Introduction

Before gaining access to a funded trading account, every trader must prove their skills through a structured challenge. The FundedNext evaluation steps are designed to measure consistency, discipline, and risk control. Whether you're using the Evaluation or Express model, understanding each stage of the process can help you avoid mistakes and move smoothly toward funding. In this article, we break down all steps required to qualify, with clear targets, timelines, and rule enforcement details.

Step 1: Choose an Evaluation Model

FundedNext offers two models for evaluation:

• Evaluation Model – Two-step challenge with higher profit share
• Express Model – One-step challenge with faster payouts

Comparison of models:

Traders can select their model when signing up via the FundedNext website.

Step 2: Pay the One-Time Fee and Access Your Dashboard

Once a model is selected, you choose an account size and pay a one-time entry fee. There are no recurring costs.

Example of Evaluation fees:

After payment, you receive access to the FundedNext dashboard where you’ll find your platform credentials and progress tracker.

Step 3: Start Phase 1 (Evaluation Model Only)

If you chose the Evaluation Model, the first step is to reach an 8% profit target while staying within risk limits.

Phase 1 details:

• Target: 8% profit
• Minimum trading days: 5
• Max daily drawdown: 5%
• Max overall drawdown: 10%
• Strategies allowed: All except arbitrage/copy trading

You can complete this phase at your own pace — there’s no time limit.

Step 4: Complete Phase 2 (Evaluation Model Only)

After Phase 1 is passed, you begin Phase 2 automatically with the same login credentials.

Phase 2 requirements:

Once completed without violations, your account is sent for review. You’ll receive confirmation within 24–48 hours and be upgraded to funded status.

Step 5: Complete the Express Phase (if chosen)

For traders who selected the Express Model, there is only one phase with a single profit target.

Express phase requirements:

Express phase accounts are evaluated automatically. Once you hit 10% without breaking rules, your account transitions to a funded one.

Step 6: Receive Funded Account

After successfully completing your evaluation steps, FundedNext will issue you a funded account of the same size as your challenge.

Funded account conditions:

• Profit share: Up to 95% (Evaluation), 60% + 15% bonus (Express)
• Payout cycle: Every 14 days (Evaluation) or every 7 days (Express)
• Drawdown rules: Remain the same as in evaluation
• Refund: Your challenge fee is returned with your first payout

The account is live, and all trades affect your profit split moving forward.

Step 7: Stay Funded and Apply for Scaling

To stay funded, follow all rules and remain active. If you continue performing consistently, you can request account scaling after 4 months.

Scaling criteria:

• At least 10% profit over 4 months
• 1 or more payouts per month
• No rule violations

You can receive up to 40% additional capital, allowing you to grow your funded account size over time.

Summary Table: FundedNext Evaluation Steps

Conclusion

The FundedNext evaluation steps are structured to reward consistency, risk control, and trading discipline. With flexible timelines and realistic targets, both the Evaluation and Express models give traders a clear path to funding. By following the rules, managing daily exposure, and hitting achievable goals, traders can secure a funded account and grow it through profit splits and scaling opportunities.