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FundedNext (CFD): rules card

Every FundedNext CFD rule (Stellar 2-Step, 1-Step, Lite and Instant) that decides whether a strategy fits, on one page with sources and a verification date. The futures product has its own card.

FundedNext (CFD) rules at a glance

Rule	Current terms
Programs	Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar Lite, Stellar Instant (no evaluation). Futures accounts (Flex, Legacy, Rapid, Bolt) run a separate rulebook: see the FundedNext Futures card
Automation (EAs, bots)	allowed on mt4 and mt5 on account sizes below $50,000 (manual only from $50,000), provided the ea respects drawdown limits; not on ctrader. prohibited: hft, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, grid, cross-account hedging
Copy trading	own challenge accounts only, up to $300,000 combined; copying between funded accounts or other traders is a breach
Drawdown (evaluation)	Static from initial balance: 10% on 2-Step, 6% on 1-Step, 8% on Lite. Instant: 6% trailing on the equity high-water mark, capped at the initial balance
Drawdown (funded)	Daily loss limit, maximum loss and drawdown type carry over from the challenge unchanged (tradetanto, Sep 2026)
Daily loss limit	5% on 2-Step (equity-based), 3% on 1-Step, Lite by plan; none on Instant
Profit targets	2-Step: 8% then 5%; 1-Step: 10%; Lite: by plan; Instant: no target, rewards from 5% growth
Consistency	none on cycle-based payouts and instant; the on-demand payout option requires the best single day at or below 40% of total profit
Minimum days	5 on 2-Step, 2 on 1-Step, none on Instant
Per-trade risk cap	3% total risk at any time; 1% after a second violation
News	Allowed on all models; on funded accounts, trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of a high-impact release count only 40% of their profit toward the balance
Overnight and weekend	Holding permitted on the Stellar models, including weekends
Payout	2-step: choose at checkout a 21-day first cycle then 14 days (80% split), 3 profitable days per cycle (60%) or on demand after 2% growth (90%); 1-step: 5-business-day cycles; lite: 10-day cycle; instant: on demand from 5% growth, else every 14 days from 1% growth. split up to 95% (instant 70% to 80%)
Fees and refunds	One-time challenge fee, refunded with the first payout on evaluation models
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader; leverage up to 1:100 on most CFDs
Instruments	Forex, indices (NAS100), metals (XAUUSD), energies, crypto CFDs; 78 instruments
Inactivity	30 consecutive days without trading expires the account (tradetanto)

Source: Puravida Edge rules card for FundedNext (CFD), 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.

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Does FundedNext allow automated trading?

FundedNext automated trading: EAs on MT4/MT5, not cTrader. Copy trading: own challenge accounts only, up to $300,000 combined; copying between funded accounts or other traders is a breach. Rules verified 1 November 2026.

FundedNext drawdown rules

FundedNext drawdown on the evaluation: Static 10% (2-Step), 6% (1-Step), 8% (Lite); Instant 6% trailing. On the funded account: Same as challenge. Dollar limits per account size are in the table above; rules verified 1 November 2026.

FundedNext daily loss limit

FundedNext daily loss limit: 5% (2-Step), 3% (1-Step); none Instant. Rules verified 1 November 2026.

FundedNext consistency rule

FundedNext consistency rule: none on cycle-based payouts and instant; the on-demand payout option requires the best single day at or below 40% of total profit. Minimum trading days: 5 (2-Step) / 2 (1-Step) / none Instant. Rules verified 1 November 2026.

What this means for a systematic strategy

FundedNext is a workable venue for a coded strategy as long as the platform choice is right: EAs run on MT4 and MT5, not on cTrader, so a TradingView-to-MT5 bridge is the path, and the prohibited-strategy list (HFT, latency arbitrage, grid, cross-account hedging) does not touch a rule-based single-position system. The number that shapes sizing is the static 10% maximum loss on the 2-Step with a 5% daily limit measured on equity: the daily limit is the one that ends accounts, so a system that stacks several NAS100 positions inside one session needs its worst intraday cluster measured against 5%, not the 10%.

Two rows need attention before the first withdrawal. The 40% news rule only bites if the system trades into releases; a time filter around Tier-1 events removes it. And the consistency question is unresolved in public documentation, which is exactly the kind of rule that appears at payout rather than at purchase.

Is FundedNext (CFD) worth it for a systematic strategy?

Yes, on MT5, with a time filter around news. Static drawdown at both stages, weekend holding and a refundable fee make the 2-Step one of the cleaner CFD evaluations for a system that trades NAS100 and gold. The Instant model removes the evaluation but starts at a 70% split with a trailing floor, which suits a strategy with a small, steady curve more than a lumpy one.

Skip it if the strategy needs cTrader (no EAs there) or holds through high-impact news as part of its edge.

Guides for this firm

Every rule in the table is defined in the glossary and explained by mechanism in the rules hub.

FAQ

Does FundedNext allow automated trading?

Does FundedNext allow EAs and bots?

Yes on MT4 and MT5, as long as the EA stays within the drawdown rules. EAs are not permitted on cTrader. HFT, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, grid strategies and hedging across accounts are prohibited.

What is the FundedNext daily drawdown?

5% of the initial balance on Stellar 2-Step, measured on equity; 3% on Stellar 1-Step; none on Stellar Instant. Breaching it ends the account, unlike most other rules which only delay a payout.

Does FundedNext have a consistency rule on CFD accounts?

Public sources disagree: one rulebook describes a payout-stage consistency check as a soft breach, others state there is none on CFD funded accounts. The futures Flex challenge has a 40% rule. Confirm with support for your plan before the first withdrawal.

Can I trade news at FundedNext?

Yes. On funded accounts, trades executed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact release count 40% of their profit toward the account balance; losses count in full.

How fast are FundedNext payouts?

Stellar 1-Step: first payout 5 days after passing, then every 5 business days. Stellar 2-Step: first payout 21 days after passing, then every 14 days. Split starts at 80% and scales to 95%.

Can I hold trades over the weekend at FundedNext?

Yes on the Stellar models; the firm states trades can be held as long as you want, including weekends.

Does FundedNext have a consistency rule?

Sources: firm documentation and current rule trackers, cross-checked September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the firm’s help center is the binding source.

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