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BrightFunded
Crypto SupportedModern prop firm since 2023. $15M+ paid, 27.5K+ traders, 120+ countries, 4.5 Trustpilot. 3 challenge types, $5K-$200K (scale to $400K+), up to 100% payout, 24-hr guaranteed payouts, no consistency rules, Free $1K Challenge, unlimited Scaling Plan.
Visit WebsiteKey Stats
Max Leverage
Standard forex leverage (varies by challenge type and instrument)
Max Account
$400K
Profit Split
100%
Payout Speed
24-hour guaranteed (average ~17 hours), weekly payouts available as add-on
Crypto Pairs
Forex, indices, commodities, and crypto instruments (simulated trading)
Execution
Simulated (fully simulated capital, no real funds at risk)
Overview
BrightFunded is a modern proprietary trading firm established in 2023 that has rapidly grown to serve 27,500+ active traders across 120+ countries. With over $15 million paid in rewards and a 4.5 Trustpilot rating, BrightFunded has built a reputation for simplicity, transparency, and fast payouts in just a few years of operation.
The firm's philosophy is summed up in its tagline: "Get Paid For Your Trading Skills." There are no deposits and no margin calls — "the only thing on the line is your skill." Traders can manage up to $400,000 in simulated capital and keep up to 100% of their profits (through the Scaling Plan), paid in real cash. BrightFunded offers 24-hour guaranteed payouts with an average processing time of around 17 hours, plus weekly payouts as an add-on option.
BrightFunded offers three challenge types: the 1-Step Challenge (fastest path, tighter loss limits), the 2-Step Bright Challenge (the "golden standard" with balanced targets and loss limits), and the 2-Step Classic Challenge (traditional model with higher profit targets but bigger loss limits). Account sizes range from $5K to $200K, with the ability to scale up to $400K and beyond through the unlimited Scaling Plan.
What sets BrightFunded apart is its commitment to simplicity and trader freedom: no consistency rules (you can take 1 trade and be eligible for a payout), unlimited trading period, no style restrictions, and a generous 15% evaluation profit reward on your first payout. The firm also offers a Free $1K Challenge to start your journey risk-free, a Trade2Earn loyalty program, and a range of add-ons including swap-free accounts, weekly payouts, 100% challenge fee refund, no minimum trading days, and a 90% payout ratio.
Features & Offerings
How BrightFunded Works
BrightFunded's process is designed to be simple — "Modern Prop Trading should be simple." Here's how you go from your first trade to your first payout:
Step 1: Find the Challenge That Fits How You Trade
Choose from three challenge types, each testing your trading differently. Pick the structure that matches your strategy. BrightFunded recommends choosing an account size that makes you feel confident — choosing a balance that is too big can cause psychological stress and affect your trading.
Step 2: Pass the Evaluation
Trade your way — there are zero restrictions on your style. Whether you use a trading bot or trade manually, wait for your setups, follow the risk limits, and hit your goals. If you choose a 2-step account, the system automatically pauses your account when you pass Phase 1 and sends your new Phase 2 credentials in minutes.
Step 3: Get Funded
Pass the Evaluation and BrightFunded verifies your results automatically. One quick identity check and your Funded Account is ready to trade. You can start trading immediately.
Step 4: Get Your First Payout
Request your withdrawal and BrightFunded processes it within 24 hours (average time around 17 hours). You receive 80% (or up to 90% with the add-on) of your simulated profits as a cash reward. Get a 100% refund of your entry fee with your first withdrawal (with add-on).
Step 5: Scale Your Account
Trade consistently over four months and your account size increases by 30%. Do it again and your Payout Ratio grows, all the way to 100%!
Three Challenge Types
1. 1-Step Challenge (Faster)
Our fastest path to a Funded Account. It has only one phase but tighter loss limits. Best for experienced traders with a strict risk strategy.
- Profit Target: 15% (single phase)
- Max Daily Loss: 3%
- Max Total Loss: 6%
- Min Trading Days: 5 days
- Payout Ratio: Up to 90%
- News Trading: 5-min restriction on high-impact news
2. 2-Step Bright Challenge (Best Value)
Our golden standard model. It offers a perfect balance between low profit targets (8%) and static loss limits. Great for both beginners and professionals.
- Phase 1 Profit Target: 8%
- Phase 2 Profit Target: 5%
- Max Daily Loss: 4%
- Max Total Loss: 8%
- Min Trading Days: 5 days
- Payout Ratio: Up to 90%
- News Trading: 5-min restriction on high-impact news
3. 2-Step Classic Challenge
The traditional Modern Prop Firm model. The profit target is slightly higher (10%), but you get bigger loss limits. Best if your strategy needs breathing room.
- Phase 1 Profit Target: 10%
- Phase 2 Profit Target: 5%
- Max Daily Loss: 5%
- Max Total Loss: 10%
- Min Trading Days: 5 days
- Payout Ratio: Up to 90%
- News Trading: 5-min restriction on high-impact news
Account Sizes & Pricing (2-Step Bright, EUR)
| Account Size | Regular Price | With SUMMER25 (25% OFF) | Avg. Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | €47 | €35.25 | $217 |
| $10,000 | €87 | €65.25 | $433 |
| $25,000 | €187 | €140.25 | $951 |
| $50,000 | €277 | €207.75 | $1,369 |
| $100,000 | €477 | €357.75 | $2,422 |
| $200,000 | €947 | €710.25 | $4,272 |
Most Popular: $100K account. Use code SUMMER25 for 25% off the 2-Step Bright Challenge. Other promo codes: SUMMER30 (1-Step, 30% off), SUMMER15 (2-Step Classic, 15% off).
What's Included in Every Plan
- 24-Hour Guaranteed Payouts: All payouts processed within 24 hours (average ~17 hours)
- No Consistency Rules: You can take 1 trade and be eligible for a payout straight away
- Unlimited Trading Period: No time pressure to complete your challenge
- Trade2Earn Loyalty Program: Earn rewards and benefits as you trade
- Unlimited Scaling Plan: Grow your account with no ceiling
Challenge Add-Ons
Customize your challenge with these optional add-ons at sign-up:
- Swap-Free: No swap fees on overnight positions (ideal for Islamic accounts)
- Weekly Payouts: Get paid every week instead of the standard schedule
- 100% Challenge Fee Refund: Get your challenge fee back with your first withdrawal
- No Minimum Trading Days: Skip the minimum trading days requirement
- 90% Payout Ratio: Increase your profit share from 80% to 90%
The Scaling Plan — Unlimited Growth
BrightFunded's Scaling Plan allows you to grow your account with no ceiling. Keep turning a profit and BrightFunded keeps scaling you up. From your third scale-up onwards, you keep 100% of your profits.
Scaling Tiers
| Scale-Up | Account Growth | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Scale-Up | +30% | Rises to 90% |
| 2nd Scale-Up | +30% | Holds at 90% |
| 3rd Scale-Up & Beyond | +30% | 100% — All Profits Are Yours |
How to Qualify for Scale-Up
Every Funded Account is reviewed over four consecutive months before each scale-up. To qualify, you need to meet all four criteria:
- Review Period: Your account is reviewed over four consecutive months
- Profitability: Be profitable in at least 2 of the 4 months, with a total profit of at least 10% across the review period
- Payouts: Complete at least 2 successful payouts on your Funded Account during that time
- Positive Balance: At the moment of scale-up, your balance must be at breakeven or in profit, with no net losses
Key Features
Trade However You Want
There are no style restrictions. Whether you use a trading bot, trade manually, scalp, swing trade, or use any other strategy — BrightFunded has zero restrictions. The only main rule on a Funded Account is a standard 5-minute restriction on trading high-impact news events.
Fully Simulated Risk Protection
All BrightFunded accounts use simulated capital. You do not need to worry about losing real funds or paying them back, but you must still follow your risk rules.
Automatic Phase Transitions
If you choose a 2-step account, the system automatically pauses your account the moment you pass Phase 1 and sends your new Phase 2 credentials in minutes — no waiting required.
15% Evaluation Profit Reward
BrightFunded offers a 15% evaluation profit reward on your first payout — an extra bonus on top of your standard payout ratio.
Free $1K Challenge
BrightFunded offers a 100% Free $1,000 Challenge — start your trading journey for free with no risk. This is a great way to experience the platform, test your strategy, and see if BrightFunded is right for you before committing to a paid challenge.
Trade2Earn Loyalty Program
The Trade2Earn program is BrightFunded's loyalty program — "Trade, Earn, Repeat." Earn rewards and exclusive benefits the more you trade on the platform.
Summer Promo Codes
| Code | Challenge Type | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMER30 | 1-Step Challenge | 30% OFF |
| SUMMER25 | 2-Step Bright Challenge | 25% OFF |
| SUMMER15 | 2-Step Classic Challenge | 15% OFF |
Key Statistics
- Established: 2023
- Active Traders: 27,500+
- Total Rewards Paid: $15M+
- Countries Served: 120+
- Trustpilot: 4.5 stars
- Max Account Size: $200K (up to $400K+ with scaling)
- Payout Guarantee: 24 hours (average ~17 hours)
- Max Payout Ratio: Up to 100% (through Scaling Plan)
- Starting Price: €47 ($5K account, 2-Step Bright)
Notable Trader Payouts
| Trader | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florian | Austria | $119,795.57 |
| Esad | Turkey | $40,360.36 |
| Abdurrahman | Turkey | $38,962.33 |
| Emre | Turkey | $24,827.20 |
| Jordy | Belgium | $24,827.20 |
| Manjinder | UK | $18,547.62 |
| Marko | Croatia | $18,504.38 |
| David | USA | $17,824.21 |
Pros
- ✓Up to 100% payout ratio through the Scaling Plan — one of the highest in the industry
- ✓24-hour guaranteed payouts with an average processing time of ~17 hours
- ✓No consistency rules — you can take 1 trade and be eligible for a payout immediately
- ✓Unlimited trading period — no time pressure to complete the challenge
- ✓Three challenge types to suit different trading styles (1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic)
- ✓Free $1K Challenge available — start your trading journey risk-free
- ✓15% evaluation profit reward on your first payout — an extra bonus
- ✓Unlimited Scaling Plan with no ceiling on account growth
- ✓Trade2Earn loyalty program for active traders
- ✓No style restrictions — trade with bots, manually, scalp, or swing trade
- ✓Fully simulated capital — no risk of losing real funds or paying them back
- ✓Automatic phase transitions — Phase 2 credentials sent in minutes
- ✓Wide range of add-ons: swap-free, weekly payouts, fee refund, no min days, 90% ratio
- ✓100% challenge fee refund available as an add-on
- ✓Manage up to $400K in simulated capital
- ✓Summer promo codes offering up to 30% off challenges
- ✓Established in 2023 with $15M+ already paid in rewards to 27,500+ traders
Cons
- ✕Relatively new firm (established 2023) — less track record than industry veterans
- ✕5-minute restriction on trading high-impact news events on Funded Accounts
- ✕1-Step Challenge has tighter loss limits (3% daily, 6% total) — may be restrictive
- ✕Minimum 5 trading days required (unless No Minimum Trading Days add-on is purchased)
- ✕Max account size of $200K initially (scaling to $400K+ takes 4+ months per scale-up)
- ✕Scaling Plan requires 4-month review periods — growth is gradual, not instant
- ✕Default payout ratio is 80% (90% and 100% require add-on or scaling milestones)
- ✕Pricing in EUR may involve currency conversion for non-EU traders
- ✕No mention of specific crypto trading leverage or crypto-focused features
- ✕Trustpilot review count not prominently displayed — harder to verify reputation scale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BrightFunded?
BrightFunded is a modern proprietary trading firm established in 2023. It has 27,500+ active traders across 120+ countries, has paid over $15 million in rewards, and holds a 4.5 Trustpilot rating. The firm offers three challenge types (1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic), account sizes from $5K to $200K (scaling to $400K+), up to 100% payout ratio through its Scaling Plan, and 24-hour guaranteed payouts.
How fast are BrightFunded payouts?
BrightFunded guarantees all payouts within 24 hours, with an average processing time of around 17 hours. Weekly payouts are also available as an add-on for traders who want more frequent withdrawals. The firm pays out in real cash based on your simulated trading performance.
What challenge types does BrightFunded offer?
BrightFunded offers three challenge types: (1) 1-Step Challenge — the fastest path with a single 15% profit target, 3% daily loss, and 6% total loss limits; (2) 2-Step Bright Challenge — the 'golden standard' with 8% Phase 1 and 5% Phase 2 profit targets, 4% daily loss, and 8% total loss limits; (3) 2-Step Classic Challenge — the traditional model with 10% Phase 1 and 5% Phase 2 profit targets, 5% daily loss, and 10% total loss limits.
What account sizes are available at BrightFunded?
BrightFunded offers account sizes of $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, and $200K. The most popular is the $100K account. Through the Scaling Plan, traders can grow their accounts up to $400K and beyond with no ceiling on maximum account size.
What is the payout ratio at BrightFunded?
The default payout ratio is 80%. You can increase it to 90% with the 90% Payout Ratio add-on at sign-up. Through the Scaling Plan, your payout ratio rises to 90% at the first scale-up, holds at 90% at the second scale-up, and reaches 100% at the third scale-up and beyond — meaning you keep all of your profits.
Does BrightFunded have consistency rules?
No. BrightFunded has no consistency rules. You can take just 1 trade and be eligible for a payout straight away. This is one of the firm's key differentiators — it gives traders maximum flexibility without restrictive consistency requirements.
How does the BrightFunded Scaling Plan work?
The Scaling Plan grows your account by 30% every 4 months if you meet the criteria: (1) be profitable in at least 2 of the 4 months, (2) achieve a total profit of at least 10% across the review period, (3) complete at least 2 successful payouts, and (4) maintain a positive balance at the moment of scale-up. Your payout ratio rises to 90% at the first scale-up and reaches 100% at the third scale-up. There is no limit on how far you can scale.
Can I trade with an EA (Expert Advisor) at BrightFunded?
Yes. BrightFunded has zero restrictions on trading style. Whether you use a trading bot (EA) or trade manually, you can trade however you want. The only main rule on a Funded Account is a standard 5-minute restriction on trading high-impact news events.
Is there a free challenge at BrightFunded?
Yes. BrightFunded offers a 100% Free $1K Challenge — you can start your trading journey for free with no risk. This is a great way to experience the platform, test your strategy, and see if BrightFunded is right for you before committing to a paid challenge.
What add-ons are available at BrightFunded?
BrightFunded offers five challenge add-ons at sign-up: (1) Swap-Free — no swap fees on overnight positions; (2) Weekly Payouts — get paid every week; (3) 100% Challenge Fee Refund — get your fee back with your first withdrawal; (4) No Minimum Trading Days — skip the minimum trading days requirement; (5) 90% Payout Ratio — increase your profit share from 80% to 90%.
What is the Trade2Earn program at BrightFunded?
Trade2Earn is BrightFunded's loyalty program — 'Trade, Earn, Repeat.' It rewards active traders with exclusive benefits and rewards the more they trade on the platform. It's included free with every plan.
Are there any promo codes for BrightFunded?
Yes. BrightFunded offers summer promo codes: SUMMER30 for 30% off the 1-Step Challenge, SUMMER25 for 25% off the 2-Step Bright Challenge, and SUMMER15 for 15% off the 2-Step Classic Challenge. These codes can significantly reduce the cost of your challenge.
What is the 15% Evaluation Profit Reward at BrightFunded?
BrightFunded offers a 15% evaluation profit reward on your first payout — an extra bonus on top of your standard payout ratio. This means you earn an additional 15% reward based on your evaluation phase performance, giving you a head start on your funded trading journey.
What happens when I pass Phase 1 of a 2-Step challenge?
BrightFunded's system automatically pauses your account the moment you pass Phase 1 and sends your new Phase 2 credentials in minutes. There's no waiting period — you can transition to Phase 2 immediately and continue working toward your Funded Account.
Is BrightFunded a trustworthy prop firm?
Yes. BrightFunded was established in 2023, has 27,500+ active traders across 120+ countries, has paid over $15 million in rewards, and holds a 4.5 Trustpilot rating. The firm uses fully simulated capital (no real funds at risk), offers 24-hour guaranteed payouts, and provides a Free $1K Challenge so you can try the platform before committing any money.
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