Side-by-side comparison
Velotrade vs DNA Funded
How Velotrade compares with DNA Funded on the rules that decide whether you pass, from each firm's official terms. Velotrade publishes this page, so we show where DNA Funded is stronger too.
Where Velotrade differs
- Consistency rule: None at any stageDNA Funded: 30% daily profit distribution on funded accounts
- Early payouts: No payout capDNA Funded: First three payouts capped at 5% of account size
- News on funded accounts: Allowed, no restricted windowDNA Funded: No trades 5 min either side of high-impact news
Founded 2016 in Hong Kong · One-time fee · See every published payout
Where DNA Funded is stronger
- Lower 8% Phase 1 target on the 2-Phase challenge
- Up to $600,000 combined allocation across accounts
Fees at the same account size
| Account size | Velotrade | DNA Funded |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $32$40PRO 1-Step | $492 Phase |
| $10K | $59.20$74PRO 1-Step | $792 Phase |
| $25K | $132$165PRO 1-Step | $1592 Phase |
| $50K | $244$305PRO 1-Step | $2892 Phase |
| $100K | $446.40$558PRO 1-Step | $5492 Phase |
Lowest fee per size, one-time. Velotrade prices include 20% off with AITRADE20, applied when you pick a plan; list price struck through. Other firms at list price.
Velotrade vs DNA Funded: Full Comparison
| Rule | | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Static All challenges use static drawdown. Floor is fixed from starting balance and never moves for the life of the account. Full detailAll challenges use static drawdown. Floor is fixed from starting balance and never moves for the life of the account. Limits differ by plan: CLASSIC 2-Step 5% daily / 10% max, CLASSIC 1-Step 4% daily / 7% max, PRO 1-Step 3% daily / 3% max. | Varies Varies by product: challenge accounts use a static max loss fixed from the initial balance (1-Step 6%, 2-Step 8%, Rapid 5%); the Instant Funding product… Full detailVaries by product: challenge accounts use a static max loss fixed from the initial balance (1-Step 6%, 2-Step 8%, Rapid 5%); the Instant Funding product uses a 4% trailing drawdown. |
| Consistency rule | None | Yes Firm calls it the Profit Distribution Rule. Full detailFirm calls it the Profit Distribution Rule. Funded Stage only: a single day may contribute at most 30% of the REQUESTED PAYOUT (40% for accounts bought before 3 February). Excess is deducted, not a breach. |
| Risk per trade cap | No cap No cap on risk per trade and no max lot size. Your only sizing limit is the static drawdown. | Not published Full detailReferences a per-symbol exposure concept but publishes no numeric per-trade risk %, lot, or exposure cap; unverified. |
| News trading | Yes | Varies Funded accounts can't trade within 5 min of high-impact news (10 min on pre-Feb-2026 accounts); no news scalping. |
| Weekend holding | Yes | Varies Allowed on 1 Phase and 2 Phase; not on Rapid, Instant Funding or the 24-hour Challenge. |
| EAs / bots | Yes | Varies Allowed on 1 Phase, 2 Phase and Rapid (the firm has dropped the Helix naming); prohibited on Instant Funding. Full detailAllowed on 1 Phase, 2 Phase and Rapid (the firm has dropped the Helix naming); prohibited on Instant Funding. Bans HFT, arbitrage, grid, martingale, tick/sub-30s scalping and gap trading. |
| Daily loss limit | 3% PRO 1-Step 4% CLASSIC 1-Step 5% CLASSIC 2-Step | 5% |
| Overall loss limit | 3% PRO 1-Step 7% CLASSIC 1-Step 10% CLASSIC 2-Step | 8% |
| Profit split | 80% base, 90% with a paid add-on Standard split is 80%, with a 90% add-on available. No time-based scaling. | 80% base, 90% add-on 80% default on 1 Phase, 2 Phase, Rapid and Instant Funding; 90% is a +20% checkout add-on. First three payouts capped at 5% of account size. Full detail80% default on 1 Phase, 2 Phase, Rapid and Instant Funding; 90% is a +20% checkout add-on. First three payouts capped at 5% of account size. The 24-hour challenge pays fee x multiplier (2x/5x/10x). |
| Fee refund | No | No No challenge fee refund in the Rules & Conditions (v2.1, Aug 31 2026). |
| Platforms | DXtrade | TradeLocker |
| Assets | Crypto, FX, Indices, Stocks, Commodities | Crypto, FX, Indices, Commodities, Stocks |
| Account sizes | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Payout methods | Crypto | - |
Last verified: 2026-09-08 (Velotrade), 2026-09-28 (DNA Funded). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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Before you switch from DNA Funded
Is Velotrade a broker?+
No. Velotrade runs simulated trading evaluations for educational purposes. You trade a demo account with simulated funds.
How are rewards paid?+
In USDC or USDT. Your first payout is available 14 days after you are funded, then weekly on request.
Is the fee refundable?+
No. The evaluation fee is one-time and non-refundable, so read the rules before you buy.
What happens if I break a rule?+
That evaluation ends. You can start a new one whenever you like, on the same rules.
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