees on payouts (Rise or crypto)
- Martingale, grid and bots are banned
- News, scalping and EAs are all restricted
Every For Traders program
| 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% |
List prices with no discount code, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so always confirm on their own website before you pay.
Options for a $100,000 account
| 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 the rules allow
Restricted means you may do it, but only under conditions, such as staying out for a few minutes around big news. The firm's website spells out the details.
Platforms, paying and payouts
Questions people ask
How does the split go up?
It starts at 80% and rises 5% after every payout until it gets to 90%.
Does For Traders charge payout fees?
Yes. Rise charges $50 on payouts of $500 or more, and crypto (USDC) payouts cost $25.
How much does the For Traders 100K challenge cost?
The cheapest For Traders 100K challenge where you keep at least 80% is Fast (1-step), priced at $469.
Can someone in Kenya open an account with For Traders?
Yes. Kenya is not on For Traders's list of restricted countries. Firms update these lists from time to time, so check the terms when you sign up.