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Trading styles allowed at Mubite and forTraders Perps

Mubite offers crypto-only trading with leverage up to 100:1 and challenges starting at $19.90 (Nitro entry) or $49 (One-Step Lite), whereas forTraders Perps provides a multi-asset environment with static drawdown and accounts from $46. Risk is managed via static, smart, or standard drawdown at Mubite depending on the plan, while forTraders uses a fixed floor based on the initial balance. Payouts are available on-demand at both firms, though Mubite applies percentage caps on the first six requests and forTraders requires a 1% profit milestone to trigger the first reward.

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Scalping

Both firms allow scalping but under different execution parameters and asset availability.

  • Mubite: It is highly favorable for crypto scalpers due to the 100:1 leverage and the use of ByBit and Cleo platforms. It prohibits "manipulative tick scalping," but standard high-frequency manual trading is permitted. The cost of entry for a $5,000 account is $49 (One-Step Lite) or $89 (One-Step Pro).
  • forTraders Perps: Traders must hold positions for at least 5 seconds. Tick scalping and HFT are strictly forbidden. Leverage is significantly lower (e.g., 10:1 for BTC, 12:1 for NAS100), which limits the position size a scalper can take compared to Mubite. A $5,000 account costs $46.

Swing Trading

Holding positions over long periods is viable in both firms, but the cost structure and drawdown types change the experience.

  • Mubite: Weekend and overnight holding are permitted across all accounts. For swing traders, the One-Step Pro (6% static drawdown) or Two-Step Pro (8% standard drawdown) are safer bets than the Instant plans, which use "Smart Drawdown" that trails the peak balance.
  • forTraders Perps: This firm is unique because all markets (including Indices and Gold) trade 24/7, meaning there is no "weekend gap" risk. However, there is a fixed daily fee (swap) charged hourly (0.03% for crypto, 0.005% for forex). The drawdown is static and measured from the initial balance, making it very friendly for traders who expect large price swings.

News Trading

The approach to high-impact volatility differs between the two, especially regarding the funded stage.

  • Mubite: News trading is fully allowed without restrictions. Traders can open and close positions during volatile events, provided they do not breach the daily or maximum drawdown limits.
  • forTraders Perps: It is unrestricted during the challenge phase. However, on the Master (funded) account, traders cannot open new positions 5 minutes before or after high-impact news. Violating this is a "soft breach," meaning profits from those trades may be deducted.

Automated Trading (EAs)

Automation is one of the areas where these two firms diverge the most in their requirements.

  • Mubite: Allows self-developed bots and EAs if the trader can prove ownership of the strategy. Public or third-party bots are prohibited. This is ideal for developers who want to scale their own algorithms.
  • forTraders Perps: Fully autonomous trading bots are prohibited. EAs are only allowed as "decision-support tools" for tasks like sending alerts, managing partial closes, or setting predefined risk rules.

Copy Trading

If you rely on mirroring trades from other accounts, your options are very limited here.

  • Mubite: Strictly prohibits all forms of copy trading or mirroring, whether from external sources, signal services, or other platforms, during both evaluation and funded stages.
  • forTraders Perps: Prohibits "inbound" copy trading (copying into the firm). However, it allows "outbound" copy trading, meaning you can copy trades from your forTraders account to your own external accounts.

If you trade like this

  • The Crypto Specialist: Choose Mubite. The 100:1 leverage and specialized platforms (ByBit/Cleo) are designed specifically for the crypto market.
  • The Multi-Asset Swing Trader: Choose forTraders Perps. The ability to trade Indices, Gold, and Stocks 24/7 with a static drawdown floor that never moves up is a massive advantage.
  • The EA Developer: Choose Mubite. It is the only one of the two that allows fully autonomous execution, provided the code is your own.
  • The News Catalyst Trader: Choose Mubite. No restrictions on the Master account means you can trade the volatility of CPI or NFP without fear of profit deductions.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper to start a $5,000 challenge, Mubite or forTraders Perps?

ForTraders Perps is slightly cheaper for a standard evaluation, with its $5,000 "Perps Fast" account priced at $46. Mubite's $5,000 "One-Step Lite" costs $49. However, Mubite offers a "Nitro" model where you pay only $19.90 upfront, though you must pay an $81 activation fee after passing the evaluation.

Which firm allows for higher leverage on Bitcoin, Mubite or forTraders Perps?

Mubite offers significantly higher leverage, reaching up to 100:1 for crypto assets. In contrast, forTraders Perps limits Bitcoin (BTC) leverage to 10:1, which requires the trader to have a much higher margin for the same position size.

Can I use a third-party EA on Mubite or forTraders Perps?

No, neither firm allows commercial or third-party EAs. Mubite only permits bots that are self-developed by the trader (ownership must be provable), while forTraders Perps prohibits autonomous bots entirely, allowing EAs only as manual support tools for alerts or partial management.

Which firm has a higher minimum withdrawal amount, Mubite or forTraders Perps?

ForTraders Perps has a higher minimum, requiring at least $100 to withdraw from their wallet. Mubite is more accessible for smaller payouts, with minimums of $35 for Instant Pro accounts and $50 for One-Step and Two-Step Pro accounts.

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Headquarters

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

Prague

CEO

Jakub Rož

Peter Andreas

Country

United Arab Emirates

Czech Republic

Foundation

2023

2024

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

No broker: prices come from Hyperliquid or Binance, whichever has more liquidity for each market.

ByBit

Refund
No data
Yes

After first payout, only Two-Step Pro

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

No payout fees.

Platforms
For Traders Perps
ByBit, Cleo
Payout Methods
Crypto, Rise
Crypto, Transfer
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto
Card, Crypto, ApplePay, GooglePay
Payout Frequency

On demand from the first day on the Master account, with positions closed. First reward after 1% profit on the initial balance; then 2% growth on the remaining balance between rewards.

One-Step Pro, One-Step Lite and Two-Step Pro: first payout on demand once eligible; subsequent payouts 14 days after the previous payout is completed. Instant Pro and Instant Lite: first payout after 14 days from the first trade and reaching 5% profit; subsequent payouts every 14 days.
Nitro: first payout on demand once eligible, then every 14 days. Five qualifying profitable days are required each cycle.

Payout Guarantee

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

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Crypto Weekend Trading
Yes

Every market trades 24/7, weekends included: indices, gold and oil too.

Yes
Maximum Withdrawal

$10,000 per reward.

Each request is capped at 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5% and 5% of the starting balance for payouts 1 to 6. No cap from payout 7; excess profit carries over to the next request.
Nitro: same caps, applied before the 80% reward share.

Minimum Withdrawal

$100 to withdraw from the For Traders wallet.

Instant Pro: USD 35. One-Step Pro and Two-Step Pro: USD 50.
Nitro: USD 50.

Metals

Gold: 20:1 in the help center, 10:1 in the instruments list. Silver, platinum, palladium and copper: 5:1.

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Energies

WTI and Brent: 8:1. Natural gas: 5:1.

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Indices

NAS100 and SP500: 12:1. JP225: 5:1.

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Stocks

NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, META and GOOGL: 4:1. MSTR, COIN, CRCL, CRWV and BMNR: 2:1. Other stocks: 3:1.

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Crypto

BTC: 10:1. ETH: 8:1. BNB and SOL: 5:1. HYPE, DOGE, XRP, TRX and LIT: 3:1. Other crypto: 2:1.

100:1
Crypto
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0.02% - 0.05%
Swap Free
No

Fixed daily fee on position value, charged hourly and equal for longs and shorts: crypto 0.03%, forex 0.005%, other markets 0.015%.

No data
Account Reset
No data

A paid reset may be offered for failed evaluations, subject to the options available in the dashboard. It restarts the evaluation and all trading-day counters. A Two-Step Pro reset from Phase 2 returns the trader to Phase 1. Reset fees are non-refundable.

Add-ons
No data
Yes
  • Instant Pro and Instant Lite: increase the profit split from 70% to 80% (+25% fee).
  • One-Step Pro and One-Step Lite: increase the profit split from 80% to 90% (+25%).
  • Two-Step Pro: increase the profit split from 80% to 90% (+20%), lower the targets to 8% and 3% (+20%) or add 2% maximum drawdown (+20%).
  • Nitro: reduce the target from 5% to 3% for an extra $10 at checkout; activation fee unchanged.
Instant
No
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
No data
Yes
  • Instant Pro: after achieving 10% profit within 120 days, 5% is paid to the trader and 5% is used to double the account. Scaling is requested on demand and can reach $1,000,000.
  • One-Step Pro and Two-Step Pro: after achieving 10% cumulative profit within 90 days, the account grows by 25%, up to twice its starting size.
Two Steps
No
Yes
Max Drawdown

Static, measured from the initial balance, in the challenge and on the Master account. After the first reward the floor locks at the initial balance for good. Hard breach.

  • Instant Pro: 10% Smart Drawdown. After reaching 5% profit, the loss floor locks at 5% below the milestone balance.
  • Instant Lite: 8% Smart Drawdown, with the same lock at 5% below the milestone balance after reaching 5% profit.
  • One-Step Pro: 6% static.
  • One-Step Lite: 4% static.
  • Two-Step Pro: 8% standard; 10% with the Extra 2% Drawdown Room add-on.
  • Nitro: 5% fixed throughout evaluation.
Profit Split

80%.

  • Instant Pro: 70% standard; 80% with the profit-split add-on.
  • Instant Lite: 70% standard; 80% with the profit-split add-on.
  • One-Step Pro: 80% standard; up to 90% through performance progression or the add-on.
  • One-Step Lite: 80% standard; 90% with the profit-split add-on.
  • Two-Step Pro: 80% standard; up to 90% through performance progression or the add-on.
  • Nitro: 80%.
Free Trial
No data
Yes

$100,000 free trial lasting 7 days. It has a 5% profit target, 5% daily drawdown, 10% maximum drawdown and 2 minimum trading days. Successful completion provides a 20% discount on a paid challenge.

Daily Drawdown

Hard breach, open positions included. A fixed share of the initial balance, subtracted at 00:00 server time (CET/CEST) from the higher of balance or equity.

  • Instant Pro: no daily limit.
  • Instant Lite: 3%.
  • One-Step Pro: 3%.
  • One-Step Lite: 3%.
  • Two-Step Pro: 5%.
    The daily limit is measured using equity and resets at midnight UTC.
  • Nitro: 3%.
Three Steps
No
No
Max Allocation
No data
300,000
Maximum Accounts
No data

Unlimited evaluation accounts may be purchased and operated simultaneously. Accounts that exceed the applicable total funded allocation are paused until allocation becomes available.

Maximum Trading Days

No time limit.

No maximum time limit to complete the evaluation.

Minimum Trading Days

None.

  • Instant Pro, Instant Lite, One-Step Pro, One-Step Lite and Two-Step Pro: no minimum trading days.
  • Two-Step Pro: 3 profitable days in Phase 1 and 2 in Phase 2 to pass.
  • One-Step Pro: 3 profitable days in each funded payout cycle.
  • One-Step Lite: 5 profitable days in each funded payout cycle.
  • Instant Lite: 7 profitable days in each payout cycle.
    A profitable day is a UTC calendar day with net closed profit of at least 0.5% of the starting balance.
  • Nitro: no minimum during evaluation; five profitable days of at least 0.5% of starting balance in each funded payout cycle, not necessarily consecutive.
Points Reward Program
No data

Payouts can be converted into Mubite Points for use within the platform.

Minimum Profitable Days

None.

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

Self-developed bots and EAs are allowed when the trader can prove ownership of the strategy. Public or third-party bots are prohibited. Cleo does not currently support external bots, although its built-in semi-assisted tools may be used.

Hedging
No

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

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Requires Stop Loss
No data
No

Recommended. During the funded stage, consistently trading without stop losses may be considered poor risk management.

Scalping
Yes

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

Limited

Tick scalping performed with manipulative intent or to exploit execution conditions is prohibited.

Martingale
No

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

No data
Maximum Risk Limit
No data
Yes

Each trade must keep its realized loss below 3% of account equity at the time it was opened, both per partial close and cumulatively. In the funded stage, individual positions are capped at 1x account balance on Instant Pro and 2x on One-Step Pro/Two-Step Pro; cumulative exposure is capped at 2x and 3x respectively. The first position-size or exposure violation receives one five-minute correction window.

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.

No

Copying or mirroring trades from other accounts, platforms, signal services or third parties is prohibited during both evaluation and funded stages.

News Trading
Limited

Free in the challenge. On the Master account, no new positions from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after high-impact news; open positions can stay. Breaking it is a soft breach: those profits may be deducted.

Yes

News trading is allowed. Daily and maximum drawdown limits and all other risk rules remain active during volatile events.

Inactivity Rule
Yes

Close at least one position every 7 days, in the challenge and on the Master account. Breaking it is a hard breach.

Deactivation after 30 days without trading. Email warning after 14 days of inactivity.

Consistency Rule
No
Yes

Funded stage only. The best day must account for less than 25% of total profit on Instant Pro, 15% on Instant Lite, 30% on One-Step Pro, 20% on One-Step Lite and 40% on Two-Step Pro. Exceeding the threshold delays payouts until compliance; it does not close the account.
Nitro uses a Funded Score below 20%: best day profit divided by total profit from profitable days in the payout cycle. This delays payout until compliant and never closes the account.

Hold Weekend
Yes

Positions can stay open overnight and over the weekend.

Yes

Positions may be held overnight, through weekends and for as long as the strategy requires.

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.

Prohibited practices include latency or gap exploitation, external or delayed data feeds, arbitrage, manipulative HFT, group trading, account mirroring, cross-account hedging, account rolling, grid trading, manipulative tick scalping, disproportionate position sizing, unauthorized third-party account management and manipulation of Bybit API keys, balances or challenge parameters.

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