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Crypto CFD issuers in Australia compared| Feature | AvaTrade Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | BlackBull Markets Record updated: 1 Apr 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Capital.com Record updated: 3 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 3 Oct 2026 | Eightcap Record updated: 3 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 3 Oct 2026 | eToro Record updated: 1 Apr 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Exness Record updated: 31 Mar 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | FP Markets Record updated: 4 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 4 Oct 2026 | IC Markets Record updated: 1 Apr 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 3 Oct 2026 | IG Record updated: 3 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 3 Oct 2026 | OANDA Record updated: 4 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 4 Oct 2026 | Pepperstone Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 3 Oct 2026 | Plus500 Record updated: 4 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 4 Oct 2026 | Saxo Bank Record updated: 4 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded Selected CFD source checks: 4 Oct 2026 | XM Record updated: 31 Mar 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded |
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| Checked crypto CFD scope | Not checked | Not checked | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Not checked | Not checked | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Australia / retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Not checked |
| Australian service entity | Not checked | Not checked | Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd | Eightcap Pty Ltd | Not checked | Not checked | First Prudential Markets Pty Ltd | International Capital Markets Pty Ltd | IG Australia Pty Ltd | OANDA Australia Pty Ltd | Pepperstone Group Limited | Plus500AU Pty Ltd | Totality Wealth Limited (formerly Saxo Capital Markets (Australia)) | Not checked |
| Provider-declared AFS licence | Not checked | Not checked | 513393 | 391441 | Not checked | Not checked | 286354 | 335692 | 515106 | 412981 | 414530 | 417727 | 280372 | Not checked |
| Independent current register status | Not checked | Not checked | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not checked | Not checked | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not checked |
| Checked product offering | Not checked | Not checked | Cryptocurrency CFDs | Cryptocurrency CFDs | Not checked | Not checked | Cryptocurrency CFDs | Cryptocurrency CFDs | Cryptocurrency CFDs | CFDs on Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ether and Litecoin | Cryptocurrency CFDs | Cryptocurrency CFDs | Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto FX CFDs against USD, EUR and JPY | Not checked |
| Client classification | Not checked | Not checked | Retail; TMD excludes wholesale clients | Australian retail CFD clients | Not checked | Not checked | Not confirmed | Retail unless a wholesale classification is applied for and approved | Australian retail CFD clients | Not confirmed | Retail unless a wholesale classification is applied for and approved | Not confirmed | Retail and wholesale requirements listed separately; this table uses retail only | Not checked |
| Australian retail crypto CFD leverage | Not checked | Not checked | Maximum 2:1 for retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Up to 2:1 for retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Not checked | Not checked | Not confirmed | Up to 2:1 for retail cryptocurrency CFDs | 2:1 at the stated 50% retail crypto margin | Not confirmed | Up to 2:1 for retail cryptocurrency CFDs | Up to 2:1 on the Australian cryptocurrency CFD page | Not confirmed | Not checked |
| Australian retail crypto margin reference | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | 50% in the published retail crypto margin table | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | 50% corresponding margin at the 2:1 retail limit; check the current contract margin on the platform | 50% retail margin in the published crypto product table | Not checked | 50% corresponding margin at the 2:1 retail limit; check the current contract margin on the platform | Not checked | BTC initial margin 50%, maintenance 40%; ETH initial margin 60%, maintenance 50% | Not checked |
| Application conditions (selected) | Not checked | Not checked | Provider assessment of knowledge and experience plus client acceptance criteria | Provider qualification assessment before trading | Not checked | Not checked | Not confirmed | Application acceptance at provider discretion; pass the suitability test before trading | Assessment of understanding of CFD concepts and risks before acquisition | Not confirmed | Application acceptance at provider discretion; pass the appropriateness test before trading | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not checked |
| Underlying ownership through CFD | Not checked | Not checked | No physical delivery of the underlying cryptocurrency | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | No ownership of, or rights to, the underlying assets through CFDs | No ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency through the CFD | No ownership of, or interest in, the underlying asset through the CFD | Price exposure without ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency | No ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency through the CFD | Price exposure without ownership of digital assets | No ownership of the underlying cryptocurrency through crypto FX CFDs | Not checked |
| Platforms (stored, not rechecked) | MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | Proprietary, MT4, TradingView | MT4, MT5, TradingView | eToro Platform | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal | MT4, MT5, cTrader, IRESS | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT4, IG Platform | MT4, fxTrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | Proprietary | SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPRO | MT4, MT5 |
| Demo account (stored) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum deposit (USD, stored) | 100 | 0 | 20 | 100 | 50 | 10 | 100 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2000 | 5 |
| Crypto pairs (stored) | 25 | 22 | 200 | 120 | 130 | 35 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 15 | 41 | 20 | 9 | 30 |
| Overnight fees (stored) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity fee (stored) | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Deposit fee (stored) | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Withdrawal fee (stored) | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Support channels (stored) | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email | live chat, email | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, phone |
| Sources and detail | AvaTrade profileVisit AvaTrade ↗ | BlackBull Markets profileVisit BlackBull Markets ↗ | Capital.com profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit Capital.com ↗ | Eightcap profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit Eightcap ↗ | eToro profileVisit eToro ↗ | Exness profileVisit Exness ↗ | FP Markets profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit FP Markets ↗ | IC Markets profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit IC Markets ↗ | IG profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit IG ↗ | OANDA profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit OANDA ↗ | Pepperstone profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit Pepperstone ↗ | Plus500 profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit Plus500 ↗ | Saxo Bank profileAustralian CFD source detailsVisit Saxo Bank ↗ | XM profileVisit XM ↗ |
| Feature | Binance Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Bitget Record updated: 30 Sept 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Bybit Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Coinbase Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | CoinSpot Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Crypto.com Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Gate.io Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Gemini Record updated: 30 Sept 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | HTX Record updated: 3 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Kraken Record updated: 30 Sept 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | KuCoin Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | MEXC Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | OKX Record updated: 30 Sept 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Pepperstone Crypto Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Robinhood Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded |
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| Maker fee (recorded) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not confirmed | Not applicable | 0.25% | 0.1% | 0.6% | Not confirmed | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0% | Not confirmed | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Taker fee (recorded) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not confirmed | Not applicable | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | Not confirmed | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.05% | Not confirmed | 0.1% | 0.95% |
| Flat or quoted fee | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 0.1% | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Spot fee schedule | Binance.com standard spot; Regular User, before VIP or BNB discounts | Bitget.com standard crypto spot; Standard tier, before VIP, BGB or promotional discounts | Bybit.com crypto-to-crypto spot; VIP 0 published base rate, before discounts | Coinbase Advanced spot; Account-specific tier; sign in to view current rates | CoinSpot Markets; Published flat Markets trading fee | Crypto.com Exchange spot; Level 1: 30-day spot volume below USD 10,000, without CRO balance | Gate global spot; VIP 0 standard rate before GT deductions | Gemini ActiveTrader standard spot; Entry tier before volume or asset balance discounts | HTX spot; Current tier rates not independently confirmed | Kraken Pro Spot Crypto; Tier 1: entry tier before volume or asset-balance discounts | KuCoin.com Class A spot; Class A base tier, before VIP or KCS discounts | MEXC standard spot reference; Standard rates in the provider guide, before token deductions | OKX account-specific spot fees; Universal entry rate not verified | Pepperstone Crypto Australian spot; Standard maker/taker rate for all spot volume levels | Robinhood Crypto US exchange routing; USD 0 to 10K trailing 30-day exchange-routing volume (lowest tier) |
| Spot fee scope | Binance.com standard crypto spot order book only; excludes Binance.US, separate USDC rates, promotional pairs, margin, derivatives and withdrawals; confirm the account and pair schedule, not country eligibility | Standard crypto spot order book only; excludes stock tokens, derivatives, discounts, promotions and withdrawals; check the applicable regional account and pair schedule | Standard crypto-to-crypto spot only; excludes fiat pairs, Adventure Zone, xStocks, fees paid in MNT, derivatives and withdrawals; actual rates may vary by region and verified account | Australian Advanced help documentation; exact account rates require sign-in. Excludes Simple Trade, funding and network charges. | Australian CoinSpot Markets interface only; excludes Instant Buy, Sell and Swap, stop and limit orders placed on the Instant pages, recurring orders, OTC, funding and crypto withdrawal charges. | Provider schedule last updated 9 October 2026. Applies to Exchange spot orders; Crypto.com App purchases use a quoted price instead. | Global spot schedule; excludes local Gate products, derivatives, funding charges and account-specific benefits | English-US ActiveTrader and exchange API schedule for standard non-stablecoin spot pairs; excludes Gemini Mode, stablecoins, derivatives, margin and funding. Does not establish regional eligibility. | Public fee settings describe Prime tiers, but current numeric rates could not be retrieved; check the logged-in account rate | Standard spot crypto order book; excludes Instant Buy, special-pair schedules and funding charges | Class A spot pairs only; excludes Class B and C, regional-platform schedules, promotions, margin, futures and withdrawals; check current token classification and account rate | Provider guide reference; actual rates vary by region, pair and promotion; excludes futures, funding and withdrawals | No universal rate recorded: the applicable region, account classification and pair group must be checked while logged in; excludes Convert, express Buy/Sell, derivatives and withdrawals | Australian spot order-book trades; excludes Convert quotes, spreads, crypto withdrawals and Pepperstone CFD products | Published US exchange-routing rates; maker and taker fees are rolling out gradually and may not be available to all customers yet. Excludes market maker routing, UK and EU services, funding and network charges. |
| Schedule checked | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 30 Sept 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Funding methods (stored) | crypto, bank, card, P2P | crypto, bank, card, P2P | crypto, bank, card, P2P | crypto, bank, card, PayPal, wire | PayID, bank transfer, PayPal, card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash | PayID bank transfer (AUD), debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, crypto | crypto, bank, card, P2P | bank, card, crypto | crypto, bank, card, P2P | crypto, bank, card, PayPal, Apple Pay | crypto, bank, card, P2P | crypto, bank, card, P2P | crypto, bank, card, P2P | PayID, bank transfer, crypto | ACH bank transfer, wire, debit card, real-time payments (RTP) |
| Fiat support (stored) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spot trading (stored) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Two-factor authentication (stored) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reserve claim (stored, not rechecked) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not disclosed | No |
| Support channels (stored) | live chat, ticket | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email | live chat, email | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email, phone | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email, ticket | live chat, email | phone, chat, help center |
| Sources and detail | Binance profileSpot fee schedule ↗We do not link to Binance while it pleaded guilty to US federal charges in November 2023. | Bitget profileSpot fee schedule ↗We do not link to Bitget while ASIC has a current investor alert about its unlicensed crypto futures products. | Bybit reviewSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Bybit ↗ | Coinbase profileSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Coinbase ↗ | CoinSpot profileSpot fee schedule ↗Visit CoinSpot ↗ | Crypto.com profileSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Crypto.com ↗ | Gate.io profileSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Gate.io ↗ | Gemini profileSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Gemini ↗ | HTX profileSpot fee schedule ↗We do not link to HTX while the UK Financial Conduct Authority has court proceedings against it over illegal financial promotions. | Kraken profileSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Kraken ↗ | KuCoin profileSpot fee schedule ↗We do not link to KuCoin while it pleaded guilty to US federal charges in January 2025. | MEXC profileSpot fee schedule ↗We do not link to MEXC while it is on ASIC's investor alert list as unlicensed in Australia. | OKX profileSpot fee schedule ↗We do not link to OKX while it pleaded guilty to US federal charges in February 2025. | Pepperstone Crypto reviewSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Pepperstone Crypto ↗ | Robinhood reviewSpot fee schedule ↗Visit Robinhood ↗ |
Prop firms
Crypto prop firm programmes compared| Feature | Apex Trader Funding Record updated: 31 Mar 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Blueberry Funded Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | BrightFunded Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | DNA Funded Record updated: 9 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | FTMO Record updated: 16 July 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | FundedNext Record updated: 3 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | FXIFY Record updated: 3 Oct 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | The Trading Pit Record updated: 16 July 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded | Topstep Record updated: 17 June 2026 Prior record check: Not recorded |
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| Selected programme | No source-scoped programme recorded | Prime Challenge (2-Step) Prime Challenge (2-Step) Prime Challenge (2-Step) | 2-Step Bright 2-Step Bright 2-Step Bright | 2 Phase 2 Phase 2 Phase | No source-scoped programme recorded | Stellar 2-Step CFD Challenge Stellar 2-Step CFD Challenge Stellar 2-Step CFD Challenge | Crypto Standard (1-Step) Crypto Standard (1-Step) Crypto Instant Funding | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Selected stage | No source-scoped programme recorded | Phase 1 (evaluation) Phase 2 (evaluation) Funded (funded) | Phase 1 (evaluation) Phase 2 (evaluation) Funded (funded) | Assessment (evaluation) Qualification (evaluation) Funded (funded) | No source-scoped programme recorded | Phase 1 (evaluation) Phase 2 (evaluation) Funded: Standard reward option (funded) | Challenge (evaluation) Funded (funded) Funded from entry (funded) | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Programme model | No source-scoped programme recorded | 2-step 2-step 2-step | 2-step 2-step 2-step | 2-step 2-step 2-step | No source-scoped programme recorded | 2-step 2-step 2-step | 1-step 1-step instant-funding | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Programme entry price reference | No source-scoped programme recorded | $37 original price for $2.5K Scope and evidenceOriginal price in the provider reset table; $406 for $50K and $1,462 for $200K. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 $37 original price for $2.5K Scope and evidenceOriginal price in the provider reset table; $406 for $50K and $1,462 for $200K. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 $37 original price for $2.5K Scope and evidenceOriginal price in the provider reset table; $406 for $50K and $1,462 for $200K. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | €47 for $5K account Scope and evidence2-Step Bright list price for the $5K account, in euros for a US dollar account size, before the RALLY25 autumn promotion (shown as €35.25). confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 €47 for $5K account Scope and evidence2-Step Bright list price for the $5K account, in euros for a US dollar account size, before the RALLY25 autumn promotion (shown as €35.25). confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 €47 for $5K account Scope and evidence2-Step Bright list price for the $5K account, in euros for a US dollar account size, before the RALLY25 autumn promotion (shown as €35.25). confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | $49 for $5K Scope and evidenceUSD, excluding add-ons and taxes. Other sizes: $79 ($10K), $159 ($25K), $289 ($50K), $549 ($100K), $1,079 ($200K). confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 $49 for $5K Scope and evidenceUSD, excluding add-ons and taxes. Other sizes: $79 ($10K), $159 ($25K), $289 ($50K), $549 ($100K), $1,079 ($200K). confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 $49 for $5K Scope and evidenceUSD, excluding add-ons and taxes. Other sizes: $79 ($10K), $159 ($25K), $289 ($50K), $549 ($100K), $1,079 ($200K). confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | $59.99 base price for $6K Scope and evidenceCurrent commercial base reference; excludes temporary STOCT promotion. Dollar currency not expanded; checkout, region and add-ons can change total. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 $59.99 base price for $6K Scope and evidenceCurrent commercial base reference; excludes temporary STOCT promotion. Dollar currency not expanded; checkout, region and add-ons can change total. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 $59.99 base price for $6K Scope and evidenceCurrent commercial base reference; excludes temporary STOCT promotion. Dollar currency not expanded; checkout, region and add-ons can change total. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | $59 for $5K account Scope and evidenceStandard base entry reference in May 2026 provider guide; dollar currency not expanded in source. Confirm checkout, currency and add-ons. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 $59 for $5K account Scope and evidenceStandard base entry reference in May 2026 provider guide; dollar currency not expanded in source. Confirm checkout, currency and add-ons. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 $125 for $5K account Scope and evidenceInstant base entry reference in May 2026 guide; dollar currency not expanded. Confirm checkout. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage profit target | No source-scoped programme recorded | 8% 6% Not applicable Scope and evidenceReward eligibility has its own conditions: active days, profit to take and rule compliance. not-applicable; checked 9 Oct 2026 | 8% Scope and evidenceCurrent 2-Step Bright phase, not Classic or Original accounts. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5% Scope and evidenceCurrent 2-Step Bright phase, not Classic or Original accounts. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not checked | 8% Scope and evidenceAssessment (Evaluation) stage. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 10%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 5% Scope and evidenceQualification (Verification) stage; unchanged for earlier accounts. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 Not applicable Scope and evidenceRules state there is no profit target in the Funded Stage. not-applicable; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | 8% Scope and evidenceStellar 2-Step evaluation; based on initial balance. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5% Scope and evidenceStellar 2-Step evaluation; based on initial balance. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not applicable Scope and evidenceModel overview states no funded profit target. not-applicable; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 9% Scope and evidenceOne evaluation phase. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not applicable Scope and evidenceNo evaluation target applies to this stage. not-applicable; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not applicable Scope and evidenceNo evaluation phase on Crypto Instant Funding. not-applicable; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage daily loss | No source-scoped programme recorded | 4% of initial balance Scope and evidenceFixed dollar allowance subtracted from the higher of day-start balance or equity; resets at 5:00 PM EST; touching the floor breaches the account. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 4% of initial balance Scope and evidenceFixed dollar allowance subtracted from the higher of day-start balance or equity; resets at 5:00 PM EST; touching the floor breaches the account. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 4% of initial balance Scope and evidenceFixed dollar allowance subtracted from the higher of day-start balance or equity; resets at 5:00 PM EST; touching the floor breaches the account. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | 4% initial-balance allowance Scope and evidenceReference is higher balance/equity at rollover; reset window 11:30 PM to 11:59 PM CET. Current purchased-account method. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 4% initial-balance allowance Scope and evidenceReference is higher balance/equity at rollover; reset window 11:30 PM to 11:59 PM CET. Current purchased-account method. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not confirmed Scope and evidenceFunded-stage limit not independently checked for this named plan. not-confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 5% of previous day's balance Scope and evidenceBalance based: limit applies to equity loss against the previous day's balance snapshot. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 6%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 5% of previous day's balance Scope and evidenceBalance based: limit applies to equity loss against the previous day's balance snapshot. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 6%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 5% of previous day's balance Scope and evidenceFunded Stage. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 6%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | 5% initial-balance allowance Scope and evidenceClosed and floating P/L plus swaps/commissions/fees; midnight server reset, seasonally GMT+2/GMT+3. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5% initial-balance allowance Scope and evidenceClosed and floating P/L plus swaps/commissions/fees; midnight server reset, seasonally GMT+2/GMT+3. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5% initial-balance allowance Scope and evidenceFresh direct model overview and commercial page agree. Daily calculation includes closed/floating results and costs; confirm purchased terms. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 3% of previous closing balance Scope and evidenceChallenge and funded: daily equity loss test; reset at 5 PM EST as stated by provider. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 3% of previous closing balance Scope and evidenceChallenge and funded: daily equity loss test; reset at 5 PM EST as stated by provider. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 3% of previous closing balance Scope and evidenceInstant: daily equity loss test; reset at 5 PM EST as stated by provider. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage maximum loss | No source-scoped programme recorded | 10% static Scope and evidenceFloor fixed 10% below the initial balance; profits do not raise it. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 10% static Scope and evidenceFloor fixed 10% below the initial balance; profits do not raise it. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 10% static Scope and evidenceFloor fixed 10% below the initial balance; profits do not raise it. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | 8% static Scope and evidenceFloor fixed below original balance; tested against balance/equity. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 8% static Scope and evidenceFloor fixed below original balance; tested against balance/equity. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not confirmed Scope and evidenceFunded-stage limit not independently checked for this named plan. not-confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 8% static Scope and evidenceFixed % of initial balance; balance or equity must stay above it. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 10%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 8% static Scope and evidenceFixed % of initial balance; balance or equity must stay above it. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 10%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 8% static Scope and evidenceFunded Stage. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 10%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | 10% static Scope and evidenceEvaluation floor below initial balance; tested against balance/equity. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 10% static Scope and evidenceEvaluation floor below initial balance; tested against balance/equity. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 10% static Scope and evidenceFresh direct model overview and commercial page agree on total limit below initial balance, tested against balance/equity. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 6% trailing, capped at initial balance Scope and evidenceChallenge and funded: fixed initial allowance; highest account balance reference. Withdrawal can lock the floor and reduce the buffer. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 6% trailing, capped at initial balance Scope and evidenceChallenge and funded: fixed initial allowance; highest account balance reference. Withdrawal can lock the floor and reduce the buffer. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 6% trailing, capped at initial balance Scope and evidenceInstant: fixed initial currency allowance below highest account balance. First payout request locks the floor at initial balance; withdrawing all profit can leave no buffer. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage minimum trading days | No source-scoped programme recorded | 3 active days Scope and evidenceEach active day needs at least 0.5% of the initial balance in closed profit ($250 on $50K). confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 3 active days Scope and evidenceEach active day needs at least 0.5% of the initial balance in closed profit. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 3 active days per cycle Scope and evidenceAt least 0.5% realised profit on each; days do not carry over; the payout date does not count. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | 5 days per phase Scope and evidenceA qualifying trade stays open at least 60 seconds; days need not be consecutive or profitable. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5 days per phase Scope and evidenceA qualifying trade stays open at least 60 seconds; days need not be consecutive or profitable. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not checked | 5 calendar days Scope and evidenceTrades must be held at least 60 seconds. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 3 days. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 5 calendar days Scope and evidenceTrades must be held at least 60 seconds. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 3 days. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 5 calendar days Scope and evidenceRequired before a payout request. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 3 days. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | 5 separate days per phase Scope and evidenceAt least one trade each calendar day; selected smaller-size add-on can waive this requirement. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5 separate days per phase Scope and evidenceAt least one trade each calendar day; selected smaller-size add-on can waive this requirement. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 No trading-day minimum stated Scope and evidenceStandard funded overview; selected reward option and eligibility conditions still apply. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 4 days Scope and evidenceChallenge requirement; separate from funded payout eligibility. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 7 different trading days Scope and evidenceRequired before Standard payout; day FAQ ties it to each 14-day cycle. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Conflicting sources Scope and evidenceExact Instant help says no minimum and a 7-day activity rule; commercial crypto page says 7 minimum trading days. Activity FAQ supports inactivity wording, not a settled qualifying payout-day count. Confirm purchased terms. conflicting; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Crypto leverage | No source-scoped programme recorded | 1:2 Scope and evidenceAsset-class leverage, the same on every plan (forex 1:30, crypto 1:2); the Prime overview table lists "Leverage 1:30 on all accounts". confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 1:2 Scope and evidenceAsset-class leverage, the same on every plan (forex 1:30, crypto 1:2); the Prime overview table lists "Leverage 1:30 on all accounts". confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 1:2 Scope and evidenceAsset-class leverage, the same on every plan (forex 1:30, crypto 1:2); the Prime overview table lists "Leverage 1:30 on all accounts". confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | 1:5 Scope and evidenceSame asset-class leverage stated for challenge and funded accounts. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 1:5 Scope and evidenceSame asset-class leverage stated for challenge and funded accounts. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 1:5 Scope and evidenceSame asset-class leverage stated for challenge and funded accounts. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 2:1 Scope and evidenceRules leverage table for 2 Phase; unchanged for accounts created before and after 3 February 2026. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 2:1 Scope and evidenceRules leverage table for 2 Phase; unchanged for accounts created before and after 3 February 2026. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 2:1 Scope and evidenceRules leverage table for 2 Phase; unchanged for accounts created before and after 3 February 2026. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | 1:1 Scope and evidenceSimulated crypto CFDs; weekday execution and actual symbol hours need checking. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 1:1 Scope and evidenceSimulated crypto CFDs; weekday execution and actual symbol hours need checking. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 1:1 Scope and evidenceSimulated crypto CFDs; weekday execution and actual symbol hours need checking. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | 5:1 BTC/ETH/SOL; 2:1 others Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto account, asset-dependent. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5:1 BTC/ETH/SOL; 2:1 others Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto account, asset-dependent. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 5:1 BTC/ETH/SOL; 2:1 others Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto asset tiers in provider guide. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Platforms | No source-scoped programme recorded | MT5 and TradeLocker Scope and evidenceMobile, PC and web; TradingView, DXtrade, Match-Trader and cTrader are not offered. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 MT5 and TradeLocker Scope and evidenceMobile, PC and web; TradingView, DXtrade, Match-Trader and cTrader are not offered. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 MT5 and TradeLocker Scope and evidenceMobile, PC and web; TradingView, DXtrade, Match-Trader and cTrader are not offered. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | MT5, cTrader and DXTrade Scope and evidenceProvider-listed platforms. MT5 unavailable to US/UAE citizens/residents; cTrader unavailable to US users. Restricted countries and chosen account apply. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 MT5, cTrader and DXTrade Scope and evidenceProvider-listed platforms. MT5 unavailable to US/UAE citizens/residents; cTrader unavailable to US users. Restricted countries and chosen account apply. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 MT5, cTrader and DXTrade Scope and evidenceProvider-listed platforms. MT5 unavailable to US/UAE citizens/residents; cTrader unavailable to US users. Restricted countries and chosen account apply. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | TradeLocker Scope and evidenceRules list TradeLocker for every challenge type. DNA Funded's site states existing MT5 accounts are migrating to TradeLocker. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 TradeLocker Scope and evidenceRules list TradeLocker for every challenge type. DNA Funded's site states existing MT5 accounts are migrating to TradeLocker. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 TradeLocker Scope and evidenceRules list TradeLocker for every challenge type. DNA Funded's site states existing MT5 accounts are migrating to TradeLocker. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader Scope and evidenceSize and region restrictions apply; US clients are Match-Trader only. TradingView is analysis only. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader Scope and evidenceSize and region restrictions apply; US clients are Match-Trader only. TradingView is analysis only. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader Scope and evidenceSize and region restrictions apply; US clients are Match-Trader only. TradingView is analysis only. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | DXTrade Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto programme; TradingView is labelled coming soon. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 DXTrade Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto programme; TradingView is labelled coming soon. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 DXTrade Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto programme; TradingView is labelled coming soon. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage reward split | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation 80% Scope and evidenceUp to 90% through the scaling plan; minimum payout $100 in realised profit. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation 80% standard Scope and evidenceGeneral funded default; 90% add-on and scaling can change the split. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation 80%; 90% with paid add-on Scope and evidenceProfit Split add-on costs 20% on top of the access fee. First three approved payouts are capped at 5% of the nominated bankroll. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation 80% standard Scope and evidenceStandard option; other options/add-ons have different splits and conditions. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation 80% or 100% Scope and evidence80% on 14-day option; 100% on 30-day option. Confirm selected option. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 80% default; 90% optional add-on Scope and evidenceExact Instant help distinguishes default reward share from optional purchase add-on; confirm selected terms and price. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage reward cycle | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation Every 14 days Scope and evidenceRequests are reviewed before payment; rule compliance applies. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation First 30 days, then 14 days Scope and evidenceStandard funded setting, counted from first funded trade; paid faster-cycle add-ons differ. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation 14 days; 7 with paid add-on Scope and evidenceCounted from account opening or the previous payout request. Earlier Payout add-on costs 20% on top of the access fee. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation First 21 days, then 14 days Scope and evidenceEligible profitable cycle required. Overview conflicts on activation versus first trade as starting event; confirm the purchased terms. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation 14 or 30 days Scope and evidenceDepends on Standard reward option; eligibility, KYC, contract and minimum payout still apply. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Every 14 days Scope and evidenceFirst Instant payout 14 days after first trade; subsequent scheduled biweekly cycles. Minimum payout depends on size; KYC, signed contract and payout-provider verification apply. Day-count conflict remains separate. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Reward cycle starts | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation When the funded account starts Scope and evidenceThe first 14-day cycle begins when the funded account starts. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation Not checked | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation Not checked | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not applicable to evaluation Not applicable to evaluation Conflicting sources Scope and evidenceDedicated cycle-start FAQ explicitly names Stellar 2-Step and says first trade starts every cycle. Current overview also says first trade but its Standard table says activation. Starting event remains conflicting; obtain written clarification. conflicting; checked 3 Oct 2026 | Not applicable to evaluation Not checked Not checked | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Automation | No source-scoped programme recorded | Own EAs with prior consent; copy trading between own accounts Scope and evidenceCommercial, commissioned, rented or shared EAs are not allowed; signal copying and third-party management are breaches. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 Own EAs with prior consent; copy trading between own accounts Scope and evidenceCommercial, commissioned, rented or shared EAs are not allowed; signal copying and third-party management are breaches. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 Own EAs with prior consent; copy trading between own accounts Scope and evidenceCommercial, commissioned, rented or shared EAs are not allowed; signal copying and third-party management are breaches. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | Not checked Not checked Not checked | Not checked Not checked Not checked | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not checked Not checked Not checked | EAs and copy trading prohibited Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto accounts, not general multi-asset programmes. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 EAs and copy trading prohibited Scope and evidenceDedicated crypto accounts, not general multi-asset programmes. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not checked | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Stage consistency condition | No source-scoped programme recorded | None Scope and evidenceNo consistency rule in the evaluation or the funded stage. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 None Scope and evidenceNo consistency rule in the evaluation or the funded stage. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 None Scope and evidenceNo consistency rule in the evaluation or the funded stage. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | Not checked Not checked Not checked | Not checked Not checked 30% daily profit distribution limit Scope and evidenceProfit from one calendar day can count for at most 30% of the requested profit. Accounts created before 3 February 2026: 40%. confirmed; checked 5 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not checked Not checked Not checked | Not checked 25% best-day limit Scope and evidenceLargest profit day may not exceed 25% of total profit at withdrawal. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 25% best-day limit Scope and evidenceExact Instant help: largest profit day may not exceed 25% of total profit at withdrawal. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Fee refund | No source-scoped programme recorded | Non-refundable Scope and evidenceAll purchases are final; direct debit or credit card payments are reviewed only for a duplicate purchase or non-delivery reported within 14 days of purchase. Reset fees are non-refundable. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 Non-refundable Scope and evidenceAll purchases are final; direct debit or credit card payments are reviewed only for a duplicate purchase or non-delivery reported within 14 days of purchase. Reset fees are non-refundable. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 Non-refundable Scope and evidenceAll purchases are final; direct debit or credit card payments are reviewed only for a duplicate purchase or non-delivery reported within 14 days of purchase. Reset fees are non-refundable. confirmed; checked 9 Oct 2026 | Not checked Not checked Not checked | Not checked Not checked Not checked | No source-scoped programme recorded | Not checked Not checked Not checked | 100% with first payout Scope and evidenceCrypto Standard only, conditional on reaching an eligible payout. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 100% with first payout Scope and evidenceCrypto Standard only, conditional on reaching an eligible payout. confirmed; checked 3 Oct 2026 Not checked | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
| Programme scope | No source-scoped programme recorded | Prime accounts bought from 17 August 2026. Prime is a separate product from the 2-Step Challenge, which stopped being sold on 17 August 2026. Accounts bought earlier keep their own terms (5 active days per stage). Prime accounts bought from 17 August 2026. Prime is a separate product from the 2-Step Challenge, which stopped being sold on 17 August 2026. Accounts bought earlier keep their own terms (5 active days per stage). Prime accounts bought from 17 August 2026. Prime is a separate product from the 2-Step Challenge, which stopped being sold on 17 August 2026. Accounts bought earlier keep their own terms (5 active days per stage). | Current Bright plan, distinct from 2-Step Classic and Original accounts purchased before 13 April 2026. This record directly checks evaluation limits and selected general crypto/reward terms. Current Bright plan, distinct from 2-Step Classic and Original accounts purchased before 13 April 2026. This record directly checks evaluation limits and selected general crypto/reward terms. Current Bright plan, distinct from 2-Step Classic and Original accounts purchased before 13 April 2026. This record directly checks evaluation limits and selected general crypto/reward terms. | Values apply to 2 Phase accounts created on or after 3 February 2026, read directly from DNA Funded's Rules and Conditions V2.1 dated 31 August 2026. Accounts created before 3 February 2026 use different loss limits and minimum days. Values apply to 2 Phase accounts created on or after 3 February 2026, read directly from DNA Funded's Rules and Conditions V2.1 dated 31 August 2026. Accounts created before 3 February 2026 use different loss limits and minimum days. Values apply to 2 Phase accounts created on or after 3 February 2026, read directly from DNA Funded's Rules and Conditions V2.1 dated 31 August 2026. Accounts created before 3 February 2026 use different loss limits and minimum days. | No source-scoped programme recorded | Named CFD challenge and Standard reward option. Current direct sources agree on funded loss limits; the first-cycle starting event remains unresolved. Named CFD challenge and Standard reward option. Current direct sources agree on funded loss limits; the first-cycle starting event remains unresolved. Named CFD challenge and Standard reward option. Current direct sources agree on funded loss limits; the first-cycle starting event remains unresolved. | Dedicated crypto programme. Public terms only; general One Phase targets and platform rules are a separate product. Dedicated crypto programme. Public terms only; general One Phase targets and platform rules are a separate product. Dedicated crypto instant route; no evaluation. Exact help defines calculation and cost reference; minimum payout-day wording conflicts with the commercial page. Charge side and all-in cost remain unresolved. | No source-scoped programme recorded | No source-scoped programme recorded |
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