How do the challenges work at BrightFunded for traders seeking funding?

💡 Answer

BrightFunded runs a 2-phase evaluation with unlimited trading time:

  • Phase 1 (Challenge): 8% profit target, 5% daily permitted loss, 10% max loss, minimum 5 trading days.
  • Phase 2 (Verification): 5% profit target, 5% daily permitted loss, 10% max loss, minimum 5 trading days.

After passing Phase 2, traders complete KYC via SumSub and a security check (typically 1–2 business days; can extend depending on volume) before the Funded Star account is activated and the trader contract is issued digitally.



See the complete evaluation structure and pass rates at BrightFunded official website.

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BrightFunded
BrightFunded (Bright Global FZCO) is a Dubai-based prop firm offering an unlimited-time, 2-phase evaluation (8% then 5% targets) with 5% daily and 10% max loss limits, trading on cTrader, DXtrade and MT5 with up to 1:100 FX leverage, and Funded...
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Goat Funded Trader
Goat Funded Trader offers 1‑step, 2‑step, 3‑step, Blitz and instant funding evaluations with static or trailing drawdowns up to 5% daily and 10% overall, scaling capital up to $2 million with profit splits starting at 80% and upgrades to 95–100%...
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Trade The Pool
Trade The Pool is a stock-focused prop firm operated by Five Percent Online Ltd (Trade The Pool is the brand) that evaluates traders on one-step Day Trade and Swing programs, provides access to thousands of US stocks and ETFs on...
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Overview
Trustpilot Rating 0 0 4.5
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Headquarters United Arab Emirates Saint Lucia Israel
Age (Years) N/A 4 N/A
Max Funding $400,000 $2,000,000 $450,000
Profit Split Start 80% 80% 70%
Profit Split Max 100% 100% 80%
Platforms MT5 cTrader DXtrade MT5 cTrader Match-Trader TradeLocker Volumetrica Traderevolution
Assets FX Commodities Indices Crypto Forex pairs; CFD indices; metals; commodities; stocks; cryptocurrencies Stocks ETFs
Leverage
FX Leverage 100 100 0
Metals Leverage 40 100 0
Crypto Leverage 5 2 0
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss 5 5 Daily Pause (Max Daily Loss)Trade The Pool controls daily risk using a Daily Pause threshold. If the Daily Pause is hit, the account is disabled for the remainder of the trading day (with recalibration at the start of the next day).Current program parameters on the public program page show:Day Trade: 2% Daily Pause on FLEX and 1% Daily Pause on MAX.Swing: 3% Daily Pause (FLEX and MAX).
Max Total Loss 10 10 Max Loss (Maximum Overall Loss)Each account type has a lifetime Max Loss limit (overall drawdown from the starting level):Day Trade: 4% Max Loss on FLEX and 3% Max Loss on MAX.Swing: 7% Max Loss (FLEX and MAX).On funded accounts, Trade The Pool also applies a buffer rule: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the account’s max drawdown is moved up to the initial balance (falling below it can terminate the account).
Drawdown Type Drawdown ModelBrightFunded’s drawdown approach uses an end-of-day (EOD) high-watermark logic for daily risk: the daily permitted loss is always 5% of the challenge size, and the next day’s breach level is set using the highest balance or equity recorded at the end of the prior day. The daily loss resets during the rollover window (roughly 23:30–23:59 CET).Across the evaluation phases, the account must also respect a 10% maximum loss limit; breaching either the daily or max-loss thresholds invalidates the account. Static for 1‑step, 2‑step and 3‑step evaluations; trailing for GOAT Blitz and instant funding; daily drawdown resets at 5 PM EST Drawdown ModelTrade The Pool’s primary risk model is static (starting-level) drawdown, implemented via (1) a Daily Pause (daily loss allowance) and (2) a Max Loss (overall loss limit). These limits are expressed as percentages of buying power for each program.For funded accounts, an additional protective rule can effectively tighten drawdown after strong performance: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the max drawdown line is moved up to the initial balance.
Payouts
Payout Frequency Payout FrequencyOn Funded Star accounts, BrightFunded allows the first reward split request 30 days after the first trade. After the first payout, reward splits can be requested bi-weekly (every 14 days). Optional add-ons at checkout can enable weekly payouts (every 7 days) and/or an instant 90% profit split upgrade. Bi‑weekly; Instant Standard triple-payday every 10 days Payout FrequencyFunded traders can request a payout every 14 days (and at least 14 days since the last payout or since a new scaled account is activated), provided the account meets the minimum profit requirement.Minimum profit to withdraw is generally $300 (for $5K accounts, $150). FLEX funded accounts also require meeting the 0.5%/day consistency rule on 3 separate days within the 14‑day period.
Days to First Payout 30 10 14
Payout Processing Time Payout ProcessingBrightFunded states that payouts are typically processed by the finance team within about 1 day after a request is submitted, with final receipt time depending on the payment rail and compliance checks. 2 Payout ProcessingPayouts are processed via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card and typically take 3–5 business days, depending on the payout method and banking/card rails.
Payout Methods Crypto (USDC – ERC-20) Bank Transfer Rise; Crypto; Skrill Wire Transfer Crypto Hub Credits Credit Card
Payments
Payment Methods Credit/Debit Card Crypto Credit/debit card; PayPal; crypto Credit/Debit Card Bank Transfer (plus other methods offered at checkout)
Trading Permissions
News Trading News trading is permitted, but traders remain responsible for respecting all drawdown rules; spreads and slippage can widen materially during high-impact releases. Tick-scalping and any attempts to exploit pricing/data-feed errors are prohibited. Allowed; but trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of high‑impact news may only generate up to 1% profit of initial balance News TradingTrade The Pool does not publish a blanket “no news trading” restriction for evaluations on its public program parameters, but equity trading around major news is inherently higher-risk and may involve volatility, slippage, and halts. Trading is not permitted during regulatory trading halts.
Weekend Trades BrightFunded allows holding positions over the weekend. Traders should account for gap risk and liquidity changes at the weekly reopen; a swap-free add-on can remove swap fees for overnight/weekend holds when purchased. yes Weekend TradingUS equity markets are closed on weekends. Swing program positions can be held overnight/weekend subject to market hours and risk limits; Day Trade programs are designed for intraday trading.
Copy Trading Copy trading is allowed only between accounts owned by the same person (BrightFunded accounts, other evaluation firms, or personal brokerage accounts). Copying between different individuals, signal-group trading, or account management services are prohibited and can lead to profit deductions, resets, or closure. No (duplicating trades across accounts is prohibited) Copy TradingTrade The Pool offers optional “boosters” (including a SignalStack booster) that can be used for automation workflows. Any copying/automation must still comply with all risk, volume, and consistency rules, and each evaluation is reviewed independently for compliance.
EA Allowed Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed, provided all activity remains compliant with BrightFunded’s daily/maximum loss rules and non-authorized-practices policies. Expert Advisors are permitted provided they are not high‑frequency or arbitrage systems; they must be original and not marketed for passing challenges, and the trader may be asked to prove ownership by supplying the code. EAs / AutomationTrade The Pool does not run on MT4/MT5; it provides a TraderEvolution-based platform (desktop/web/mobile). Automation is typically handled via platform tools and optional integrations/boosters (e.g., SignalStack), rather than MetaTrader EAs.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required Yes No Yes
KYC Stage KYC is required to activate a Funded Star account after passing Phase 2, and BrightFunded uses SumSub for identity verification (typically government-issued ID plus proof of address). Activation also includes a security check by the risk team before the trader contract is issued. After passing the evaluation and before receiving the funded account and first payout Trade The Pool applies AML/KYC checks and may request identity documentation at any stage, particularly after a trader passes evaluation and before becoming (or remaining) a funded user.
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