TL;DR: The Stellar 2-Step Challenge is a two-phase evaluation offered by FundedNext. Pass Phase 1 with an 8% Profit Target and Phase 2 with a 5% Profit Target, both with a 5% Daily Loss Limit, 10% Maximum Loss Limit, and 5 minimum trading days per phase. Complete KYC and receive a FundedNext Account with an 80% Reward Share. Three payout options are available at checkout.
The Stellar 2-Step Challenge is a two-phase evaluation offered by FundedNext where traders must meet defined Profit Targets across two consecutive Challenge Phases without violating any trading rules to qualify for a FundedNext Account.
The two-phase structure is designed to assess consistency and risk management across a longer evaluation period before a trader becomes eligible for a FundedNext Account.
Pricing
Account Sizes and Purchase Price
The Stellar 2-Step Challenge is available in the following account sizes:
Account Size | Price (approx.) |
$6,000 | $59.99 |
$15,000 | $119.99 |
$25,000 | $199.99 |
$50,000 | $299.99 |
$100,000 | $549.99 |
$200,000 | $999.99 |
Note: For the full and up-to-date pricing list, visit FundedNext Plans. Prices may vary based on promotional offers and add-ons.
Available Add-Ons
The following add-ons can be selected at checkout:
Swap-Free Add-On: Removes overnight swap charges from your account.
Lifetime Reward 95% Add-On: Increases your reward share to 95% permanently, including after Scale-Up.
No Minimum Trading Days Add-On: Removes the minimum trading day requirement from the Challenge Phase. Available on $6,000, $15,000, and $25,000 account sizes only.
150% Reward Add-On: Upon passing the Challenge, you receive 150% of the subscription fee as a Refundable Fee at the time of your first or third reward.
Bi-Weekly Reward Add-On: Bypasses the initial 21-day trading cycle so you can request a Performance Reward every 14 days from the start.
EA Add-On: Enables the use of Expert Advisors on your account. Not available for account sizes of $50,000 and above.
VPS & EA Add-On: Provides a Virtual Private Server alongside EA access for more stable automated trading. Not available for account sizes of $50,000 and above.
Double Up Add-On: Receive a second identical challenge account at a 60% discount, unlocked after passing the first Challenge Phase. Maximum allocation $600,000.
For full details on each add-on: How does the Add-On feature work?
Requirements to Pass the Challenge Phase
To successfully complete both phases of the Stellar 2-Step Challenge and qualify for a FundedNext Account, you must meet all of the following requirements simultaneously in each phase:
Requirement | Details |
Profit Target | Phase 1: 8% | Phase 2: 5% of initial account balance |
Daily Loss Limit | Max 5% loss per day |
Maximum Loss Limit | Max 10% total. |
Minimum Trading Days | 5 separate calendar days per phase |
Time Limit | There is no time limit. |
Quick Strike | Must be maintained below 30% at all times |
Profit Target — Phase 1: 8% | Phase 2: 5%
You must reach an 8% profit in Phase 1 and a 5% profit in Phase 2 on the starting account balance. There is no time restriction to achieve these targets.
Phase 2 Account Issued
A pop-up notification will appear on your Dashboard. Once the current trading day ends, your Phase 2 Challenge Account will be issued and visible in your Active Accounts.
Daily Loss Limit — 5%
Your account must not lose more than 5% of the initial balance in a single trading day in either phase. If this limit is breached, the account is considered violated.
Learn more: How to Calculate the Daily Loss Limit
Maximum Loss Limit — 10%
Your account balance or equity must not drop below 90% of the initial balance at any point in either phase. If this limit is exceeded, the account is considered violated.
Learn more: What is the Maximum Loss Limit?
Minimum Trading Days — 5 Days
You must place trades on at least 5 separate calendar days per phase, with a minimum of 1 trade per day. Days do not need to be consecutive and there is no maximum number of trades.
Even if you reach the Profit Target before completing 5 trading days, you cannot proceed to the next phase or to a FundedNext Account until the minimum trading day requirement is met.
Learn more: Minimum Trading Days in FundedNext Challenges
General Rules—Applies to Both Challenge and FundedNext Account
The following rules apply at all times, regardless of which phase you are in:
Copy Trading Policy
Allowed between Challenge Accounts owned by the same trader.
Strictly prohibited between accounts owned by different individuals.
Strictly prohibited copy trading involving FundedNext Accounts.
Learn more: Copy Trading Rule at FundedNext
IP Address Policy
It is recommended to use one consistent device and a unique IP address to ensure security and data consistency.
Learn more: Trading Device and Network Policy
VPN/VPS Usage
Using a VPN or VPS with a dedicated IP is highly recommended for stable and secure trading, especially if you are accessing your account from different locations.
Learn more: Can I use a VPN or VPS?
EAs and Indicators
You are free to use Expert Advisors (EAs) and custom indicators to support your trading strategies on account sizes below $50,000, as long as their settings are aligned with your account's parameters.
Important: EA usage is not permitted on account sizes of $50,000 and above. Traders on these accounts must trade manually. The EA Add-On and VPS & EA Add-On are also disabled for purchase on these account sizes.
Learn more: Do you allow EAs and Indicators?
Prohibited Trading Strategies
You are not allowed to use any methods that involve platform manipulation, latency exploitation, or cheating. It is your responsibility to fully review the Terms of Service to avoid any violation.
Learn more: Restricted and Prohibited Trading Strategies
Quick Strike Rule
FundedNext defines Quick Strike trades as positions closed within 30 seconds of opening. The Quick Strike percentage represents the proportion of total recorded profit derived from trades closed within 30 seconds, evaluated on a per-cycle basis.
After Passing the Challenge—What Happens Next
Once you have met the Profit Target and minimum trading day requirement in Phase 1, the following process begins automatically at the end of that trading day:
1. Automatic Profit Check The system verifies that you have met the Profit Target and that all trading rules have been followed correctly.
2. Dashboard Pop-up After Phase 2 Once Phase 2 requirements are met, a pop-up will appear on your Dashboard prompting you to Start KYC.
3. Agreement Signing Before the Verification Center unlocks, you will be presented with an agreement form. Enter your full name and address, check the box to agree to the terms, and click Submit. Only after submitting the agreement will the KYC document upload step become available.
4. KYC Document Upload Once the agreement is submitted, the Verification Center unlocks. Submit your valid photo ID and complete the liveness check to proceed.
5. Post-Challenge Risk Review Before your FundedNext Account is issued, the Risk Management Team conducts a standard compliance review of your trading activity. If a violation of the Terms, trading rules, or platform policies is identified, the account may not be processed and the Trading Ethics and Standards Team may reach out for clarification.
KYC Process
FundedNext uses a single, profile-level KYC system. This means you verify once and it applies to every account you own across all models. Once you pass the Challenge Phase and your account pauses for the server reset, a pop-up will appear on your Dashboard prompting you to Start KYC.
How to Complete KYC — Step by Step
1. Start KYC Once eligible, a pop-up appears on your Dashboard. Click Start KYC.
2. Choose Verification Method You will be given the option to scan a QR code or receive a verification link by SMS.
3. Submit Documents Follow the link and submit a valid photo ID along with a liveness check, which is a real-time selfie to confirm your identity.
4. Confirmation You will receive a confirmation that your documents have been received.
5. Review and Approval Review takes approximately 48 hours. Once complete, you will receive a notification confirming your verified status.
Required Documents
Submit a photo of a physical copy of one of the following:
National ID
Passport
Permanent Residence Permit
Driving Licence — accepted only for traders in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
FundedNext may also request a Proof of Address such as a utility bill or bank statement issued within the last 3 months.
Submission Attempts
Iraq and Nigeria: 5 attempts
All other countries: 3 attempts
If you exhaust all your attempts, contact our support team directly, and they will guide you accordingly.
Important Notes
Simply submitting your documents does not complete the KYC verification process. Your status must be Approved to receive a FundedNext Account.
If you pass a Challenge but do not complete KYC within 30 days, your account can be deactivated. Complete verification promptly after passing.
Once your KYC is approved, your profile personal details such as name and date of birth are locked to match your verified documents. This is why the Edit Profile button appears greyed out on a verified account.
Note on 90-Day KYC Renewal: The mandatory 90-day KYC renewal process has been temporarily paused. Traders are not required to resubmit their KYC documents at this time, and your approved KYC verification will remain valid until further notice. We will notify all traders in advance before the renewal process is reinstated. Once your KYC is approved, if resubmission is required for your next eligibility, our team will reach out to you directly with further instructions.
FundedNext Account Rules
What to Maintain
The following risk limits remain strictly enforced in the FundedNext Account at all times:
Requirement | Value |
Daily Loss Limit | 3% of the account's initial balance |
Maximum Loss Limit | 6% of initial balance |
Minimum Trading Days | No minimum required in the FundedNext Account |
Profit Target | No Profit Target required in the FundedNext Account |
Additional Rules
All general rules continue to apply — copy trading, IP policy, VPN/VPS, EAs, and prohibited strategies.
News trading rules apply. Trades placed within 5 minutes before and after a high-impact news event on a correlated pair are subject to the News Profit Split Rule: only 40% of the profits from those trades will be counted toward your account. Losses remain fully your responsibility.
Learn more: Is News Trading Allowed at FundedNext?
Risk Rule
FundedNext requires traders to limit risk to a maximum of 3% at any given time in the FundedNext Account. Risk refers to the maximum potential loss on a trade at a time, based on stop-loss placement, the maximum realized and unrealized (floating) losses across all trades, calculated against the initial account balance.
Trading Cycle
Once you receive your Stellar 2-Step FundedNext Account, your trading cycle begins with your first trade. The payout option selected at checkout determines your cycle structure.
21-Days Cycle
Requirement | Value |
First Cycle Duration | 21 days from activation |
Subsequent Cycles | 14 days each |
Withdrawal Timing | Available at the end of each cycle if the account is in profit |
3 Profitable Day Performance Rewards
Requirement | Value |
Cycle Duration | 3 profitable days per cycle |
Requirement | At least 3 profitable trading days per cycle, each with a minimum of 1% profit of account size |
Withdrawal Timing | Available at the end of the day if all conditions are met. |
On-Demand Performance Reward
Requirement | Value |
Cycle Duration | No fixed length |
Requirement | Account must have grown by at least 2% and the best single trading day must not exceed 40% of total profit |
Withdrawal Timing | Available at the end of the day if all conditions are met. |
Note: The payout option is selected at checkout and cannot be changed after purchase. If you have purchased the Lifetime Reward 95% Add-On, your reward share will be 95% regardless of which option you are on.
Learn more: What Happens When the Trading Cycle Ends?
Process of Withdrawal
When Can You Withdraw?
A Performance Reward can be requested at the end of each trading cycle, provided the account is in profit for that cycle. All Performance Reward requests are processed within 24 hours of approval. Traders are responsible for covering any transfer gateway charges.
How to Request a Withdrawal
The withdrawal process depends on the payout option you selected at checkout:
21-Day Cycle Payout Option
If you selected the Standard payout option, you can request your Performance Reward directly without a wallet transfer step.
1. Go to Payout Navigate to the Payout section on your account Dashboard and click Payout Request.
2. Confirm via OTP An OTP will be sent to your registered email address. Enter the OTP to confirm and submit your request.
3 Day Performance Reward and On-Demand Performance Reward Options
If you selected the 3 Day Performance Reward or On-Demand Performance Reward payout option, the withdrawal process includes a Transfer to Wallet step first.
1. Transfer to Wallet Navigate to your account Dashboard and transfer your reward share to your FundedNext Wallet.
2. Go to Payout From the Wallet, go to the Payout section and click Payout Request.
3. Confirm via OTP An OTP will be sent to your registered email address. Enter the OTP to confirm and submit your request.
Available Withdrawal Methods
Performance Rewards can be withdrawn via the following methods:
USDT (ERC20 / TRC20)
USDC (ERC20)
Confirmo
RiseWorks
Bank Transfer
Direct Deposit to FNmarkets
Card Payout — available for traders who have at least one saved card on their account. Select from your saved cards, confirm the amount, and submit your request in under 3 steps.
Settlement is completed within 24 hours of approval. Minimum and maximum limits will be communicated separately.
Note: Traders from Iran can only request their Performance Reward using TC Pay.
Learn more: How Can I Withdraw My Performance Reward?
Profit Share Percentage
Requirement | Value |
Challenge Phase | No reward share during the challenge phases |
15% Reward from Challenge | 15% of challenge Profit Target from both Phase 1 and Phase 2, paid when Scale-Up criteria are met |
FundedNext Account—21 Days Cycle | 80% of all account growth |
FundedNext Account—3 Profitable Days Performance Reward | 60% of all account growth |
FundedNext Account—On-Demand Performance Reward | 90% of all account growth |
After Scale-Up | Reward share increases from 80% to 90% |
Lifetime 95% Add-On | 95% permanently. Overrides reward share at all stages |
Important — Purchase Date:
For accounts purchased or reset before January 12, 2026, the Reward Share is 80% and the 15% reward from Challenge is granted upon achieving 10% cumulative growth.
For accounts purchased or reset on or after January 12, 2026, the Reward Share is 80% and the 15% reward from Challenge is tied to Scale-Up eligibility.
US traders: 15% reward from Challenge is not available.
Refundable Fee
The challenge purchase/reset price is refunded as a Refundable Fee. You may request your Refundable Fee for the subscription/reset fee with your first Performance Reward from the FundedNext Account.
Reset
Yes, the option to reset is available for the Stellar 2-Step Challenge. However, please note that once you have acquired a FundedNext account, the option to reset will no longer be available. The reset behavior depends on which phase you are in when you request it.
Resetting Phase 1
If you reset your Stellar 2-Step Phase 1 account, the same account will be reset to its initial balance and you will need to start from the beginning of Phase 1.
Resetting Phase 2
If you reset your Stellar 2-Step Phase 2 account, a new account will be generated in your dashboard, and you will receive an email containing the new account credentials. When a reset is requested for Phase 2, you will be provided with a new Phase 1 account. You must complete both Phase 1 and Phase 2 again to become eligible for a FundedNext Account.
Learn more: Can I Reset My Account Anytime?
Scale-Up
The FundedNext Pro Scale-Up Program allows eligible traders to grow their account balance by 25% every time they qualify, with a reward share increase and no change to the existing Daily Loss Limit and Maximum Loss Limit rules.
Purchase Date Note: If your account was purchased or reset before January 12, 2026, please follow the previous Scale-Up criteria. Learn more about the previous Scale-Up criteria
If your account was purchased or reset on or after January 12, 2026, the FundedNext Pro Scale-Up rules apply. Learn more about FundedNext Pro Scale-Up
Merge
Traders can merge two FundedNext Accounts into one to consolidate their account balance.
Merge Rules
Only FundedNext Accounts can be merged. Challenge Accounts cannot be merged.
Both accounts must be from the same challenge model.
Maximum merged balance: $300,000.
Merging is not permitted if there are open trades or if either account is mid-cycle. Complete the cycle and close all trades first.
Accounts with a negative balance cannot be merged.
cTrader accounts cannot be merged with Match-Trader accounts.
Merged accounts cannot be scaled up under the FundedNext Pro Scale-Up rules.
The scale-up account cannot be merged as well.
Learn more: Am I allowed to merge my accounts in FundedNext?