What are the main risk control rules enforced by DNA Funded during evaluations?

💡 Answer

3 Percent Rule

DNA Funded does not advertise a fixed 3% per-trade rule; instead risk is controlled via 4%–6% daily loss limits, 5%–10% overall drawdown caps and a relatively tight 4% trailing loss on Instant Funding.

Combined with the 40% daily profit cap and prohibition of martingale and grid systems, these parameters effectively push traders toward lower per-trade risk while keeping strategies flexible.


Consistency Rules

DNA Funded emphasises steady equity growth and rule-based performance rather than one-off lucky trades.

  • Most challenges require a minimum of three separate trading days before a payout request is allowed on funded accounts.
  • All funded accounts are subject to a daily profit cap, where no more than 40% of the requested payout amount may be generated in a single calendar day; any excess is removed from the payout while the account remains active.
  • Rapid Challenge traders must also respect the 10-day time window, which forces consistent execution rather than waiting for a single large move.

Other Risk Rules

DNA Funded requires traders to remain active by placing at least one trade every 30 days to avoid account inactivity and potential closure, and it enforces strict IP and account-sharing policies to ensure each profile reflects a single individual trader.

There are limits on news trading around high-impact events, restrictions on trading during certain corporate actions, and a profit-cap mechanism that limits how much of the requested payout can be generated in a single day, all designed to promote sustainable, compliant trading behaviour.

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DNA Funded
DNA Funded is a broker-backed Australian prop firm partnered with DNA Markets that lets traders choose between 1-step, 2-step, rapid 10-day challenges and instant funding, with 80%–90% profit splits, access to 800+ CFD markets via TradeLocker, and combined simulated funding...
OneFunded
OneFunded is a UK‑based proprietary trading firm launched in 2024 under Brynex Tech Limited. It offers evaluation‑based simulated trading accounts with unlimited time to pass; the main programs are the 1‑Step Challenge, 2‑Step Challenge and 1F Limited challenge. Traders work on the...
PipFarm
PipFarm is operated by ECI Ventures Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) and provides simulated trading challenges on the cTrader platform. Traders who pass a Trading Challenge may be enrolled in PipFarm’s Remote Trader Program and earn a reward (profit share) based on...
Overview
Trustpilot Rating 3.8 4.4 4
Trustpilot Reviews 84 185 351
Headquarters Australia United Kingdom Singapore
Age (Years) N/A 2 3
Max Funding $600,000 $200,000 $300,000
Profit Split Start 80% 80% 70%
Profit Split Max 90% 90% 99%
Platforms TradeLocker TradeLocker cTrader cTrader
Assets FX Commodities Indices Stocks Crypto Forex indices commodities (metals & energies) cryptocurrencies Forex Metals Energy Indices Crypto
Leverage
FX Leverage 50 100 30
Metals Leverage 10 30 20
Crypto Leverage 2 2 10
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss Maximum Daily LossDaily loss limits at DNA Funded depend on the program. Single Helix uses a 5% max daily drawdown, Double Helix typically applies 6% in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, Rapid Challenge runs with a 4% daily loss cap and Instant Funding does not apply a separate daily limit but is constrained by a tight trailing overall drawdown.The daily loss check is balance- or equity-based around the end-of-day snapshot, and breaching the permitted percentage at any point in the trading day constitutes an account violation. 4–5 Maximum Daily LossPipFarm’s Max Daily Loss rule is calculated as a percentage of the previous end-of-day (EOD) balance. By default, the daily loss limit is 3% of the previous EOD balance and is recalculated when the previous EOD balance changes. PipFarm states the EOD is calculated in the dashboard around 22:05 GMT (winter) or 21:05 GMT (US daylight savings). PipFarm also states traders may increase the daily loss limit to 4% after achieving Rank 4 in its Experience Programs.
Max Total Loss Maximum Overall LossFor Single Helix, Double Helix and Rapid Challenge, DNA Funded uses static lifetime loss caps, typically around 10% for the main 1-phase and 2-phase models and 5% for Rapid.Instant Funding accounts instead use a 4% trailing overall drawdown that ratchets up as new equity highs are made; if balance or equity falls below this trailing line the account is breached, even if it remains above the initial starting balance. 6–11 Maximum Overall LossPipFarm offers different maximum-loss models depending on program selection. For Static Max Loss, PipFarm states the one-stage program uses a 6% Static Max Loss of starting balance, while the two-stage program uses a 9% Static Max Loss of starting balance. For the one-stage program, PipFarm also offers a Trailing Maximum Loss option which tracks a high watermark (balance-based) and is 9% of the high watermark balance (10% if Rank 2 or higher).
Drawdown Type Drawdown ModelThe evaluation challenges primarily rely on static drawdown limits calculated from either the initial balance or an end-of-day balance snapshot, while the Instant Funding program uses a classic trailing drawdown that tracks new highs and never resets upward after a payout.In practice this means evaluation traders can stabilise their static loss buffers by growing the account gradually, whereas Instant Funding traders must protect profits more aggressively because the allowed loss band follows their performance. Fixed (daily 4–5 % and overall 6–11 % of starting balance) Drawdown ModelPipFarm’s public rules describe multiple drawdown frameworks, including: (1) a Static Max Loss (fixed percentage of starting balance), (2) a balance-based Trailing Max Loss (tracks the high watermark of account balance), and (3) an equity-based trailing max drawdown rule (high-watermark equity-based), as described in PipFarm’s Terms.
Payouts
Payout Frequency Payout FrequencyFunded traders at DNA Funded can usually request a payout every 14 days, provided they have traded on at least three separate days and finished the period with a positive balance.With the optional Early Payout Booster, that payout frequency can be shortened to every 7 days on eligible challenges, offering weekly cash flow for consistent performers. Payouts can be requested every 14 days in the funded stage (or weekly with an add‑on). Bi‑weekly and weekly cycles provide up to a 90 % profit split. Payout FrequencyBy default, PipFarm schedules and processes payouts automatically on the first Friday of each month. Optional payout-frequency add-ons are available: Bi-weekly (1st and 3rd Friday of each month, +10%) and Weekly (every Friday, +25%).
Days to First Payout 14 14 0
Payout Processing Time Payout ProcessingPayouts are requested through the DNA Funded dashboard and, once approved, are typically processed within about 1–4 business days, after which arrival time depends on the chosen payment rail.The firm warns that additional time may be needed for bank wires, compliance checks or during periods of high demand, but most crypto withdrawals are completed relatively quickly once released. 2 Payout ProcessingPipFarm states payouts are processed automatically at 06:00 GMT on the eligible Friday and completed by 23:59 GMT the same day, provided requirements are met and there are no open positions. PipFarm’s Terms also describe a $1,000 compensation policy if a scheduled payout is missed due to internal company error (subject to conditions), and note payouts may be suspended or delayed for investigation or verification requirements.
Payout Methods Crypto International Bank Transfer USDT TRC20 Bank transfer Rise Skrill USDT USDC
Payments
Payment Methods Credit Card (Visa Mastercard) Crypto (TRC20 ERC20 BTC) Credit/debit card (Visa Mastercard) Google Pay Apple Pay Crypto (USDT TRC20) Bank transfer PipFarm’s Terms state it accepts payment through various methods (including credit cards e-wallets and cryptocurrencies) though availability may vary by user and time.
Trading Permissions
News Trading News trading is permitted in principle, but traders must avoid opening, modifying or closing positions within roughly 10 minutes before and after high-impact economic releases or other designated major events, as defined by calendars such as FXStreet.Pure news scalping, latency or gap exploitation around data releases is prohibited, and violations can lead to profit removal or account closure, especially on funded accounts. News trading is allowed in both evaluation and funded stages. A high‑impact news window (5 minutes before and after the event) requires careful risk management; trades may be opened, modified or closed but abusing volatility may result in warnings or termination. PipFarm’s marketing materials state it allows news trading and that it does not dictate how users should trade. PipFarm’s Terms also prohibit exploitative trading strategies (including “news straddling”).
Weekend Trades Weekend trading rules differ by instrument and program. For most challenges, crypto positions can be opened and managed over the weekend, while positions on other markets may be held but not actively traded while markets are closed.The Rapid and Instant Funding challenges are stricter and generally do not allow weekend trading at all, so traders on these products should ensure positions are closed before the weekly market close. Overnight and weekend positions are allowed across all stages. Swap/rollover fees apply where relevant. N/A
Copy Trading Copy trading is tightly controlled at DNA Funded. Copying or mirroring trades from non-DNA accounts, between different users or across multiple profiles is prohibited, and managing other people's accounts is considered a breach.Within a single user's own DNA Funded accounts, limited internal copying may be acceptable, but traders must still respect all risk rules and avoid patterns that resemble large-scale account netting or group trading. Copy trading is permitted only between your own OneFunded accounts. Coordinated copy trading with other traders or social copy services is prohibited. PipFarm’s Terms list copy-trading/managed-account services (e.g., MQL5 or ZuluTrade) as prohibited trading practices, and also prohibit trading on behalf of others or having others trade on your behalf.
EA Allowed Expert Advisors and algorithmic strategies are allowed on 1 Phase, 2 Phase and Rapid challenge accounts, provided they do not implement banned behaviours such as high-frequency scalping, latency arbitrage, martingale or grid systems.On Instant Funding accounts, EAs and fully automated algos are not permitted; these programs are meant to be traded manually or with very light automation that still reflects the trader's own discretion. Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated strategies are allowed, but traders must request approval via the support desk and provide details of the EA’s logic. PipFarm’s Terms prohibit using a commercial trading robot purchased from a third party without any adjustment to strategy.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required Yes No No
KYC Stage DNA Funded applies full KYC for larger withdrawals, requiring a government-issued photo ID, proof of address and a selfie or likeness check through its third-party verification provider.KYC is typically required once withdrawals exceed about $1,000, and failed or unverifiable KYC will result in account closure without refund, as decisions from the external provider cannot be manually overridden. KYC/AML verification is required after completing the evaluation and before receiving funded account credentials and payouts. Traders must submit proof of identity, proof of address and a selfie. PipFarm’s Terms state that to participate in the Remote Trader Program, the user must pass an ID verification process after passing a Trading Challenge for the first time. PipFarm states verification is completed via ComplyCube or Veriff and may require an identity document, a selfie, and (in some cases) proof of address, questionnaires, or a video call.
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