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Track record of Sure Leverage Funding and forTraders

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Who is behind each firm

Sure Leverage Funding is led by CEO Sebastian Ness and operates from the United Arab Emirates, specifically with headquarters in Ras Al Khaimah. This location is a common hub for financial technology firms seeking a flexible regulatory environment. On the other side, forTraders is led by CEO Jakub Rož and is also based in the United Arab Emirates, though its offices are located in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) area of Dubai. Both firms share a similar geographical origin, positioning themselves within the Middle Eastern financial services corridor, which has become a primary alternative to traditional European or American hubs for the prop trading industry.

How long they have been around

Both firms are relatively young participants in the market, having both been founded in 2023. In the prop trading industry, a track record starting in 2023 indicates that both companies have survived the initial volatility of the "prop firm boom" and the regulatory shifts of early 2024. Sure Leverage Funding maintains an active profile with over 1,100 reviews on Trustpilot, suggesting a consistent flow of users. forTraders has a higher volume of reviews, approximately 1,600, but its profile currently carries a "blocked" status on Trustpilot, a detail that traders often weigh when evaluating the transparency and external validation of a firm’s history.

What they promise and what backs it

Sure Leverage Funding promises a highly versatile range of products, including 1-step and 2-step evaluations, EA-specific challenges, and "Futures Style" accounts. Their backing for these promises is seen in their explicit 24-hour payout guarantee, which includes a 10% profit split bonus if they fail to process it on time. They offer profit splits as high as 90% for certain programs. forTraders offers a tiered "Loyalty Program" that improves conditions for consistent traders. While their rules are somewhat more restrictive, such as a 3% risk limit per trade and the prohibition of fully autonomous EAs, they back their reliability with a 48-hour payout guarantee that increases the trader's split to 100% if delayed. SLF’s promise is built on variety and speed, while forTraders focuses on a gamified, long-term loyalty program.

How they handle your money

Sure Leverage Funding manages payouts through RiseWorks.io and USDT (TRC20), requiring a minimum of $100. They charge a 2% payout fee or a $10 minimum. Their refund policy is notably conditional, applying only to challenges purchased after January 2026 and issued on the fourth payout, which suggests a conservative approach to capital preservation. forTraders provides more diverse withdrawal avenues, including Bank Transfer, Crypto, and Rise. However, they impose higher transaction fees ($25 for small crypto withdrawals and $50 for Rise) and a bi-weekly withdrawal cap of $15,000 on most accounts. forTraders also utilizes a "Pay After Pass" model where the activation fee is only paid after the evaluation, shifting the initial financial commitment of the trader.

Operational maturity

Operational maturity is evidenced by the technical infrastructure and support systems each firm provides. Sure Leverage Funding supports MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker, and it has developed specific rules for high-frequency traders (restricted to the challenge phase) and news trading (allowed). forTraders shows maturity through its multi-platform offering (MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradeLocker) and a "Predictions Market" for community engagement. While SLF focuses on traditional trading instrument diversity, including commodities and indices with a fixed $5 commission, forTraders provides a structured XP-based loyalty system and "XP decay" to maintain active participation, reflecting a sophisticated, albeit complex, operational design.

What the record does and does not tell you

The available data shows two firms that have established themselves quickly within the same region and timeframe. However, a track record of less than two years means that neither firm has been tested by long-term economic cycles. The number of reviews and the presence of a CEO provide a face to the business, but they do not guarantee future solvency. The "blocked" status of forTraders on a major review platform is a recorded fact that contrasts with SLF’s standard status, but it does not definitively explain the underlying cause. Traders should use these facts to compare the specific risk-reward ratios of each firm’s rules rather than assuming a long-term stability that only years of operation can prove.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is more affordable for a $50,000 two-step evaluation, Sure Leverage Funding or forTraders?

Sure Leverage Funding is more affordable for a standard $50,000 two-step evaluation, with a price of $199. In comparison, the equivalent "Forex Fast" evaluation at forTraders is priced at $249. This makes Sure Leverage Funding a more budget-friendly option for traders looking for a traditional two-phase challenge at that specific capital level.

Between Sure Leverage Funding and forTraders, which firm offers a faster payout processing guarantee?

Sure Leverage Funding offers a faster processing guarantee, promising payouts within 24 business hours, backed by a 10% extra profit split bonus if the deadline is missed. forTraders provides a 48-hour guarantee, though their penalty for delay is more generous, offering a 100% profit split to the trader if they exceed the two-day window.

Does Sure Leverage Funding or forTraders provide more flexibility for using Expert Advisors (EAs)?

Sure Leverage Funding provides more flexibility for EA users through its dedicated "EA Challenge," which specifically allows high-frequency systems during the evaluation phase, although they are prohibited once funded. forTraders is significantly more restrictive, as it only allows EAs to be used as decision-support tools (alerts and partial management) and strictly prohibits fully autonomous trading bots across all accounts.

Which firm has a more restrictive list of banned countries, Sure Leverage Funding or forTraders?

forTraders has a more restrictive list, banning residents from 16 different locations, including its own home country, the United Arab Emirates, along with others like Russia and Belarus. Sure Leverage Funding has a shorter list of 12 banned countries, which includes nations such as Iran, North Korea, and Syria, but does not list the UAE as a restricted region for its services.

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Headquarters

Goldcrest Executive Building, Office No. 1210, JLT, Cluster C, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Shohada Road 10055, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, 10055, Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.

CEO

Jakub Rož

Sebastian Ness

Country

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Foundation

2023

2023

Banned Countries
Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Myanmar, Bangladesh, North Korea, Russian Federation, Belarus, Cuba, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, United Arab Emirates
Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar, Russia, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk (Ukraine), Somalia, Syria, Pakistan, Algeria
Assets
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto
Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities
Brokers

Liquidity Provider

Liquidity Provider

Refund
Yes

Pay After Pass: pay activation fee only after passing. No traditional refund.

Limited

Historically, standard challenges were non-refundable. A newer rule states that evaluation fees purchased after January 9, 2026 are refundable on the 4th payout, while older purchases remain non-refundable.

Payout Fee
  • Crypto ($100 to $399): $25
  • Rise ($400 or more): $50

2% payout fee or a $10 minimum transaction fee per payout.

Platforms
Metatrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker
Metatrader 5, TradeLocker
Instruments
Forex (majors, minors, exotics), Commodities (CFDs), Indices (CFDs), Energies (CFDs), Metals (CFDs), Crypto (top 5 CFD pairs)
No data
Payout Methods
Transfer, Crypto, Rise
Rise, Crypto
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto, Transfer
Card, Crypto, Transfer
Payout Frequency

Every 14 days. Pay After Pass: on demand.

1 Step Evaluation and 2 Step

  • Instant payout request once requirements are met.

Instant Funding Static

  • Base schedule every 14 days.
  • Promotional instant requests may apply.

Instant Funding Trailing and Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Every 14 days.

EA Challenge

  • First payout after 4 weeks, then every 2 weeks.

Futures Style

  • Instant Funding: payout eligible after 5 days.
  • 1 Step Pro Evaluation: payout eligible after 3 days.

Instant Funding Zero

  • Every 14 days. No minimum trading-day requirement; meeting the buffer from a single trade does not make payout processing immediate.
Payout Guarantee

48 hours: if not paid within 48h, 100% profit split

Payouts are processed within 24 business hours or the trader receives an extra 10% on the profit split.

Crypto Weekend Trading
Yes
Yes
Maximum Withdrawal
No data
  • Instant Funding Zero under the new terms announced on August 20, 2026: no payout cap.
  • Other funded products: usually capped at 5% of the initial balance per payout cycle, depending on the program.
Minimum Withdrawal
  • Minimum: $100 in For Traders wallet
  • Maximum per cycle (bi-weekly): $15,000 on most accounts
  • Withdrawal fees:
    · $100-$399 (crypto): $25
    · $400+ (Rise: bank/local/crypto): $50

$100 minimum withdrawal. Lower withdrawals may be processed on request with fees deducted.

  • Futures Style 1 Step Pro Evaluation: $250 / $500 / $750 / $1,000 minimum payout on $25K / $50K / $100K / $150K.
Forex
  • Challenge accounts (evaluation phase): 1:125
  • Master accounts (Fast/Classic): 1:30
  • Master accounts (Fast Static): 1:20
  • Master accounts (Instant Pro): 1:10
  • Forex Instant: 1:30
  • Standard challenge accounts: 1:50
  • Funded phase: 1:30
  • EA Challenge during challenge phase: 1:100
Metals
  • Challenge: 1:40 (gold/silver part of FX leverage 1:125)
  • Master: 1:10

Gold is included in the firm's general leverage framework.

Energies
  • Challenge: 1:40
  • Master: 1:10
No data
Indices
  • Challenge: 1:20
  • Master: 1:10
  • Instant Pro: 1:5
  • Fast Static: 1:10
No data
Crypto

BTCUSD, ETHUSD and the other top crypto pairs: 1:2 on forex accounts.

No data
Forex
3 / lot
5 / lot
Metals
3 / lot
5 / lot
Energies
3 / lot
5 / lot
Indices
0
5 / lot
Crypto
25 / lot
5 / lot
Commission-Free Option
No
No data
Swap Free
No
No
Account Reset
No data

Only the 1 Step Evaluation documents a free reset, available if the funded account is lost within 10 days. Futures Style Instant Funding and Futures Style 1 Step Pro Evaluation show reset availability; no reset fee is stated publicly. Other listed products do not include a free reset.

Add-ons
No
Yes
  • +10% Profit Split (+15%)
  • Weekly payout (+20%)
  • +10% Profit Split + Weekly payout (+30%)
  • News trading: Instant Funding Static and 1 Step
  • Instant Funding Zero: remove daily drawdown (+30%), static maximum drawdown (+50%), or both (+80%). Percentages apply to the base account price.
Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
Yes

Scaling unlocked through the Loyalty Program (5 tiers: Starter, Rising Star, Pro, VIP, Legend). Increments depend on tier. Applies to all account types.

No
Two Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Drawdown
  • Forex Fast: 6% trailing
  • Forex Fast Static: 6% balance-based static
  • Forex Classic: 8% or 10% (depending on order)
  • Forex Pay After Pass: 6% trailing
  • Forex Instant: 5% trailing
  • Forex Instant Pro: 6% trailing
  • 1 Step Evaluation: 10% maximum drawdown, trailing on end-of-day (EOD) high-watermark.
  • EA Challenge uses trailing high-watermark logic.
  • 2 Step and Free Challenge use static maximum drawdown.
  • Instant Funding Static uses static drawdown.
  • Instant Funding Zero: trailing from the highest recorded equity by default, or static if selected at purchase. After payout, the balance resets to the starting balance; withdrawing all profit above the buffer can breach the trailing drawdown.
  • Instant Funding Trailing and Buy Now, Pay Later funded phase use trailing high-watermark logic.
  • Futures Style Instant Funding: EOD maximum-loss limit of $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,500 / $5,000 for $25K / $50K / $100K / $150K.
  • Futures Style 1 Step Pro Evaluation: EOD maximum-loss limit of $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 for $25K / $50K / $100K / $150K.
Profit Split
  • Forex evaluation products (Fast, Fast Static, Classic and Pay After Pass): 80% or according to the selected order
  • Forex Instant: starts at 70% and increases by 5% with each reward, up to 90%
  • Forex Instant Pro: starts at 60% and increases by 10% with each reward, up to 90%
  • 1 Step Evaluation: 90%
  • 2 Step: 80%
  • Instant Funding Static: scales from 50% to 80%
  • Instant Funding Zero: 70% from the first payout
  • Instant Funding Trailing: 80% from the first payout
  • EA Challenge: scales from 50% to 80%
  • Buy Now, Pay Later: 80%
  • Futures Style Instant Funding: 90%
  • Futures Style 1 Step Pro Evaluation: 90%
  • Free Challenge funded outcome: 50%
Free Trial
No
Yes

A Free Challenge exists, but it still requires a small activation fee of $1 to $5 and converts into a $5,000 2 Step account if passed.

Profit After Breach
No data

Soft-breached profit is deducted at payout review. If deductions reduce profit to zero or below, the payout is denied and the account is reset.

Daily Drawdown
  • Forex Fast/Fast Static/Pay After Pass: 3% (Fast: from previous day equity; Fast Static: from previous day balance/equity)
  • Forex Classic: 4% or 3% (depending on order)
  • Forex Instant: 3% of starting balance
  • Forex Instant Pro: none

Daily drawdown resets at 5 PM EST and is generally recalculated from the higher of balance or equity using the product's initial-balance loss allowance.

  • Futures Style Instant Funding: no daily limit on $25K; $1,200 / $2,100 / $3,000 on $50K / $100K / $150K.

  • Futures Style 1 Step Pro Evaluation: no daily limit on $25K; $1,200 / $1,800 / $2,700 on $50K / $100K / $150K.

  • Instant Funding Zero: daily drawdown can be removed at purchase.

Three Steps
No
No
Max Allocation

$300,000 combined across all Master Accounts and Instant Models (Forex + Crypto + Futures shared cap). No allocation limit during Challenge phase.

200,000
Merge Accounts
No
No
Maximum Trading Days

No limit

No time limits are stated for the 1 Step and 2 Step evaluations. No broader firm-wide maximum duration rule was documented for the other active products reviewed.

Minimum Trading Days
No data

Instant Funding Zero under the new terms announced on August 20, 2026: no minimum trading days.

Monthly Competition
Yes
No
Minimum Profitable Days
  • Forex Fast: 3 profitable days (0.5% of starting balance each)
  • Forex Fast Static: 3 profitable days
  • Forex Pay After Pass: not required
  • Forex Classic: 3 profitable days per phase
  • Forex Instant: 7 profitable days
  • Forex Instant Pro: not required
No data
Expert Advisor (EA)
No

EAs allowed only as decision-support tools (alerts, partial management, predefined rules). Fully autonomous trading bots are prohibited.

Limited

EAs are generally prohibited, except on the EA Challenge where they are allowed only during the challenge phase and prohibited once funded.

VPN
Yes
No
Hedging
No

Cross-account hedging (opposing positions on the same instrument across accounts) is forbidden.

Yes
Requires Stop Loss
No
No
Scalping
Yes

Manual scalping allowed with a minimum 5-second hold per trade. Tick scalping and HFT are forbidden.

Limited

Scalping is not completely banned, but tick scalping is prohibited and trades should generally remain open for more than 2 minutes.

Stacking / Layering (DCA)
Yes
Yes
Martingale
No

Martingale strategies (doubling position size after losses) are classified as gambling and forbidden.

No data
Maximum Risk Limit
Yes

Open trades: maximum 3% risk on a single position.

No
Copy Trading
No

Outbound copy trading (from your For Traders account to external accounts) is allowed. Inbound copy trading from external sources is strictly forbidden.

Yes
News Trading
Limited

Free during the challenge. On the Master account, no new positions within 5 minutes before/after high-impact news events. Existing positions can be held through news.

Limited

For new accounts purchased after the rule change announced on 30 September 2026, trading high-impact (red-folder) news is prohibited during the 5 minutes before and after the event. A news trading add-on is available at checkout for Instant Funding Static and 1 Step. Accounts purchased before the change retain their previous news trading permissions.

Inactivity Rule
  • Forex Fast / Fast Static / Classic / Pay After Pass (Challenge & Master): 30 days
  • Forex Instant / Instant Pro: 7 days

Days counted from the moment a position is CLOSED, not opened. Minimal 0.01-lot trades to game the rule don't count.

At least one open trade or pending order is required every 30 days to keep the account active.

Consistency Rule
Yes
  • Forex Fast: no consistency rule on Challenge; consistency on Master varies.
  • Forex Pay After Pass Master: best day cannot exceed 20% of total profit.
  • Forex Instant: best day cannot exceed 15% of total profit.
  • General gambling rule: passing via a single trade exceeding 70% of profit target is forbidden.
Yes

Profit Consistency Rule

  • 1 Step Evaluation: no single trading day can make up 50% or more of total profits, in both evaluation and funded phases.
  • 2 Step, Instant Funding Static and EA Challenge: a trading day cannot equal or exceed 25% of total profit for the payout period.
  • Instant Funding Lite: 15%.
  • Instant Funding Trailing and Buy Now, Pay Later: 20%.
  • Instant Funding Zero under the new terms announced on August 20, 2026: no consistency rule.
  • Futures Style 1 Step Pro Evaluation: none in evaluation; 40% in funded status.

There is no lot size consistency rule.

Hold Weekend
Yes

Weekend holds are unrestricted across all account types.

Yes
Prohibited Strategies
  • Arbitrage (latency, reverse, statistical)
  • HFT (High Frequency Trading)
  • Grid trading
  • Tick scalping
  • Fully autonomous bots/EAs
  • Cross-account hedging
  • Gambling behaviors (overleveraging, all-in trades > 70% of profit target)
  • Martingale
  • Inbound copy trading and signal services
  • Group/signal trading from Telegram, Discord etc.
  • Tick scalping / ultra-short trades
  • High-frequency trading (HFT)
  • Latency arbitrage
  • Reverse arbitrage
  • Martingale
  • Account management
  • Third-party copy trading or mirrored group trading
  • Exploiting pricing, execution, latency or platform errors
  • Manipulative hedging patterns designed to game payouts or risk limits
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