HOTFTMO raises max funded to $400K β€” our review updatedNEWFundedNext now pays 90% profit split on all funded accountsDEALThe5ers free evaluation β€” limited spots this weekUPDATEE8 Markets drawdown rules updated β€” see our revised reviewHOTFTMO raises max funded to $400K β€” our review updatedNEWFundedNext now pays 90% profit split on all funded accountsDEALThe5ers free evaluation β€” limited spots this weekUPDATEE8 Markets drawdown rules updated β€” see our revised review
Head-to-Head Comparison

FundedNext vs DNA Funded Side-by-side breakdown β€” fees, rules, payouts, and our verdict

FundedNext
Est. 2022
5
out of 5.0
from $33 challenge fee
Up to 95% profit split
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DNA Funded
Est. 2024
4.3
out of 5.0
from $39 challenge fee
Up to 90% profit split
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Quick Verdict

Overall Score
FundedNext
Lower Entry Fee
FundedNext
Higher Profit Split
FundedNext
Larger Max Account
DNA Funded

Full Comparison

Metric FundedNext DNA Funded
Our Score 5/5 4.3/5
Challenge Fee from $33 βœ“ from $39
Profit Split Up to 95% βœ“ Up to 90%
Max Account $200,000 $600,000 βœ“
Evaluation Type 2-Step / Express 1-Step / 2-Step / 3-Step
Drawdown Type Trailing Static
Min Trading Days 5 days Varies
Time Limit 45 days Varies
Platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker
Payout Speed 24–48 hours Standard cycle
News Trading βœ“ βœ“
Weekend Hold βœ“ βœ“
EAs / Robots βœ“ βœ“
Fee Refundable βœ“ βœ“
Founded 2022 2024
HQ Dubai, UAE Unknown

Score Breakdown

Customer Support FundedNext: 9.2 Β· DNA Funded: 8
Value for Money FundedNext: 9.4 Β· DNA Funded: 9
β–  FundedNext β–  DNA Funded

FundedNext and DNA Funded both show up on most "best prop firm" shortlists, but they are built for different traders. FundedNext scores 5/5 on our review and has been paying traders since 2022 (4 years); DNA Funded scores 4.3/5 and has been paying traders since 2024 (2 years). The table below puts every rule side by side β€” this intro is the short version.

On entry cost, FundedNext charges from $33 and DNA Funded charges from $39 for its standard evaluation. The profit split is Up to 95% at FundedNext versus Up to 90% at DNA Funded β€” but a bigger split only matters if the payout actually arrives, so weigh it against the payout-speed row. The drawdown models differ: FundedNext uses trailing, DNA Funded uses static. That single rule changes how much room you really have on a losing day, so check the "Drawdown Explained" guide if the distinction is new to you.

FundedNext allows weekend holding and DNA Funded allows it. If your strategy carries positions across the weekend, that alone should decide this comparison for you.

Pros & Cons

FundedNext

βœ… Pros
β€’ 90% profit split β€” highest in the industry for a top-tier firm
β€’ Weekend holding allowed
β€’ News trading allowed
β€’ 24–48 hour payouts β€” fastest consistent payout in our data
β€’ Fee refunded on first withdrawal
β€’ Copy trading and EAs both permitted
❌ Cons
β€’ Founded 2022 β€” shorter track record than FTMO or The5%ers
β€’ Match-Trader UX less familiar to MT4 traders
β€’ $200K max is lower than FTMO's $400K

DNA Funded

βœ… Pros
β€’ Over 800 tradeable instruments. That's among the widest access on this entire list
β€’ Backed by DNA Markets, a regulated broker β€” a stronger trust signal than several unregulated names here
β€’ Spreads advertised from 0.0 pips, genuinely competitive if cost matters to you
β€’ Gets you in starting at $49
❌ Cons
β€’ Launched in 2024 β€” the shortest track record on this list by a wide margin, so payout consistency over time is simply unproven
β€’ There isn't much independent long-run review coverage yet, compared to firms that have been around since 2015 or 2016
β€’ Only two platforms supported, versus FTMO's three
FundedNext
5/5
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DNA Funded
4.3/5
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