Why We Apply Restrictions and How We Approach Trading Integrity? (longer read ☕️)

At Fintokei, we don’t just fund traders—we back strategies that can survive and thrive in the real world. Our vision has always been clear: to find and empower traders who can achieve long-term success, not just hit a lucky streak.

Trading is not a casino. It’s a profession, a skill, and a discipline. But in the world of prop trading, some traders treat virtually funded accounts as lottery tickets—going all-in, risking too much, and hoping to cash out before the account burns. That’s not the kind of trading we support.

Even in such cases though, we do not ban the traders right away. We apply restrictions and risk management measures to their accounts, not to limit success but to ensure fairness, sustainability, and integrity—for both traders and Fintokei itself. We are here for those who aim to trade professionally, not those looking to exploit loopholes for quick payouts.

Many traders enter the world of prop firms chasing the dream:

💰 "Get funded, hit a massive win, withdraw big payout or two, burn the account, repeat."

But here’s the problem: most traders who take this approach don’t last. Their trading is high-risk, unsustainable, and leads to breached accounts, gambling behaviors, and ultimately, losses—not just for them but for the platform as well.

The truth is brutal but simple:

📉 Less than 2% of funded accounts last more than 2 payouts.​

📊 Most traders who receive payouts still end up in an overall loss when considering all their virtually funded accounts.

This is not what we’re looking for. We’re here to build real traders, not reward short-term speculation.

Our goal is not to fund traders who can make one or two quick withdrawals before their account inevitably crashes. Our goal is to find, nurture, and accelerate traders who can trade consistently and responsibly for years to come.

Think about it this way:

🛠 If you were managing investor funds, would you trust a trader who gambles aggressively, or someone who delivers steady, repeatable results?

We’re here to help traders develop the skills, mindset, and strategies required to trade like true professionals. That’s why we apply Consistency Rules, leverage adjustments, and profit/loss limits—not to punish traders but to guide them toward trading strategies that actually work in the long run.

📌 If your strategy is solid, these restrictions won’t be a problem. But if you’re relying on loopholes, high-risk bets, or short-term wins, you’ll find that Fintokei isn’t the place for that.

Some traders ask:

💬 “If I passed the challenge and got funded, why are you restricting me?”

The answer is simple:

🔹 Passing the evaluation is just the beginning.

A good trader doesn’t just pass a test; they continue to perform consistently over time.

🔹 Not all trading strategies are sustainable.

Many traders make 1 or 2 big payouts but then blow up their accounts shortly after. Others try to cheat the system and try to arbitrage the system even without actually having a working trading strategy. We analyze all trading data, and if we see unsustainable or cheating patterns, we have to act.

🔹 Fintokei is a business—not a charity.

If we didn’t limit the high-risk traders who take a payout and then crash their accounts or who cheat the system, Fintokei wouldn’t survive. To enjoy all the flexibility and opportunities we offer, we need to ensure that your trading data is useful and replicable.

When we identify high-risk or unsustainable trading behaviors, we don’t just cut traders off, we take a measured approach:

✅ Step 0: We warn traders and provide transparency

Unless we suspect a trader of cheating, we always send warnings about their trading behavior being problematic and explain what needs to change.

✅ Step 1: We apply risk management adjustments (Consistency Rules)

These might include leverage reductions, daily profit/loss limits, or dynamic performance rewards — designed to help traders transition to a more responsible trading style.

✅ Step 2: We offer traders a chance to prove themselves or walk away with refund

If a trader believes their strategy is sustainable despite the result of our analysis, they can present at least a 6-month verified track record with the same strategy applied, and schedule a call with our risk team. Alternatively, if they don’t like the Consistency Rules restrictions and cannot provide the track record, we still give them an option to close their accounts and walk away with a refund for any active account.

✅ Step 3: If necessary, we restrict further or part ways

In rare cases where a trader continues but repeatedly ignores risk management or violates major rules, we may disable new purchases or remove them from the platform entirely​.

At the end of the day, our mission is simple:

💜 We want to accelerate the success of traders who take trading seriously.

🎯 We reward consistent, disciplined traders—not gamblers or cheaters.

🚀 We create a prop firm that can thrive long-term, giving real traders real opportunities.

If your goal is to trade professionally, build sustainable strategies, and achieve real success in the markets, Fintokei is the right place for you.

But if you’re here for quick flips, loopholes, or high-risk bets?

📢 We’re not the firm for you.

We will always choose long-term sustainability over short-term profit. That’s what makes Fintokei different. That’s what makes us the future of prop trading. 🚀