Research profile
Profile data updated: October 13, 2026
BrightFunded
Watch flags
Operating out of Dubai, UAE via Bright Global FZCO (with conflicting entity disclosures naming Saint Lucia in-app), BrightFunded has a short operating history (founded 2023). Watch flags: suppressed Trustpilot rating due to review guidelines breaches, conflicting legal entity disclosures, unverified payout evidence
Dutch forex prop firm with one-step and two-step challenges and EU-friendly compliance.
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2023
- Funding model
- Evaluation
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. tradersNot accepted
May suit
traders focused on forex, crypto; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures, exchange-traded equities, options.
Trader rating
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
BrightFunded is a Dutch forex prop firm offering one-step and two-step challenges with EU-friendly compliance positioning.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation prop firm
- Market Focus
- Forex, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed, copy trading permitted
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Dutch forex prop firm with one-step and two-step challenges and EU-friendly compliance.
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
2-Step Bright
Source| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | €47 | 8% |
| $10K | €87 | 8% |
| $25K | €187 | 8% |
| $50K | €277 | 8% |
| $100K | €477 | 8% |
| $200K | €947 | 8% |
- Profit split
- 80–100%
- Payouts
- Weekly
- Max drawdown
- 8%
- Daily loss limit
- 4%
- Min trading days
- 5
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, cTrader, Match-Trader
Scaling
Scale your Funded Account every 4 months with 30% and obtain a 100% Payout Ratio. Requires 10% total profit over 4 months and at least 2 payouts.
2-Step Classic
Source| Account | Drawdown |
|---|---|
| €50K | 8% |
| €100K | 8% |
| €200K | 8% |
1-Step Challenge
Source| Account | Target | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| €50K | 8% | 8% |
| €100K | 8% | 8% |
| €200K | 8% | 8% |
Free $1K Challenge
Source| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $1K | €0 | 10% |
- Profit split
- 80%
- Max drawdown
- 6%
- Daily loss limit
- 3%
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Every 4 months, account scales by 30% if: profitable in 2 of 4 months, 10% total profit, min 2 payout transactions, and account balance is breakeven or profitable.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
Trade-offs
- −Funded accounts can't trade in the 10-minute window around high-impact news (news trading is unrestricted during the evaluation)
BrightFunded FAQs
Based on terms reviewed October 13, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing BrightFunded?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with BrightFunded before purchasing.
Does BrightFunded offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
BrightFunded offers an evaluation (challenge) path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do BrightFunded's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 90% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a bi-weekly basis; first payout eligibility: After 14 days. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does BrightFunded's scaling plan work?+
BrightFunded publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $200,000 through scaling. Every 4 months, account scales by 30% if: profitable in 2 of 4 months, 10% total profit, min 2 payout transactions, and account balance is breakeven or profitable. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are BrightFunded's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at BrightFunded?+
Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Markets: forex, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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