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Rules · checked 2026-10-27

BrightFunded rules

5 programs. Each page has the full rules for every account size, how the drawdown moves, payouts, and the date every value was checked against BrightFunded's own pages.

ProgramSizesOpen
1-Step
1-step challenge
$5K–$200KRules
2-Step Bright
2-step challenge
$5K–$200KRules
2-Step Classic
2-step challenge
$5K–$200KRules
BrightPlus (Futures)
Futures evaluation
$25K–$150KRules
BrightCore (Futures)
Futures evaluation
$25K–$150KRules

Can you trade news at BrightFunded?

Restricted around news

On funded accounts trades 5 min before or after major news lose their profit (soft breach); Phase 1 and 2 are unrestricted.

Window
5 min before and after
Applies to
Funded accounts; Phase 1 and Phase 2 unrestricted
In the challenge
News is free

BrightFunded payout rules

  • 1-Step80% (90% add-on; 100% from 3rd scale-up)
    First payout: 30 days after first funded trade
    After that: bi-weekly (weekly add-on)
  • 2-Step Bright80% (90% add-on; 100% from 3rd scale-up)
    First payout: 30 days after first funded trade
    After that: bi-weekly (weekly add-on)
  • 2-Step Classic80% (90% add-on; 100% from 3rd scale-up)
    First payout: 30 days after first funded trade
    After that: bi-weekly (weekly add-on)
  • BrightCore (Futures)80% default, 100% with add-on
    After that: every 5 days; payout cap $1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,000 per cycle
  • BrightPlus (Futures)80% default, 100% with add-on
    After that: daily; payout cap $1,000/$2,000/$3,000/$4,000 per day
Payout rules at every firm →

BrightFunded consistency rule

Consistency rules at every firm →
FAQ

BrightFunded rules — common questions

Restricted around news. On funded accounts trades 5 min before or after major news lose their profit (soft breach); Phase 1 and 2 are unrestricted. Window: 5 min before and after.

1-Step: 80% (90% add-on; 100% from 3rd scale-up); 2-Step Bright: 80% (90% add-on; 100% from 3rd scale-up); 2-Step Classic: 80% (90% add-on; 100% from 3rd scale-up); BrightCore (Futures): 80% default, 100% with add-on; BrightPlus (Futures): 80% default, 100% with add-on.

1-Step: 30 days after first funded trade; 2-Step Bright: 30 days after first funded trade; 2-Step Classic: 30 days after first funded trade.

Yes, on BrightPlus (Futures).

BrightCore (Futures): 40% in evaluation only; none when funded; BrightPlus (Futures): 50% in evaluation only; none when funded.

Trading BrightFunded? Track the limits as you trade

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