FundedNext Review 2026
CFD / ForexEst. 2022United Arab Emiratesdata verified Aug 9, 2026#3 of 16 CFD / Forex firms · Reviewed by Ayub Rana, CA
- Cheapest challenge$33
- Max funding$300K
- Profit split80%
- PayoutFirst performance reward 21 days after starting trading on Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite FundedNext accounts, then every 14 days. Stellar 1-Step pays every 5 business days.
Verdict
Our verdict on FundedNext
Draft: pending reviewUpdated
Squad score
Trustpilot: 4.5/5
What makes up that score
- Pricing & value
- 4.2
- Rules fairness
- 3.9
- Payout reliability
- 4.4
- Support
- 4.2
- Platforms
- 4.2
Scored by Ayub Rana against our published methodology.
FundedNext is a Dubai-based CFD prop firm selling Stellar 2-step and 1-step evaluations from $59.99 (6K) to $1,099.99 (200K), plus a cheaper Stellar Lite line from $32.99 and instant-funding accounts from $59. Funded traders start at an 80% profit split (up to 95% via paid add-on) and the flagship Stellar 2-step uses a static 10% maximum drawdown with a 5% daily limit and no consistency rule. The firm advertises a 24-hour payout guarantee backed by a $1,000 penalty, with an average processing time it reports at around 40 hours or less. News trading is not restricted in its public terms.
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- News trading allowed
- EAs allowed
- 40% consistency cap
- 5 minimum trading days
- Weekend holding allowed
Pros & Cons
FundedNext pros & cons
The strengths and trade-offs our editors weigh when scoring this firm.
What traders like
- Overnight and weekend holding is permitted on Challenge and FundedNext accounts across the Stellar 1-Step, 2-Step and Lite lines, per the help centre article dated to the current site (checked 2026-08-09).
- Wide payment coverage: cards, PayPal, Skrill, Apple Pay, Google Pay, nine cryptocurrencies including USDT and USDC, Binance Pay, plus regional and local payment options.
- Low entry threshold for withdrawals: performance rewards can be requested from 20 USD via USDT or USDC, and from 50 USD via RiseWorks.
- Copy trading is explicitly permitted between a trader's own FundedNext challenge accounts, including VPS based copiers, up to 300,000 USD combined allocation.
- The firm publishes a defined reward cycle in writing: first reward at 21 days on Stellar 2-Step and Lite, then every 14 days; Stellar 1-Step every 5 business days.
What to watch
- Counterparty disclosure is inconsistent. The terms of service name GrowthNext F.Z.E. (Ajman Free Zone, No. 28831) as the contracting Provider, while the site footer states that trading activity is executed by FundedNext Ltd (Comoros, HY01023052) and that fundednext.com is operated by FundedNext Limited (Hong Kong). Checked 2026-08-09.
- Two of the four licence identifiers on the company page are printed masked, as 'License No. 700XXX' (Vanuatu Financial Services Commission) and 'DED License No. 12XXXX' (Dubai). A masked number cannot be checked against a public register. Checked 2026-08-09.
- The regulated entities named on the company page (FNmarkets Ltd under the Seychelles FSA, SD No. 137; an FSCA FSP No. 53187 entity) are group brokerage entities, not the entity a challenge customer contracts with under the terms of service.
- High frequency trading is prohibited and may lead to warnings or permanent account suspension, per the help centre.
- The homepage displays two different total reward figures in the same page load, 306.9 million USD and 316.1 million USD, so the headline payout claim is not internally consistent. Checked 2026-08-09.
- The terms of service state the service does not execute real market orders and operates exclusively in a simulated environment, and no execution broker is named for challenge accounts.
Pricing
FundedNext challenge pricing
Every account size and step count FundedNext sells, with targets and drawdown limits in one table.
| Program | Account size | Price | Profit target(s) | Max daily loss | Max drawdown | Drawdown type | Split | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Instant 2K | $2,000 | $59† | None | — | 6% | — | 80% | No |
| Stellar Instant 5K | $5,000 | $149† | None | — | 6% | — | 80% | No |
| Stellar Lite 2-Step 5KCheapest | $5,000 | $33 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 1-Step 6K | $6,000 | $60 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 2-Step 6K | $6,000 | $60 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar Instant 10K | $10,000 | $299† | None | — | 6% | — | 80% | No |
| Stellar Lite 2-Step 10K | $10,000 | $60 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 1-Step 15K | $15,000 | $120 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 2-Step 15K | $15,000 | $120 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar Instant 20K | $20,000 | $599† | None | — | 6% | — | 80% | No |
| Stellar Lite 2-Step 25K | $25,000 | $140 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 1-Step 25K | $25,000 | $200 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 2-Step 25K | $25,000 | $200 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar Lite 2-Step 50K | $50,000 | $230 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 1-Step 50K | $50,000 | $300 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 2-Step 50K | $50,000 | $300 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar Lite 2-Step 100K | $100,000 | $400 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 1-Step 100K | $100,000 | $550 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 2-Step 100K | $100,000 | $550 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar Lite 2-Step 200K | $200,000 | $799 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 1-Step 200K | $200,000 | $1,100 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Static | 80% | No |
| Stellar 2-Step 200K | $200,000 | $1,100 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% | No |
Read the fine print
- †No profit target: funded from day one. Maximum loss is 6% trailing.
Rules
FundedNext rules, explained
The rules that actually get traders breached: what they are and how this firm sets them.
| Rule | FundedNext | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Static | Trailing drawdown follows your equity peak and is the #1 cause of surprise breaches; static drawdown is fixed from starting balance and far more forgiving. |
| Consistency rule | 40% cap per day | Caps how much of your total profit can come from a single day. A strict cap can delay or void payouts for traders with a few big wins. |
| News trading | Allowed | Some firms void trades placed around high-impact news releases, which is critical if you trade NFP, CPI, or rate decisions. |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Determines whether automated strategies and copiers are permitted, and whether an EA can get your account flagged. |
| Minimum trading days | 5 days | The floor on how fast you can pass a phase, which matters if you trade infrequently or want to pass quickly. |
| Weekend / overnight holding | Allowed | Swing traders need positions to survive the Friday close. Where holding is barred, open trades are closed for you and gaps cannot be traded. |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Decides whether you can mirror one strategy across several accounts. Most firms that allow it restrict it to accounts you own yourself. |
| High-frequency trading | Not allowed | Firms police latency arbitrage and tick scalping hard, and an HFT breach is one of the most common reasons a passed account is voided. |
We track every rule change FundedNext makes and log it here with dates and sources. No changes recorded yet.
Payouts
FundedNext payout data
Advertised terms plus what we can verify from dated community payout proofs.
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payout frequency
- First performance reward 21 days after starting trading on Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite FundedNext accounts, then every 14 days. Stellar 1-Step pays every 5 business days.
- Avg. payout time (tracked)
- 2 days
- Payout methods
- Crypto, Bank transfer, Other
- First payout after
- 21 days
- Minimum payout
- $20
How the split scales
Up to 90 percent with the Scale-Up plan, up to 95 percent with an optional upgrade, per the CFDs trading objectives page.
We publish payout-speed distributions from dated community proofs rather than trusting advertised numbers. FundedNext's tracker goes live once we have enough verified data points.
Trust & Company
Is FundedNext legit? Trust & company facts
Who runs FundedNext, how long they have operated, and what independent review platforms say. Check availability for your country below.
| Established | Mar 31, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Arab Emirates |
| Co-founder | Abdullah Jayed |
| Ways to pay | Credit / debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Crypto, Other local methods |
| Registered entity | GrowthNext F.Z.E.Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), United Arab Emirates 28831 |
| Trustpilot score | 4.5/5 |
| Squad score | 4.2/5 across 5 criteria |
| Max allocation | $300K |
| Status | Listed |
| Data last verified | Aug 9, 2026 |
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Platforms & Assets
Platforms & tradable assets
The trading platforms FundedNext supports and the markets you can trade on a funded account.
Platforms
- cTrader
- MT4
- MT5
- Match Trader
Assets
Asset list being verified.
Program types
- Instant funding
- 1-step
- 2-step
FAQ
FundedNext: frequently asked questions
Short, direct answers to what traders ask most before buying a challenge here.
Is FundedNext legit?
FundedNext has operated since 2022, holds a 4.5/5 Trustpilot rating, scores 4.3/5 across 853 trader reviews on our platform. We track its rules, payouts and Trustpilot trend continuously and flag any firm that stops paying traders.
How much does a FundedNext challenge cost?
Challenges start around $32.99 for the smallest account size. See the pricing table above for every size and step count.
What profit split does FundedNext offer?
FundedNext pays funded traders up to 80% of profits.
How fast does FundedNext pay out?
FundedNext pays First performance reward 21 days after starting trading on Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite FundedNext accounts, then every 14 days. Stellar 1-Step pays every 5 business days., and community payout proofs we track average 2 days from request to receipt.
Does FundedNext have a promo code?
Yes — code PFSQUAD gives 25% off (exclusive to PropFirmSquad). See the promo page for terms and expiry.
What trading platforms does FundedNext support?
FundedNext supports cTrader, MT4, MT5, Match Trader.
What is the maximum funding at FundedNext?
FundedNext advertises up to $300,000 in trading capital through account scaling.
Alternatives
Alternatives to FundedNext
Top-rated firms traders compare against this one.
| Metric | FundedNext | The5ers | Hola Prime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squad score | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 | 4/5 |
| Trustpilot | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Max funding | $300K | $4M | $800K |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Cheapest challenge | $33 | $19 | $9 |
