For Traders FAQ & Complete Guide
The answers below use the dated For Traders rule record. Limits belong to the named program and account stage; they are not universal firm rules.
Research record dated October 1, 2026. Limits can change; use the linked rules for your exact account.
For Traders: key facts
Fast — $6K-$100K — target 9% — split 80%; Fast Pro — $6K-$100K — target 10% — split 80%; Instant — $6K-$50K — target 10% — split 80%; Pay After Pass — $25K-$200K — target 2% — split 80%
3% (listed forex programs)
6% trailing (Fast, Instant, Pay After Pass); 6% static (Fast Pro)
20% best-day on Fast master account; 15% on instant accounts per search snippet only (not confirmed)
3 days (Fast/Fast Pro); 6 (Instant); none (Pay After Pass)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5), TradeLocker, cTrader
Forbidden list bans automated bots and software executing trades without direct decision at execution time; also bans arbitrage, HFT (5-second minimum hold), grid, tick scalping, martingale.
Inbound copy trading into For Traders accounts is prohibited; copying outward to own external accounts is allowed (help center).
PickMyTrade connection: TradeLocker. Bot or webhook-placed orders are prohibited by For Traders rules, so PickMyTrade should not be used to place trades on its accounts even via TradeLocker or cTrader.
Sources
- fortraders.com/
- fortraders.com/how-it-works
- fortraders.com/general-rules-old
- help.fortraders.com/en/articles/15343227-what-is-forbidden-with-us
This page aggregates publicly available information about For Traders and is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Prop firm rules, plans, fees, and payout policies change frequently — always verify the current terms on For Traders's official website before purchasing an evaluation or activating a funded account. PickMyTrade is an automation bridge, not a prop firm. Funded accounts at prop firms are typically simulated (not real-money) unless otherwise stated by the firm. Trading carries risk of loss. Consult a licensed financial advisor before trading. Last updated: June 2026.