FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
❓ What is Fast Edge Capital?
Fast Edge Capital is a proprietary trading firm that provides traders with access to capital after meeting predefined evaluation and risk-management requirements.
We focus on disciplined, rule-based trading rather than high-risk speculation.
❓ Is Fast Edge Capital a broker?
No. Fast Edge Capital is not a broker and does not accept public deposits or manage client funds.
All trading is conducted in evaluation or simulated trading environments.
❓ Who can join Fast Edge Capital?
Anyone who:
Is 18 years or older
Understands trading risks
Can follow strict risk-management rules
Fast Edge Capital is suitable for serious and disciplined traders only.
❓ How many positions can I open at the same time?
You may open a maximum of five (5) open positions simultaneously across all instruments.
Opening more than five positions at once results in immediate account breach.
❓ How much can I risk per trade?
The maximum risk per trade is 5% of your account balance or equity, whichever is lower.
Additionally:
Repeatedly risking or losing 3.5%–5% in a single trade or closely timed sequence of trades is prohibited.
❓ Do I need to use a stop-loss?
Yes.
Every trade must include a stop-loss at the time of execution.
Trades without a stop-loss or with manipulated stop-loss levels will result in account breach.
❓ What is the daily drawdown limit?
The maximum daily drawdown is 5%, including:
Open trades
Closed trades
The daily limit resets at 00:00 server time.
❓ What is the maximum overall drawdown?
The account must not exceed 10% total drawdown from the initial balance at any time.
Exceeding this limit results in immediate account termination.
❓ Are there maximum lot size limits?
Yes. Funded accounts have maximum total lot exposure limits, based on account size:
$5,000 → Max 1.25 lots
$10,000 → Max 2.5 lots
$15,000 → Max 5 lots
$20,000 → Max 10 lots
$50,000 → Max 20 lots
$100,000 → Max 40 lots
Exceeding lot limits at any time results in account breach.
❓ Can I trade during news events?
No.
Trading is prohibited 5 minutes before and after high-impact news events, including:
NFP
CPI
FOMC
Interest Rate Decisions
❓ Can I hold trades over the weekend?
No.
All positions must be closed before market close on Friday unless otherwise stated.
❓ Are martingale or grid strategies allowed?
No.
The following strategies are strictly prohibited:
Martingale
Grid trading
High-frequency trading
Arbitrage exploitation
Trade copying
Third-party account management
❓ What happens if I break a rule?
Any rule violation results in:
Immediate account breach or termination
Loss of trading access
No refunds
All enforcement decisions are final.
❓ What is the profit split?
Funded traders receive:
80% of net profits
Fast Edge Capital retains 20%
❓ When can I request a payout?
To be eligible for payout:
Minimum 10 trading days completed
No rule violations
Account must be in good standing
Payouts are available every 14 days.
❓ What is the minimum payout amount?
The minimum payout request is $100.
❓ How are payouts processed?
Payouts are processed via:
Cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC)
Bank transfer
Other approved payment methods
Processing time: 1–5 business days.
❓ Can my payout be denied?
Yes.
Fast Edge Capital may deny or adjust payouts if:
Rules are violated
Trading behavior is abusive or inconsistent
Account is under review
❓ What happens if my account is inactive?
All accounts are automatically deactivated after 30 days of inactivity.
Once deactivated, the account cannot be restored.
❓ Can I have multiple accounts?
Only one account per trader per phase is allowed unless explicitly approved by Fast Edge Capital.
❓ Can I use a VPN?
Using a VPN to bypass restrictions or conceal identity is prohibited and may result in account termination.
❓ Does Fast Edge Capital guarantee profits?
No.
Trading involves risk, and profits are never guaranteed.
❓ Can Fast Edge Capital change the rules?
Yes.
Fast Edge Capital reserves the right to modify rules, payout policies, and conditions at any time.
❓ Why do you use Exness MT5 for trial accounts?
We use Exness MT5 for our trial and evaluation accounts because it provides a stable, fast, and reliable trading environment that meets professional prop-firm standards.
Exness offers:
Deep liquidity and tight spreads
Fast execution with minimal slippage
Stable MT5 infrastructure
Transparent pricing and reliable server performance
Using Exness allows us to accurately evaluate traders’ risk management, execution quality, and consistency under real market conditions.
It is important to note that Fast Edge Capital is not affiliated with Exness. Exness is used strictly as a trading infrastructure provider for evaluation purposes only.
Our focus is not the broker, but the trader’s ability to follow rules, manage risk properly, and trade professionally. Using Exness MT5 helps ensure fairness, consistency, and reliability for all traders.
❓ How do I accept these terms?
By creating or trading an account with Fast Edge Capital, you automatically agree to all Terms & Conditions, Trading Rules, and Policies.