BrightFunded: rules card
Every BrightFunded rule (BrightFunded 2.0: 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic) that decides whether a strategy fits, on one page with sources and a verification date.
BrightFunded rules at a glance
| Rule | Current terms |
|---|---|
| Programs | BrightFunded 2.0 lineup since April 2026: 1-Step (trailing drawdown), 2-Step Bright and 2-Step Classic (static drawdown). No time limit on evaluations (fundedtrading, tradetanto, 2026) |
| Automation (EAs, bots) | Allowed on evaluation and funded accounts without pre-approval, on MT5; prohibited: HFT bots, systems built for superhuman execution speed, dataset-scanning AI systems, and any strategy exploiting platform errors (tradetanto, eafunded, luxalgo, 2026) |
| Copy trading | Own accounts only; only the account owner may trade and IP must match the registered country |
| Drawdown (evaluation) | 2-Step Classic: 10% static from the starting balance (floor fixed at $90,000 on a 100K); 2-Step Bright: static, tighter; 1-Step: 6% trailing on highest equity, locking at the starting balance once equity reaches +6% |
| Drawdown (funded) | Same model carries over on every plan |
| Daily loss limit | 5% of the initial balance on 2-Step Classic, 3% on the 1-Step, measured on the higher of balance and equity at the rollover; static in dollar terms regardless of growth |
| Profit targets | 2-Step Classic: 10% then 5%; 1-Step: 10%; 2-Step Bright: by plan |
| Consistency | None at any stage, including funded, stated by the firm and confirmed by four trackers |
| Minimum days | 5 trading days per evaluation phase (a day counts with one position open for 60 seconds or more); none on funded accounts |
| News | Unrestricted in the evaluation. On funded accounts no opening within 5 minutes either side of high-impact releases; profits inside the window are deducted as a soft breach, positions opened more than 48 hours earlier are exempt. One EA-focused tracker states 2 minutes |
| Overnight and weekend | Permitted on all accounts, with swap and financing charges |
| Soft vs hard breach | Daily loss, maximum loss and prohibited strategies end the account; news and hedging violations get one warning, the second becomes a hard breach |
| Payout | 80% split from the first payout, 90% with a paid add-on, 100% after the third scale-up; processing within 24 hours; first payout 30 days after the first trade, then every 14 days (weekly with an add-on); no minimum withdrawal; 15% of evaluation profits credited as a bonus after 10% growth |
| Scaling | +30% account size every 4 months when profitable in at least 2 of 4 months with 10% total profit and at least two successful payouts; no scaling cap; $400,000 maximum initial allocation |
| Leverage | 1:100 forex, 1:40 gold and commodities, 1:20 indices, 1:5 crypto, same at both stages |
| Fees | one-time evaluation fee, refunded in full with the first withdrawal; also refundable within 30 days of purchase if no trades were placed |
| Platforms | mt5, ctrader and dxtrade (api and automated trading not supported on dxtrade) |
| Instruments | Forex, indices (NAS100), metals (XAUUSD), commodities, crypto |
| Entity | Dubai-based; $7–14M paid out by 2026 depending on source |
Source: Puravida Edge rules card for BrightFunded, verified 1 November 2026 against the firm’s program pages and help center.
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Rows marked “Verify with firm” are where current rule trackers are silent or disagree; the firm’s own help center is the only binding source.
Does BrightFunded allow automated trading?
BrightFunded automated trading: Allowed on MT5, no HFT. Copy trading: Own accounts, IP must match country. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
BrightFunded drawdown rules
BrightFunded drawdown on the evaluation: Static 10% (2-Step Classic); 6% trailing locking at +6% (1-Step). On the funded account: Same model. Dollar limits per account size are in the table above; rules verified 1 November 2026.
BrightFunded daily loss limit
BrightFunded daily loss limit: 5% (2-Step), 3% (1-Step), on balance or equity at rollover. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
BrightFunded consistency rule
BrightFunded consistency rule: None at any stage. Minimum trading days: 5 per evaluation phase; none funded. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
What this means for a systematic strategy
BrightFunded has the shortest list of stage switches on any CFD card here: the drawdown model, daily loss and leverage carry over unchanged, there is no consistency rule at any stage, and weekend holding is allowed everywhere. For a coded strategy the two rows to model are the 5% daily loss measured on equity (open losses count at the rollover) and the funded-stage 5-minute news window, which is a soft breach the first time and a hard one the second.
The 2-Step Classic is the right structure for a system with a defined stop: a fixed $10,000 floor on a 100K that never rises, so accumulated profit is real cushion. The 1-Step trails until +6% and suits a strategy that reaches the lock quickly.
Is BrightFunded worth it for a systematic strategy?
Yes, on the 2-Step Classic, with a news filter in the code. Static floor, no consistency rule, 5-day minimums only in the evaluation and a 24-hour payout make it one of the cleanest CFD rulebooks for a rule-based NAS100 or gold system. The non-refundable fee and the 80% starting split (100% only after three scale-ups) are the costs.
Gold leverage of 1:40 limits size on XAUUSD; check the strategy’s margin at its largest position before buying.
Guides for this firm
- BrightFunded payout rules: 80% to 100%, 24-hour processing, scale-up
- BrightFunded 1-Step vs 2-Step Classic vs 2-Step Bright
- How to pass BrightFunded
- Prop firm consistency rules
- Prop firm drawdown guide
- Rules cards for every firm
Every rule in the table is defined in the glossary and explained by mechanism in the rules hub.
FAQ
Does BrightFunded allow automated trading?
BrightFunded automated trading: Allowed on MT5, no HFT. Copy trading: Own accounts, IP must match country. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
What is the BrightFunded daily loss limit?
BrightFunded daily loss limit: 5% (2-Step), 3% (1-Step), on balance or equity at rollover. Rules verified 1 November 2026.
Does BrightFunded allow EAs?
Yes, on evaluation and funded accounts without pre-approval. HFT bots, systems built for superhuman execution speed and strategies exploiting platform errors are prohibited.
Does BrightFunded have a consistency rule?
No, at any stage. The firm states its current programs impose no consistency percentage, and independent trackers confirm it for both the evaluation and funded accounts.
What is the BrightFunded drawdown?
2-Step plans use a static maximum loss fixed from the starting balance (10% on Classic). The 1-Step trails on highest equity and locks at the starting balance once equity reaches +6%.
Can I trade news at BrightFunded?
In the evaluation, without restriction. On funded accounts you may not open trades within 5 minutes either side of high-impact releases; profits made inside the window are deducted and a repeat becomes a hard breach.
How do BrightFunded payouts work?
80% split from the first payout, 90% with a paid add-on, 100% after the third scale-up. Requests are processed within 24 hours; the cycle (weekly or bi-weekly) depends on the plan.
What leverage does BrightFunded offer?
1:100 on forex, 1:40 on gold and commodities, 1:20 on indices and 1:5 on crypto, unchanged between evaluation and funded accounts.
Sources: firm documentation and current rule trackers, cross-checked September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the firm’s help center is the binding source.