FundedNext was founded as a forex prop firm and expanded their reach by implementing futures trading challenges a few years later. The firm is operated by GrowthNext F.Z.E., a company registered in the United Arab Emirates under Company No. 28831, with its principal office at Executive Office No. 7, Al Robotics Hub, C1 Building, Ajman Free Zone, Ajman, UAE. The company also maintains a regional office in Cyprus under Incenteco Trading LTD., located at 26 Pittaou Street, 3118 Agia Fyla, Limassol, Cyprus, to support global payment operations. For its futures product, trading activities are executed by FundedNext Ltd., a company registered under the laws of the Comoros Islands (registration number HY01023052), with offices also in Hong Kong.
The firm operates two separate product lines: FundedNext CFDs, which covers forex and CFD trading, and FundedNext Futures, which is a separately structured offering for futures trading. Both run evaluation-based programs where traders pass a challenge and receive a simulated funded account. All trading occurs in a simulated environment using virtual capital; no real assets are traded.
FundedNext reports 440,200+ accounts created, 113,500+ rewarded traders, and $293.7M+ in total rewards paid out; these are FundedNext’s own published figures.
Jurisdictional restrictions: FundedNext CFDs does not serve residents or citizens of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Belarus, North Korea, Syria, Grenada, Chad, Malaysia, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Cape Verde, Tuvalu, Vietnam, Bouvet Island, Burundi, Cook Islands, Eritrea, Comoros, Sri Lanka, and Fiji. FundedNext Futures does not serve residents of North Korea (DPRK), Myanmar, Belarus, Iran, and Russia.
FundedNext CFDs: Account Types & Pricing
FundedNext CFDs offers three evaluation-based challenge models and one instant-funded model. All pricing below is retail (swap account). A swap-free option is available at a 10% premium on the challenge fee.
Stellar 2-Step Challenge
The Stellar 2-Step is a 2-step evaluation. Traders pass Phase 1 and Phase 2 before receiving a simulated FundedNext Account. Available account sizes are $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, and $200K.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | $59.99 | $53.99 |
| $15,000 | $119.99 | $107.99 |
| $25,000 | $199.99 | $179.99 |
| $50,000 | $299.99 | $269.99 |
| $100,000 | $549.99 | $494.99 |
| $200,000 | $1,099.99 | $989.99 |
There is no activation fee to transition to the funded account. The challenge fee is refundable as a passing reward (see Payout Rules).
Stellar 1-Step Challenge
The Stellar 1-Step is a 1-step evaluation. Traders pass a single challenge phase before receiving a simulated FundedNext Account. Available account sizes are $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, and $200K.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | $65.99 | $59.39 |
| $15,000 | $129.99 | $116.99 |
| $25,000 | $219.99 | $197.99 |
| $50,000 | $329.99 | $296.99 |
| $100,000 | $569.99 | $512.99 |
| $200,000 | $1,099.99 | $990.99 |
There is no activation fee to transition to the funded account. The challenge fee is refundable as a passing reward.
Stellar Lite Challenge
The Stellar Lite is a 2-step evaluation with lower fees and tighter daily loss limits compared to the Stellar 2-Step. Available account sizes are $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, and $200K.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $32.99 | $31.34 |
| $10,000 | $59.99 | $56.99 |
| $25,000 | $139.99 | $132.99 |
| $50,000 | $229.99 | $218.99 |
| $100,000 | $399.99 | $379.99 |
| $200,000 | $798.99 | $719.09 |
There is no activation fee. The challenge fee is refundable as a passing reward.
Stellar Instant Account
The Stellar Instant Account is an instant-funded model with no challenge or evaluation phase. Traders purchase the account and begin trading in a simulated live environment from day one. Available account sizes are $2K, $5K, $10K, and $20K.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | $59.99 | $56.99 |
| $5,000 | $149.99 | $134.99 |
| $10,000 | $299.99 | $269.99 |
| $20,000 | $599.99 | $539.99 |
There is no recurring monthly subscription fee for any CFD account type. All fees are one-time purchases. The swap-free add-on adds 10% to the challenge fee across all models.
FundedNext CFDs: Evaluation Rules
This section covers the Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, and Stellar Lite challenges. Rules differ across the three account lines; see the tables below.
Profit Target
Rules differ across account lines.
| Account Line | Phase 1 Target | Phase 2 Target |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar 2-Step | 8% | 5% |
| Stellar 1-Step | 10% | N/A (1-step) |
| Stellar Lite | 8% | 4% |
Profit targets are expressed as a percentage of the initial account balance. There is no profit target required in the FundedNext Account stage after passing the challenge.
Drawdown Rules (Evaluation)
Rules differ across account lines.
Trailing Drawdown Values
| Account Line | Maximum Loss Limit | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar 2-Step | 10% of initial balance | 5% of initial balance |
| Stellar 1-Step | 6% of initial balance | 3% of initial balance |
| Stellar Lite | 8% of initial balance | 4% of initial balance |
The maximum loss limit is based on the initial account balance and moves up as profits grow (see Drawdown Calculation Method). The daily loss limit is based on the initial account balance plus any intraday profits earned on that day.
Daily Loss Limit
The daily loss limit is calculated as the initial balance multiplied by the applicable daily loss limit percentage. It resets every day at 00:00 server time. Intraday profits increase the loss allowance for that day: for example, on a $100K Stellar 2-Step account, if you have made $2,000 profit by noon, your daily loss allowance for that day becomes $7,000 ($5,000 base + $2,000 profit). Closed trades, open floating losses, swaps, commissions, and fees all count toward the daily loss calculation.
Drawdown Calculation Method
The maximum loss limit for CFD Stellar Challenge accounts is based on the initial balance and trails upward with profits. The maximum loss limit updates in real time as the account balance grows; profits raise the loss floor and losses do not lower it. The floor cannot exceed the initial account balance. Equity is monitored in real time, including floating (open) losses. If you’re unsure exactly how the trailing mechanism is categorized, FundedNext’s support team can confirm the precise mechanics.
Drawdown Lock
The maximum loss limit stops rising once it reaches the initial account balance. It cannot rise above that level regardless of further profits.
Consistency Rule (Evaluation)
No consistency rule applies during the evaluation (challenge) phases for any Stellar account model. Traders are free to generate profit in any daily distribution during the challenge.
Minimum Trading Days
Rules differ across account lines.
| Account Line | Phase 1 Minimum Days | Phase 2 Minimum Days |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar 2-Step | 5 days | 5 days |
| Stellar 1-Step | 2 days | N/A |
| Stellar Lite | 5 days | 5 days |
A trading day counts when at least 1 trade is opened on that day. Days do not need to be consecutive. Even if the profit target is reached sooner, the minimum trading days must be fulfilled before the account transitions.
Time Limit
No time limit applies to any evaluation phase across all Stellar challenge models. Traders can take as long as needed to complete each phase.
Position Size & Lot Limits
There is no fixed maximum lot size for CFD Challenge accounts. Traders can use any lot size as long as they maintain sufficient margin and comply with platform rules. Overuse of margin, even without breaching loss limits, may be flagged as risky behavior. There is no hard lot cap for challenge or funded accounts.
Activation Fee
No activation fee applies for any Stellar challenge model. The transition from a passing challenge to a FundedNext Account is free of charge.
FundedNext CFDs: Funded Account Rules
This section covers the FundedNext Account stage (the simulated funded account received after passing a Stellar challenge). Rules differ across account lines.
Drawdown Rules (Funded)
Trailing Drawdown Values
The maximum loss limit values carry over from the challenge into the funded account and reset at the initial account balance when the funded account is issued. Rules differ across account lines.
| Account Line | Maximum Loss Limit | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar 2-Step FundedNext Account | 10% of initial balance | 5% of initial balance |
| Stellar 1-Step FundedNext Account | 6% of initial balance | 3% of initial balance |
| Stellar Lite FundedNext Account | 8% of initial balance | 4% of initial balance |
After a withdrawal (Performance Reward), the maximum loss limit resets based on the new balance. Specifically: if your account makes a $4,000 profit on a Stellar 2-Step $100K account and the MLL moves to $14,000, and then you withdraw profit, the MLL is recalculated from the resulting balance. Withdrawing all profit at once would bring the balance back toward the drawdown floor; withdrawing all simulated profit in one go can cause a hard breach.
Daily Loss Limit
Same percentages apply as in the challenge phase (5% for Stellar 2-Step, 3% for Stellar 1-Step, 4% for Stellar Lite), calculated on the initial account balance and including intraday profits, floating losses, swaps, commissions, and fees.
Drawdown Calculation Method
Same method as the challenge stage: real-time monitoring of equity including floating losses. The drawdown floor trails up with profits and locks at the initial account balance. See the note in Evaluation Rules regarding confirming exact categorization with the firm.
Drawdown Lock
The maximum loss limit locks at the initial account balance and cannot rise further regardless of profits.
Consistency Rule (Funded)
No consistency rule applies in the funded account stage for any Stellar model. Traders do not need to maintain a specific profit distribution across days.
Position Size & Lot Limits
No hard maximum lot size applies in funded accounts. The same margin management expectations from the challenge stage continue. No trading day or lot-based caps apply to CFD funded accounts.
Profit Split
The initial profit split (Performance Reward share) is 80% for the trader across all three Stellar challenge models (Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, and Stellar Lite). This can increase to 90% once the Scale-Up Plan criteria are met. An optional Lifetime Reward 95% add-on (paid at purchase) locks the split at 95% for the life of the account.
The 15% reward from the challenge fee is also available: traders who purchased challenges on or after January 12, 2026 can request 15% of the challenge profit target as an additional reward once they meet the criteria for the Scale-Up plan in the FundedNext Account. US-based traders are not eligible for this 15% challenge reward.
Payout Rules
Rules differ by account line.
First Payout Requirements
| Account Line | First Payout Availability | Minimum Profit Required |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step FundedNext Account | After 5 business days | Any profit in cycle |
| Stellar 2-Step FundedNext Account | After 21 calendar days | Any profit in cycle |
| Stellar Lite FundedNext Account | After 21 calendar days | Any profit in cycle |
KYC verification must be completed before any payout can be processed. KYC requires one valid form of identification (government-issued ID, passport, permanent residence permit, or driver’s license) and is processed within 24–48 hours of submission.
Subsequent Payout Requirements
For Stellar 1-Step: subsequent payouts remain on the 5-business-day cycle. For Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite: subsequent payouts are available every 14 calendar days after the first payout has been made and a profit has been generated in the preceding cycle.
Payout Frequency
| Account Line | First Payout After | Subsequent Payout Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 5 business days | Every 5 business days |
| Stellar 2-Step | 21 calendar days | Every 14 calendar days |
| Stellar Lite | 21 calendar days | Every 14 calendar days |
Payout Buffer
No explicit minimum buffer amount is required before payouts on Stellar challenge-based funded accounts. The minimum payout amount is $20 (via USDT TRC20/ERC20); payouts below $20 are carried forward and combined with the next cycle. For USDC (ERC20), the minimum is $50; for RiseWorks, the minimum is $50.
Daily Progression Rule
No daily progression rule applies to Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, or Stellar Lite funded accounts. There is no requirement for a minimum percentage of each payout to come from profits generated after the previous payout.
Payout Caps & Limits
| Method | Minimum Payout | Maximum Payout (per request) |
|---|---|---|
| USDT (TRC20 or ERC20) | $20 | $2,000 (or $1,000,000 if RiseWorks unavailable) |
| USDC (ERC20) | $50 | $2,000 (or $1,000,000 if RiseWorks unavailable) |
| RiseWorks | $50 | $2,000 |
A processing fee of up to 3.5% applies to all Performance Reward requests regardless of method.
Scaling Plan
FundedNext’s Prestige / Scale-Up Plan allows traders to increase their account balance by 40% (up to a maximum of $4M in simulated capital). For challenges purchased or reset before January 12, 2026, the eligibility criteria are: achieve minimum 10% cumulative account growth over 4 consecutive months, receive at least 2 Performance Rewards within those 4 months, and end the last trading cycle in profit. Once eligible, FundedNext reviews the account and scales the balance up by 40%. The reward share also increases from 80% to 90% upon qualifying for the scale-up.
For challenges purchased or reset on or after January 12, 2026, a new Scale-Up (FundedNext Prestige) program applies with updated eligibility criteria. Contact FundedNext or check their help center for the current Prestige program requirements.
FundedNext CFDs: Stellar Instant Account Rules
The Stellar Instant Account is a directly funded simulated account; there is no challenge or evaluation phase. Rules apply from day one of trading.
Drawdown Rules (Stellar Instant)
Trailing Drawdown Values
The Stellar Instant Account has no daily loss limit. The maximum loss limit is 6% of the initial account balance, applied as an intraday trailing method.
| Account Size | Maximum Loss Limit (6%) |
|---|---|
| $2,000 | $120 |
| $5,000 | $300 |
| $10,000 | $600 |
| $20,000 | $1,200 |
Daily Loss Limit
No daily loss limit applies to Stellar Instant Accounts.
Drawdown Calculation Method
The Stellar Instant Account uses an intraday trailing maximum loss limit. The drawdown level moves up in real time as the account equity grows through profitable trades. Losses do not move the level down. For example: on a $10,000 account, if a trade generates $200 profit (new balance $10,200), the drawdown floor rises from $9,400 to $9,600 immediately. If the next trade loses $100 (balance $10,100), the floor remains at $9,600. The level can never exceed the initial account balance.
Drawdown Lock
The trailing drawdown level locks at the initial account balance. For a $10,000 account, once profits push the floor to $10,000, it stays there permanently. If the balance then falls to $10,000, the account is breached. Withdrawals do not reset the drawdown lock; after a withdrawal, the floor remains at its highest point, meaning withdrawing all accumulated profit back to the initial balance will result in a breach.
Consistency Rule (Funded, Stellar Instant)
No consistency rule applies to Stellar Instant Accounts. There are no restrictions on lot sizes, trade frequency, or daily performance distribution.
Profit Split (Stellar Instant)
The Performance Reward share for Stellar Instant starts at 70% (Tiers 1 and 2) and increases to 80% from Tier 3 onwards. There is no further increase beyond Tier 3 within the Performance Reward percentage, but account scaling continues.
Payout Rules (Stellar Instant)
First Payout Requirements
Two payout paths are available. On-demand: once the account reaches 5% growth, the Transfer to Wallet option is enabled at the end-of-day (EOD) check. The option remains available until the next trade is placed. Bi-weekly: if account growth is at least 1% but below 5%, a payout can be requested 14 days after the cycle start date.
Subsequent Payout Requirements
The same conditions apply for subsequent payouts. The minimum growth requirement for any reward is 1%. If growth is below 1%, the payout cannot be requested and the cycle continues.
Payout Frequency
On-demand (once 5% growth is achieved at EOD), or bi-weekly (every 14 days with at least 1% growth).
Payout Buffer
The maximum account allocation for Stellar Instant is $20,000 at any time. Account merging is not allowed.
Daily Progression Rule
No daily progression rule applies to Stellar Instant Accounts.
Payout Caps & Limits
The minimum payout is $20 (via applicable methods). Maximum payout caps for Stellar Instant are not stated as a flat dollar amount; withdrawals are subject to the same general limits as other CFD accounts (USDT TRC20/ERC20 max $2,000 per request via RiseWorks; up to $1,000,000 via ERC20 if RiseWorks is unavailable). A processing fee of up to 3.5% applies to all requests.
Scaling Plan (Stellar Instant)
Stellar Instant Accounts scale via a tier system. To qualify for a tier-up, traders must complete at least one withdrawal in the current tier and achieve total withdrawals equal to or greater than 10% of the current tier’s starting balance. Upon qualifying, the account balance doubles (scales to 10x the initial balance over time, up to a maximum of $2 million in simulated capital).
For example, a $5,000 Tier 1 account scales up to a $10,000 Tier 2 account once withdrawal criteria are met. The 70% reward share applies at Tiers 1 and 2; from Tier 3 onwards, the reward share increases to 80%.
Live Account Pathway (CFDs)
FundedNext does not offer a live funded stage beyond the simulated funded account for the CFD product line.
FundedNext CFDs: Trading Rules & Restrictions
Permitted Instruments
FundedNext CFDs offers trading across four asset classes for Challenge and FundedNext Accounts:
Forex currencies include a wide selection of major, minor, and exotic pairs, including EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, AUDUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, and a range of cross pairs (full list available on FundedNext’s symbols page).
Indices and commodities include XAUUSD (gold), XAGUSD (silver), XPTUSD (platinum), UKOUSD (Brent oil), USOUSD (crude oil), and stock index CFDs including SPX500, NDX100, US30, GER30, UK100, AUS200, JP225, HK50, FRA40, EUSTX50, NTH25, SWI20, and US2000.
Cryptocurrencies include BTCUSD, ETHUSD, XRPUSD, LTCUSD, ADAUSD, DOGUSD, XLMUSD, LNKUSD, and XMRUSD.
Trading Hours & Overnight Policy
Overnight holding is allowed on all CFD Challenge accounts (Stellar 1-Step, 2-Step, and Stellar Lite challenges). Weekend holding is also permitted on Challenge accounts. Overnight positions accumulate swap charges, which count toward the daily loss calculation. Triple swap charges apply on Wednesdays for forex and commodities, and on Fridays for indices and cryptocurrencies.
In the FundedNext Account (funded stage), overnight holding is permitted but weekend holding is not allowed. All positions must be closed before market closure or before any rollover exceeding 2 hours. If positions are not manually closed, the system will automatically close all open positions/pending orders.
For the Stellar Instant Account specifically, overnight and weekend holding are both permitted with no restrictions.
News Trading Policy
News trading is allowed in both Challenge and FundedNext Account stages across all Stellar models, including Stellar Instant.
However, a News Profit Split Rule applies specifically to FundedNext Accounts (the funded stage after passing the challenge) for Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, and Stellar Lite. It also applies to Stellar Instant Accounts. Under this rule, trades executed within a 10-minute window (5 minutes before and 5 minutes after a listed high-impact news event) are subject to an adjustment: only 40% of the profit from those trades will count toward the account balance. Losses during this window are fully applied. The rule applies to both market execution and pending orders (including Stop Loss and Take Profit triggers). If a position is partially closed during the news window, the entire position is subject to the 40% rule.
This rule does not apply during the Challenge phases; traders can trade news events freely during the challenge.
Expert Advisors & Copy Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs), trading bots, and custom indicators are permitted on MT4 and MT5 platforms, subject to conditions. Each EA must be customized to the trader’s strategy; identical trade execution across multiple accounts is not permitted. There is a $300,000 maximum allocation limit per EA strategy. Tools that only modify parameters (e.g., SL/TP modification tools, lot size calculators) are also classified as EAs and subject to the same rules. An additional EA usage fee applies.
EAs are not permitted on Match-Trader or cTrader. All trading on these platforms must be manual.
Copy trading between a trader’s own FundedNext Challenge accounts is allowed, with a total combined allocation cap of $300,000. One account must be designated as the master account. Copy trading between different individuals, including use of cloud-based signal or copy services such as Social Trader Tools or Duplikum, is strictly prohibited. VPS-based trade copiers are permitted but only between accounts owned by the same trader.
Copy trading between Stellar Instant Accounts owned by the same individual is allowed. Copy trading between a Stellar Instant Account and any Stellar Challenge or FundedNext Account, even owned by the same person, is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Practices
FundedNext explicitly prohibits: gambling behavior (excessive margin use of 70% or more, overleveraging without proper analysis), all-in trading (risking the full or near-full daily loss limit on a single trade or set of trades), the Quick Strike Method (ultra-fast high-volume scalping to exploit brief market movements), High Frequency Trading, copy trading across different individuals, group hedging, arbitrage, tick scalping, grid trading, latency trading, account rolling, one-sided betting, account or device sharing, and exploiting demo server errors. Trading strategies designed specifically to pass prop firm challenges are also prohibited.
A 1% Risk Limit Rule may be imposed on accounts showing repeated gambling behavior, limiting exposure to 1% risk at any given time.
Additional Rules
Household Account Limit
No household account cap is published by FundedNext for CFD accounts. FundedNext’s copy trading policy references a $300,000 combined allocation cap for accounts using copy trading. For specific household rules, contact FundedNext directly.
Inactivity
FundedNext does not publish an inactivity policy for CFD accounts. Contact FundedNext support for details.
Maximum Allocation (Stellar Instant)
The maximum active purchase allocation for Stellar Instant Accounts is $20,000 at any time. This does not include scaling; traders can grow beyond $20,000 through performance-based scaling.
FundedNext CFDs: Trading Platforms
Available Platforms
FundedNext CFDs supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Match-Trader, and cTrader. TradingView integration for chart analysis is available, but trade execution via TradingView is currently paused; check FundedNext’s site for the latest status.
US-based traders are restricted to Match-Trader exclusively. MetaQuotes services (MT4/MT5) are not available to clients accessing from a US-based IP address. This restriction also means US-based clients cannot access MT5-exclusive features such as certain Free Trial Accounts or Monthly Competition Accounts. Effective March 31, 2026, US-based traders can no longer purchase new accounts on cTrader; existing cTrader accounts can continue until breached but cannot be reset.
Accounts with balances of $100,000 and $200,000 cannot be purchased, modified, reset, or topped up on the cTrader or Match-Trader platforms, with an exception for US traders using Match-Trader.
Data Feeds & Connectivity
FundedNext CFDs uses its own trading infrastructure with spreads starting from 0.0 pips and leverage up to 1:100 (see leverage table below). Specific data feed providers are not published.
Leverage: Challenge Accounts:
| Account Model | Forex | Indices | Commodities | Crypto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 1:30 | 1:5 | 1:10 | 1:1 |
| Stellar 2-Step | 1:100 | 1:15 | 1:15 | 1:1 |
| Stellar Lite | 1:100 | 1:15 | 1:15 | 1:1 |
Leverage: FundedNext Accounts (standard):
| Account Model | Forex | Indices, Commodities (Oil), Commodities (Metals) | Crypto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 1:30 | 1:5 | 1:1 |
| Stellar 2-Step | 1:100 | 1:5 | 1:1 |
| Stellar Lite | 1:100 | 1:5 | 1:1 |
Note: XAUUSD, XAGUSD, and XPTUSD are classified as Metals. A temporary leverage adjustment to 1:5 for Oil, Metals, and Indices was in effect for active FundedNext Accounts from March 2, 2025; Challenge Accounts were excluded from this change. This was described as temporary; traders should verify current leverage levels directly with FundedNext.
Leverage: Stellar Instant Account:
| Asset Class | Leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex | 1:30 |
| Commodities | 1:7.5 |
| Indices | 1:5 |
| Crypto | 1:1 |
FundedNext CFDs: Billing & Account Management
Subscription Model
FundedNext CFDs does not charge a recurring monthly subscription fee on any account type. All fees are one-time purchases at the time of the challenge purchase. There are no ongoing charges for holding a Challenge or FundedNext Account.
Challenges do not auto-reset on rebill since there is no rebill mechanism. If a challenge is breached, the trader can optionally purchase a reset at the discounted reset price, or start a new challenge.
Resets
Reset fees are set below the original purchase price across all Stellar models. A reset restores the account to its initial balance with trading metrics cleared and loss limits refreshed. Once a trader has received a FundedNext Account (funded stage), the reset option is no longer available for that account; resets are only available for challenge phase accounts.
Resetting Phase 2 of a Stellar 2-Step or Stellar Lite challenge generates a new Phase 1 account; it does not reissue a Phase 2 account.
See pricing tables in Account Types & Pricing for individual reset fees per model and size.
FundedNext CFDs: Payouts & Withdrawals
Payment Methods
FundedNext CFDs supports the following withdrawal methods for Performance Rewards: USDT (ERC20), USDT (TRC20), USDC (ERC20), Confirmo, and RiseWorks. Traders choose the method that best suits their needs at the time of withdrawal.
Processing Times
FundedNext guarantees that Performance Rewards are processed within 24 hours. If a withdrawal is not processed within this timeframe, FundedNext adds $1,000 as compensation (the brand promise). The average disbursement time is stated as 5 hours.
Tax & Eligibility Requirements
US traders must submit a W-9 form before their first withdrawal request. The W-9 validation is prompted automatically before the first withdrawal. Without a valid W-9 on file, withdrawals remain locked. FundedNext issues 1099-NEC forms to US traders where required under IRS rules.
Non-US traders are not subject to the W-9 requirement. KYC verification (government-issued ID, passport, permanent residence permit, or driver’s license) is required before any withdrawal can be processed.
Restricted countries for CFD payouts are the same as those listed in the About section. Any attempt to access services from restricted jurisdictions using VPNs or proxy services results in immediate account termination.
FundedNext Futures: Account Types & Pricing
FundedNext Futures is a separately operated product line with different platforms, rules, and fee structures from FundedNext CFDs. It offers three 1-step challenge models: Bolt, Legacy, and Rapid. All accounts are simulated; traders do not trade real capital. Account sizes available are $25K, $50K, and $100K (Bolt Challenge is currently only available at $50K).
All fees are one-time. There is no monthly subscription fee and no activation fee to transition from a passed challenge to a FundedNext Account.
Bolt Challenge
The Bolt Challenge is a 1-step evaluation available only in the $50K size. It features a consistency rule during the challenge phase but no consistency rule in the funded account. Payouts are available daily after passing.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $99.99 | $91.99 |
Legacy Challenge
The Legacy Challenge is a 1-step evaluation available in $25K, $50K, and $100K. It features a consistency rule during the challenge phase, no consistency rule in the funded account, and a benchmark day requirement for withdrawals.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $79.99 | $73.99 |
| $50,000 | $149.99 | $137.99 |
| $100,000 | $249.99 | $229.99 |
Rapid Challenge
The Rapid Challenge is a 1-step evaluation available in $25K, $50K, and $100K. There is no consistency rule during the challenge phase, but a consistency rule applies in the funded account. No minimum benchmark days are required for withdrawals.
| Account Size | Retail Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $99.99 | $91.99 |
| $50,000 | $199.99 | $183.99 |
| $100,000 | $279.99 | $257.99 |
FundedNext Futures: Evaluation Rules
All three futures challenge models are 1-step evaluations. Rules differ across the Bolt, Legacy, and Rapid models.
Profit Target
| Account Line | Account Size | Profit Target |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Challenge | $50,000 | $3,000 |
| Legacy Challenge | $25,000 | $1,250 |
| Legacy Challenge | $50,000 | $3,000 |
| Legacy Challenge | $100,000 | $6,000 |
| Rapid Challenge | $25,000 | $1,500 |
| Rapid Challenge | $50,000 | $3,000 |
| Rapid Challenge | $100,000 | $5,000 |
Profit targets are expressed as fixed dollar amounts, not percentages. There is no time limit on any challenge model.
Drawdown Rules (Evaluation)
Rules differ across account lines and sizes.
Trailing Drawdown Values
| Account Size | MLL for Rapid | MLL for Legacy | MLL for Bolt |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | N/A |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | N/A |
The maximum loss limit (MLL) is the total loss allowed before the account is permanently breached. The MLL trails upward from the account balance as profits grow, but never decreases with losses.
Daily Loss Limit
A daily loss limit applies to the Bolt Challenge only. There is no daily loss limit for Legacy or Rapid challenges.
| Model | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|
| Bolt Challenge ($50K) | $1,000 |
| Legacy Challenge | None |
| Rapid Challenge | None |
Drawdown Calculation Method
The futures maximum loss limit follows an EOD trailing method. The MLL updates once per day at the end of each trading day (typically after 5:00 PM CT), based on the highest account balance reached that day. Intraday highs during the trading session do not move the MLL in real time; only the EOD balance determines the new level. The MLL moves up with end-of-day profits and locks once it reaches the initial account balance; it never decreases.
The FundedNext Dashboard updates at end of day (EOD), typically after 5:00 PM CT. During the trading day, the MLL does not update in real time.
Drawdown Lock
Once the MLL rises to the initial account balance, it stops trailing and locks permanently at that level. For example, on a $50K Legacy account with a $2,000 MLL, once the balance grows to $52,000, the MLL locks at $50,000 and does not move further regardless of additional profits.
Consistency Rule (Evaluation)
Rules differ across account lines.
| Model | Challenge Consistency Rule |
|---|---|
| Bolt Challenge | Yes: no single day’s profit may exceed 40% of the total profit target |
| Legacy Challenge | Yes: no single day’s profit may exceed 40% of the total profit target |
| Rapid Challenge | No consistency rule |
For Bolt and Legacy challenges, if a single day’s profit exceeds 40% of the total profit target, the required profit target is recalculated upward. The formula is: new required profit = highest daily profit ÷ 40%. For example, on a $50K Legacy Challenge with a $3,000 target, the daily profit threshold is $1,200 (40% × $3,000). If a trader earns $1,500 in one day, the new required total profit becomes $3,750 ($1,500 ÷ 0.40).
Minimum Trading Days
No minimum trading days apply to any futures challenge model. Traders can pass the challenge in a single day if the profit target is met and rules are followed.
Time Limit
No time limit applies to any futures challenge model.
Position Size & Contract Limits
Rules differ across challenge models and account sizes. Traders may mix e-mini and micro e-mini contracts subject to model-specific equivalence ratios.
Bolt Challenge ($50K), 1:3 ratio:
| Stage | E-mini Limit | Micro E-mini Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge | 3 | 9 |
| FundedNext Account | 3 | 9 |
Legacy Challenge, 1:10 ratio:
| Account Size | Challenge E-minis | Challenge Micros |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 2 | 20 |
| $50,000 | 3 | 30 |
| $100,000 | 5 | 50 |
Rapid Challenge, 1:5 ratio:
| Account Size | Challenge E-minis | Challenge Micros |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 2 | 10 |
| $50,000 | 3 | 15 |
| $100,000 | 5 | 25 |
Contract limits are fixed and do not increase as profits grow. If a trader exceeds the contract limit, profits from the excess contracts are deducted; losses from excess contracts are not adjusted.
Activation Fee
No activation fee applies to any futures challenge model. The transition from a passed challenge to a FundedNext Account is free of charge.
FundedNext Futures: Funded Account Rules
Drawdown Rules (Funded)
Trailing Drawdown Values
The MLL values at the funded stage are the same as the challenge stage for each model. The MLL resets to the initial account balance when a FundedNext Account is first issued. After a withdrawal, the MLL resets to the initial account balance.
| Account Size | MLL for Rapid FundedNext Account | MLL for Legacy FundedNext Account | MLL for Bolt FundedNext Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | N/A |
| $50,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | N/A |
Daily Loss Limit
| Model | Daily Loss Limit (Funded Stage) |
|---|---|
| Bolt FundedNext Account | $1,000 |
| Legacy FundedNext Account | None |
| Rapid FundedNext Account | None |
The daily loss limit at the funded stage matches the challenge stage for each model. If a daily loss limit breach occurs and the account is reset, trading resumes at the next trading session open (5:00 PM CT).
Drawdown Calculation Method
EOD trailing, identical to the challenge stage. The MLL updates once per day at end of day based on the highest balance reached that day. Intraday highs do not move the MLL in real time.
Drawdown Lock
Same as the challenge stage: the MLL locks at the initial account balance and does not rise further. If a trader withdraws, the MLL resets to the initial account balance on the new cycle. If the account equity falls to or below the MLL at any point (including intraday), the account is hard breached.
Consistency Rule (Funded)
| Model | FundedNext Account Consistency Rule |
|---|---|
| Bolt FundedNext Account | No consistency rule |
| Legacy FundedNext Account | No consistency rule |
| Rapid FundedNext Account | Yes: highest single-day profit must be 40% or less of total profit |
For the Rapid FundedNext Account, the consistency rule determines withdrawal eligibility. The formula is: Highest Profit Contribution = (Highest Profit Day ÷ Total Profit) × 100%. If this is 40% or less, the rule is met and a withdrawal is eligible. If it exceeds 40%, trading must continue until the ratio comes back into compliance. There is no fixed minimum number of days, but it takes at least 3 trading days to meet the rule mathematically.
Position Size & Contract Limits (Funded)
Contract limits increase slightly from the challenge stage to the funded stage for Rapid and Legacy models.
Bolt FundedNext Account ($50K), 1:3 ratio:
| E-mini Limit | Micro E-mini Limit |
|---|---|
| 3 | 9 |
Legacy FundedNext Account, 1:10 ratio:
| Account Size | E-minis | Micros |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 | 30 |
| $50,000 | 5 | 50 |
| $100,000 | 7 | 70 |
Rapid FundedNext Account, 1:5 ratio:
| Account Size | E-minis | Micros |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 | 15 |
| $50,000 | 5 | 25 |
| $100,000 | 7 | 35 |
Contract limits are fixed and do not increase as profits grow. Mixing e-mini and micro e-mini contracts is permitted within the model-specific equivalence ratio.
Profit Split
The profit split (Performance Reward share) is 80% for the trader across all three futures models (Bolt, Legacy, and Rapid) at all account sizes. The 80% is applied to the approved withdrawal amount.
Payout Rules
Rules differ by model.
First Payout Requirements
Bolt FundedNext Account: No minimum trading days. The EOD balance must be at least $52,100 (the $50K initial balance plus the $2,000 MLL buffer). At least $250 profit must be earned in the current cycle. Withdrawals are available for amounts above the $52,100 buffer.
Legacy FundedNext Account: At least 5 Benchmark Days must be completed. A Benchmark Day qualifies when the trader earns a minimum of $100 (on a $25K account) or $200 (on $50K and $100K accounts). At least $500 profit must be present in the current cycle.
Rapid FundedNext Account: No Benchmark Day requirement. The Consistency Rule must be met (highest profit day ≤ 40% of total profit). Minimum cycle profit required: $250 for $25K and $50K accounts; $500 for $100K accounts.
Subsequent Payout Requirements
Bolt: Same conditions as the first payout apply for each cycle. Maximum 5 total withdrawals: for the first 4, the maximum per withdrawal is $1,200 and the minimum is $250. The 5th and final withdrawal allows up to $7,700 (the account cap), after which the account concludes and certificates are awarded.
Legacy: After completing 30 Benchmark Days, the 50% withdrawal cap is lifted. Before 30 Benchmark Days, traders may withdraw up to 50% of their accumulated simulated profit (up to $3,000 for $25K accounts, $6,000 for $50K and $100K accounts) per cycle. After 30 Benchmark Days, up to 100% of simulated profit can be withdrawn. The minimum cycle profit requirement of $500 continues for subsequent withdrawals. The first withdrawal resets the MLL back to the initial account balance.
Rapid: The same consistency rule and minimum cycle profit requirement apply for subsequent withdrawals. A maximum withdrawal cap applies for the first 5 withdrawals: $800 (25K), $1,500 (50K), $2,500 (100K). After 5 Performance Rewards, the cap is lifted and traders can withdraw without a cap. The first withdrawal resets the MLL to the initial account balance.
Payout Frequency
Bolt: Daily; withdrawals can be requested as soon as eligibility conditions are met. No minimum trading days required.
Legacy: When the 5 Benchmark Day requirement is met and $500 minimum cycle profit is present. Frequency is effectively tied to Benchmark Day completion.
Rapid: As soon as the Consistency Rule is met and the minimum cycle profit threshold is reached, potentially as early as 3 trading days.
Payout Buffer
Bolt: The EOD account balance must be at least $52,100 before any withdrawal can be processed. Profits above this threshold are available for withdrawal.
Legacy: No explicit dollar buffer beyond the MLL. The minimum profit requirement per cycle is $500.
Rapid: No explicit dollar buffer beyond the MLL. First withdrawal minimum profit: $250 (25K/50K) or $500 (100K).
Daily Progression Rule
No daily progression rule applies to any futures funded account model. There is no requirement for a minimum percentage of each payout to come from profits generated after the previous payout.
Payout Caps & Limits
Minimum Performance Reward (all futures models): $250 per request.
Maximum Performance Reward:
| Model | Maximum per Request |
|---|---|
| Bolt (cycles 1–4) | $1,200 |
| Bolt (cycle 5 / final) | Up to $7,700 |
| Legacy (before 30 Benchmark Days) | 50% of accumulated profit (up to $3,000/$6,000/$6,000 by account size) |
| Legacy (after 30 Benchmark Days) | 100% of accumulated profit (no cap) |
| Rapid (first 5 withdrawals) | $800 (25K) / $1,500 (50K) / $2,500 (100K) |
| Rapid (after 5 withdrawals) | No cap |
Via RiseWorks or other methods: maximum $1,000 per withdrawal. If RiseWorks is unavailable, maximum $1,000,000 via USDT (ERC20) or USDC (ERC20). A processing fee of up to 3.5% applies to all requests.
Scaling Plan
Contract limits in FundedNext Futures funded accounts are fixed and do not increase automatically as the account balance grows. The contract limit does not increase with profit. There is no traditional scaling plan with automatic tier-based contract increases; the limits are determined by the account model and size at creation and remain constant.
Live Account Pathway
FundedNext Futures offers a Live Trading Program that allows consistent simulated traders to transition into trading with real capital. A trader becomes eligible for review after reaching a Qualification Threshold of $100,000 in Total Active Profits across their FundedNext simulated accounts, or earlier through a discretionary review process. The specific criteria for the discretionary pathway are not published.
Upon qualifying, Eligible Profit is calculated as 80% of simulated profit and split three ways: 50% as a Settlement Withdrawal (paid to the trader), 25% deposited as live trading capital (capped at $50,000), and the remainder held in a Reserve for automatic refills.
The Auto Liquidation Threshold for the live account is set at 20% of the initial live deposit. For a $20,000 deposit, this means the threshold is at $4,000, an 80% drawdown from the starting balance.
After the first withdrawal from the live account, the threshold locks permanently at the initial live deposit amount.
Contract limits in the Live Trading Program are based on the deposit amount:
| Deposit | E-mini Limit | Micro E-mini Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Below $15,000 | 2 | 6 |
| $15,000–$30,000 | 3 | 9 |
| Above $30,000 | 5 | 15 |
Professional market data fees apply in the Live Trading Program. These are set by the relevant exchanges (CME, COMEX, NYMEX) and must be subscribed to monthly through the Tradovate dashboard. Traders should subscribe only to exchanges relevant to the instruments they trade to keep data costs efficient.
If a trader declines the Live Trading Program or the reserve is depleted, the account structure returns to simulated trading.
FundedNext Futures: Trading Rules & Restrictions
Permitted Instruments
FundedNext Futures provides access to futures contracts across multiple asset classes traded on CME, COMEX, CBOT, and NYMEX exchanges.
CME FX (foreign exchange futures): Australian Dollar (6A), British Pound (6B), Canadian Dollar (6C), Euro FX (6E), Japanese Yen (6J), Micro AUD/USD (M6A), New Zealand Dollar (6N), Swiss Franc (6S).
CME Equity Futures: E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ), Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100 (MNQ), E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES), E-mini Russell 2000 (RTY), Micro E-mini Russell 2000 (M2K). CME Agro: Lean Hogs (HE), Live Cattle (LE).
COMEX Metals Futures: Gold (GC), Micro Gold (MGC), Copper (HG), Micro Copper (MHG), Silver (SI), Micro Silver (SIL).
CBOT Agricultural and Dow Jones Futures: Corn (ZC), Soybean (ZS), Soybean Meal (ZM), Soybean Oil (ZL), Wheat (ZW), E-mini Dow Jones (YM), Micro E-mini Dow Jones (MYM).
NYMEX Energy Futures: Crude Oil (CL), E-mini Crude Oil (QM), Micro Crude Oil (MCL), Natural Gas (NG), E-mini Natural Gas (QG), RBOB Gasoline (RB).
Trading Hours & Overnight Policy
Overnight and weekend holding are not permitted on FundedNext Futures. All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM Central Time (CT) / 10:10 PM GMT+3 each trading day (Monday through Friday). Positions not closed by this time are automatically closed by the system.
Trading resumes at 5:00 PM CT / 12:00 AM GMT+3. After the weekend, trading resumes on Sunday at 5:00 PM CT.
News Trading Policy
FundedNext Futures does not impose any news trading rules. Trading during news events, including scheduled economic releases such as NFP, CPI, and FOMC statements and unscheduled market events, is allowed on both Challenge and FundedNext Accounts without restriction or profit adjustment. No News Profit Split Rule applies to the futures product.
Expert Advisors & Copy Trading
Automated trading and EAs are supported on Tradovate and NinjaTrader. No additional EA usage fee applies to futures accounts. Replikanto (NinjaTrader’s built-in copy trading module) and Tradovate’s built-in copy trading feature are explicitly permitted.
Copy trading within FundedNext Futures is allowed between a trader’s own FundedNext Futures accounts. Copy trading between FundedNext Futures and other prop firms is also allowed if the trader owns all accounts involved; FundedNext may request verification that all accounts are registered under the same name. Using signal services, group trading, or copying trades from other traders’ accounts is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Practices
FundedNext Futures explicitly prohibits: exploiting platform errors, account sharing, account rolling, multi-order spam and coordinated trading exploits, abusing slow data feeds, account flipping and inconsistent contract execution, unauthorized copy and group trading, micro-scalping, spoofing strategies, order book shaping/layering, bracket strategies (used exploitatively), grid trading, wash trading, latency arbitrage, reverse hedging, hedging with correlated instruments, and trading in gapped or illiquid markets in an exploitative manner.
Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) is allowed when used as a structured and disciplined strategy with clear risk management and a predefined plan. Blindly averaging down without an exit strategy is discouraged as it reflects poor risk management.
Additional Rules
Inactivity
FundedNext Futures maintains an inactivity policy; check the FundedNext Futures help center for current details.
Maximum Account Allocation
Challenge Accounts: up to $700,000 total combined allocation. Traders can purchase up to 15 new Challenge accounts per month. Resets are unlimited up to the maximum allocation and do not count toward the monthly 15-challenge limit.
FundedNext Accounts (funded stage): a maximum of 5 active FundedNext Accounts per individual at any time. A household (defined as family members or multiple users sharing the same address or IP) is also restricted to 5 FundedNext Accounts at any time.
Refund Policy
All fees paid for purchases or resets in FundedNext Futures are strictly non-refundable. Once processed, payments cannot be reversed.
FundedNext Futures: Trading Platforms
Available Platforms
FundedNext Futures supports three platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and TradingView (via TradingView’s Tradovate integration). All three are third-party platforms; FundedNext Futures does not use a proprietary trading platform.
Tradovate is the primary platform and is available via web, desktop (Windows/Mac), and mobile (iOS/Android). NinjaTrader is available via desktop and web. TradingView requires activating the TradingView Add-On within Tradovate settings; traders then log into TradingView and connect their Tradovate account.
The checkout flow for Futures Bolt Challenge accounts shows the platform option as “Tradovate + NinjaTrader,” indicating both are available for Bolt. Legacy and Rapid accounts access platforms through the same system.
Data Feeds & Connectivity
When transitioning to the Live Trading Program, traders are classified as professional traders and professional market data fees apply. These fees are set by the exchanges (CME, COMEX, NYMEX, CBOT) and must be subscribed to monthly directly through the Tradovate dashboard. For simulated challenge and funded accounts, no additional exchange data fees apply.
Risk parameters are pre-configured on Tradovate accounts by FundedNext. FundedNext strongly recommends traders do not adjust risk settings, as modifications can cause liquidation errors or unexpected account pauses. FundedNext is not liable for problems resulting from self-adjusted risk parameters.
FundedNext Futures: Billing & Account Management
Subscription Model
FundedNext Futures charges a one-time fee at the time of challenge purchase. There are no monthly subscription fees and no activation fee when transitioning to a FundedNext Account. Because traders pay only a one-time fee, pausing an active challenge is not possible; FundedNext immediately incurs recurring platform fees to Tradovate or NinjaTrader once a challenge is purchased, regardless of whether the trader is actively trading.
Resets
Resets are available at a discounted price compared to the original challenge fee. A reset restores the initial account balance, clears trading metrics, and refreshes the loss limits. Any third-party connections (trade copier or trading journal) linked via the Tradovate account name will be deactivated on reset; traders must reconnect using the new account name before resuming.
Reset fees by model and size are shown in the Account Types & Pricing section above. After a maximum loss limit breach, trading can resume immediately once the reset is processed. After a daily loss limit breach, trading resumes at the next trading session open (5:00 PM CT).
FundedNext Futures: Payouts & Withdrawals
Payment Methods
FundedNext Futures supports the following Performance Reward withdrawal methods: USDT (ERC20), USDT (TRC20), USDC (ERC20), and RiseWorks.
Processing Times
FundedNext Futures guarantees Performance Reward processing within 24 hours. If a withdrawal is not processed within this timeframe, $1,000 is added as compensation. The average disbursement time is stated as 5 hours.
Tax & Eligibility Requirements
US traders must submit a W-9 form before their first withdrawal request. This is prompted automatically before the first withdrawal; without a valid W-9, withdrawals remain locked.
KYC verification is required before any withdrawal in FundedNext Futures. KYC requires one valid form of identification (government-issued identity card, passport, permanent residence permit, or driver’s license). Documents are reviewed within 24–48 hours of submission. KYC previously completed for FundedNext CFDs does not carry over to Futures; a separate Futures KYC is required.
Restricted Countries
Restricted countries for Futures payouts: North Korea (DPRK), Myanmar, Belarus, Iran, and Russia. Any attempt to access services from restricted jurisdictions results in immediate account termination.