--- title: "What Happened to Next Step Funded? Closure Explained & Best Alternatives (2026)" description: "Next Step Funded is no longer operating. PropFirmBook has not verified this firm and is not affiliated with it; the notes below record what we were able to establish about its closure from public sources. See verified alternatives with live pricing." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Propfirmbook", "url": "https://propfirmbook.com", "description": "Compare the best prop trading firms in 2026. 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Next Step Funded ![Next Step Funded](https://unavatar.io/x/nextstepfunded) Ceased operations # What Happened to Next Step Funded? Next Step Funded is no longer operating. PropFirmBook has not verified this firm and is not affiliated with it; the notes below record what we were able to establish about its closure from public sources. Status Ceased operations Last Updated Last updated: 2026-08-23 ## The full story Next Step Funded's website no longer loads, returning a Cloudflare origin error. The firm ran an Eightcap-powered offering across forex, commodities and indices. Trader reports describe the site becoming inaccessible, its Discord being shut down and payouts stopping. PropFirmBook has not found an official closure statement, and we do not know what happened to open accounts or pending payouts. ## Why isn't Next Step Funded in our directory? Propfirmbook's directory only includes firms we actively verify and track: live challenge pricing across every account size, payout terms and profit splits, complete trading rules, restricted-country lists, and current offers — checked continuously against each firm's own site. Firms outside the directory haven't been through that process, so we can't vouch for their current terms or operations. Looking for verified firms? [Browse the main directory →](/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Next Step Funded still operating? No. Next Step Funded's website no longer loads, returning a server error. ### What happened to Next Step Funded? Next Step Funded ran an Eightcap-powered offering across forex, commodities and indices. Trader reports describe the site becoming inaccessible, its Discord being shut down and payouts stopping. PropFirmBook has not found an official closure statement. ### Can I still get a payout from Next Step Funded? PropFirmBook has no information about outstanding balances at Next Step Funded and cannot help recover funds. If you have a pending payout, contact the firm through any official channel that still works. Be aware that "fund recovery" services that approach traders after a firm closes are a known scam pattern — they are not connected to the firm and PropFirmBook does not endorse any of them. ### What are the best alternatives to Next Step Funded? 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