Risk Disclosure

Last updated: 17 May 2026

This page exists so you understand — clearly, without softening — what you are getting into when you participate in any STARFX strategy. Read it before opening a trading account.

The headline

Forex trading is high-risk. Even with a verified track record, even with careful risk management, even with a strong profit factor — you can lose some or all of the capital you commit. STARFX strategies are not a savings account. They are not insured. They are not guaranteed.

If losing your committed capital would meaningfully damage your financial situation, do not commit it.

The asymmetry of our 70/30 split

The split is 70% of new profit to you, 30% to STARFX. This is fair on the upside.

But it does not change the asymmetry of downside: 100% of any loss is borne by you. STARFX does not pay any portion of your trading losses. The 30% performance fee means we share your gains, not your risk.

This is true of every strategy provider, copy-trading platform, and managed account service in existence — but it deserves to be stated plainly here.

Past performance is not future performance

Every number we publish — our 89.4% win rate, +284% total gain, 4.2% maximum drawdown, +9.14% average monthly return — comes from a verified historical trading record. The trades were real. The results are real. They have been independently verified on Myfxbook and FX Blue.

But historical numbers describe what happened. They do not predict what will happen. Markets change. Strategies that worked in one regime can underperform or fail in another. The track record is evidence, not a promise.

Drawdown could be worse than what we've seen

Our published maximum drawdown — 4.2% on the verified Myfxbook account, 10.5% on the longer-track-record retail-sized account — represents the worst we have observed. Worse drawdowns are possible. The strategy could, in theory, lose more than that. The account-level hard stop you set yourself is the only mechanism that caps your worst case at a number of your choosing.

Leverage amplifies everything

Forex strategies, including STARFX strategies, use leverage. Leverage amplifies gains. Leverage also amplifies losses, exactly proportionally. A 2% adverse move in the underlying market can produce a much larger swing in your account balance depending on the leverage applied to the position.

The per-trade 1% account-exposure stop built into every STARFX trade is designed to cap individual-trade losses — it is not a guarantee against rapid market moves, gaps, or extreme volatility events where stops may execute at worse-than-expected prices ("slippage").

You set your own risk

The STARFX architecture is designed so you control the risk parameters, not us. Specifically:

• Lot scaling (the multiplier applied to each trade before it copies into your account). You can mirror at full size, half, less, or any reduced exposure.
• Account-level hard stop (the drawdown floor at which the strategy auto-disconnects from your account). You set the number that's right for your tolerance.
• Capital committed. You decide how much to deposit. Our recommended minimum is USD 1,000, but you can deposit and withdraw any amount at any time.

If you set these parameters more aggressively than your actual risk tolerance, the outcomes will reflect your settings — not our intent.

What happens if STARFX disappears

STARFX is a software and strategy operation. We could close. We could fail. We could be acquired. Any of these is possible.

If we disappear, your money is unaffected. It sits at your StarTrader account, in your name, under StarTrader's regulated custody. You can withdraw it the same day. No STARFX failure can touch your funds.

This is by design.

What happens if StarTrader has a problem

StarTrader is a regulated broker. Like any broker, it carries its own risks: insolvency, regulatory action, technology outages, etc. STARFX has no control over the broker. If you have a complaint about StarTrader's handling of your account, deposits, withdrawals, or anything else broker-related, contact StarTrader directly.

We chose StarTrader because their tech allows clean copy execution, they accept clients from our target jurisdictions, and their regulatory standing is sound. None of that is a guarantee. Do your own diligence.

Tax

Profits from trading may be taxable in your jurisdiction. STARFX does not provide tax advice. You are responsible for any reporting and payment obligations. If in doubt, ask a tax professional in your country.

Geographic exclusions

STARFX is not available to residents of the United States. This is a regulatory decision based on US derivatives rules. We do not market to, accept sign-ups from, or onboard US residents under any circumstance. Attempting to circumvent this restriction is a breach of our Terms of Service.

Other jurisdictions may have local restrictions on copy trading, leveraged forex, or introducing broker arrangements. You are responsible for confirming that participating in STARFX is legal in your jurisdiction.

Independent advice

If you are uncertain whether STARFX is appropriate for your situation — your financial circumstances, your risk tolerance, your existing investments, your goals — seek independent financial advice from a qualified professional in your jurisdiction before committing any capital.

Acknowledgement

By opening a trading account at StarTrader via a STARFX link, depositing funds, and connecting any STARFX strategy to your account, you confirm that:

• You have read and understood this Risk Disclosure.
• You accept that trading carries substantial risk of loss.
• You are committing only capital you can afford to lose without material harm to your financial situation.
• You are not relying on STARFX for financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

Contact

For any clarification about this disclosure, email info@starfx.io or write to:

STARFX, One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai.

This Risk Disclosure is provided for clarity and protection — both yours and ours. It does not constitute, and is not a substitute for, professional financial or legal advice.