FundedNext – Firm Review
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Firm Overview
FundedNext was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in the UAE as part of NEXT Ventures, led by CEO Abdullah Jayed. The firm has grown rapidly and is available in over 195 countries, including US traders. It previously partnered with Eightcap for trade execution but has since moved to its own in-house broker, FNmarkets, giving it more control over spreads, execution, and commissions. FundedNext replaced its older Evaluation and Express models in March 2025 with the Stellar lineup. The four current challenge types — Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, Stellar Lite, and Stellar Instant — offer different paths to funding depending on a trader’s budget, experience, and preferred risk structure. FundedNext is notable for paying traders 15% of profits earned during the challenge phase itself (not just after funding) on 1-Step and 2-Step accounts. Trustpilot: 4.5/5 from 57,000+ reviews.
Challenge Types
| Program | Steps | Profit Target | Daily DD | Max DD | Min Trading Days | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar 1-Step | 1 | 10% | 3% | 6% (trailing) | 2 days | Up to 95% |
| Stellar 2-Step | 2 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10% (static) | 5 days each | Up to 95% |
| Stellar Lite | 2 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% (static) | 5 days each | Up to 95% |
| Stellar Instant | None | None | None | 6% (trailing) | None | Up to 80% |
Key Features
- 15% Challenge Phase Reward: On 1-Step and 2-Step accounts, traders receive 15% of profits earned during the challenge as a bonus on their first funded payout.
- No consistency rule: No restrictions on daily profit distribution — trade freely.
- Benchmark Days: To unlock withdrawals, traders must complete 5 qualifying “benchmark days” where minimum profit thresholds are met. Payouts can then be requested every 5 days.
- News trading: Allowed on all Stellar accounts. Trades within 5 minutes before/after high-impact news are subject to a 40% reduction in profit share for those specific trades.
- Islamic accounts: Swap-free accounts available — halal-compliant option for Muslim traders.
- Inactivity rule: Account is marked failed/expired if no login or trade is placed for 35 consecutive days.
Scaling Plan
- Scale-up reviewed every 4 months
- Requirements: 10% accumulated growth over 4 consecutive months + at least 2 performance rewards in that period + profitable last cycle
- Balance increase: 40% per qualifying review
- Maximum allocation: $4,000,000
- Important: Scale-up criteria changed January 12, 2026. Traders who purchased / reset before that date follow old criteria; those after follow new criteria. Check which applies to your account.
Optional Add-Ons
- 95% Profit Share for Life: Upgrades profit split permanently. Costs +25% of challenge fee (1-Step) or +30% (Lite/2-Step).
- Remove Min Trading Days: Removes 5-day requirement from 1-Step, 2-Step, and Lite accounts. Costs +20–25%.
- Fee Refund Bonus: On pass, receive 150% of subscription fee back as bonus during first payout. Available for 1-Step and 2-Step. Costs +10%.
- Faster Payouts: Change from 21-day to 14-day payout cycle for Lite and 2-Step. Costs +15–25%.
Company Information
- Founded: 2022
- HQ: United Arab Emirates
- CEO: Abdullah Jayed (founder, Next Ventures)
- In-house broker: FNmarkets
- Trustpilot: 4.5/5 from 57,000+ reviews (Feb 2026)
- Available: 195+ countries including the US
- Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker
- Markets: Forex, indices, metals, commodities, crypto (10 pairs)
- Leverage: Up to 1:100
- Spreads: From 0.0 pips (ECN-style) with raw spreads
- Islamic accounts: Available (swap-free, halal-compliant)
Why Choose FundedNext?
FundedNext stands out for its high profit splits (up to 95%), its unique challenge-phase reward (15% of profits earned before you’re even funded), and its massive scaling potential to $4 million. The no-consistency-rule approach and broad platform choice make it flexible for most trading styles. The main complexity is its add-on pricing system and the January 2026 scale-up rule change — traders should verify which criteria apply to their specific account before committing.
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