How to Pass the For Traders Challenge

To pass the For Traders challenge, reach the 9% / 5% profit target while never breaching the 6% maximum drawdown or the 3% daily loss limit, across a 2-phase evaluation. Once funded you keep 80/20 of profits.

For Traders challenge rules

  • Profit target: 9% / 5%
  • Max drawdown: 6%
  • Daily loss limit: 3%
  • Evaluation: 2-phase

Steps to pass For Traders

  1. Know the exact targets. Hit a 9% / 5% profit target while keeping total losses under 6% and any single day under 3%.
  2. Risk small per trade. Size every position so a bad day can't breach the 3% daily limit — most passers risk well under 1% per trade.
  3. Clear the 2-phase evaluation steadily. Reach the 9% / 5% target over multiple sessions rather than one big trade.
  4. Follow For Traders's rules. 2-step: 9% Phase 1 target, 5% Phase 2 target 6% max drawdown
  5. Track and review every trade. Use a trade journal and a drawdown calculator to stay inside the limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the For Traders profit target?

For Traders's evaluation requires a 9% / 5% profit target while staying within a 6% maximum drawdown.

Can you fail the For Traders challenge?

Yes — the most common ways to fail are breaching the 6% max drawdown or the 3% daily loss limit.

How much does the For Traders challenge cost?

For Traders challenges start from $49 – $585; once funded you keep 80/20 of profits.

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