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FundedNext vs Crypto Fund Trader
Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.
FundedNext vs Crypto Fund Trader: Full Comparison
| Rule |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Varies Varies by model: the flagship Stellar 2-Step uses a 10% static (balance-based) max loss; other models (Express, Futures) differ. Limits shown are Stellar 2-Step. | Tick-by-tick Maximum trailing loss, floor moves on every equity high (tick-by-tick). Varies by program: Instant/1-Phase 6% overall, 2-Phase 10% overall. |
| Consistency rule | Varies | Varies |
| News trading | Yes Unrestricted in the challenge; funded accounts keep only 40% of profit made within 5 min of high-impact news. | Varies Generally allowed; the Ascend Evaluation bans opening or increasing risk within 2 min of high-impact news or market opens. |
| Weekend holding | Varies Allowed on most FX/CFD accounts; not on FundedNext Futures. | Yes Allowed on all account types and instruments. |
| EAs / bots | Varies EAs on MT4/MT5 only; bans challenge-passing bots and identical/copied strategies. | Varies EAs allowed but bans HFT, tick scalping, arbitrage and news-scalping EAs, and cross-account/copy strategies. |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% |
| Overall loss limit | 10% | 10% |
| Profit split | up to 95% Headline 95% figure. Actual split structure varies by model - verify. | up to 90% Starts at 50%, scales to 90% at highest tier. |
| Fee refund | Yes Stellar 2-Step: 120% fee refund on first payout, plus 15% profit share earned during the challenge. | Verify |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader, Bybit |
| Assets | Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Stocks | Crypto, FX, Indices, Stocks, Commodities |
| Account sizes | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K | $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Payout methods | - | Crypto |
Last verified: 2026-03-30 (FundedNext), 2026-05-08 (Crypto Fund Trader). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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