Rule Change 15 November 2025

Fidelcrest: Rule Change

Tightened drawdown rules and increased challenge prices in November 2025, drawing backlash from the trader community.

Low Risk — Significant changes but firm remains operational

What Happened

In November 2025, Fidelcrest announced changes to its challenge parameters: maximum drawdown limits were reduced by approximately 1-2% across account sizes, and challenge fees were increased by 10-15%. The firm framed the changes as 'sustainability improvements' but traders saw it as margin-squeezing. Existing funded traders were largely unaffected, but new challengers faced a harder and more expensive path. While not a collapse indicator, the changes signalled tightening economics and prompted some traders to switch to competitors with more favourable terms.

Sources

1 Fidelcrest official announcement
2 Trustpilot reviews
3 Prop firm comparison forums

Sources are verified where possible. Community reports are cross-referenced across multiple platforms before inclusion.

What To Do If You're Affected

1.

Read the updated terms carefully. Understand exactly what has changed and how it affects your trading style before placing another trade.

2.

Assess impact on your strategy. If the rule changes fundamentally break your approach (e.g., no overnight holds for swing traders), it may be time to switch firms.

3.

Withdraw profits proactively. Major rule changes can signal deeper issues. Take profits off the table while you evaluate.

4.

Compare alternatives. Use our comparison tool to see which firms still support the features you need.

Fidelcrest FAQ

Is Fidelcrest a scam? +
Fidelcrest is not a scam — the firm is still operating. However, significant rule changes have altered the product in ways that affect traders. Tightened drawdown rules and increased challenge prices in November 2025, drawing backlash from the trader community. Always review updated terms before continuing to trade.
What happened to Fidelcrest? +
In November 2025, Fidelcrest announced changes to its challenge parameters: maximum drawdown limits were reduced by approximately 1-2% across account sizes, and challenge fees were increased by 10-15%. The firm framed the changes as 'sustainability improvements' but traders saw it as margin-squeezing. Existing funded traders were largely unaffected, but new challengers faced a harder and more expensive path. While not a collapse indicator, the changes signalled tightening economics and prompted some traders to switch to competitors with more favourable terms.
Can I get my money back from Fidelcrest? +
Since Fidelcrest is still operational, you should be able to withdraw your funds normally. If the rule changes have made the product unsuitable for you, withdraw your balance and explore alternatives. Check our top-rated firms for options.
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