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Trading styles allowed at FundedNext and Orion Funded

Both firms operate from the United Arab Emirates, offering a wide range of account types from one-step evaluations to instant funding. FundedNext provides a highly flexible environment with prices starting as low as $32.99 for small accounts and a promise of extra compensation if payouts are delayed, while Orion Funded focuses on a 48-hour payout guarantee and specialized account types like "Swing" and "Nova." While FundedNext offers a massive variety of platforms including cTrader and TradingView, Orion Funded maintains a tighter ecosystem centered on MetaTrader 5 and Match-Trader.

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Scalping and Intraday Trading

Both firms are accessible for scalpers, but the cost and technical environment differ significantly.

  • Rules and Limits: FundedNext allows scalping freely, though it prohibits "tick scalping" and hyperactivity. Orion Funded allows manual scalping but strictly forbids HFT (High-Frequency Trading) and any strategy exploiting demo server errors.
  • Risk and Drawdown: Scalpers at FundedNext must manage a static drawdown on Stellar accounts (6% to 10%), while Orion's "Standard" and "Swing" plans also use static drawdown (6-8%). However, Orion's "Zero" and "Nova" accounts use a trailing drawdown, which can be more challenging for intraday traders.
  • Cost of Trading: Orion Funded offers a slightly lower commission of $4 per lot on Forex. FundedNext charges between $5 and $7 per lot depending on the account type (Stellar vs. Lite/Instant).
  • Platforms: Scalpers may prefer FundedNext for its access to cTrader and TradingView, known for superior execution tools compared to the standard MT5 offered by Orion.

Swing Trading

For traders who hold positions for days or weeks, the choice depends on how they handle news and weekend risk.

  • Weekend Holding: Both firms allow holding positions over the weekend.
  • Account Specialization: Orion Funded offers a specific "Orion Swing" account with no news trading restrictions and a static drawdown of 8%. FundedNext allows swing trading on all accounts, but traders must be aware of the news restrictions across all Stellar phases.
  • Risk Management: FundedNext requires a Stop Loss on all trades, which is a critical rule for swing traders to avoid violations. Orion Funded does not explicitly list a Stop Loss requirement in the provided data.
  • Leverage: Swing traders at Orion enjoy up to 100:1 leverage on Forex, while FundedNext offers lower leverage for its 1-step and Instant accounts (ranging from 10:1 to 30:1).

Automated Trading (EAs)

Using Expert Advisors is possible in both firms, but FundedNext treats it as a premium feature.

  • Access Cost: FundedNext requires a specific "EA Add-on" that increases the challenge price by 5%. Orion Funded allows EAs without an extra fee, provided the strategy is the trader's own.
  • Prohibited EAs: Both firms ban arbitrage, HFT, and grid trading. Orion specifically emphasizes that the strategy must be original and not a purchased "off-the-shelf" EA used by thousands of others.
  • Infrastructure: FundedNext offers a VPS add-on (+5% cost) to ensure EAs run 24/7, a service not explicitly detailed in Orion's tech info.

News Trading

This is one of the most significant points of divergence between the two companies.

  • FundedNext Limitations: News trading is allowed, but with a major profit restriction: only 40% of the profits made from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of high-impact news will be counted.
  • Orion Funded Limitations: The rules vary by account. "Standard" and "Nova" accounts prohibit trading 2 minutes before and after news. The "Zero" account allows it but reduces the profit split to 50% for those trades. Only the "Swing" account allows news trading without any timing or profit restrictions.
  • Risk: For traders who rely on volatility, Orion's "Swing" account is the only path to keeping 80-90% of profits without the 40% or 50% "haircuts" imposed by other plans in both firms.

Copy Trading and Hedging

These strategies are permitted but regulated to prevent risk manipulation.

  • Copy Trading: FundedNext allows copy trading. Orion Funded allows it only between your own Orion accounts; copying from third parties or external signal services is a breach of contract.
  • Hedging: FundedNext allows hedging. Orion allows hedging within a single account but strictly prohibits "group hedging" or opposite trades across different accounts to manipulate results.
  • Consistency: Orion Funded applies a 20% "Best Day" consistency rule to its Zero and Nova funded accounts, meaning no single day should account for more than 20% of total profit. FundedNext does not apply a consistency rule to its Stellar accounts.

If you trade like this

  • If you use EAs or specialized platforms: FundedNext is the better fit due to its TradingView/cTrader integration and dedicated EA/VPS add-ons, despite the small extra cost.
  • If you are a pure Swing trader: Orion Funded (specifically the Swing account) is superior because it removes news restrictions and offers a comfortable 8% static drawdown.
  • If you are a high-volume Scalper: Orion Funded offers lower commissions ($4 vs $5-7), although you are restricted to MT5 or Match-Trader.
  • If you want the lowest entry cost: FundedNext offers accounts starting at $32.99, whereas Orion's cheapest "real" evaluation (excluding the $7 entry fee for Nova which requires a $109+ activation fee later) starts at $49.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 account, FundedNext or Orion Funded?

FundedNext is significantly cheaper for a standard evaluation. Their Stellar Lite $100k account costs $399.99, while the Orion Standard $100k account costs $629. Even the FundedNext Stellar 2-Step ($549.99) remains more affordable than Orion’s equivalent. Orion offers a "Nova" plan with a $7 entry fee, but it requires a $669 activation fee after passing, making the total cost higher than FundedNext's options.

Who offers the best profit split and payout speed, FundedNext or Orion Funded?

Both firms start at an 80% profit split, which can scale to 90% (or 95% at FundedNext). However, Orion Funded has a faster payout cycle for its standard accounts (every 14 days with no initial wait), whereas FundedNext standard accounts require a 21-day wait for the first payout. Orion also offers a 48-hour processing guarantee, while FundedNext promises a 24-hour payout or an extra $1,000 compensation.

Which firm has more restrictive news trading rules, FundedNext or Orion Funded?

It depends on the account type. FundedNext is restrictive across the board, only counting 40% of news profits. Orion Funded is more restrictive on its "Standard" accounts (total 2-minute ban) but much more liberal on its "Swing" account, which has no news restrictions at all. If you are not using the Swing account, Orion's "Zero" plan takes 50% of news profits, which is slightly more generous than FundedNext's 40% limit.

Can I use a purchased Expert Advisor (EA) on both FundedNext and Orion Funded?

No, Orion Funded is much stricter regarding EAs. They require the strategy to be the trader's own and prohibit the use of third-party signals or common EAs. FundedNext allows EAs more broadly but requires you to purchase a specific "EA Add-on" for an extra 5% of the challenge price. If you use a commercial EA, you are more likely to face issues at Orion Funded.

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Headquarters

Office No. 7, AI Robotics HUB, C1 Building, AFZ, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Building A1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CEO

Abdullah Jayed

David Viota

Country

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Foundation

2022

2023

Banned Countries
Bangladesh, Belarus, North Korea, Syria, United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Grenada, Chad, Malaysia, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Cape Verde, Tuvalu, Vietnam, Bouvet Island, Burundi, Cook Islands, Eritrea, Comoros, Sri Lanka, Fiji
United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, North Korea, Syria, American Samoa, Grenada, Chad, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Indonesia, Cape Verde, Tuvalu, Bouvet Island, Burundi, Cook Islands, Eritrea, Vietnam, Comoros, Fiji, Iran, Afghanistan, Cuba, Sudan
Assets
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks
Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto
Brokers

Liquidity Providers

OGM International LTD

Refund
Yes

Registration (or reset) fee is refunded after the first payout. Applies to all accounts except Stellar Lite, where the fee is refunded after the third payout.

Limited

The fee is refunded with the fourth payout. The statutory 14-day withdrawal right applies only before the first trade is opened.

Payout Fee

3.5%

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Platforms
Metatrader 4, Metatrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader, Tradingview
MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader
Demo Account
Metatrader 4
ID123456PasswordFN2022ServerFundedNext-Server
Metatrader 5
ID123456Password@Fn2024*ServerFundedNext-Server
Metatrader 5
ID80512087PasswordOC$rWP7A#cServerOGMInternational
Payout Methods
Transfer, PayPal, Card
Crypto, Wise
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto, PayPal, Skrill, ApplePay, GooglePay
Card, Bank Transfer
Payout Frequency
  • Stellar 1-Step: Every 5 business days
  • Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite: reward structure chosen at checkout:
    • Standard, Stellar 2-Step: First payout after 21 days, then every 14 days. No additional conditions.
    • Standard, Stellar Lite purchased or reset on or after October 12, 2026: First payout after 10 business days, then every 10 business days. Earlier accounts: first payout after 21 days, then every 14 days. No additional conditions.
    • 3-Day Performance Reward: Payout every 3 days after completing 3 profitable days in the cycle, each with at least 1% profit.
    • On-Demand Performance Reward: Payout on demand after reaching 2% account growth and maintaining 40% consistency.
  • Stellar Instant: On-demand from day 1 (minimum 5% profit)

Every 14 days, with no initial waiting period. There must be no open positions when requesting a payout.

Payout Guarantee

Brand Promise: Guaranteed Performance Reward within 24 hours, or get $1,000 extra.

48-hour guarantee: if Orion does not process the payout on time, it applies a 100% profit split and refunds the evaluation fee.

Maximum Withdrawal
  • USDT, USDC: $1,000

No limit

Minimum Withdrawal
  • USDT: $20
  • USDC, Rise: $50

$100

Crypto Weekend Trading
No data
Yes
Metals
  • 2-Step, Lite: 25:1 (Challenge) / 15:1 (Funded)
  • 1-Step: 15:1 (Challenge) / 10:1 (Funded)
  • Instant: 7.5:1
9:1 - 30:1
Energies
  • 2-Step, Lite: 25:1 (Challenge) / 15:1 (Funded)
  • 1-Step: 15:1 (Challenge) / 10:1 (Funded)
  • Instant: 7.5:1
3.3:1
Indices
  • 2-Step, Lite: 25:1 (Challenge) / 15:1 (Funded)
  • 1-Step: 10:1 (Challenge / Funded)
  • Instant: 5:1
15:1 - 50:1
Stocks

2:1

1:1
Forex
No data
30:1 - 100:1
Crypto
No data
1:1
Forex
0
4 / lot
Metals
0
4 / lot
Energies
0
4 / lot
Indices
0
0 / lot
Stocks
0.004%
0 / lot
Crypto
0
0 / lot
Commission-Free Option
No
No
Swap Free
Yes
Yes

Swap-free accounts are available as a paid option. Terms and availability depend on the selected product.

Account Reset
Yes

All evaluation accounts can be reset for a fee. Reset discount: 10% off challenge price on Stellar 1-Step / 2-Step / Instant, 5% off on Stellar Lite.

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Add-ons
Yes
  • Swap-Free (+10%)
  • 95% Profit Split (+30%)
  • No minium trading days (+20)
  • 150% Refund (+10%)
  • Biweekly payout (+25%)
  • 10% Max Drawdown (+25%)
  • Double up: Purchase two identical accounts and receive a 60% discount on the second account
  • EA (+5%)
  • VPS (+5%)
No
Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
Yes

Success Benchmarks

To trigger your first scaling event, you must meet the following Success Benchmarks:

  • Proven Track Record: Successfully received a minimum of 4 Performance Rewards.
  • Growth Benchmark: Demonstrate a minimum of 4% growth within each of those 4 payout cycles.
  • Maturity Milestone: Maintain an active and disciplined presence for at least 2 months.
  • Account Status: Finish the most recent cycle with a positive result and all positions closed before requesting the scale-up.

Pro Trader Privileges

Once you become a Pro Trader, you unlock the following privileges:

  • Exponential Growth: A 25% increase in your simulated capital for every qualifying cycle, up to a maximum of $4 Million.
  • Extra Performance Reward: A 15% retroactive reward from the profits earned during your Challenge phase (exclusive to Stellar 1-Step and 2-Step accounts).
  • Bonus Account: Receive a $100K Stellar Lite Challenge Account completely free to diversify your portfolio.
  • Loyalty Discount: Exclusive 12% discount on all your new account purchases.
  • Pro Distinction: Official designation as a "FundedNext Pro Trader".
Yes

Over a rolling 3-month period: 15% return, at least 2 of 3 profitable months, and 3 payouts. Balance increases by 25%, profit split rises to 90%, and the account can scale up to $4,000,000.

Two Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Drawdown
  • Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar Lite: Static
  • Stellar Instant: 6% trailing. It rises with profits, never falls, is capped at the initial account balance and does not reset after a payout.

The mechanism depends on the product: static on Standard, Swing, and Select; trailing with a lock on Zero and Nova funded accounts.

Profit Split
  • Stellar 1-Step: 80%

  • Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite: 80% with Standard, 60% with 3-Day Performance Reward, or 90% with On-Demand Performance Reward. The reward structure is chosen at checkout.

  • Eligible Stellar accounts can reach up to 95% under the scaling plan.

  • Instant: 70% on tier 1 and 2, 80% on tier 3 and above

  • Stellar 2-Step and Stellar 1-Step: 15% of the profits from the evaluation phases after achieving 10% profit in the funded account

80% initially. It rises to 90% after meeting the scaling-plan requirements.

Free Trial
Yes
No
Daily Drawdown

Balance-based

Calculated on equity and includes open trades, commissions, and swaps. The applicable percentage is shown on each challenge.

Three Steps
No
Yes
Max Allocation

300,000

For traders in Cambodia, Mongolia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan, FundedNext allows a Maximum Allocation of $50,000 across their accounts.

400,000
Merge Accounts
Yes
No
Minimum Trading Days
  • Stellar Lite evaluation: 2 days per phase on all payout cycles. Accounts purchased or reset earlier keep 5 days per phase: before October 12, 2026 with Standard, before November 5, 2026 with 3-Day or On-Demand Performance Reward
  • Stellar 2-Step evaluation: 5 days per phase
  • Stellar 1-Step evaluation phase: 2 days
  • Funded phase in all accounts: 0 days

Standard, Swing, and Select require 4 minimum trading days per evaluation phase. Zero and Nova have no published minimum.

Points Reward Program

FundedNext’s Infinity Points Program rewards traders for their activity on the platform. By completing various actions, users collect Infinity Points that can be exchanged for discount coupons on FundedNext Challenges. The program recognizes trader participation while offering savings and added value to their trading journey.

No data
Monthly Competition
Yes
No data
Maximum Accounts
No data

Maximum combined initial allocation of $400,000.

Maximum Trading Days
No data

No maximum time limit.

Expert Advisor (EA)
Yes

EA Add-on required

Yes

EAs are allowed when the strategy is the trader's own and does not breach prohibited practices such as arbitrage, HFT, or exploitation of delays and errors.

VPN
Yes

EA Add-on required

Yes
Hedging
Yes
Limited

Hedging within one account is allowed. Hedging positions across multiple accounts to manipulate results is prohibited.

Requires Stop Loss
Yes
No
Scalping
Yes
Limited

Manual scalping is allowed, but tick scalping, HFT, and strategies exploiting delays or pricing errors are prohibited.

Stacking / Layering (DCA)
No
Limited

Multiple positions are allowed as part of a legitimate strategy; excessive or coordinated exposure intended to bypass risk rules is prohibited.

Maximum Risk Limit
Yes

3%

Limited

Orion may treat excessive exposure, overleveraging, and other risk practices inconsistent with realistic trading as a breach.

Copy Trading
Yes
Limited

Copying between your own Orion accounts is allowed. Copying signals, third-party accounts, or external services is prohibited.

News Trading
Limited

Only 40% of the profit from trades during this window will be counted toward your account balance. This applies to trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before and after a listed high-impact news event.

Limited

During evaluation there is no timing restriction, but using news as a strategy is prohibited. On funded accounts, Nova, Standard, and Select prohibit opening or closing trades 2 minutes before and after high-impact news. Swing has no timing restriction. Zero allows it, but trades executed within 5 minutes before or after receive a 50% profit split.

Inactivity Rule

Accounts (both Challenge and FundedNext) inactive for 60 consecutive calendar days are marked inactive. A warning email is sent first; if no trade is placed within 24 hours of the warning, the account is deactivated. Stellar Challenge Accounts can be reset to continue; FundedNext Accounts cannot. KYC verification must be completed within 30 days post-challenge.

Limited

The account may be closed after prolonged inactivity under Orion's current terms.

Consistency Rule
No
Limited

The 20% Best Day rule applies only to Orion Zero and Orion Nova funded accounts.

Hold Weekend
Yes
Yes
Prohibited Strategies
  • Hyperactivity
  • Latency Trading
  • Copy Trading from Others
  • Any form of Arbitrage Trading
  • Tick Scalping
  • Grid Trading
  • One-sided Betting
  • Account Sharing
  • Hedging or Group Hedging
  • Use of Guaranteed Profit with Limit Orders
  • Use of Platform or Data Freezing Due to Demo Server Errors
  • Latency arbitrage, reverse arbitrage, and exploitation of prices or delays
  • HFT, tick scalping, and strategies designed to exploit the simulated environment
  • Copy trading from third parties or signal services
  • Hedging across accounts and coordinated opposite trades
  • Account rolling, third-party management, and sharing or reselling accounts
  • Gambling behaviour, overleveraging, and excessive exposure
Martingale
No data
No
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