FundedNext Review
Country
AE
Trust Pilot
4.5 
CreatedDate Created
2022
YearsYears in Operation
4
FundedNext scores 97/100 in this review - rated excellent. Best for: Traders who want a two-phase evaluation, a choice among fixed-cycle or on-demand payout options, and simulated execution inside FundedNext's own infrastructure, as described in the official broker FAQ, may find the Stellar 2-Step worth considering. Not ideal for: Traders who need unrestricted news trading, EA access on Match-Trader, or who reject platform fees on cTrader.
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Stellar 2-Step: 21-day standard first cycle, then 14 days; other checkout options apply. Fees come from the verified record; promotions at checkout can be lower.
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Our Final Verdict On FundedNext
FundedNext scored 97/100 in our August/September 2026 editorial review, where it ranked 1st among prop firms and 95/100 for forex fit. Its CFD service, including the Stellar 2-Step, runs on simulated funds with simulated execution inside FundedNext's own infrastructure rather than through a retail broker, per the official broker FAQ. On Stellar 2-Step, published account sizes start at $6,000 with an approximate reference fee of $59.99, though the current checkout quote was not verified. The three checkout-locked payout options are an 80% standard option, a 60% three-profitable-days option, and a 90% on-demand option requiring at least 2% growth and a best single trading day profit no more than 40% of total generated profit at request, evaluated at the end of the trading day. The optional purchased Lifetime Reward 95% add-on overrides the reward share across these options.
Reviewed by Noam Korbl, COO & Co-Founder
Fact-checked against FundedNext's published terms and primary sources · Last reviewed 14 September 2026
Our Take on FundedNext
FundedNext earned 97/100 overall and 95/100 for forex in our August/September 2026 editorial scoring, ranking 1st on our site at that time. Its CFD challenges, including the Stellar 2-Step, use simulated funds and simulated execution within FundedNext's internal infrastructure, not a retail brokerage, according to the official help page. Those scores reflect our editorial categories, not observed spreads, execution quality or payout reliability. A separate futures branch exists; see our FundedNext Futures coverage for details.
The current CFD lineup includes Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, Stellar Lite and the no-evaluation Stellar Instant, though our fresh verification covers only Stellar 2-Step. On that path, the smallest published account size is $6,000, with an approximate reference fee of $59.99 that the official overview labels approximate, since promotions and add-ons vary. Older site figures for other products, such as $32.99 on Stellar Lite, remain dated references rather than current verified checkout quotes.
On the current Stellar 2-Step, you choose a payout option at checkout that cannot be changed afterward. The standard option starts at 80% with a 21-day first cycle; a three-profitable-days option starts at 60%; and an on-demand option starts at 90% once the account grows at least 2% with a 40% consistency condition, per the official terms and on-demand page. An optional purchased Lifetime Reward add-on raises the share to 95%. Published processing after approval is within 24 hours.
FundedNext may suit traders who want multiple payout structures and a two-step evaluation, and it scored 95/100 for forex fit in our August/September 2026 editorial review. Note the CFD service uses simulated execution within FundedNext's own infrastructure, not a retail broker, per the official FAQ. On Stellar 2-Step, the payout option is chosen at checkout and cannot be changed after purchase: the standard option carries an 80% reward share on a 21-day first cycle with 14-day subsequent cycles, the three-profitable-days option carries 60% and allows a request after three qualifying profitable days of at least 1% of account size each, and the on-demand option carries 90% with a 2% minimum growth and a 40% consistency condition evaluated at the end of the trading day. The optional purchased Lifetime Reward 95% add-on overrides the reward share across payout options. US clients trade on Match-Trader only, so MetaTrader-based EAs are unavailable to them.
Key Facts
| Evaluation Types | 1-step, 2-step, instant, other |
| Max Payout Split | 95% with purchased add-on |
| Payout Schedule | Stellar 2-Step: 21-day standard first cycle, then 14 days; other checkout options apply |
| First Payout | Stellar 2-Step: depends on checkout option |
| Payout Processing | Published within 24 hours after approval |
| Platforms |  MT4,  MT5,  cTrader,  Match-Trader |
| News Trading | Allowed |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed |
| Expert Advisors (EAs) | Stellar 2-Step: MT4/MT5 below $50K with paid add-on; cTrader/Match-Trader prohibited |
| Trustpilot | 4.5/5 (80,484 reviews) |
FundedNext Stellar 2-Step CFD, current purchase path verified:
Pros
- Four CFD products including no-evaluation Stellar Instant
- Up to 95% Performance Reward with Lifetime Reward add-on
- 15% reward from Challenge on Stellar 1-Step & 2-Step (non-US, Scale-Up eligible)
- Now accepts US-based CFD traders (Match-Trader only)
- Three Stellar 2-Step payout options are chosen at checkout, with a published 24-hour processing window after approval.
Cons
- News Reward Share Rule limits funded-stage news profits to 40%
- $25 platform fee on cTrader and Match-Trader (waived for US clients)
- US clients restricted to Match-Trader (no EAs)
- 15% reward from Challenge not available to US clients or on Stellar Lite/Instant
- Stellar Instant has no refundable fee
Best For
Traders who want a two-phase evaluation, a choice among fixed-cycle or on-demand payout options, and simulated execution inside FundedNext's own infrastructure, as described in the official broker FAQ, may find the Stellar 2-Step worth considering.
Not Ideal For
Traders who need unrestricted news trading, EA access on Match-Trader, or who reject platform fees on cTrader
Scope of this assessment
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- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/8020763-is-ea-allowed-in-fundednext
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/12673271-usa-client-guide-at-fundednext-cfd-accounts-platforms-rewards
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/17255124-stellar-2-step-challenge
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/8019812-how-can-i-calculate-the-maximum-loss-limit
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/15586820-does-fundednext-cfds-offer-on-demand-performance-rewards
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/8020087-will-i-get-back-my-registration-fee
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/17252927-stellar-1-step-account
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/17253939-stellar-lite-account
- help.fundednext.com: /en/articles/17253243-stellar-instant-account
Recorded data check for FundedNext: . No account purchase or payout receipt is recorded here.
Consistency Rule
Stellar 2-Step on-demand option: best day <=40% of total generated profit at request; 2% minimum growth; evaluated at end of trading day
Current Offers
7% Off All Challenge Fees
Use code at checkout for 7% discount on any FundedNext challenge.
Whenever FundedNext runs an official offer, code PF is matched to the larger discount.
Location Availability
Yes, FundedNext's US client guide explicitly includes a Stellar 2-Step path, subject to the complete eligibility policy and KYC. US clients trade on Match-Trader only, so MT4, MT5 and MetaTrader-based EAs are not available to them, per the platforms page. US clients pay no extra Match-Trader platform fee, though other fees may still apply. Availability of other products, such as Stellar Instant, for US clients was not resolved in this review and should be confirmed with FundedNext directly.
Challenge Accounts
FundedNext's CFD family includes Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, Stellar Lite and the no-evaluation Stellar Instant, but the rules below are verified only for the current Stellar 2-Step path. On that path, published sizes start at $6,000 and the approximate reference fee is $59.99, with $999.99 at the $200,000 size, per the official overview. Legacy price and program tables elsewhere on this site are dated historical references, not current verified checkout quotes, and current Instant country policy has not been certified.
If you'd rather prop trade futures rather than CFDs, FundedNext also recently launched a separate futures branch. With FundedNext Futures you can take challenges with real CME futures pricing - that product line is reviewed separately.
US-Based Clients
FundedNext's US client guide confirms a Stellar 2-Step path for US residents, subject to the complete eligibility policy and KYC. US clients trade on Match-Trader only; MT4, MT5 and cTrader are not part of the US service, per the platforms page. US clients pay no extra Match-Trader platform fee, though that known zero does not rule out other fees. Whether Instant is currently available to US clients was not resolved in this review.
Stellar 1-Step
One-phase challenge. 10% target, 3% daily / 6% max loss, 2 minimum trading days. First Performance Reward after 5 days. Best for confident traders who want to skip the two-step grind.
Stellar 2-Step
The current Stellar 2-Step is a two-phase evaluation with profit targets of 8% in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, a 5% daily loss limit and a static 10% maximum loss, plus a minimum of 5 separate trading days per phase with at least one trade per day unless an eligible add-on applies. Under the standard payout option, the first Performance Reward follows a 21-day cycle from activation. Details are in the official overview.
Stellar Lite
Lower-cost two-phase challenge. 8% then 4% targets, 4% daily / 8% max loss, 5 minimum trading days. First Performance Reward after 21 days. Now spans $5K–$200K with fees from $32.99.
Stellar Instant NEW - No Evaluation
Immediate access to a simulated funded account without any challenge phase. $2K–$20K account sizes. 6% trailing maximum loss limit, no daily loss limit, on-demand reward at 5% growth (or 14-day cycle at 1% growth).
Challenge Comparison
All fees and rules below were verified against fundednext.com in August 2026.
| Attribute | Stellar 1-Step | Stellar 2-Step | Stellar Lite | Stellar Instant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge Phases | 1 Phase | 2 Phases | 2 Phases | None / Instant Access |
| Account Sizes | $6K – $200K | $6K – $200K | $5K – $200K | $2K – $20K |
| Fees | $65.99 – $1,099.99 | Approx. $59.99 to $999.99 | $32.99 – $798.99 | $59.99 – $599.99 |
| Leverage | Forex 1:30, Idx 1:10, Comm 1:15, Crypto 1:1 | Forex 1:100, Idx 1:25, Comm 1:25, Crypto 1:1 | Forex 1:100, Idx 1:25, Comm 1:25, Crypto 1:1 | Forex 1:30, Comm 1:7.5, Idx 1:5, Crypto 1:1 |
| Profit Target | 10% | 8%, then 5% | 8%, then 4% | N/A |
| Max Daily Loss | 3% | 5% | 4% | N/A |
| Max Overall Loss | 6% | 10% | 8% | 6% trailing |
| News Trading | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend Holding | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 15% Reward from Challenge | 15% (non-US) | 15% (non-US) | N/A | N/A |
| Performance Reward | 80% → 90% Scale-Up → 95% add-on | 80% standard; 60% three-profitable-days; 90% on-demand; 95% purchased add-on | 80% → 90% Scale-Up → 95% add-on | 70% Tiers 1–2 → 80% from Tier 3 |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | 5 days | 5 days | N/A |
| First Withdrawal / Reward | 5 business days | Depends on checkout option | 21 days | On-demand reward |
| Time Limit | None | None | None | None stated |
| Refundable Fee | Yes (3rd reward) | Request with first Performance Reward; conditions apply | Yes (3rd reward) | No |
Stellar 1-Step
The Stellar 1-Step challenge is the most straightforward model FundedNext offers. You hit a single 10% profit target with a 6% overall and 3% daily drawdown limit, and a minimum of 2 trading days. The first Performance Reward is available after 5 days.
Stellar 1-Step starts at an 80% Performance Reward, which scales to 90% after Scale-Up and up to 95% with the Lifetime Reward add-on. There's no time restriction on completing the challenge.
Outside the US, Stellar 1-Step also pays a 15% reward from Challenge. For accounts purchased or reset on or after 12 January 2026, this 15% reward is tied to Scale-Up eligibility. US-based clients do not receive the 15% reward from Challenge.
How Drawdown Limits Work
Daily loss limits are calculated using your starting balance plus any same-day profits, reset daily, and include both open and closed trades. Maximum loss limits are based on your initial balance and equity - breaching either limit will fail the account.
| Account Size | Refundable Fee | Profit Target (10%) | Max Loss (6%) | Daily Loss (3%) | Reward Up To | Min Days | First Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | $65.99 | $600 | $360 | $180 | 95% | 2 days | 5 business days |
| $15,000 | $129.99 | $1,500 | $900 | $450 | 95% | 2 days | 5 business days |
| $25,000 | $219.99 | $2,500 | $1,500 | $750 | 95% | 2 days | 5 business days |
| $50,000 | $329.99 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | 95% | 2 days | 5 business days |
| $100,000 | $569.99 | $10,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | 95% | 2 days | 5 business days |
| $200,000 | $1,099.99 | $20,000 | $12,000 | $6,000 | 95% | 2 days | 5 business days |
Stellar 2-Step
The Stellar 2-Step adds a second verification phase with an 8% Phase 1 target and a 5% Phase 2 target, a 5% daily loss limit and a static 10% maximum loss calculated against the initial balance, as the official terms and maximum loss page explain. Each phase requires at least 5 separate trading days. Under the standard payout option, the first reward follows a 21-day cycle beginning with your first trade.
On the current Stellar 2-Step, the three payout options are locked in at checkout. The standard option starts at an 80% Performance Reward, the three-profitable-days option starts at 60%, and the on-demand option starts at 90% once the account has grown at least 2% and the best single trading day profit is no more than 40% of total generated profit at request, evaluated at the end of the trading day, per the official overview. The optional purchased Lifetime Reward add-on raises the share to 95% across all payout options. There is no time limit to complete each phase, though the 5 minimum trading days per phase still apply.
Outside the US, Stellar 2-Step also pays a 15% reward from Challenge. For accounts purchased or reset on or after 12 January 2026, this 15% reward is tied to Scale-Up eligibility. US-based clients do not receive the 15% reward from Challenge.
| Account Size | Approx. reference fee | P1 Target (8%) | P2 Target (5%) | Max Loss (10%) | Daily Loss (5%) | Purchased add-on reward | Standard first cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | $59.99 | $480 | $300 | $600 | $300 | 95% | 21 days |
| $15,000 | $119.99 | $1,200 | $750 | $1,500 | $750 | 95% | 21 days |
| $25,000 | $199.99 | $2,000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $1,250 | 95% | 21 days |
| $50,000 | $299.99 | $4,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 | 95% | 21 days |
| $100,000 | $549.99 | $8,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | 95% | 21 days |
| $200,000 | $999.99 | $16,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 | 95% | 21 days |
Stellar Lite
Stellar Lite is the most affordable option, with fees starting at just $32.99. It's a two-phase model similar to Stellar 2-Step, but with slightly tighter drawdowns and profit targets (8% then 4%) and a 4% daily / 8% max loss. Account sizes now extend from $5K up to $200K.
Stellar Lite starts at an 80% Performance Reward, which scales to 90% after Scale-Up and up to 95% with the Lifetime Reward add-on. The first Performance Reward is available after 21 days, and a minimum of 5 trading days applies.
Stellar Lite does not offer the 15% reward from Challenge. It comes with its own add-ons such as the Maximum Loss Limit 10% Add-On and Bi-Weekly Reward Add-On.
| Account Size | Refundable Fee | P1 Target (8%) | P2 Target (4%) | Max Loss (8%) | Daily Loss (4%) | Reward Up To | First Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $32.99 | $400 | $200 | $400 | $200 | 95% | 21 days |
| $10,000 | $59.99 | $800 | $400 | $800 | $400 | 95% | 21 days |
| $25,000 | $139.99 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | 95% | 21 days |
| $50,000 | $229.99 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | 95% | 21 days |
| $100,000 | $399.99 | $8,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 | 95% | 21 days |
| $200,000 | $798.99 | $16,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | $8,000 | 95% | 21 days |
Stellar Instant NEW
Stellar Instant gives you immediate access to a simulated funded account without passing a challenge phase. Account sizes range from $2K to $20K, with a 6% trailing maximum loss limit and no daily loss limit.
Stellar Instant uses a tiered reward system: 70% Performance Reward for Tiers 1–2, increasing to 80% from Tier 3 onward. The Lifetime Reward 95% add-on is not applicable to Stellar Instant.
To request a Performance Reward, you need to grow the account by at least 1% within the current trading cycle. On-demand reward is available once the account reaches 5% growth (checked end of day). If growth is below 5% but at least 1%, you can request a reward after 14 days. Below 1%, no reward request is available and the cycle extends.
| Account Size | Fee | Max Loss (6% trailing) | Daily Loss | News Trading | Weekend Holding | Reward Up To | On-Demand Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | $59.99 | $120 | None | Yes | Yes | 80% | Yes |
| $5,000 | $149.99 | $300 | None | Yes | Yes | 80% | Yes |
| $10,000 | $299.99 | $600 | None | Yes | Yes | 80% | Yes |
| $20,000 | $599.99 | $1,200 | None | Yes | Yes | 80% | Yes |
Stellar Instant Notes
- Consistency rule: No
- Refundable fee: No
- Reset applicable: Yes - reset fee is 10% less than the original purchase price, and reset fees are not refundable
- News trading: 5-min window before/after high-impact news triggers the News Profit Rule (only 40% of profit counts). Stellar Instant has a 1% equity buffer for news-time trailing MLL adjustment, available up to 3 times per account
- Copy trading: Allowed only between Stellar Instant accounts owned by the same person. Cannot be copied between Stellar Instant and Stellar 1-Step/2-Step/Lite accounts
Challenge Add-Ons
FundedNext lets you tweak your challenge with optional add-ons, useful if you want fewer restrictions or faster access to profits. The current add-on lineup spans Lifetime Reward 95%, Double Up, No Minimum Trading Days, Maximum Loss Limit 10%, Bi-Weekly Reward, Swap-Free, and the 150% Reward add-ons.
| Add-On | Fee | Stellar 1-Step | Stellar 2-Step | Stellar Lite | Stellar Instant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Reward 95% | +25% (1-Step) / +30% (2-Step & Lite) | All sizes | All sizes | All sizes | ✗ |
| Double Up | +40% | All sizes | All sizes | All sizes | ✗ |
| No Minimum Trading Days | +25% (1-Step & 2-Step) / +20% (Lite) | $6K, $15K, $25K only | $6K, $15K, $25K only | All sizes | ✗ |
| Maximum Loss Limit 10% | +25% | ✗ | ✗ | All sizes | ✗ |
| Bi-Weekly Reward | +25% (2-Step) / +15% (Lite) | ✗ | $6K, $15K, $25K only | All sizes | ✗ |
| Swap-Free | +10% | All sizes | All sizes | All sizes | All sizes |
| 150% Reward | +10% | All sizes | All sizes | ✗ | ✗ |
Add-On Notes
- Lifetime Reward 95% - ongoing payout eligibility plus the 95% reward share. Not applicable to Stellar Instant.
- Double Up - adds 40% to the selected challenge price and lets you purchase two identical accounts, with a 60% discount on the second account. The second account is provided only after you reach the FundedNext Account stage. Maximum allocation with Double Up is $600,000. Applies to challenge accounts only, not Instant.
- 150% Reward - affects the refundable fee amount, not the ongoing reward share. Stellar 1-Step and 2-Step only.
- Bi-Weekly Reward - bypasses the initial 21-day trading cycle and allows 14-day reward requests.
Scale-Up Plan
For Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, and Stellar Lite, FundedNext's Scale-Up Plan reviews trader performance over a four-month period. Traders meeting all criteria see their account increased by 40%, up to a maximum allocation of $4 million. Scale-Up also raises the Performance Reward from 80% to 90%.
Scale-Up Eligibility (Standard Challenges)
- Review period: four months
- Required growth: 10% accumulated account growth
- Required payouts: at least two Performance Rewards
- Final trading cycle must end in profit
- Account increase: 40%
- Performance Reward increases to 90%
Scale-Up Amount
40%
Scaling Interval
Every 4 months
Max Allocation
$4,000,000
15% Reward from Challenge tied to Scale-Up
For Stellar 1-Step and Stellar 2-Step accounts purchased or reset on or after 12 January 2026, the 15% reward from Challenge is tied to Scale-Up eligibility. US-based clients do not receive the 15% reward at all.
FundedNext Pro NEW - Second Scaling Track
FundedNext Pro, launched on 12 January 2026, is a second scaling track that operates alongside the standard Scale-Up Plan. To qualify, traders must collect four Performance Rewards, achieve at least 4% growth in each qualifying cycle, and stay actively trading for a minimum of two months. Once these criteria are met, activation is automatic. Eligible traders then receive a 25% account increase per cycle up to a $4 million cap, and their reward share climbs to 90%. Stellar 1-Step and Stellar 2-Step users also get a retroactive 15% reward on challenge-phase profits. Additional benefits include a complimentary $100K Stellar Lite challenge account, a 12% discount on future purchases, and the FundedNext Pro Trader designation.
Scale-Up and FundedNext Pro terms verified against the FundedNext help centre, verified August 2026.
Stellar Instant Scaling
Stellar Instant uses a separate scale-up system - the standard $4M Scale-Up does not apply. Stellar Instant can scale up to 10x the initial account balance, with the account balance increasing further up to a maximum of $2 million.
Stellar Instant Scale-Up
- Can scale up to 10x the initial account balance (max $2M)
- Requires 10% cumulative growth in the current tier
- At least one withdrawal required in the current tier
- Reward share: 70% (Tiers 1–2), 80% from Tier 3 onward
Trading Rules
News Trading (Standard Challenges)
News trading is allowed in both the Challenge Phase and the FundedNext Account. In the FundedNext Account, trades executed within 5 minutes before or after listed high-impact news are subject to the News Reward Share Rule: only 40% of profit from affected profitable news trades counts toward the account balance. Losses remain the trader's responsibility. This rule does not apply to challenge accounts.
News Trading (Stellar Instant)
News trading is allowed. Trades within 5 minutes before or after listed high-impact news are subject to the News Profit Rule (only 40% of profit counts). Stellar Instant has a 1% equity buffer for news-time trailing MLL adjustment, available up to 3 times per account.
Weekend & Overnight Holding
Weekend and overnight holding are allowed on Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, Stellar Lite, and Stellar Instant. Swap charges apply and can affect daily loss / overall P&L calculations.
Maximum Open Risk (3%)
Under the Maximum Open Risk (3%) rule, total open risk exposure across all positions must never exceed 3% of the account at any moment. This applies to all four Stellar products: Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, Stellar Lite, and Stellar Instant.
Copy Trading
Copy trading is allowed only between accounts owned by the same individual, subject to FundedNext's conditions. Copy trading between different people is prohibited. Stellar Instant copy trading is only allowed between Stellar Instant accounts owned by the same person - not between Stellar Instant and Stellar 1-Step / 2-Step / Lite, even when accounts belong to the same person.
Expert Advisors (EAs)
On the current Stellar 2-Step, EAs are allowed only on MT4 and MT5 for account sizes below $50,000, and only as a paid EA add-on with a customized compliant strategy under all policy requirements, per the official EA page. Accounts at $50,000 and above must trade manually, including avoiding tools that modify stop-loss, take-profit or lot size. EAs are prohibited on cTrader and Match-Trader at all sizes, so US clients, who are limited to Match-Trader, cannot use them.
Prohibited Strategies
Latency trading/arbitrage, HFT, tick scalping, grid trading, one-sided betting, account sharing/device sharing, copy trading across different individuals, group hedging / cross-account hedging.
Verdict on FundedNext Accounts
FundedNext's CFD family includes Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, Stellar Lite and the no-evaluation Stellar Instant, but the figures here are verified only for the current Stellar 2-Step. On that path, the three checkout-locked payout options are an 80% standard option, a 60% three-profitable-days option, and a 90% on-demand option requiring at least 2% growth and a best single trading day profit no more than 40% of total generated profit at request, evaluated at the end of the trading day, per the official overview. The optional purchased Lifetime Reward add-on raises the share to 95% across those options. Legacy program tables elsewhere on this site remain dated references, and current Instant country policy is not certified here.
Commission Fees & Pricing
The Stellar 2-Step and FundedNext Accounts both use simulated funds, and the CFD service does not execute customer trades through a retail broker; execution is simulated within FundedNext's internal infrastructure, per the official broker FAQ. Our August/September 2026 scores do not measure live spreads or execution quality, and this review did not verify current commission or spread conditions, so any symbol-specific cost figures shown elsewhere should be treated as unverified references rather than fresh measurements.
Commission Structure by Asset (Updated)
Commissions are now symbol-specific. Crypto is charged at 0.04% of notional (lot size × contract size × opening price × 0.04%); commodities/metals use the same notional-style formula at 0.0016% (or 0.0018% on Stellar Lite). Indices remain at $0.
| Account Type | Forex & Oil | Commodities / Metals | Crypto | Indices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | $5/lot | 0.0016% | 0.04% | $0 |
| Stellar 2-Step | $5/lot | 0.0016% | 0.04% | $0 |
| Stellar Instant | $7/lot | 0.0016% | 0.04% | $0 |
| Stellar Lite | $7/lot | 0.0018% | 0.04% | $0 |
Stellar Instant Commission Note
For Stellar Instant, commissions are charged only when opening a trade, not when closing it. The same Stellar Instant commission structure applies across all account sizes and both MT4 and MT5.
Commission rates verified against FundedNext's official symbols and conditions page, verified August 2026.
Verdict on Spreads & Commissions
FundedNext's CFD service runs simulated execution inside its own infrastructure rather than routing customer trades through a retail brokerage, as the official help page states. This review did not verify a current commission structure or spread conditions for the Stellar 2-Step, and our stored editorial scores are not measurements of live trading costs, so asset-specific commission figures elsewhere on this site should be read as unverified references rather than current facts.
Financial Markets & Leverage
FundedNext offers prop traders access to four main asset classes – forex, indices, commodities/metals, and cryptocurrencies. Leverage varies by challenge model and stage, with separate rules for Stellar Instant.
Leverage - Challenge Accounts
| Model | Forex | Indices | Commodities | Crypto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 1:30 | 1:10 | 1:15 | 1:1 |
| Stellar 2-Step & Lite | 1:100 | 1:25 | 1:25 | 1:1 |
Leverage - FundedNext Accounts (Funded)
| Model | Forex | Indices | Commodities | Crypto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 1:30 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:1 |
| Stellar 2-Step & Lite | 1:100 | 1:15 | 1:15 | 1:1 |
Leverage - Stellar Instant
| Asset Class | Max Leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex | 1:30 |
| Commodities | 1:7.5 |
| Indices | 1:5 |
| Crypto | 1:1 |
All leverage figures verified against FundedNext's official symbols and conditions page, verified August 2026.
Verdict on Markets & Leverage
FundedNext offers CFD coverage across forex, indices, commodities/metals, and cryptocurrencies. Leverage scales meaningfully with the model - Stellar 1-Step is conservative at 1:30, while Stellar 2-Step and Lite open up to 1:100 on forex. Stellar Instant runs its own (lower) leverage matrix.
Trading Platforms
FundedNext provides traders with access to four trading platforms for non-US clients – MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and Match-Trader. TradingView is supported for analysis only; trade execution through TradingView is temporarily paused.
US Client Platform Restrictions
- US clients can only use Match-Trader - MT4 / MT5 / cTrader are not available
- US clients cannot switch platform
- US clients pay no extra Match-Trader platform fee
- EAs and MetaTrader-based algorithmic trading are not available to US clients (Match-Trader does not support the MetaTrader EA setup)
- From 31.03.2026, US-based traders can no longer purchase new cTrader accounts. Existing cTrader accounts can continue until breached; once breached, they cannot be reset
- Free Trial Accounts: US clients on Match-Trader only; non-US clients on MT5 only
Platform Fees by Challenge (Non-US)
| Platform | Stellar 1-Step | Stellar 2-Step | Stellar Lite | Stellar Instant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetaTrader 4 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| MetaTrader 5 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| cTrader | $25 (not $100K/$200K) | $25 (not $100K/$200K) | $25 (not $100K/$200K) | N/A |
| Match-Trader | $25 (not $100K/$200K) | $25 (not $100K/$200K) | $25 (not $100K/$200K) | N/A |
Note: $100K and $200K accounts cannot be purchased, modified, reset, or topped up on cTrader or Match-Trader. Exception: US traders using Match-Trader. The $25 cTrader / Match-Trader fee does not apply to US-based clients.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) - non-US only
MetaTrader 4 is a widely used platform known for EA and indicator compatibility, custom algorithm creation using MQL4, one-click trading, and advanced charting with multiple timeframes, suited to forex, commodities, and indices traders. On the current Stellar 2-Step CFD, EA use on MT4 is supported only below $50K with a purchased add-on and a customized compliant strategy; accounts of $50K and above must trade manually. MT4 is available to non-US clients.
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) - non-US only
MetaTrader 5 is an advanced platform with additional order types, a large indicator and timeframe selection, and a built-in economic calendar. TradingView is supported for analysis only; trade execution through TradingView is temporarily paused. On the current Stellar 2-Step CFD, automated trading with MQL5 is allowed only below $50K with a paid EA add-on and a customized compliant strategy; accounts of $50K and above are manual only. MT5 is available to non-US clients.
cTrader - non-US only; new US accounts unavailable from 31.03.2026
Clean, intuitive interface with Level II market depth pricing and advanced order types. Cross-device functionality across desktop, web, and mobile. $25 platform fee applies (non-US); $100K/$200K accounts unavailable on cTrader.
EAs not permitted on cTrader
Match-Trader - only platform available to US clients
Match-Trader is a browser-based platform requiring no downloads, with a simplified, mobile-friendly interface. Non-US clients pay a $25 platform fee to switch in, and the $100K and $200K nominal sizes are unavailable on Match-Trader for non-US clients; US clients may use those sizes. For US clients, Match-Trader is the sole execution platform and carries no extra Match-Trader platform fee, though other fees may apply. EAs and MetaTrader-style algorithmic trading are not available on Match-Trader at any size.
Platform availability differs by region on the current CFD service. Non-US clients can trade on MT4, MT5, cTrader and Match-Trader, while US clients are limited to Match-Trader only, per the official platforms page. TradingView is available for analysis only, with execution temporarily paused there. This review verified these rules for the Stellar 2-Step path; current platform availability for Stellar Instant was not separately certified.
Verdict on Trading Platforms
FundedNext offers a wide platform range for non-US traders (MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader) and a streamlined Match-Trader-only experience for US clients. Platform choice has clear implications for EA availability and account-size eligibility - check the restrictions before purchasing.
Payments & Profit Payout
FundedNext uses Performance Reward language, and on the current Stellar 2-Step the three payout options are chosen at checkout and cannot be changed after purchase. The standard option starts at 80%, the three-profitable-days option starts at 60%, and the on-demand option starts at 90% once the account has grown at least 2% and the best single trading day profit is no more than 40% of total generated profit at request, evaluated at the end of the trading day, per the official overview. The optional purchased Lifetime Reward add-on raises the share to 95% across all options. Published processing after approval is within 24 hours, which is a processing window, not a guarantee of receipt.
Stellar 2-Step reward options
60% / 80% / 90%; 95% purchased add-on
Stellar Instant Reward
70% → 80% (Tier 3)
Payout Processing
Within 24 hours after approval
Min Performance Reward
$20+ (crypto)
First Performance Reward Timing
| Model | First Reward Available |
|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 5 business days |
| Stellar 2-Step | 21-day standard first cycle; other checkout options apply |
| Stellar Lite | 21 days |
| Stellar Instant | On-demand at 5% growth (end-of-day check); 14-day request at 1%+ growth; cycle extends if below 1% |
Following the first reward, Stellar 1-Step traders can request a payout every 5 business days, whereas the Stellar 2-Step standard option and Stellar Lite use 14-day subsequent cycles. Other current Stellar 2-Step checkout options have different conditions. Stellar Instant retains its on-demand schedule with no fixed waiting period.
Minimum Performance Reward
- Below $20: cannot request a Performance Reward for that cycle - amount carries forward to the next cycle
- $20+: USDT TRC20 / ERC20 available
- $50+: USDC ERC20 available
- RiseWorks minimum: $50
- Gateway / processing fees may apply, up to 3.5%
Withdrawal Methods
USDT ERC20 / TRC20
USDC ERC20
Confirmo
RiseWorks
Refundable Fees
Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, and Stellar Lite have refundable fees (shown in the per-model account tables above). Stellar Instant has no refundable fee. Reset fees on Stellar Instant are 10% less than the original purchase price and are not refundable.
| Model | Refundable Fee Timing |
|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | Requestable with the 3rd Performance Reward |
| Stellar 2-Step | Requestable with the 1st Performance Reward |
| Stellar Lite | Requestable with the 3rd Performance Reward |
| Stellar Instant | No refundable fee |
Reward timing and refundable-fee terms verified against the published plan terms on fundednext.com, verified August 2026.
KYC Required
KYC verification is required before payouts can be processed. This includes submitting a valid government-issued ID and proof of address.
Verdict on Payment Methods & Payouts
On the current Stellar 2-Step, FundedNext publishes a 24-hour processing and settlement window after approval, per the official overview. That window describes processing after approval and should not be read as a comparison against other firms or as a guarantee. The three checkout-locked payout options are an 80% standard option, a 60% three-profitable-days option, and a 90% on-demand option requiring at least 2% growth and a best single trading day profit no more than 40% of total generated profit at request, evaluated at the end of the trading day, with the optional purchased Lifetime Reward add-on raising the share to 95% across options. The registration fee is refundable by request with the first Performance Reward, though platform and add-on fees may not be.
Customer Service & Education
FundedNext offers 24/7 customer support and a comprehensive suite of educational resources to help prop traders. With efficient live chat services to a solid YouTube channel, FundedNext are strong in this area.
Customer Support
FundedNext provides 24/7 support through email and live chat. The live chat bot is generally efficient, backed by a comprehensive FAQ section. Funded traders benefit from Pro Support, connecting them with in-house technical experts for more tailored assistance.
Email & Live Chat
Available 24/7 with quick responses to common questions
Pro Support (Funded Traders)
Access to in-house technical experts for tailored assistance
Educational Resources
YouTube Channel
77K+ subscribers and 1,200+ educational videos covering strategies, risk management, and funded trader interviews via the "Meet The Traders" series.
Risk Reward Radio Podcast
Deeper insights into traders' journeys with valuable lessons and real-world experiences.
Dashboard Resources
Economic Calendar, Psychology Feed, Trading Psychology Sessions, and Meet The Traders content accessible from your trader dashboard.
FundedNext Infinity Points
FundedNext runs an Infinity Points program where traders complete tasks and redeem points for gifts and rewards. Example tasks include:
- Sharing FundedNext success posts on social media
- Joining the Telegram or Discord channels
- Liking YouTube videos
- Sharing FundedNext content on social platforms
Note: Infinity Points are separate from Performance Rewards (trading payouts).
Verdict on Customer Service & Education
FundedNext provides excellent 24/7 customer support and a rich array of educational materials, including live chat, an extensive FAQ, trading guides, and an interactive Economic Calendar. Their YouTube channel and podcast further supplement learning, making it a strong choice for traders seeking comprehensive support and continuous learning opportunities.
Trust & Community
FundedNext's CFD service does not execute customer trades through a retail broker. Both the Challenge and FundedNext Accounts use simulated funds, with execution simulated within FundedNext's internal infrastructure, per the official broker FAQ. This review did not determine ownership relationships between FundedNext and any separate brokerage brand, and no regulatory protection for CFD challenge clients was established, so earlier broker-backed claims on this site should be disregarded.
FundedNext TrustPilot Score
4.5/5
Excellent
FundedNext holds a 'Excellent' ranking on Trustpilot with 4.5 out of 5 stars across 80,484 reviews and is a verified company.
Trading Community
FundedNext has a strong community presence with active social media and an established Discord community. The Telegram channel has over 59,400 subscribers with thousands of views per post. The Discord membership figure below was verified through the official server invite in August 2026.
253K+
Discord
254K
167K
Twitter/X
135K
Verdict on Trust & Community
We think FundedNext offers an active community across multiple channels, and that can be a plus for traders who value peer discussion. On the substance that matters most, the CFD service uses simulated execution within FundedNext's own infrastructure rather than a retail brokerage, per the official FAQ, and our August/September 2026 scores reflect editorial categories rather than observed execution or payout reliability. Community size alone does not verify trading conditions.
Compare FundedNext head-to-head
Overall Score for FundedNext
FundedNext scored 97/100 in our August/September 2026 editorial review, ranking 1st on our site at that time. Its CFD service, including the Stellar 2-Step, runs on simulated funds with simulated execution inside FundedNext's internal infrastructure rather than through a retail broker, per the official broker FAQ. On Stellar 2-Step, published sizes start at $6,000 with an approximate $59.99 reference fee, and the payout option is chosen at checkout and cannot be changed after purchase: the standard option carries an 80% reward share, the three-profitable-days option carries 60%, and the on-demand option carries 90%, while the optional purchased Lifetime Reward 95% add-on overrides the reward share across payout options.
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Where FundedNext Ranks Across Our Guides
Every ranked guide on this site assigns a fit score out of 100, tailored to that page’s specific angle - whether that’s a country’s payment rails or a single product line such as instant funding. The site-wide overall score rates the whole firm, while the fit score reflects suitability for that one use case, so the two numbers can differ. The cards below show where the firm currently places on each guide it appears in, and every card links to the full ranking.
- Best Forex Prop Firms - ranked #1 with a fit score of 95/100
- Best Funded Account Programs - ranked #1 with a fit score of 94/100
- Best Prop Firms in Australia - ranked #1 with a fit score of 93/100
- Best Prop Firms in India - ranked #1 with a fit score of 93/100
- Best Prop Firms in Canada - ranked #1 with a fit score of 92/100
- Best Prop Firms in the UK - ranked #1 with a fit score of 91/100
- Best Crypto Prop Firms - ranked #2 with a fit score of 90/100
- Best Instant Funding Firms - ranked #2 with a fit score of 89/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8019808-which-platforms-can-i-use-for-trading-at-fundednext
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8224149-which-broker-does-fundednext-use
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8020763-is-ea-allowed-in-fundednext
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/12673271-usa-client-guide-at-fundednext-cfd-accounts-platforms-rewards
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/17255124-stellar-2-step-challenge
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8019812-how-can-i-calculate-the-maximum-loss-limit
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/15586820-does-fundednext-cfds-offer-on-demand-performance-rewards
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/8020087-will-i-get-back-my-registration-fee
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/17252927-stellar-1-step-account
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/17253939-stellar-lite-account
- https://help.fundednext.com/en/articles/17253243-stellar-instant-account
Last reviewed 2026-09-14 · Data verified 2026-10-03