HQ United Arab Emirates
BrightFunded Review 2026
BrightFunded is a UAE-based forex prop firm, selling challenges for 3 years, rated 3.7/5 by our formula (#63 of 90) and 3.3/5 on Trustpilot from 574 reviews. It is best for traders who want a static (non-trailing) drawdown and budget buyers (cheaper per $10K than 69% of forex/crypto firms); skip it if you want instant funding. We list 1 warning about it below.
- Trader reviews
- 38
- Price per $10K
- 58
- Rules & drawdown
- 74
- Payouts & split
- 62
- Track record
- 52
- Platforms & programs
- 71
Best for traders who want a static (non-trailing) drawdown; budget buyers (cheaper per $10K than 69% of forex/crypto firms).
Skip if you want instant funding; you live in Pakistan and Vietnam.
⚠ Warnings we found
- Trustpilot shows a warning that it detected and removed fake reviews on this company's profile (checked 2026-09-29)
Listed as found on September 29, 2026. These are facts from public sources, not a legal finding. Firms with open warnings are excluded from our beginner and most-established lists.
Score breakdown
BrightFunded scores highest on rules & drawdown and platforms & programs, and lowest on trader reviews.
It ranks #63 of the 90 firms we track and #37 of 55 forex firms.
Price vs the forex market
BrightFunded's median price per $10K of funding is €67.10, cheaper than 69% of forex firms. The cheapest single account costs €47.
BrightFunded challenges and prices
Price by account size
€100K 2-Step: targets and limits
| Account | Program | Price | Target | Daily | Max | Drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €5K | 2-Step2-Step Bright - 2-Steps | €47 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| €5K | 1-Step1-Step Challenge - 1-Step | €49 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Trailing (equity) | 80% |
| €5K | 2-Step2-Step Classic - 2-Steps | €49 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% |
| €10K | 2-Step2-Step Bright - 2-Steps | €87 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| €10K | 1-Step1-Step Challenge - 1-Step | €97 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Trailing (equity) | 80% |
| €10K | 2-Step2-Step Classic - 2-Steps | €97 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% |
| €25K | 2-Step2-Step Bright - 2-Steps | €187 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| €25K | 1-Step1-Step Challenge - 1-Step | €197 | 10% | 3% | 6% | Trailing (equity) | 80% |
| €25K | 2-Step2-Step Classic - 2-Steps | €197 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Static | 80% |
| €50K | 2-Step2-Step Bright - 2-Steps | €277 | 8% / 5% | 5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
Showing 10 of 18 accounts.
BrightFunded rules
- Daily loss limit
- 3–5%
- Maximum loss
- 6–10%
- Drawdown model
- Static and Trailing (equity)
- Profit target (phase 1)
- 8–10%
- Minimum trading days
- 5
- Consistency rule
- Not stated
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payout frequency
- from 30 days
Across its 18 accounts, BrightFunded uses static, trailing (equity) drawdown. 67% of accounts have a static maximum loss. The shortest minimum-trading-days requirement is 5.
Rules are taken from the firm's published terms and change often. Always confirm on the firm's site before buying.
| Asset | Instant | 1-Step | 2-Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto | — | 5 | 5 |
| Energy | — | 40 | 40 |
| FX | — | 100 | 100 |
| Indices | — | 20 | 20 |
| Metals | — | 40 | 40 |
| Crypto majors | — | 5 | 5 |
| Altcoins | — | 5 | 5 |
| BTC / ETH | — | 5 | 5 |
Maximum leverage by asset and program.
| Asset | Commission |
|---|---|
| Crypto | 0.012% per side (0.024% round turn) |
| Energy | 0,0010% / Volume |
| FX | $$3 per lot |
| Indices | $$0 |
| Metals | 0.0010% / Volume |
| Crypto majors | 0.012% per side (0.024% round turn) |
| Altcoins | 0.012% per side (0.024% round turn) |
| BTC / ETH | 0.012% per side (0.024% round turn) |
| defi | 0.012% per side (0.024% round turn) |
| meme | 0.012% per side (0.024% round turn) |
Payouts and payments
Pay for a challenge
Receive payouts
Payout cycle
Requests from 30 days; split up to 80%.
Verified payout data from traders will appear here once our payout tracker launches.
Where BrightFunded is available
BrightFunded restricts 6 countries. Of the 20 markets we cover in detail, it accepts traders from 18 and blocks Pakistan, Vietnam.
Pakistan ✕
Vietnam ✕All restricted countries (6)
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Iran
North KoreaPakistan
SyriaVietnamPlatforms and markets
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What traders say about BrightFunded: real reviews and rating
- Replies to negative reviews
- 75.6% of 82
- Average reply time
- 3.5 days
- Profile claimed
- Aug 2023
- Invites customers to review
- Yes
71% of BrightFunded's Trustpilot reviews are 5-star and 20% are 1-star. That is a high share of 1-star reviews for a prop firm; read the most recent ones, which usually concern payouts or account breaches. The company invites customers to leave reviews, which tends to lift the share of 5-star ratings.
Snapshot of the public Trustpilot page on 2026-09-29. We show ratings only, not review texts. Verified reviews from traders on this site are coming soon.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Static drawdown on most accounts
- 3 platforms incl. BrightFunded Platform (DxTrade) and cTrader
Cons
- Maximum split 80%
- Payouts only every 30 days
Trader reviews
No verified reviews yet. Reviews on this site require proof of purchase or payout. Submit yours.
How we reviewed BrightFunded
Prices, rules and account data come from BrightFunded's pricing pages and terms, cross-checked with aggregated public comparison data. Trader ratings come from a public Trustpilot snapshot taken on September 29, 2026. Scores are calculated with the formula on our methodology page; affiliate commissions do not change them.
BrightFunded FAQ
Is BrightFunded legit?
BrightFunded is based in United Arab Emirates and has been selling challenges for about 3 years. It is rated 3.3/5 on Trustpilot from 574 reviews. We list 1 warning about it on this page; read them before buying.
Does BrightFunded pay out, and how fast?
BrightFunded's rules allow payout requests every 30 days on its fastest accounts, with a profit split of up to 80%. Payout methods: Bank Transfer and Crypto. We do not verify individual payouts; the trader reviews section shows what customers report.
Who owns BrightFunded?
Its CEO is Jelle Dijkstra.
Can US traders use BrightFunded?
Yes. The United States is not on BrightFunded's restricted-country list in our data.
How much is a $100K account at BrightFunded?
€477 for the 2-Step and €497 for the 1-Step, at list price without promo codes.
What is the daily loss limit at BrightFunded?
3–5% of the account, depending on the program; the maximum loss is 6–10% (static and trailing (equity)).
Data last checked September 29, 2026. Source: firm pricing pages and terms, public review platforms and aggregated public comparison data (Sep 2026). Found an error? Tell us.