FundedNext Futures rules, explained
FundedNext Futures sells 4 evaluations (Legacy Challenge, Flex Challenge, Rapid Pro Challenge and Rapid Daily Challenge) and funded accounts (Legacy Funded, Flex Funded, Rapid Pro Funded, Rapid Daily Funded and 50K Instant) in 25K, 50K, 100K and 150K sizes. Below are the drawdown, daily loss limit, consistency, and payout rules for every plan, read from FundedNext Futures's own help center. Check the linked source before you trade: firms change rules often.
Evaluations
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops once it reaches the starting balance.
| Size | Profit target | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,250 | $1,000 | $25,000 (start) | — | 40% to pass | 2 / 20 |
| 50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | $50,000 (start) | — | 40% to pass | 3 / 30 |
| 100K | $6,000 | $3,000 | $100,000 (start) | — | 40% to pass | 5 / 50 |
- If your best day goes over 40%, the target rises instead of failing you.
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
| Size | Profit target | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $2,500 | $1,500 | $50,100 | — | 40% to pass | 3 / 30 |
| 100K | $5,000 | $2,500 | $100,100 | — | 40% to pass | 5 / 50 |
| 150K | $8,000 | $4,000 | $150,100 | — | 40% to pass | 8 / 80 |
- If your best day goes over 40%, the target rises instead of failing you.
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
| Size | Profit target | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,500 | $1,000 | $25,100 | — | — | 2 / 20 |
| 50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | $50,100 | — | — | 4 / 40 |
| 100K | $5,000 | $2,500 | $100,100 | — | — | 6 / 60 |
- An optional daily loss limit add-on sets it at $500 / $1,000 / $1,250 (by size).
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
| Size | Profit target | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,500 | $1,000 | $25,100 | $500 | — | 2 / 20 |
| 50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | $50,100 | $1,000 | — | 4 / 40 |
| 100K | $5,000 | $2,500 | $100,100 | $1,250 | — | 6 / 60 |
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
Funded accounts
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops once it reaches the starting balance. Taking a payout moves it straight to that level.
| Size | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,000 | $25,000 (start) | — | — | — |
| 50K | $2,000 | $50,000 (start) | — | — | — |
| 100K | $3,000 | $100,000 (start) | — | — | — |
- Your first withdrawal moves the drawdown straight to the starting balance.
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
- 5 days with at least $100 / $200 / $200 (25K / 50K / 100K) profit since the last payout.
- Withdrawals are capped at 50% of profit until you have 30 benchmark days.
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. Taking a payout moves it straight to that level.
| Size | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $1,500 | $50,100 | — | — | — |
| 100K | $2,500 | $100,100 | — | — | — |
| 150K | $4,000 | $150,100 | — | — | — |
- Your first payout moves the drawdown straight to its lock level.
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
- 5 days with at least $200 / $200 / $250 (50K / 100K / 150K) profit since the last payout.
- The account ends after 5 payouts.
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
| Size | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,000 | $25,100 | — | 40% for payouts | — |
| 50K | $2,000 | $50,100 | — | 40% for payouts | — |
| 100K | $2,500 | $100,100 | — | 40% for payouts | — |
- An optional daily loss limit add-on sets it at $500 / $1,000 / $1,250 (by size).
- Consistency applies to payouts.
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
- Profit of $500 in each payout cycle.
- Payout consistency: best day at most 40% of the profit since the last payout.
- At least 3 days between payouts.
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
| Size | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,000 | $25,100 | $500 | — | — |
| 50K | $2,000 | $50,100 | $1,000 | — | — |
| 100K | $2,500 | $100,100 | $1,250 | — | — |
- Flat by 3:10 PM CT.
- Balance at least $1,100 / $2,100 / $2,600 (25K / 50K / 100K) above the starting balance before a payout.
- Daily rewards once past the buffer.
Straight to funded (no evaluation)
The drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
| Size | Max drawdown | Stops trailing at | Daily loss limit | Consistency | Max minis / micros |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $2,000 | $50,100 | — | 20% for payouts | 3 / 30 |
- Consistency compares your best day ever with the current cycle's profit.
- Balance at least $2,100 above the starting balance before a payout.
- Profit of $800 in each payout cycle.
- Payout consistency: your best day ever must be at most 20% of the current cycle's profit.
FundedNext Futures rules: common questions
Does FundedNext Futures use a trailing or static drawdown?
Every FundedNext Futures plan listed here uses an end-of-day trailing drawdown. It follows your highest end-of-day balance, but is still enforced during the day.
When does the FundedNext Futures drawdown stop trailing?
Legacy Challenge: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops once it reaches the starting balance. Legacy Funded: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops once it reaches the starting balance. Taking a payout moves it straight to that level. Flex Challenge: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. Flex Funded: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. Taking a payout moves it straight to that level. Rapid Pro Challenge: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. Rapid Pro Funded: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. Rapid Daily Challenge: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. Rapid Daily Funded: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance. 50K Instant: trails your highest end-of-day balance, and stops at $100 above the starting balance.
What happens if you hit the FundedNext Futures daily loss limit?
Hitting it closes your positions and stops trading for the rest of the session; it doesn't fail the account. Daily loss limits by plan: Rapid Daily Challenge, $500 / $1,000 / $1,250 (25K / 50K / 100K); Rapid Daily Funded, $500 / $1,000 / $1,250 (25K / 50K / 100K).
Does FundedNext Futures have a consistency rule?
In evaluations: Legacy Challenge requires your best day to be at most 40% of total profit to pass; Flex Challenge requires your best day to be at most 40% of total profit to pass. For payouts: Rapid Pro Funded, 50K Instant have a payout consistency rule (see payout requirements above).
What do you need before a FundedNext Futures payout?
Legacy Funded: 5 days with at least $100 / $200 / $200 (25K / 50K / 100K) profit since the last payout. Withdrawals are capped at 50% of profit until you have 30 benchmark days. Flex Funded: 5 days with at least $200 / $200 / $250 (50K / 100K / 150K) profit since the last payout. The account ends after 5 payouts. Rapid Pro Funded: Profit of $500 in each payout cycle. Payout consistency: best day at most 40% of the profit since the last payout. At least 3 days between payouts. Rapid Daily Funded: Balance at least $1,100 / $2,100 / $2,600 (25K / 50K / 100K) above the starting balance before a payout. Daily rewards once past the buffer. 50K Instant: Balance at least $2,100 above the starting balance before a payout. Profit of $800 in each payout cycle. Payout consistency: your best day ever must be at most 20% of the current cycle's profit.
How many contracts can you trade at FundedNext Futures?
Legacy Challenge: 25K up to 2 minis or 20 micros, 50K up to 3 minis or 30 micros, 100K up to 5 minis or 50 micros. Flex Challenge: 50K up to 3 minis or 30 micros, 100K up to 5 minis or 50 micros, 150K up to 8 minis or 80 micros. Rapid Pro Challenge: 25K up to 2 minis or 20 micros, 50K up to 4 minis or 40 micros, 100K up to 6 minis or 60 micros. Rapid Daily Challenge: 25K up to 2 minis or 20 micros, 50K up to 4 minis or 40 micros, 100K up to 6 minis or 60 micros. 50K Instant: 50K up to 3 minis or 30 micros.
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