BrightFunded Rules Explained (2026)
BrightFunded runs a 2-phase evaluation with a trailing (intraday equity) drawdown of 10% and a 5% daily loss limit. Funded traders keep up to 85% of profits.
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Key rules
| Drawdown type | Trailing (intraday equity) |
| Maximum drawdown | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% |
| Daily reset time | 17:00 ET |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Profit split | Up to 85% |
| Account sizes | $5k, $10k, $25k, $50k, $100k |
| Challenge fees | $49–$499 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Asset classes | Forex, Indices, Commodities |
| News trading | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Not allowed |
| EAs / bots | Allowed |
Evaluation phases
| Phase | Profit target | Min trading days | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 10% | 3 | 30 days |
| Phase 2 | 5% | 3 | 60 days |
How BrightFunded's drawdown actually works
BrightFunded's drawdown trails your highest intraday equity peak. The moment your unrealised P&L hits a new high, the floor rises with it. That means a $3k mid-session gain you later give back can leave you failing the account even though your closed balance looks fine. Tracking where the moving floor sits in real time is the single most valuable habit for surviving this rule.
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Things to know
Trailing equity drawdown is the most punishing variant: the floor rises with your intraday peak, not just closed balance. A $3k intraday swing followed by a pullback can blow the account even if you end green.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum drawdown on BrightFunded?
BrightFunded's maximum drawdown is 10%. BrightFunded uses a trailing drawdown that follows your highest intraday equity. If you're up mid-session and give it back, the floor may have already risen — you can fail even near breakeven. This is the most punishing drawdown variant.
Does BrightFunded have a daily loss limit?
Yes — BrightFunded caps your loss at 5% of the account in a single day, measured from the day's starting balance. The daily window resets at 17:00 ET. Miscounting the reset boundary fails accounts constantly.
What is the profit target to pass BrightFunded?
BrightFunded's evaluation has 2 phases: Phase 1 requires 10% profit, Phase 2 requires 5% profit. A minimum of 3 trading days applies.
What is the profit split on BrightFunded?
Funded BrightFunded traders keep up to 85% of the profits they generate.
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