The new StartTrader is here: your first trading challenge, as easy as counting to three

Getting started with prop trading doesn't have to be complicated. We've completely rebuilt StartTrader and turned it into one of the most accessible challenges on the market. Just count to three: 1 phase, 2 chances, 3% Profit Target.

The new StartTrader is here: your first trading challenge, as easy as counting to three

Key takeaways

  • StartTrader is a one-step challenge with a 3% Profit Target.
  • If you exceed the Daily Loss Limit (2% of equity) for the first time, your challenge isn't over. Thanks to Soft Breach, trading is simply paused until the next day.
  • It costs $34 for an account with $5,000 in virtual capital. With the discount code NEW20, your first StartTrader costs $27.
  • The Static Max Loss is 8% and the Performance Reward is a fixed 80%.
  • Rewards are capped at $400 per account. StartTrader is a springboard to ProTrader and SwiftTrader.
  • You can only buy it as one of your first two challenges at Fintokei.

Fintokei keeps accelerating your trading success

At Fintokei, our goal is clear – to help you make the most of your trading potential. Quickly, safely, and with a healthy dose of excitement. And since every journey starts with a first step, we took a really close look at that very first one.

The result? The new StartTrader. A challenge designed for anyone who's just getting started with prop trading or wants to see how things work at Fintokei – without overly complicated rules and without a high entry price.

What's changed? Pretty much everything

The original StartTrader had three phases. The new one has just one. We lowered the price, added a second chance, and set the conditions so you can focus on trading and learning, not on keeping track of dozens of rules.

The whole new StartTrader is built on three numbers:

1
phase
2
chances
3%
Profit Target

1 phase

No working your way through multiple rounds. Complete a single phase – and you're in the virtually funded stage of the program. You have up to 60 days to complete it, with a minimum of 3 trading days.

2 chances

This is the biggest news for beginners. If you exceed the Daily Loss Limit (2% of equity) for the first time during the challenge, your challenge isn't over. Thanks to Soft Breach, trading is simply paused until the next day. Then you can carry on.

So one mistake doesn't have to knock you out. Only a second breach of the Daily Loss Limit ends the challenge.

3% Profit Target

A target that's realistic even for traders at the start of their journey. On an account with $5,000 in virtual capital, that means reaching a profit of $150.

On top of that:

  • 8% Static Max Loss – the limit doesn't move, so you always know exactly where it is.
  • Fixed 80% Performance Reward – you get 80% of every profit you make.

Count to three. Then get started.

The new StartTrader is designed to make your first step into prop trading simple, accessible, and stress-free. One phase, two chances, and a 3% Profit Target. The rest is up to you.

No Daily Profit Cap

This is the change you've been asking for. No more daily limit on your profit. When you have a great day, nothing holds you back, and all of your profit counts toward your Profit Target.

Fintokei's most accessible challenge

The new StartTrader costs $34. It's our most accessible challenge and one of the most accessible challenges on the market.

And it gets even better. You can combine StartTrader with the discount code NEW20. That brings your first StartTrader challenge down to an unbeatable $27.

The new StartTrader at a glance

Parameter
StartTrader
Account size
$5,000
Number of phases
1
Profit Target
3% ($150)
Daily Loss Limit
2% of equity, first breach = Soft Breach (paused until the next day)
Max Loss
8% static ($400)
Max. risk on open trades
-3%
Minimum trading days
3
Maximum challenge length
60 days
Performance Reward
fixed 80%
Maximum payout
$400 per account (split into up to 2 payouts)
Price
$34 ($27 with code NEW20)
Purchase limit
2 challenges per client

What to keep in mind

We play fair, so we'll tell you upfront what makes StartTrader different from our other programs.

Rewards are capped at $400

On one StartTrader account, you can earn up to $400 in rewards in total. That's 80% of a 10% profit. You can withdraw your reward all at once or in two payouts.

Why the cap? StartTrader isn't the final destination. It's a springboard designed to give you the confidence and know-how to take on more demanding challenges like ProTrader or SwiftTrader. If you make it all the way to payouts on StartTrader, that's a clear sign you're ready for more – and that it's time to move up.

StartTrader is only for your first 2 challenges

StartTrader is a starter program. You can only buy it as one of your first two challenges at Fintokei.

If you don't see it when you go to buy a challenge, it means you've already started two other challenges with us. And in that case, you don't really need StartTrader – you've already taken your first step.

FAQ

Who is the new StartTrader for?
Beginner and less experienced traders who want to try prop trading in a simple way and at an accessible price.

How much does the new StartTrader cost?
$34 for an account with $5,000 in virtual capital. With the discount code NEW20, you'll pay $27 for your first StartTrader challenge.

What is Soft Breach?
A second chance when you exceed the Daily Loss Limit for the first time. Your challenge isn't over – trading is just paused until the next day.

How much can I earn on StartTrader?
Up to $400 in rewards per account, in up to two payouts.

Why can't I see StartTrader in the offer?
StartTrader is only available for your first two challenges at Fintokei. If you've already started two challenges, it won't be shown.

Count to three. Then get started.

The new StartTrader is designed to make your first step into prop trading simple, accessible, and stress-free. One phase, two chances, and a 3% Profit Target. The rest is up to you.

Erik Cap

Part of the support team, focused on solving your issue before you even type “payout.” Outside of work, you’ll probably find me in a park with a book or sitting in a cinema, quietly analyzing the plot like it’s a price chart. Favorite platform: MetaTrader. Favorite challenge: ProTrader.

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