# For Traders

> For Traders (FT Trading Ltd.) is a proprietary trading firm: traders pass an evaluation challenge — or start on an instantly funded account — and trade the firm's capital in forex, futures and crypto, keeping a share of the profits they make.

Funding models: multi-step Trading Challenges, Instant Funding (no evaluation) and Pay After Pass (pay the fee only after passing). Awards: "Best Payout Process" (Prop Firm Match, 2024), "Most Innovative Prop Firm" (Benzinga Global Fintech Awards, 2024) and "Best Trading Evaluation Company" (International Business Magazine, Europe 2025). Headquartered in Dubai; support: support@fortraders.com. The site is available in English, Spanish and Czech (this index links the English pages).

## Products

- [Trading Challenges](https://fortraders.com/challenges): 1- and 2-step evaluation challenges with full pricing, account sizes and plan comparison. Current prices: $41–$543 one-time fee, by plan and account size.
- [Instant Funding](https://fortraders.com/instant-funding): Skip the evaluation and trade a funded account from day one; includes the Instant Pro edition. Current prices: $41–$713, by account size.
- [Pay After Pass](https://fortraders.com/pay-after-pass): Take the challenge first and pay the fee only after passing the evaluation. Current price: $9 per challenge.
- [Promo Codes](https://fortraders.com/promo-code): Currently active discount codes, rendered live from the same source checkout applies.

## Trading

- [How It Works](https://fortraders.com/how-it-works): The path from choosing a challenge to getting funded and receiving payouts, step by step.
- [Our Rules](https://fortraders.com/our-rules): The complete trading rules: evaluation objectives, drawdown limits and payout conditions per plan.
- [Forex Trading](https://fortraders.com/markets/forex): Forex-specific plans, conditions and payouts.
- [Futures Trading](https://fortraders.com/markets/futures): Futures-specific plans, conditions and payouts.
- [Crypto Trading](https://fortraders.com/markets/crypto): Crypto-specific plans, conditions and payouts.
- [Trading Instruments](https://fortraders.com/trading-instruments): Every tradable instrument across forex, futures and crypto.
- [Trading Platforms](https://fortraders.com/trading-platforms): Supported platforms: MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker and For Traders X.
- [Rewards & Testimonials](https://fortraders.com/rewards-and-testimonials): Real payout certificates and trader testimonials.
- [Lot Size Calculator](https://fortraders.com/lot-size-calculator): Free position-size calculator for risk management.
- [FAQ](https://fortraders.com/faq): Direct answers to the most-searched questions on challenges, rules, payouts and platforms.

## Tournaments

- [Tournaments](https://fortraders.com/tournaments): Free trading tournaments and competitions with funded-account prizes.
- [How to Win a Trading Competition](https://fortraders.com/how-to-win-a-trading-competition): Practical guide to competing in trading tournaments.
- [Best Trading Competitions](https://fortraders.com/the-best-trading-competition): Overview of the best trading competitions available today.

## Reviews & Comparisons

- [Reviews & Ratings](https://fortraders.com/reviews): Third-party ratings, verified trader reviews and industry awards in one place.
- [Best Prop Firms 2026](https://fortraders.com/best-prop-firms): Ranked comparison of leading prop firms on a declared methodology, with pros and cons for each.
- [Best Instant Funding Prop Firms](https://fortraders.com/best-prop-firms/instant-funding): No-evaluation funded accounts compared on sizes, splits, weekend rules and payout terms.
- [Best Futures Prop Firms](https://fortraders.com/best-prop-firms/futures): CME futures funding compared: one-time fees vs subscriptions, drawdown definitions, payout caps.
- [Best Crypto Prop Firms](https://fortraders.com/best-prop-firms/crypto): Funded crypto compared on coin coverage, true 24/7 sessions and leverage.
- [Cheapest Prop Firms](https://fortraders.com/best-prop-firms/cheapest): Budget challenges compared honestly: what the low ticket buys and which rules travel with it.
- [Fastest Payout Prop Firms](https://fortraders.com/best-prop-firms/fastest-payouts): Payout speed compared on published terms: guarantees with penalties vs caps, minimums and gates.
- [For Traders vs FTMO](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-ftmo): Side-by-side FTMO comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs FundedNext](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-fundednext): Side-by-side FundedNext comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs FundingPips](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-fundingpips): Side-by-side FundingPips comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs Topstep](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-topstep): Side-by-side Topstep comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs Lucid Trading](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-lucid-trading): Side-by-side Lucid Trading comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs Fintokei](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-fintokei): Side-by-side Fintokei comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs The5ers](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-the5ers): Side-by-side The5ers comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs FXIFY](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-fxify): Side-by-side FXIFY comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.
- [For Traders vs Blueberry Funded](https://fortraders.com/compare/for-traders-vs-blueberry-funded): Side-by-side Blueberry Funded comparison: pricing, rules, payouts, markets and who each firm suits.

## Company

- [About Us](https://fortraders.com/about): The company story, mission and team behind For Traders.
- [Loyalty Club](https://fortraders.com/loyalty-club): Loyalty program with discounts and perks for returning traders.
- [Affiliate Program](https://fortraders.com/affiliate-program): Earn commissions by referring new traders.
- [High Performance Coaching](https://fortraders.com/high-performance-coaching): Performance coaching for funded traders.
- [Contact](https://fortraders.com/contact): Support contacts and company details.
- [Press Kit](https://fortraders.com/press-kit): Brand assets and company facts for media.

## Legal

- [Terms & Conditions](https://fortraders.com/terms-and-conditions): General terms of service.
- [Tournaments Terms](https://fortraders.com/tournaments-terms-conditions): Rules and terms specific to tournaments.
- [Privacy Policy](https://fortraders.com/privacy-policy): How personal data is collected and processed.

## Latest Articles

- [Blog](https://fortraders.com/blog): Articles on prop trading, strategy, risk management and platform guides.
- [5 Steps to Optimize Sortino Ratio](https://fortraders.com/blog/sortino-ratio-optimization-steps): A good Sortino Ratio sits between 1.0 and 2.0; above 2.0 is strong. See the full benchmark table, the formula, Excel steps and how to raise yours safely.
- [Best Trade Journals and Analytics Tools in 2026](https://fortraders.com/blog/best-trade-journals-analytics-tools): The best trade journals and analytics tools for 2026, scored on real-time performance tracking, broker auto-sync accuracy and MAE/MFE behavioural metrics.
- [Should You Quit Your Job for a Funded Trading Career?](https://fortraders.com/blog/quit-job-funded-trading-career): Should you quit your job for a funded trading career? The 2026 go/no-go test: 12-month runway, 6 withdrawn months, verified expectancy and the real cost stack.
- [Top MT5 Features That Make Trading Easier](https://fortraders.com/blog/top-mt5-features-that-make-trading-easier): A panel-by-panel guide to MT5 features in 2026: Market Watch, order tickets, DOM, Expert Advisors, Strategy Tester, plus MT4 vs MT5 and real alternatives.
- [Most Common Reasons Traders Fail Prop Challenges](https://fortraders.com/blog/most-common-reasons-traders-fail-prop-challenges): Why do traders fail prop firm challenges? A rule-by-rule breakdown of drawdown breaches, rule violations and funded-account losses — with the arithmetic behind each.
- [10 Best Funded Trading Accounts in 2026, Ranked by Real Cost](https://fortraders.com/blog/funded-trading-programs-join): We ranked 10 funded trading accounts on real 90-day cost — fee, resets, renewals and CME data fees — plus the single rule most likely to fail you on each.
- [Apex Trader Funding Discount Codes: What You Actually Pay](https://fortraders.com/blog/apex-trader-funding-discount-codes): Apex Trader Funding discount codes explained: typical 50-90% off ranges, what they cover, full-cycle evaluation cost after the code, and how to verify a live code.
- [Trading Brokers in 2026: Graded on Cost, Fills, Platform and Size](https://fortraders.com/blog/trading-brokers-compared-2026): Best broker pricing for small trading firms in 2026: normalised all-in round-turn costs for EUR/USD, XAUUSD and CME futures, plus volume-tier break-even points.
- [Fibonacci Retracement: A Powerful Tool for Traders](https://fortraders.com/blog/fibonacci-retracement-a-powerful-tool-for-traders): Fibonacci retracement explained honestly: all six levels, how to draw them, the 61.8% golden pocket, failure modes and a 2026 XAUUSD worked example.
- [FTMO Review 2026: Every Rule, Number and Payout Question Answered](https://fortraders.com/blog/ftmo-review-2026): FTMO review for 2026: payout rules and timing, instant funded account answers, futures rewards, dollar-denominated objectives and honest alternatives.