AI Review

BrightFunded is a proprietary trading firm established in 2023 and headquartered in Dubai, led by CEO Jelle Dijkstra. It offers 1-Step, 2-Step Bright and 2-Step Classic evaluations from $5K to $200K, with fees in euros, and an 80% standard profit split (90% with an add-on, 100% from the 3rd scale-up). Traders use MT5, cTrader or DXtrade across forex, crypto, indices and commodities.

Trading Rules

Rules change without notice and vary by account type. Confirm with the firm before you trade.

ALLOWED

Overnight Holding

Expert Advisors (EAs)

Allowed on MT5 and cTrader; not supported on DXtrade.

Scalping

Tick scalping banned.

Weekend Holding

Swap fees apply unless swap-free.

RESTRICTED

Copy Trading

Only between accounts you own.

News Trading

Evaluation: no limit. Funded: no trades 5 min either side of high-impact news; 48h+ holds exempt.

Hedging

Allowed within one account; across accounts or firms banned.

NOT ALLOWED

HFTArbitrageTick ScalpingGrid Trading

Group Trading

No coordinated trading with other users.

Gambling

Overleveraging, one-sided bets, account rolling.

Prohibited Conduct

Exploiting feed delays or platform errors.

From our firm record — not independently re-verified

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at BrightFunded, including multiple failed attempts.

Fee

€49

Split to you

80%

Account

$5K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts
1Best
2
3
4
5Worst
Total Spent

€98

2 attempts × €49 fee

Net Cost

€98

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.45%

Profit needed on $5K after 80% split

Fees shown in EUR. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

Payment & Payout Methods

Deposit / Purchase

Apple Pay
Apple Pay
CD
Credit/Debit Card
Crypto
Google Pay
Google Pay
PayPal

Withdrawals / Payouts

Bank Transfer
Crypto

Leverage and Platforms

Leverage by Asset Class

Forex (FX)
1:100
Indices
1:50
Metals
1:20
Crypto
1:5

Tradeable Asset Classes

  • Forex
  • Crypto
  • Indices
  • Metals
  • Commodities
  • Stocks

Available Trading Platforms

  • MT5 logo
    MT5
  • cTrader logo
    cTrader
  • DXtrade logo
    DXtrade

Restricted Countries & Regions

USUnited States*
CNChina
IRIran
KPN. Korea

* Subject to state regulations. Check website for latest restrictions. Full list at brightfunded.com.

Education & Resources

Trading Guides

Risk management and strategy guides

Video Tutorials

Platform and trading basics

Webinars

Weekly live trading sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

BrightFunded is a prop trading firm offering 1-Step, 2-Step Bright and 2-Step Classic evaluations from $5K to $200K, with payouts processed within one day.
From €47 (2-Step Bright $5K) up to €997 ($200K). A $50K account costs €277–€297 depending on the program.
80% by default, 90% with an add-on, and 100% from the 3rd scale-up.
The first payout is available 30 days after your first funded trade, then every 14 days (weekly with an add-on). Payouts are processed within one day.
Yes on MT5 and cTrader. Automated trading isn't supported on DXtrade.

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