BrightFunded
Netherlandsbrightfunded.com
BrightFunded is a Netherlands-based proprietary trading firm that provides 1-Step and 2-Step evaluation programs through a simulated trading environment. Its strongest advantages are fast payout processing, straightforward published rules, balance-based and static or trailing drawdown structures, support for multiple trading platforms, and flexibility around EAs and trader-owned copy trading. The firm offers 80% profit sharing by default, with higher reward splits available through applicable options and scaling. The main limitations are the 30-day wait for the first standard payout, model-specific consistency requirements, restrictions around high-impact news on funded accounts, and non-refundable evaluation fees.
Challenge Programs
2-Step Challenge (10%/5% Target, Static 10%)
| Account | Steps | Target | Daily loss | Max Loss | Split | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €5,000 | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% (Static) | 80% | €49.00€34.30 | Buy |
| €10,000 | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% (Static) | 80% | €97.00€67.90 | Buy |
| €25,000 | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% (Static) | 80% | €197.00€137.90 | Buy |
| €50,000 | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% (Static) | 80% | €297.00€207.90 | Buy |
| €100,000 | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% (Static) | 80% | €497.00€347.90 | Buy |
| €200,000 | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% (Static) | 80% | €997.00€697.90 | Buy |
2-Step Challenge (8%/5% Target, Static 8%)
| Account | Steps | Target | Daily loss | Max Loss | Split | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €5,000 | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% (Static) | 80% | €47.00€32.90 | Buy |
| €10,000 | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% (Static) | 80% | €87.00€60.90 | Buy |
| €25,000 | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% (Static) | 80% | €187.00€130.90 | Buy |
| €50,000 | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% (Static) | 80% | €277.00€193.90 | Buy |
| €100,000 | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% (Static) | 80% | €477.00€333.90 | Buy |
| €200,000 | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 8% (Static) | 80% | €947.00€662.90 | Buy |
1-Step Challenge (10% Target, Trailing Equity 6%)
| Account | Steps | Target | Daily loss | Max Loss | Split | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €5,000 | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% (Trailing Equity) | 80% | €49.00€34.30 | Buy |
| €10,000 | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% (Trailing Equity) | 80% | €97.00€67.90 | Buy |
| €25,000 | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% (Trailing Equity) | 80% | €197.00€137.90 | Buy |
| €50,000 | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% (Trailing Equity) | 80% | €297.00€207.90 | Buy |
| €100,000 | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% (Trailing Equity) | 80% | €497.00€347.90 | Buy |
| €200,000 | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% (Trailing Equity) | 80% | €997.00€697.90 | Buy |
Payment Methods
- Credit and debit cards
- Bank transfer
- USDC
Payment-method availability may vary by trader location and payment provider.
Pros & Cons
CREDITS18
- Established proprietary trading firm
- Strong trader-review sentiment
- Very fast payout processing reported by many traders
- Clear and straightforward trading rules
- 1-Step and 2-Step evaluation options
- Account sizes up to $200,000
- 80% default reward split
- Higher reward splits available through applicable options
- Unlimited evaluation time
- MT5, cTrader and DXtrade support
- EAs allowed
- Trader-owned copy trading allowed
- Competitive commission structure
- Swap-free accounts available
- News trading permitted during evaluations
- Overnight and weekend trading available on eligible accounts
- Clean and user-friendly dashboard
- Responsive customer support
DEBITS10
- First standard payout requires 30 days after the first funded trade
- Funded news trading is restricted around high-impact events
- Consistency rules can affect payout eligibility
- 1-Step uses a 6% trailing maximum drawdown
- Tight daily drawdown limits require careful risk management
- Copy trading with third parties is prohibited
- DXtrade has limitations for automated trading
- Evaluation fees are non-refundable under the applicable policy
- Spreads can vary during volatile or low-liquidity periods
- Certain risk-management decisions may result in account review or restrictions
Trading Rules
- Funding models include 1-Step and 2-Step
- Evaluations have no maximum time limit
- Minimum trading days generally apply before progression or payout
- 2-Step: 8% and 5% profit targets on the supplied 2-Step plan
- 1-Step: 10% profit target
- 2-Step: 4% daily drawdown and 8% static maximum drawdown
- 1-Step: 3% daily drawdown and 6% trailing maximum drawdown
- Daily and maximum drawdown requirements must be respected throughout the applicable evaluation
- Funded accounts use an 80% default reward split
- Scaling can increase account balances subject to BrightFunded's performance requirements
- Trading must comply with BrightFunded's consistency and risk-management rules
- Overnight and weekend trading are permitted subject to the applicable program conditions
- EAs are allowed, subject to the firm's strategy and risk restrictions
- Copy trading is allowed between accounts owned by the same trader, but third-party copy trading is prohibited
Restricted strategies
News trading
- Restricted
News trading is unrestricted during the evaluation phases. On funded accounts, opening or closing trades within 5 minutes before or after significant high-impact news releases is restricted; profits from trades executed during the restricted window may be deducted.
Window: 5 minutes before/after high-impact news releases (funded accounts only)
Payouts & Trading Costs
- Payout frequency
- Bi-weekly (every 14 days) after the first payout; weekly or bi-weekly payout add-ons available for faster access
- Processing time
- Guaranteed within 24 hours; commonly reported at 4-17 hours
- Profit split
- Up to 100% — 80% by default, with higher splits available through applicable options and scaling
- Payout routing
- Crypto or Wire Transfer/Wise (withdrawal methods); deposits also accept card, Google Pay, iDEAL.
- Minimum withdrawal
- No minimum
- Trading costs
- $3/lot commission on forex; spreads from 0.0 pips
Trust & Safety
BrightFunded operates as a proprietary trading firm using a simulated trading environment rather than a conventional retail brokerage model. The firm publishes evaluation rules, drawdown requirements, payout conditions and trading restrictions, providing traders with defined parameters before entering its programs. The company provides access to multiple trading platforms, including MT5, cTrader and DXtrade, and allows EAs subject to its trading rules. BrightFunded also permits copy trading between accounts owned by the same trader while restricting third-party copying. The firm's payout process and trading conditions are clearly documented, while trader reviews are predominantly positive and frequently highlight fast payouts, responsive support, competitive execution and a user-friendly dashboard.
- Legal entity
- Bright Global FZCO (Dubai, UAE) trading as BrightFunded; services are also provided through BrightFunded Ltd. (Saint Lucia, reg. no. 2025-00358) and Bright Transact Ltd. (Cyprus, reg. no. HE 478945)
- Regulated
- No
BrightFunded provides simulated trading evaluations and funded-trading programs; it is not a regulated retail broker or financial advisor, does not accept client funds, and challenge fees are not protected by financial compensation schemes.
Traders should review BrightFunded's current terms, trading rules, regional eligibility, payout conditions and refund policy on the official website before purchasing.
Trading carries risk. Evaluation programs like this one involve simulated accounts and non-refundable fees; review the firm’s current terms directly before purchasing. This page is informational and not financial advice.