BrightFunded Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst
Score59/100By Tanishq Sonawane · Last verified
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Overall score of the 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 50K plan (€297 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.
Figures below are for the BrightFunded - 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.
| Challenge fee | €297 |
|---|---|
| Account size | $50K |
| Evaluation | 1-step, 2-step |
| Profit target | 10% |
| Profit split | 80% |
| Max drawdown | 6% equity trailing |
| Daily loss limit | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly (14 days); first payout 30 days after the first funded trade |
| Payout terms | Bi-weekly (14 days) - First payout in 30 days; subsequent payouts are bi-weekly. | Bi-weekly (from the first payout) and weekly payouts available with an add-on. |
| Scaling plan | +30% of original size every 4 months (10% profit, 2 payouts); no cap; 100% split from 3rd scale-up |
| Account sizes offered | $5K-$200K |
| Fee range | €47-€997 |
| Platforms | BrightFunded Platform (DxTrade), cTrader, MT5 |
| Assets | crypto, fx, energy, indices, metals, majors, btcEth, altcoins, defi, meme |
| Launched | September 2023 |
| Based in | United Arab Emirates |
| CEO | Jelle Dijkstra |
- Payouts in minutes to 24h (USDC/bank)
- No consistency rules on any plan
- EAs, news and weekend holding allowed
- Responsive support, CEO involved
- Wider spreads on non-major pairs
- Stop slippage in volatile markets
- US traders limited to DXTrade
- Some temporary account restrictions
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Source: TrustpilotBrightFunded is a forex/CFD and crypto prop firm founded in September 2023 and based in the United Arab Emirates. We track 18 of its challenges (1-step, 2-step), with account sizes of $5K-$200K and list fees of €47-€997. Platforms: BrightFunded Platform (DxTrade), cTrader and MT5.
Verdict: Mixed trust signals: check payout and rule-enforcement feedback closely.
All 18 challengesSize, list price, targets and limits for every plan
| Challenge | Size | Score | List price | Target | Max loss | Daily loss | Split | Payouts | Min days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 5K1-step | $5K | 55 | €49 | 10% | 6% equity trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 10K1-step | $10K | 55 | €97 | 10% | 6% equity trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 25K1-step | $25K | 57 | €197 | 10% | 6% equity trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 50K1-step | $50K | 59 | €297 | 10% | 6% equity trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 100K1-step | $100K | 61 | €497 | 10% | 6% equity trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 1-Step Challenge - 1-Step - 200K1-step | $200K | 61 | €997 | 10% | 6% equity trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Bright - 2-Steps - 5K2-step | $5K | 62 | €47 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Classic - 2-Steps - 5K2-step | $5K | 64 | €49 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Bright - 2-Steps - 10K2-step | $10K | 63 | €87 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Classic - 2-Steps - 10K2-step | $10K | 64 | €97 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Bright - 2-Steps - 25K2-step | $25K | 64 | €187 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Classic - 2-Steps - 25K2-step | $25K | 66 | €197 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Bright - 2-Steps - 50K2-step | $50K | 67 | €277 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Classic - 2-Steps - 50K2-step | $50K | 69 | €297 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Bright - 2-Steps - 100K2-step | $100K | 69 | €477 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Classic - 2-Steps - 100K2-step | $100K | 70 | €497 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Bright - 2-Steps - 200K2-step | $200K | 69 | €947 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
| 2-Step Classic - 2-Steps - 200K2-step | $200K | 70 | €997 | 10% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 5 | None |
Data checked 9 October 2026. Prop firms change their rules often, so confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.