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Why Next Level Funded?

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

Next Level Funded is based around the ideals that once the hard work has been put in, the hours on the charts, the failed trading strategies & then finally - Profitability!!The only then holding back a profitable trader is capital, hence the name - we built this platform to turn aspiring traders from dream of making this a career to a truereality.

What is Next Level Funded?

Next Level Funded is a Proprietary Trading Platform that takes live chart trading and combines that with simulated funds, to allow traders all around the world the opportunity to put there skills to the test.

This allows traders to be in an environment that despite there age & financial capabilities can produce significant amounts of profit allowing them Trading a full time career!

What is Simulated Trading?

Simulated Trading is where traders will have the opportunity once they have passed the evaluation stages, to trade live markets in real time - granting them access to withdraw up to 80% of their generated profits.

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

NLF is not yet established in this space due to its release being in the early parts of 2025Although this is the case, we pride ourselves on our mission and are heavily focused on being in this industry for a long time. We prioritise all feedback from our traders, see fit to any mistakes made on our end & ensure all profits generated within the guidelines of our rules are paid out in due time

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

Next Level Funded is based around the ideals that once the hard work has been put in, the hours on the charts, the failed trading strategies & then finally - Profitability!!

The only thing holding back a profitable trader is capital, hence the name "Next Level" - we built this platform to turn aspiring traders with the dream of making this a career, to a reality.

At it's core, Prop Firm's lose there money from the Success of Trader's & there skills. We don't see it that way. As long as there is money in our account, if a pay-out is requested you will be paid. We are here for the long run and want to see as many trader's as possible chase there dreams and make this there living.

What is Next Level Funded?

Next Level Funded is a Proprietary Trading Firm that takes live chart trading and combines that with simulated funds, to allow traders all around the world the opportunity to put there skills to the test. If a Challenge Account is Successfully Passed, Traders are entitled to keep up to 80% of all profits they generate, from there chosen account.

This allows traders to be in an environment that despite there age or financial capabilities, can produce significant amounts of profit allowing them to make Trading a full time career!

What is Simulated Trading?

Although capital is in Simulated form, all generated profits are split 80% in favour of the trader.

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

NLF is not yet established in this space due to its release being in the early parts of 2025. Although this is the case, we pride ourselves on our mission and are heavily focused on being in this industry for a long time.

We prioritise all feedback from our traders, see fit to any mistakes made on our end & ensure all profits generated within the guidelines of our rules are paid out in there respected time periods.

Our Trading rules

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KYC Instructions

All Traders Choosing to Trade with Next Level Funded must Provide some form of Identification whether it’s in the Form of a Drivers License, Passport or Verified Document.

Accurate Information

Ensure all information in regards to Identity is correct & matches your Government Issued ID.

Verified Documentation

Use the correct form of ID whether this is a Driver’s Licence, Passport, Resident Documentation, ID Cards etc.

Documentation Authenticity

Ensure that all Identification Documents are verified & correct, using any form of false Identification will result in instant KYC Rejection.

Once all identification documents are submitted you will not be able to change them.

IP Address Policy

Your IP Address must remains the same for the entire duration of your trading experience, no matter if it is during the evaluation stage or live simulated trading.

What Does NLF Consider Cheating?

We have a strict no-cheating policy to ensure fair trading. Here’s what we classify as cheating:

1. Exploiting Demo Trading Flaws

You cannot take advantage of inefficiencies in the demo trading environment, such as:

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Toxic Trading Order Flow
Long/Short Arbitrage
Reverse Arbitrage
Tick Scalping
Server Execution Manipulation

Additionally, copy trading from another trader is strictly prohibited. If we detect copy trading, both accounts will be breached immediately.

2. Account Hedging

You cannot use one account to place a trade in one direction while using another account to place the opposite trade. This is an attempt to guarantee a win and is strictly forbidden.

3. Exclusive Hedging

You cannot hedge every trade throughout a challenge or live account. Many EA (Expert Advisor) hedging bots are designed to exploit demo environments, making it impossible for us to mirror your trades in a live market. If your account is found only hedging, we may ask you to provide the EA you’re using for review.

4. Use of Expert Advisors (EAs)

EAs are allowed, but they must follow our rules. If requested, you must prove that your EA is not violating any policies. HFT bots, hedge zone strategies, or similar methods are not allowed.

5. Defining a "Trade"

A trade is defined as a position held on a specific pair, which may include:
Multiple entries with similar timing and lot sizes. A set of trades placed at the same time
However, small lot-sized trades will not count as a trade.

Final Note
If your account is flagged for cheating, you will be required to restart the challenge. Any serious violations will result in immediate account termination.

What are your trading style rules?

We have one key trading rule:

No Gambling

You can’t rely on luck to pass a challenge or trade on a Live Account.

At NLF, we define gambling as:

Excessive Scalping – If 50% or more of your trades are closed within a minute, it’s considered reckless trading.

Martingale – Stacking five trades on the same pair while in drawdown isn’t a sustainable strategy.

All In – Taking a single high-risk trade without proper risk management (no stop-loss or risking more than the max drawdown limit) in hopes of either passing or failing.

Stick to solid risk management and strategic trading!

Are NLF Trader’s allowed to trade news?

News Trading Restriction

Traders cannot open or close trades two minutes before or after a Red Folder news event release.
This includes:

Trades hitting take profit (TP) or profit target.
Pending orders being triggered.

Trades that were already open before the news event but close within the restricted time window.
If any trades are executed during this period and result in passing an evaluation, the account will not be considered as having passed the challenge.
We have an auto-close feature that closes trades once the profit target is reached. If your trade is automatically closed during a restricted news period, even with a TP set, it will be counted as a violation. Traders who pass based on news trades will not pass the challenge.
The same rule applies to Live Accounts. Any profits made from trades executed within the restricted news window will not be credited.

How News Events Are Classified

Any Red Folder news event listed on Forex Factory falls under our restricted trading window. Different types of Red Folder news impact certain trading pairs.

If a Red Folder event affects any of the following, it falls under our news restriction: Macroeconomic Announcements – Affects All Instruments

CPI
FOMC Statement & Meetings
Non-Farm Employment Change
Major News & Currency-Specific Restrictions

USD (Forex, Commodities, US Indices: US30, US100, US500)

All High-Impact USD News
Interest Rate Decisions & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, PPI, Core PCE
Non-Farm Payrolls, Employment Reports, Jobless Claims
Federal Reserve Announcements
Balance of Trade, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment

EUR (Forex, EU Indices)

PMI, CPI, GDP
ECB Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Economic Sentiment

GBP (Forex Only)

PMI, CPI, GDP
BoE Rate Decisions & Press Conferences
Retail Sales, Housing Reports, Industrial & Manufacturing Data

CAD (Forex, Oil)

BoC Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
CPI, GDP, Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Balance of Trade, Crude Oil Inventories

AUD (Forex Only)

RBA Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
Retail Sales

NZD (Forex Only)

RBNZ Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports

CHF (Forex Only)

SNB Policy Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP

JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)

BoJ Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, Retail Trade, Balance of Trade

Oil Markets (USOIL, UKOIL, CAD Pairs)

Crude Oil Inventories

Make sure to check ForexFactory for upcoming Red Folder events to avoid violating the news trading restriction.

All things Challenges

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What Happens After You Pass?

Once you pass the assessment, our team will review your account within 1-3 days. After approval, you’ll receive a KYC verification email from our provider, Verify, to confirm your identity.

To complete this, you’ll need to:
✅ Upload a government-issued ID
✅ Take a selfie for identity verification
This helps us ensure we’re working with real traders and staying compliant with AML regulations.

What are the profit targets?

Step Challenge:

1-Step: 9%
2-Step: 8% / 5%
3-Step: 8% / 4% / 4%

Types of Drawdown

Static Drawdown – The drawdown limit stays the same and doesn’t change.

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown resets daily at 00:00 UTC based on the highest equity or balance at that time.

Static Drawdown – The drawdown resets at the daily rollover based on your balance only (not equity).
📌 Example:

You have a $1,000 account and leave a trade running overnight. Your equity is $1,100, but your balance is $1,000. Your max daily drawdown is 4% of $1,000 ($40).

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown moves up as your account’s highest equity point increases.
📌 Example:

You start with $1,000 equity and a 3% trailing drawdown, meaning your initial max drawdown is $30. If your equity grows to $1,100, your new max drawdown is 3% of $1,100 ($33). If your account drops below $1,067, it would be a breach.
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Drawdown Limits

One-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 6% (Trailing) – Moves with your highest equity point.
Daily Drawdown: 3% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Two-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 8% (Static) – This limit doesn’t change.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Three-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 10% (Static) – This limit stays fixed.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

⚠️ Important: If you hit any of these drawdown limits, your account will be breached.

How to Get Started

Once you’ve gone through our trading rules, head over to the Home Page and choose the account size, challenge type, and platform that suits you best.

You can pay using a credit card or crypto (select either option at checkout). If paying with crypto, make sure to copy the exact coin amount shown, not the USD value.

What Trading Platform do we use?

We are proud to partner with Match Trader, a highly respected trading platform. As Next Level Funded continues to grow, our community will have the opportunity to vote on the next platform to be added. This ensures traders have access to multiple platforms, allowing them to choose the one that best suits their trading needs.

All things Funded

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What withdrawal options do you have?

You can withdraw funds via Crypto Currencies & Direct Bank Transfer.

We offer direct bank transfer dependent on your country of residence. If you are from Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom you can receive your pay-out through Direct Bank Transfer or Digital Currencies. Payments via Rise incur a $20 withdrawal fee.

If you are from one of the beneath countries you can only receive your pay-out through Rise or Digital Currencies.

Ireland Spain France Albania American Samoa Andorra Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Caribbean Netherlands Cayman Islands Chad Chagos Archipelago Chile Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Curaçao Cyprus Czechia Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Estonia Ethiopia Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Heard & McDonald Islands Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kiribati Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lesotho Liberia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia Nicaragua Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Palau Papua New Guinea Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Islands Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Rwanda Réunion Samoa San Marino Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sint Maarten Slovakia Slovenia So. Georgia & So. Sandwich Islands Solomon Islands South Africa South Korea Sri Lanka St. Barthelemy St. Helena St. Kitts & Nevis St. Lucia St. Martin St. Pierre & Miquelon St. Vincent & the Grenadines Suriname Svalbard & Jan Mayen Sweden Switzerland Sao Tome & Principe Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Turkmenistan Turks & Caicos Islands Tuvalu Turkey US Outlying Islands US Virgin Islands Ukraine United Arab Emirates United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vatican City Wallis & Futuna Western Sahara Zambia

What is Next Level Fundeds profit split?

The profit split is 80%.

How Many Accounts Can I Have?

You can have up to $400,000 (2 x Funded $200k Accounts at once / 4 x Funded $100k Accounts at Once) in starting capital on funded, but you are entitled to scale the accounts to $1,000,000.

Is There a Withdrawal Limit?

Overflow System

To ensure fast and reliable payouts for all traders, we have an overflow system in place:
You can withdraw a maximum of $10,000 every 2 withdrawal cycles (per trader).

If your profit exceeds $10,000, you’ll still only be able to withdraw up to $10,000.
As you scale your account, the max withdrawal limit increases accordingly.
If you trade on multiple accounts, they will be treated as one, and the withdrawal timing will be based on your first account’s withdrawal.

📌 Example:
You have a $100,000 account and make:
$8,000 on your first withdrawal.
$6,000 on your second withdrawal.
Since the max limit per cycle is $10,000, that’s the most you can withdraw. Your balance resets to $100,000 after both cycles.

Profits Over $5,000

If your total profit exceeds $5,000, then:
No single trade or best trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profit in that payout cycle.
If a trade/day exceeds 50%, it will be adjusted down to the 50% cap.
After earning over $5,000 in payouts, you’ll need to complete a risk interview with our CCO (Christopher Hunter).

📌 Example:
You have a $100,000 account and make:
$5,000 on Day 1.
$3,000 on Day 2.
Your total balance is now $108,000, and your withdrawable amount before profit split is $6,000.
If you made $10,000 in a single trade, only $5,000 would count toward your withdrawal.

Max Lifetime Withdrawals

Once you’ve withdrawn a total of $100,000 across all challenges, you’ll graduate from the Maven program. As you continue to scale your account, your max withdrawal limit will increase accordingly.

Do You Allow Scaling?

Yes, we do!
To scale your account, you need to:

Make a 10% profit over 4 months (2.5% per month).
Withdraw at least once per month during this period.
Once you meet these requirements, your account balance will increase by 25%.

This process can be repeated until you reach a $1,000,000 balance. Your max withdrawal cap will increase as you scale, but the withdrawal limit per cycle remains the same.

Fee's & Commisions

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What is our leverage?

Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1

What Instruments Can I Trade?

We have a huge variety of instruments you can trade. Including all majors in FX, commodities, indices and digital ETF’s.

Here is a list of all our instruments that are available to trade:

Commodities

Digital ETF’s

BTCEUR | BTCUSD | ETHBTC | ETHUSD

FX

Indices

AUS200 | CHNIND | EU50 | FRA40 | GER30 | HKIND | ITA40 | JAP225 | SPA35 | SUI20 | UK100 | US100 | US2000 | US30 | US500

Spreads, Commission & Swap

Commission:

$2 USD commission per way ($4 USD round trip) Note: If the pair is not in USD, it will auto convert to USD.

Crypto, Indices and Commodities have $0 commissions!

All pairs have close to raw spreads.

We have ZERO swap fees across all accounts.

Other Features

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Withdrawal Frequency

You can request a withdrawal every 14 business days after your first trade, of your live account. A full refund will be issued on the third withdrawal.

What is our Buyback feature?

Our Buyback feature lets you get back on a funded account in minutes without taking any more challenges. Simply open a support ticket to request a buyback.

The cost of a buyback is:

$2,000 Account = $150
$5,000 Account = $300
$10,000 Account = $600
$20,000 Account = $1,200
$50,000 Account = $3,000
$100,000 Account = $5,000

Unlimited Time

Our challenges have no time restrictions; you can pass in as little or as much time as you need!

Scaling

You can scale your account up to $1,000,000 in capital.

In order to scale, the trader must profit 10% over the course of 4 months (2.5% per month). The trader is also required to process at least 1 payout per month. Afterwards the trader’s account will be rewarded with a 25% increase.

Merging Accounts

Simplify your portfolio management by merging your funded accounts. Just open a support ticket to get started.

Why Next Level Funded?

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

Next Level Funded is based around the ideals that once the hard work has been put in, the hours on the charts, the failed trading strategies & then finally - Profitability!!

The only thing holding back a profitable trader is capital, hence the name "Next Level" - we built this platform to turn aspiring traders with the dream of making this a career, to a reality.

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Although capital is in Simulated form, all generated profits are split 80% in favour of the trader.

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

We prioritise all feedback from our traders, see fit to any mistakes made on our end & ensure all profits generated within the guidelines of our rules are paid out in there respected time periods.

Our Trading rules

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

KYC Instructions

All Traders Choosing to Trade with Next Level Funded must Provide some form of Identification whether it’s in the Form of a Drivers License, Passport or Verified Document.
‍
Accurate Information
Ensure all information in regards to Identity is correct & matches your Government Issued ID.
‍
Verified Documentation
Use the correct form of ID whether this is a Driver’s Licence, Passport, Resident Documentation, ID Cards etc.
‍
Documentation Authenticity
Ensure that all Identification Documents are verified & correct, using any form of false Identification will result in instant KYC Rejection.
‍
Once all identification documents are submitted you will not be able to change them.

IP Address Policy

Your IP Address must remains the same for the entire duration of your trading experience, no matter if it is during the evaluation stage or live simulated trading.

What Does NLF Consider Cheating?

We have a strict no-cheating policy to ensure fair trading. Here’s what we classify as cheating:

1. Exploiting Demo Trading Flaws

You cannot take advantage of inefficiencies in the demo trading environment, such as:

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Toxic Trading Order Flow
Long/Short Arbitrage
Reverse Arbitrage
Tick Scalping
Server Execution Manipulation

Additionally, copy trading from another trader is strictly prohibited. If we detect copy trading, both accounts will be breached immediately.

2. Account Hedging

You cannot use one account to place a trade in one direction while using another account to place the opposite trade. This is an attempt to guarantee a win and is strictly forbidden.

3. Exclusive Hedging

4. Use of Expert Advisors (EAs)

EAs are allowed, but they must follow our rules. If requested, you must prove that your EA is not violating any policies. HFT bots, hedge zone strategies, or similar methods are not allowed.

5. Defining a "Trade"

Final Note
If your account is flagged for cheating, you will be required to restart the challenge. Any serious violations will result in immediate account termination.

What are your trading style rules?

We have one key trading rule:

No Gambling

You can’t rely on luck to pass a challenge or trade on a Live Account.

At NLF, we define gambling as:

Excessive Scalping – If 50% or more of your trades are closed within a minute, it’s considered reckless trading.

Martingale – Stacking five trades on the same pair while in drawdown isn’t a sustainable strategy.

All In – Taking a single high-risk trade without proper risk management (no stop-loss or risking more than the max drawdown limit) in hopes of either passing or failing.

Stick to solid risk management and strategic trading!

Are NLF Trader’s allowed to trade news?

News Trading Restriction

Traders cannot open or close trades two minutes before or after a Red Folder news event release.
This includes:

Trades hitting take profit (TP) or profit target.
Pending orders being triggered.

How News Events Are Classified

Any Red Folder news event listed on Forex Factory falls under our restricted trading window. Different types of Red Folder news impact certain trading pairs.

If a Red Folder event affects any of the following, it falls under our news restriction: Macroeconomic Announcements – Affects All Instruments

CPI
FOMC Statement & Meetings
Non-Farm Employment Change
Major News & Currency-Specific Restrictions

USD (Forex, Commodities, US Indices: US30, US100, US500)

EUR (Forex, EU Indices)

PMI, CPI, GDP
ECB Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Economic Sentiment

GBP (Forex Only)

PMI, CPI, GDP
BoE Rate Decisions & Press Conferences
Retail Sales, Housing Reports, Industrial & Manufacturing Data

CAD (Forex, Oil)

BoC Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
CPI, GDP, Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Balance of Trade, Crude Oil Inventories

AUD (Forex Only)

RBA Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
Retail Sales

NZD (Forex Only)

RBNZ Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports

CHF (Forex Only)

SNB Policy Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP

JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)

BoJ Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, Retail Trade, Balance of Trade

Oil Markets (USOIL, UKOIL, CAD Pairs)

Crude Oil Inventories

Make sure to check ForexFactory for upcoming Red Folder events to avoid violating the news trading restriction.

All things Challenges

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

What Happens After You Pass?

What are the profit targets?

Step Challenge:

1-Step: 9%
2-Step: 8% / 5%
3-Step: 8% / 4% / 4%

Types of Drawdown

Static Drawdown – The drawdown limit stays the same and doesn’t change.

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown resets daily at 00:00 UTC based on the highest equity or balance at that time.

Static Drawdown – The drawdown resets at the daily rollover based on your balance only (not equity).
📌 Example:

You have a $1,000 account and leave a trade running overnight. Your equity is $1,100, but your balance is $1,000. Your max daily drawdown is 4% of $1,000 ($40).

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown moves up as your account’s highest equity point increases.
📌 Example:

Drawdown Limits

One-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 6% (Trailing) – Moves with your highest equity point.
Daily Drawdown: 3% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Two-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 8% (Static) – This limit doesn’t change.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Three-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 10% (Static) – This limit stays fixed.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

⚠️ Important: If you hit any of these drawdown limits, your account will be breached.

How to Get Started

Once you’ve gone through our trading rules, head over to the Home Page and choose the account size, challenge type, and platform that suits you best.

You can pay using a credit card or crypto (select either option at checkout). If paying with crypto, make sure to copy the exact coin amount shown, not the USD value.

What Trading Platform do we use?

We are proud to partner with Match Trader, a highly respected trading platform. As Next Level Funded continues to grow, our community will have the opportunity to vote on the next platform to be added. This ensures traders have access to multiple platforms, allowing them to choose the one that best suits their trading needs.

All things Funded

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

What withdrawal options do you have?

You can withdraw funds via Crypto Currencies & Direct Bank Transfer.

What is Next Level Fundeds profit split?

The profit split is 80%.

How Many Accounts Can I Have?

You can have up to $400,000 (2 x Funded $200k Accounts at once / 4 x Funded $100k Accounts at Once) in starting capital on funded, but you are entitled to scale the accounts to $1,000,000.

Is There a Withdrawal Limit?

Overflow System

To ensure fast and reliable payouts for all traders, we have an overflow system in place:
You can withdraw a maximum of $10,000 every 2 withdrawal cycles (per trader).

Profits Over $5,000

Max Lifetime Withdrawals

Do You Allow Scaling?

Yes, we do!
To scale your account, you need to:

Make a 10% profit over 4 months (2.5% per month).
Withdraw at least once per month during this period.
Once you meet these requirements, your account balance will increase by 25%.

This process can be repeated until you reach a $1,000,000 balance. Your max withdrawal cap will increase as you scale, but the withdrawal limit per cycle remains the same.

Fee's & Commisions

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

What is our leverage?

Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1

What Instruments Can I Trade?

We have a huge variety of instruments you can trade. Including all majors in FX, commodities, indices and digital ETF’s.

Here is a list of all our instruments that are available to trade:

Commodities

Digital ETF’s

BTCEUR | BTCUSD | ETHBTC | ETHUSD

FX

Indices

AUS200 | CHNIND | EU50 | FRA40 | GER30 | HKIND | ITA40 | JAP225 | SPA35 | SUI20 | UK100 | US100 | US2000 | US30 | US500

Spreads, Commission & Swap

Commission:

$2 USD commission per way ($4 USD round trip) Note: If the pair is not in USD, it will auto convert to USD.

Crypto, Indices and Commodities have $0 commissions!

All pairs have close to raw spreads.

We have ZERO swap fees across all accounts.

Other Features

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

What is Next Level Funded?

What is Simulated Trading?

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

Withdrawal Frequency

You can request a withdrawal every 14 business days after your first trade, of your live account. A full refund will be issued on the third withdrawal.

What is our Buyback feature?

Our Buyback feature lets you get back on a funded account in minutes without taking any more challenges. Simply open a support ticket to request a buyback.

The cost of a buyback is:

$2,000 Account = $150
$5,000 Account = $300
$10,000 Account = $600
$20,000 Account = $1,200
$50,000 Account = $3,000
$100,000 Account = $5,000

Unlimited Time

Our challenges have no time restrictions; you can pass in as little or as much time as you need!

Scaling

You can scale your account up to $1,000,000 in capital.

Merging Accounts

Simplify your portfolio management by merging your funded accounts. Just open a support ticket to get started.

Why Next Level Funded?

What is Next Level Funded?

Next Level Funded is a leading proprietary trading firm that combines live market analysis with simulated funding, offering traders worldwide the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a real trading environment. By successfully passing a Challenge Account, traders gain access to funded accounts and can keep up to 80% of the profits they generate, allowing them to trade with confidence and maximize their potential.

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

Next Level Funded is based around the ideals that once the hard work has been put in, the hours on the charts, the failed trading strategies & then finally - Profitability!!

The only thing holding back a profitable trader is capital, hence the name "Next Level" - we built this platform to turn aspiring traders with the dream of making this a career, to a reality.

What is Simulated Trading?

Simulated trading provides traders with the opportunity to engage in live market conditions in real time after successfully passing the evaluation stages. This allows them to apply their trading strategies in a dynamic environment while maintaining the structure and discipline required for professional trading.

Although the trading capital is in simulated form, all profits generated are treated as real, with traders entitled to withdraw up to 80% of their earnings. This model ensures that traders are rewarded for their performance while managing risk effectively, creating a structured pathway for them to develop their skills and grow as professionals in the trading industry.

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

We prioritise all feedback from our traders, see fit to any mistakes made on our end & ensure all profits generated within the guidelines of our rules are paid out in there respected time periods.

Our Trading rules

KYC Instructions

Identity Verification Requirements at Next Level Funded

To maintain the highest level of security and compliance, all traders who choose to trade with Next Level Funded are required to provide valid identification before gaining access to their accounts once becoming funded. This ensures a secure trading environment and upholds regulatory standards.

1. Submission of Identification Documents
Traders must submit a government-issued identification document, such as a driver’s license, passport, national ID card, or verified residency document. This is a mandatory requirement to verify your identity and ensure compliance with our Know Your Customer (KYC) policies.

2. Accuracy of Personal Information
All personal details provided during the registration and verification process must be accurate and match the information on your government-issued ID. Any discrepancies may result in delays or rejection of your verification request.

3. Accepted Forms of Identification
We accept the following official and verifiable identification documents:
Driver’s License
Passport
National/State Identification Card
Residency Documentation
Any other government-issued identification that meets our verification standards

4. Authenticity of Documents
All submitted identification documents must be clear, valid, and unaltered. The use of forged, expired, or manipulated documents will result in instant rejection of your KYC application and may lead to account suspension or further investigation.

5. Finality of Submission
Once your identification documents are successfully submitted and verified, changes will not be permitted. Ensure that you provide the correct documentation during the initial verification process to avoid any issues with your account.
By adhering to these requirements, traders can gain seamless access to their funded accounts while maintaining a secure and compliant trading environment at Next Level Funded.

IP Address Policy

To maintain the integrity of our trading systems, your IP address must remain consistent in geographical location throughout your entire trading experience — including both the evaluation and live simulated stages. We understand that some traders may need to switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data due to connectivity issues. This is permitted, provided that your IP address remains within the same regional area (i.e., the same city or nearby location). Frequent or significant changes in geographical IP location may result in account review or suspension for security purposes.
If you anticipate connectivity issues that may require wider location changes, please contact support prior to trading to avoid disruptions.

What Does NLF Consider Cheating?

We have a strict no-cheating policy to ensure fair trading. Here’s what we classify as cheating:

1. Exploiting Demo Trading Flaws

You cannot take advantage of inefficiencies in the demo trading environment, such as:

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Toxic Trading Order Flow
Long/Short Arbitrage
Reverse Arbitrage
Tick Scalping
Server Execution Manipulation

Additionally, copy trading from another trader is strictly prohibited. If we detect copy trading, both accounts will be breached immediately.

2. Account Hedging

You cannot use one account to place a trade in one direction while using another account to place the opposite trade. This is an attempt to guarantee a win and is strictly forbidden.

3. Exclusive Hedging

4. Use of Expert Advisors (EAs)

EAs are allowed, but they must follow our rules. If requested, you must prove that your EA is not violating any policies. HFT bots, hedge zone strategies, or similar methods are not allowed.

5. Defining a "Trade"

Final Note
If your account is flagged for cheating, you will be required to restart the challenge. Any serious violations will result in immediate account termination.

6. Where it says HFT / High Frequency Trading

If you execute five or more high-frequency trades (HFTs), your account will be breached due to non-compliance with Next Level Funded's trading requirements.

What are your trading style rules?

Our Core Trading Rule: No Gambling

At Next Level Funded, we uphold the highest standards of professional trading and risk management. To ensure a disciplined and sustainable trading environment, we have one fundamental rule that all traders must adhere to: No Gambling.

Trading should be based on strategy, analysis, and risk management, not luck or reckless behavior. Any form of gambling or irresponsible trading practices will result in disqualification from our program.

What Constitutes Gambling at NLF?

We define gambling as engaging in high-risk, unsustainable trading behaviors that do not align with sound trading principles. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

🔹 Excessive Scalping – If 50% or more of your trades are closed within one minute, it is considered reckless trading rather than strategic execution. Scalping is allowed when done within reasonable limits, but excessive, erratic trade entries and exits can indicate an attempt to game the system rather than employ skill-based trading.

‍🔹 Martingale Strategy – Placing multiple trades (five or more) on the same currency pair while in drawdown is not a sustainable approach. This type of trade stacking increases risk exposure exponentially and is classified as a gambling strategy rather than a risk-managed method.

🔹 "All-In" Trading – Executing a single high-risk trade without proper risk management—such as trading without a stop-loss or risking more than the maximum drawdown limit—is strictly prohibited. Taking extreme risks in hopes of either passing the challenge or failing the account does not align with responsible trading practices.

Commit to Strategic & Disciplined Trading

At NLF, we encourage traders to adopt solid risk management strategies and structured trading plans to build long-term success. Proper trade execution, discipline, and a well-thought-out risk-reward strategy are the keys to becoming a consistently profitable trader.
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By following these principles, you ensure a fair and professional trading environment—one that rewards skill, discipline, and sound decision-making rather than high-risk speculation. 🚀

Are NLF Trader’s allowed to trade news?

News Trading Restriction

Traders cannot open or close trades two minutes before or after a Red Folder news event release.
This includes:

Trades hitting take profit (TP) or profit target.
Pending orders being triggered.

How News Events Are Classified

Any Red Folder news event listed on Forex Factory falls under our restricted trading window. Different types of Red Folder news impact certain trading pairs.

If a Red Folder event affects any of the following, it falls under our news restriction: Macroeconomic Announcements – Affects All Instruments

CPI
FOMC Statement & Meetings
Non-Farm Employment Change
Major News & Currency-Specific Restrictions

USD (Forex, Commodities, US Indices: US30, US100, US500)

EUR (Forex, EU Indices)

PMI, CPI, GDP
ECB Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Economic Sentiment

GBP (Forex Only)

PMI, CPI, GDP
BoE Rate Decisions & Press Conferences
Retail Sales, Housing Reports, Industrial & Manufacturing Data

CAD (Forex, Oil)

BoC Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
CPI, GDP, Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Balance of Trade, Crude Oil Inventories

AUD (Forex Only)

RBA Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
Retail Sales

NZD (Forex Only)

RBNZ Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports

CHF (Forex Only)

SNB Policy Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP

JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)

BoJ Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, Retail Trade, Balance of Trade

Oil Markets (USOIL, UKOIL, CAD Pairs)

Crude Oil Inventories

Make sure to check ForexFactory for upcoming Red Folder events to avoid violating the news trading restriction.

Does Next Level Funded Have a Consistency Rule?

Instant Funding Accounts

Yes — Next Level Funded enforces a Consistency Rule for Instant Funding Accounts to promote disciplined and sustainable trading.

How it works:

Your most profitable trading day must not exceed 20% of your total profits at the time you request a payout.If your largest winning day accounts for more than 20% of your overall profits, your payout will be deferred until your account returns to compliance with this rule.

This policy is designed to discourage high-risk, unsustainable trading behaviour and ensure long-term trading performance.1, 2 & 3-Step Challenge Accounts‍

No — we do not apply a Consistency Rule to 1, 2, or 3-Step Challenge accounts. You are free to trade with flexibility, provided you follow our core trading guidelines.These include:

A minimum of 3 trading days to complete your evaluation.
Avoidance of prohibited strategies such as gambling, excessive scalping, or martingale-style systems.

Our goal is to support a fair and transparent trading environment, while allowing skilled traders to showcase their abilities with minimal restrictions.

Do we allow Weekend holding?

While we permit weekend holding, it is not recommended due to the increased risk associated with market gaps that can occur between Friday’s close and Sunday’s open.
Traders must understand that holding positions over the weekend carries the potential for significant loss or account breach if the market opens beyond their stop loss. This risk is especially relevant in volatile conditions or during major news events. In summary, weekend holding is allowed, but strictly at your own risk. We strongly encourage traders to manage their positions accordingly and consider closing trades before the market closes on Friday to avoid unexpected outcomes.

All things Challenges

What Happens After You Pass?

Successfully passing the Next Level Funded assessment is a significant milestone, marking the beginning of your journey as a Funded Trader. To ensure a seamless transition, we have a structured verification and onboarding process designed to protect both you and our firm while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Clearly define your profit split and withdrawal processes
Outline the rules and expectations for trading on a funded account
Ensure compliance with our trading policies and risk management guidelines

4. Seamless Onboarding on Our Platform

All verification, documentation, and contract signing are conveniently handled within our platform. Once these steps are completed, you will gain access to your funded account, allowing you to trade professionally and withdraw profits based on your performance.

At Next Level Funded, we are committed to providing a smooth and efficient onboarding experience so you can focus on what truly matters—trading with confidence and maximizing your potential. 🚀

What are the profit targets?

Step Challenge:

1-Step: 9%
2-Step: 8% / 5%
3-Step: 8% / 4% / 4%

Types of Drawdown

Static Drawdown – The drawdown limit stays the same and doesn’t change.

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown resets daily at 00:00 UTC based on the highest equity or balance at that time.

Static Drawdown – The drawdown resets at the daily rollover based on your balance only (not equity).
📌 Example:

You have a $1,000 account and leave a trade running overnight. Your equity is $1,100, but your balance is $1,000. Your max daily drawdown is 4% of $1,000 ($40).

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown moves up as your account’s highest equity point increases.
📌 Example:

Drawdown Limits

One-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 6% (Trailing) – Moves with your highest equity point.
Daily Drawdown: 3% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Two-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 8% (Static) – This limit doesn’t change.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Three-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 10% (Static) – This limit stays fixed.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

⚠️ Important: If you hit any of these drawdown limits, your account will be breached.

How to Get Started

What Trading Platform do we use?

What is NLF's Minimum 3 Profitable Trading Days?

To pass your account, one of the required criteria is achieving a minimum of 3 profitable trading days.

To meet this, you must generate a profit of at least 0.25% of your account balance on three separate trading days for both 1 & 2 Step Accounts.

For 3 Step Accounts you will only need to produce a 0.1% of your account balance on three separate trading days. For Payouts & Live Accounts - Traders will still need to abide by this rule depending on there respected accounts in order to make a withdrawal. After each payout there minimum Trading Days will Reset each time which must be achieved again to be eligible for any future payouts...

Instant Funding FAQ

Instant Funded Account Overview

Get instant access to simulated funding — no evaluation phase required. Start with up to $50,000 in simulated capital, while operating under a 4% maximum drawdown limit.

All fees are fully refundable once you successfully complete your third payout.

Our Instant Funded Accounts feature a 2% daily loss limit and a 4% maximum drawdown, ensuring you stay within responsible trading boundaries.

Trading Rules & Limits

Daily Loss Limit: 2%

Each day at 00:00 UTC, your daily loss limit is recalculated based on the higher value between your account’s balance or equity at that time.

Your limit will be set at 2% of that value. If you exceed this limit at any point during the day, your simulated funded account will be terminated.

Maximum Loss Limit: 4%

Your maximum drawdown is based on the highest virtual account balance or equity ever recorded — whichever is greater.

A 4% trailing drawdown applies as your account grows, but it locks once it reaches your original starting balance.

For example:

If you start with $10,000 and grow it to $10,100, your maximum loss is set at 4% of $10,100, meaning the account would breach if it falls to $9,696.

The trailing drawdown stops moving once it hits your starting balance.
Always keep this in mind as you secure profits.

The trailing max drawdown will lock once it reaches your starting balance. Please keep this in mind when recording profits on your account.

Trading Conditions

Leverage Offered:
- 1:25 on Forex
- 1:10 on Commodities and Indices
- 1:2 on Crypto
- 10:1 on Indices
EA Usage:
You are allowed to use Expert Advisors (EAs), but they must be your own personal strategies. Copy trading is not permitted.
News Trading Restriction:
No opening or holding trades 2 minutes before, during, or 2 minutes after any red folder news events.
Violations will result in profits from those trades being removed.
Stop Loss Requirement:
Violations will result in profits from those trades being removed.
Weekend Holding:
You can hold trades over the weekend, but be aware of potential market gap volatility when markets reopen.
Crypto Trading:
Crypto trading is allowed on weekends.

Payouts & Refunds

Profit Split: 75% to the trader.
First Withdrawal: Available 28 days after placing your first trade.
Subsequent Withdrawals: Available every 14 days after your previous approved payout.
Fee Refund: Your purchase fee will be fully refunded after you complete your third successful payout.

Consistency & Risk Management Rules

To maintain your funded account and continue receiving payouts, the following rules must be followed:

20% Consistency Rule:
Your most profitable trading day cannot exceed 25% of your total accumulated profits on the account.
Max Single Loss vs. Max Single Win:
Your largest loss on a single trade must not exceed your largest win on a single trade.

Violations & Account Termination

Breaking any of the rules outlined above — including daily loss limits, maximum loss limits, consistency violations, or using prohibited strategies — will result in immediate termination of your simulated funded account.

All other standard trading restrictions and prohibited activities also apply.

What is the Consistency Rule for Instant Funding?

To qualify for payouts on Instant Funded accounts, you must follow the 20% Consistency Rule. This rule is in place to encourage steady, repeatable trading — not random big wins or lucky spikes.

How it Works

Your most profitable trading day must not be more than 20% of your total profits when you request a payout.
If your biggest winning day exceeds 20%, your payout will be denied until your account is back in compliance.

✅ Total profits are calculated as the amount above your starting balance. If you go into drawdown and recover, only the gains above your original balance are counted — recovery gains don’t add to your "profit total."

Examples

Example 1:

Starting balance: $10,000
Grows to: $12,000
Total profit: $2,000
20% of $2,000 = $400
Your biggest single-day profit must not exceed $400.

Example 2:

You dip into a $500 drawdown but climb back to break even.
Then grow your balance to $11,500.
Total profit: $1,500
20% of $1,500 = $300
Your biggest single-day profit must not exceed $300.

Quick Tip to Check Compliance

If you’re not sure whether you meet the rule, you can use this shortcut:

Take your highest single-day profit and divide it by 0.2.
That’s the minimum total profit you need to qualify.

Example:

Best day = $500 profit
$500 ÷ 0.2 = $2,500
You need at least $2,500 total profit to request a payout.

Important Notes

We factor in fees and commissions when calculating your daily profit.
For example:
If you open 10 trades and end the day with $500 after fees, the full $500 counts toward the consistency rule.
This rule is not a hard breach.
If you miss the consistency requirement, your payout will simply be paused, and we’ll explain how you can get your account back on track.

Trading consistently shows that you have discipline, control, and a repeatable skill set — exactly the kind of traders we want to support at higher levels of funding.

How does the maximum loss limit work on my Instant Funded account?

Simulated Maximum Loss on Instant Funded Accounts?

On Instant accounts, the simulated maximum total loss allowed in your account is 4% from your highest recorded balance or equity.

The simulated max total loss is set at 4% of your highest recorded virtual balance or equity, and will change depending on the high mark of your account.Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below the maximum loss.

Example 1:

Starting virtual account balance: $10,000
Simulated Maximum Drawdown: 4% of $10,000 = $400
Simulated Max drawdown level starting off: $10,000 - $400 = $9,600

Example 2:

After the first day of trading, you earn a virtual profit of $300, resulting in a new virtual
balance of $10,500. Your simulated Max Drawdown is recalculated based on this
highest recorded virtual balance or equity.
New Simulated Max Drawdown: 4% of $10,300 = $412
Max Simulated drawdown level: $10,300 - $412 = $9,888

Example 3:

On the second trading day, if you incur a virtual loss of $100, your new starting balance for the next trading day becomes $10,400. However, your Simulated Max Drawdown level remains unchanged as it continues to trail your highest recorded virtual balance or equity.
Max drawdown level: $9,888

Example 4:

On the 3rd day of trading, you reach a highest recorded equity of $10,500. This means your Simulated Max Drawdown level will have reached the starting balance of $10,000, and will lock at this level for the lifetime of the account.

Violations

Any violation of the rules above will result in the termination of your simulated trading account and you will not be eligible to move forward in the program with that account. Please note both the simulated daily drawdown and max drawdown breach on an account include simulated commissions, simulated swap fees, and simulated dividends as well.

Instant Funded Accounts – Minimum Trading Days

To qualify for a payout on an Instant Funded Account, you must complete at least 3 minimum trading days.

You’ll also need to meet all other payout requirements, such as following the 20% Consistency Rule.

How Often Can I Receive a Payout?

Payout Schedule for Instant Funded Accounts:

Your first payout is available 28 days after you place your first trade.
After that, you can request payouts every 14 days.
Payouts are processed within 24 to 48 hours after approval.

You can withdraw up to 75% of your simulated profits with each request.

Minimum withdrawal amount: $100.
First payout limit: You can withdraw up to 3% of your starting balance during your first payout.
After your second withdrawal, the cap is lifted and full profit withdrawal rules apply.

Can I Merge My Instant Funded Accounts?

Yes — Instant Funded Accounts can be merged.
For example, you can combine multiple $50K Instant Accounts into one larger account.

However, the total combined funding must still respect the $400,000 maximum allocation limit across all accounts.

What Happens if I Violate the Rules on My Instant Funded Account?

Violations of Simulated Maximum Daily Loss or Maximum Total Loss

If you breach either the Simulated Maximum Daily Loss or the Simulated Maximum Total Loss:

Our system will automatically flag your account.
Your account will be placed into read-only mode.
Your trader dashboard will show your account status as "Failed."

Inactivity

If you don't place at least one trade within 30 calendar days, your account will be closed for inactivity.

Good news — if your account was closed for this reason, we’re happy to reinstate it upon request.

Reapplying After Violations

If your account is breached due to rule violations, you’ll need to purchase a new account on our website to try again.

Important:

If you breach the rules during the Evaluation phase, you will no longer be eligible for virtual funding.
If you breach the rules while on the Virtual Funded Account, your account will be closed, and the Trader Agreement will be terminated.

Additional Violations

Some violations may not trigger automatic flags.
Our Risk Team manually reviews accounts periodically, and if violations are discovered during a review, appropriate actions will be taken.

Terms of Use Violations

If a trader passes the Evaluation but later violates our Terms of Use (for example, by abusing the demo environment):

A member of our Support Team will reach out to explain the situation.
Your account will be manually breached and switched to read-only mode.
Your dashboard will show the account as "Failed."
To continue, you would need to purchase a new account.

For more details about prohibited strategies and account violations, please refer to the Help Center.

All things Funded

What withdrawal options do you have?

The Countries listed below are whom can receive withdrawals from Rise - You can choose the method that works best for you: Bank Transfers: Direct transfer to your bank account. Crypto Tokens: If you prefer cryptocurrency, you can withdraw using your preferred crypto wallet (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC etc.)

Payments via Rise will incur a $20 withdrawal fee.

What is Next Level Funded's Payout Promise to it's Traders?

At Next Level Funded, we prioritise timely payments for our traders. If your payout is not processed within 48 hours of your request, you will automatically receive a $200 bonus as a goodwill gesture. This policy reflects our commitment to reliability, transparency, and ensuring you’re rewarded not just for your performance—but for your time.Your KYC Verification process will not be included in the withdrawal time period as well, if in rare circumstances they overlap.

What is Next Level Fundeds profit split?

At Next Level Funded, we are committed to providing traders with a fair and rewarding trading experience. Our profit-sharing model ensures that traders receive a competitive and transparent payout structure, allowing them to maximize their earnings.

Current Profit Split Structure

All withdrawals from Funded Accounts, regardless of account size, are subject to an 80% profit split in favor of the trader. This means that traders retain the majority of their profits, enabling them to grow their accounts while benefiting from our capital.

Upcoming Enhancements: 100% Profit Split & Instant Withdrawals

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving trader experience, Next Level Funded is actively working on introducing account add-ons that will further enhance withdrawal flexibility and profitability. These upcoming features include:

✅ 100% Profit Split – Traders will have the opportunity to keep 100% of their profits from funded accounts, providing full control over their earnings.

✅ Instant Withdrawals – We are developing a system to facilitate instant payout processing, allowing traders to access their profits without waiting periods.

These enhancements are designed to give traders greater autonomy and faster access to their funds, reinforcing our mission to create a trader-first proprietary firm. Stay tuned for official announcements as we roll out these exciting new features in the near future! 🚀

How Many Accounts Can I Have?

You can have up to $400,000 (2 x Funded $200k Accounts at once / 4 x Funded $100k Accounts at Once) in starting capital on funded, but you are entitled to scale the accounts to $1,000,000.

Is There a Withdrawal Limit?

All accounts will have a 4% cap on there first Trades Withdrawal - After there first Withdrawal the cap will be lifted & Traders will be able to withdraw up to $10,000 every 2 payment cycles following the rest of our FAQ guidelines!

1. Withdrawal Limits & Overflow System

To promote responsible trading and efficient fund management, traders are subject to the following withdrawal guidelines:

✅ Maximum Withdrawal Per Cycle – Traders can withdraw up to $10,000 every two withdrawal cycles per funded account.

✅ Profit Exceeding $10,000 – If total profits surpass $10,000 within a cycle, withdrawals will still be capped at $10,000, with any remaining balance rolling over to future cycles.

✅ Scaling & Increased Limits – As traders progress and scale their funded accounts, the maximum withdrawal limit will increase accordingly, offering greater flexibility and earning potential.

✅ Multiple Accounts Considered as One – If a trader operates multiple funded accounts, they will be treated as a single entity, and withdrawal cycles will be based on the first account's withdrawal timing.

📌 Example:

A trader with a $100,000 funded account earns:
- $8,000 on the first withdrawal
- $6,000 on the second withdrawal
Since the maximum per cycle is $10,000, the trader will only be able to withdraw $10,000, and the balance will reset to $100,000 after both cycles.

2. Profit Restrictions Over $5,000

To maintain risk consistency and prevent overly concentrated trading strategies, the following restrictions apply to traders who exceed $5,000 in total profits:

✅ 50% Cap on Individual Trades & Best Trading Days – No single trade or best trading day can account for more than 50% of the total profit within a given payout cycle.

✅ Profit Adjustments – If any individual trade or day exceeds 50% of the total profit, it will be adjusted down to meet the 50% cap before withdrawal approval.

📌 Example:

A trader with a $100,000 funded account earns:
- $5,000 on Day 1
- $3,000 on Day 2
Their total balance is now $108,000, with $6,000 withdrawable before profit split.
If a single trade generated $10,000, only $5,000 would be counted toward withdrawal due to the 50% cap rule.

3. Maximum Lifetime Withdrawals & Scaling

At Next Level Funded, we believe in rewarding traders as they grow. To support long-term career progression, we have established a maximum lifetime withdrawal milestone:

✅ Graduation from the Next Level Program – Once a trader has withdrawn a total of $100,000 across all challenges, they will graduate from the Next Level program, marking a significant achievement in their funded trading journey.

✅ Increased Withdrawal Limits – As traders continue to scale their accounts beyond this milestone, their maximum withdrawal limits will increase accordingly, providing greater earning potential and long-term sustainability.

Commitment to a Structured & Rewarding Trading Environment

At Next Level Funded, we are committed to fostering a professional trading ecosystem that balances profitability, risk management, and long-term trader success. Our Overflow System ensures that payouts remain efficient, sustainable, and aligned with industry best practices.

By adhering to these structured withdrawal guidelines, traders can build a profitable, scalable, and disciplined trading career with Next Level Funded. 🚀

Do You Allow Scaling?

To successfully scale your trading account, you will need to adhere to the following criteria:

1. Achieve a consistent monthly profit: You are required to generate a 10% profit over a 4-month period, with a minimum target of 2.5% profit per month.

2. Monthly withdrawals: It is essential that you make at least one withdrawal each month during this scaling period.

3. Account Growth: Upon meeting these performance requirements, your account balance will be increased by 25%.

4. Ongoing Scaling: This scaling process is designed to be repeated over subsequent cycles, enabling your account to grow progressively until you reach a total balance of $1,000,000.

As you scale your account, your maximum withdrawal cap will also increase. However, please note that the withdrawal limit per cycle will remain consistent.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively scale your account while ensuring ongoing growth and consistent performance.

Next Level Funded's Restricted Countries

Here is a list of Countries Restricted to trade with Next Level Funded, they will not be able to request pay-outs from us.

Afghanistan (AF)
Central African Republic (CAF)
Congo (Brazzaville) (CG)
Cuba (CU)
Guinea (GN)
Haiti (HT)
Iraq (IQ)
Libya (LY)
Mali (ML)
Myanmar (Burma) (MM)
North Korea (KP)
Russian Federation (RU)
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan (SD)
Syria (SY)
Ukraine (UA)*
Venezuela (VE)
Yemen (YE)

*Note: Restrictions on Ukraine may vary depending on the region and current international regulations.

U.S. States & Territories Not Serviced

We are temporarily unable to offer our services in the following U.S. locations:

Minnesota
South Carolina
Guam
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands

What is Our Maximum Use of Daily Drawdown for Live Accounts?

Once you become a funded trader, you are allowed to utilize up to 75% of your maximum daily drawdown while trading on your live account. This means that the total drawdown from your trades in a single day must not exceed 75% of the set daily limit. Any trades that result in profit beyond this 75% threshold will not be counted toward your performance or payouts and may violate the terms of your funded account.

This rule is in place to help you manage risk effectively and maintain consistency in your trading strategy. Staying within the 75% limit ensures you're protecting your account and demonstrating disciplined trading behaviour.

Daily Drawdown Rule for Live Accounts

A single trade must not exceed 75% of your total daily drawdown limit. If this rule is violated, the trade will not breach your account; however, it will be nullified and excluded from your profit calculation.

Fee's & Commisions

What is our leverage?

Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1

What Instruments Can I Trade?

We have a huge variety of instruments you can trade. Including all majors in FX, commodities, indices and digital ETF’s.

Here is a list of all our instruments that are available to trade:

Commodities

Digital ETF’s

FX

Indices

AUS200 | EU50 | FRA40 | GER30 | HKIND | ITA40 | JAP225 | SPA35 | SUI20 | UK100 | US100 | US2000 | US30 | US500

Spreads, Commission & Swap

Commission:

$2 USD commission per lot on Forex Instruments - Note: If the pair is not in USD, it will auto convert to USD.

Crypto, Indices and Commodities have $0 commissions!
All pairs have close to raw spreads.

We have ZERO swap fees across all accounts.

Top Up Feature

How many times can I Top Up my Account?

Each account can be topped up a maximum of two times. After your second top-up, you will need to purchase a new account to continue using the top-up feature.

How long will it take for my account to be topped up?

We have a 24 hour policy, so once your details have been provided via a Support Ticket in our Discord, you will receive your funds in your balance within 24 hours!

What do I have to do in order to receive my funds?

Once you have purchased the amount you wish to have added to your account balance, please follow these steps:

1. Go to the Next Level Funded Discord
2. Open a Ticket in our #support-ticket Channel
3. Title your message as "Top Up"
4. Provide the following information:
5. Screenshot of Purchase Receipt
6. Email
7. Account Number

We have ZERO swap fees across all accounts.

What happens if I purchase more than what I need?

Funds cannot go past your starting balance, so if you purchase the $500 top up feature for a $10,000 account that is in drawdown of $300, this means there would be $200 that will be nullified & not be included.

Other Features

Withdrawal Frequency

After completing your first trade in your live account, you will be eligible to request a withdrawal every 14 business days. This structured withdrawal schedule ensures that you have regular access to your profits while maintaining the integrity and stability of your trading account.

Additionally, please note that a full refund will be issued on the third withdrawal request, providing further flexibility and support as you continue to grow your account. This policy is designed to offer both consistency and transparency in the management of your withdrawals as you progress with your trading journey.

What is our Buyback feature?

Our Buyback feature lets you get back on a funded account in minutes without taking any more challenges. Simply open a support ticket to request a buyback.

The cost of a buyback is:

$2,000 Account = $150
$5,000 Account = $300
$10,000 Account = $600
$20,000 Account = $1,200
$50,000 Account = $3,000
$100,000 Account = $5,000

Unlimited Time

Our challenges have no time restrictions; you can pass in as little or as much time as you need!

Scaling

You can scale your account up to $1,000,000 in capital.

Merging Accounts

Streamline your portfolio management by consolidating your funded accounts into a single, unified account.

This process allows for greater efficiency, simplifying your trading experience and ensuring that all your funds are easily accessible in one place. To get started with merging your accounts, simply submit a support ticket, and our team will assist you every step of the way. This seamless integration will help you focus more on your trading strategies while we handle the account management process.

Understanding the Daily Reset in Our 1-Step Challenges

In our 1-Step Challenges, the Daily Reset is based on the High Watermark—the highest value reached by either your balance or equity at any given time. This ensures that your trailing drawdown adjusts daily in line with your best performance, creating a fair, transparent, and trader-friendly environment.

We implement the High Watermark method because it upholds the integrity of the challenge while rewarding consistency and effective risk management. Unlike a balance-only reset, which could allow traders to carry significant floating losses without consequences, or an equity-only reset, which may fluctuate too frequently, the High Watermark strikes the perfect balance. It protects your hard-earned gains while allowing flexibility in your trading strategy. This approach is widely adopted by top-tier prop firms and ensures that all traders compete on a level playing field. By focusing on sound risk management and steady performance, you position yourself for long-term success—and we’re here to support you every step of the way. 🚀

Why Next Level Funded?

What is Next Level Funded?

Next Level Funded is a leading proprietary trading firm that combines live markets with simulated capital, offering traders worldwide, the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a real trading environment. By successfully passing a Challenge Account, traders gain access to funded accounts and can keep up to 100% of the profits they generate, allowing them to trade with confidence and maximize their potential.

Why Should I become an NLF Trader?

Next Level Funded is based around the ideals that once the hard work has been put in, the hours on the charts, the failed trading strategies & then finally - Profitability!!

The only thing holding back a profitable trader is capital, hence the name "Next Level" - we built this platform to turn aspiring traders with the dream of making this a career, to a reality.

What is Simulated Trading?

Although the trading capital is in simulated form, all profits generated are treated as real, with traders entitled to withdraw up to 100% of their earnings. This model ensures that traders are rewarded for their performance while managing risk effectively, creating a structured pathway for them to develop their skills and grow as professionals in the trading industry.

Is NLF an Established Prop Firm?

We prioritise all feedback from our traders, see fit to any mistakes made on our end & ensure all profits generated within the guidelines of our rules are paid out in there respected time periods.

Our Trading rules

KYC Instructions

Identity Verification Requirements at Next Level Funded

IP Address Policy

What Does NLF Consider Cheating?

We have a strict no-cheating policy to ensure fair trading. Here’s what we classify as cheating:

1. Exploiting Demo Trading Flaws

You cannot take advantage of inefficiencies in the demo trading environment, such as:

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Toxic Trading Order Flow
Long/Short Arbitrage
Reverse Arbitrage
Tick Scalping
Server Execution Manipulation

Additionally, copy trading from another trader is strictly prohibited. If we detect copy trading, both accounts will be breached immediately.

2. Account Hedging

You cannot use one account to place a trade in one direction while using another account to place the opposite trade. This is an attempt to guarantee a win and is strictly forbidden.

3. Exclusive Hedging

You cannot hedge every trade throughout a challenge or live account. Many EA (Expert Advisor) hedging bots are designed to exploit demo environments, making it impossible for us to mirror your trades in a live market. If your account is found only hedging, we may ask you to provide the EA you’re using for review.

4. Use of Expert Advisors (EAs)

EAs are allowed, but they must follow our rules. If requested, you must prove that your EA is not violating any policies. HFT bots, hedge zone strategies, or similar methods are not allowed.

5. Defining a "Trade"

A trade is defined as a position held on a specific pair, which may include:Multiple entries with similar timing and lot sizes. A set of trades placed at the same timeHowever, small lot-sized trades will not count as a trade.

Final Note
If your account is flagged for cheating, you will be required to restart the challenge. Any serious violations will result in immediate account termination.

6. Where it says HFT / High Frequency Trading

A High Frequency Trade can be defined as a Trade opened & closed within one minute.

If you execute five or more high-frequency trades (HFTs), you will be issued a firm warning, if the account breaches this again it will be breached due to non-compliance with Next Level Funded's trading requirements.

What are your trading style rules?

Our Core Trading Rule: No Gambling

What Constitutes Gambling at NLF?

We define gambling as engaging in high-risk, unsustainable trading behaviors that do not align with sound trading principles. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

🔹 Excessive Scalping / High Frequency Trading – If 5 or more of your trades are closed within one minute, it is considered reckless trading rather than strategic execution - which will lead to an official warning, if continued will result in automatic closure of your account. Erratic trade entries and exits can indicate an attempt to game the system rather than employ skill-based trading.

‍🔹 Martingale Strategy – Placing multiple trades (five or more) on the same currency pair while in drawdown is not a sustainable approach. This type of trade stacking increases risk exposure exponentially and is classified as a gambling strategy rather than a risk-managed method.

🔹 "All-In" Trading – Executing a single high-risk trade without proper risk management—such as trading without a stop-loss or risking more than the maximum drawdown limit—is strictly prohibited. Taking extreme risks in hopes of either passing the challenge or failing the account does not align with responsible trading practices.

Commit to Strategic & Disciplined Trading

At NLF, we encourage traders to adopt solid risk management strategies and structured trading plans to build long-term success. Proper trade execution, discipline, and a well-thought-out risk-reward strategy - to becoming a consistently profitable trader.
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By following these principles, you ensure a fair and professional trading environment—one that rewards skill, discipline, and sound decision-making rather than high-risk speculation. 🚀

Are NLF Trader’s allowed to trade news?

News Trading Restriction

Traders cannot open or close trades two minutes before or after a Red Folder news event release.

This includes:
Trades hitting take profit (TP) or profit target.
Pending orders being triggered.

Trades that were already open before the news event but close within the restricted time window.
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If any trades are executed during this period and result in passing an evaluation, the account will not be considered as having passed the challenge.
We have an auto-close feature that closes trades once the profit target is reached. If your trade is automatically closed during a restricted news period, even with a TP set, it will be counted as a violation. Traders who pass based on news trades will not pass the challenge.
The same rule applies to Live Accounts. Any profits made from trades executed within the restricted news window will not be credited.

How News Events Are Classified:

Any Red Folder news event listed on Forex Factory falls under our restricted trading window. Different types of Red Folder news impact certain trading pairs.
If a Red Folder event affects any of the following, it falls under our news restriction:
Macroeconomic Announcements – Affects All Instruments
CPI
FOMC Statement & Meetings
Non-Farm Employment Change
Major News & Currency-Specific Restrictions
USD (Forex, Commodities, US Indices: US30, US100, US500)
All High-Impact USD News
Interest Rate Decisions & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, PPI, Core PCE
Non-Farm Payrolls, Employment Reports, Jobless Claims
Federal Reserve Announcements
Balance of Trade, Retail Sales, Consumer Sentiment
EUR (Forex, EU Indices)
PMI, CPI, GDP
ECB Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Economic Sentiment
GBP (Forex Only)
PMI, CPI, GDP
BoE Rate Decisions & Press Conferences
Retail Sales, Housing Reports, Industrial & Manufacturing Data
CAD (Forex, Oil)
BoC Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
CPI, GDP, Employment & Unemployment Reports
Retail Sales, Balance of Trade, Crude Oil Inventories
AUD (Forex Only)
RBA Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
Retail Sales
NZD (Forex Only)
RBNZ Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
CHF (Forex Only)
SNB Policy Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP
JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)
BoJ Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, Retail Trade, Balance of Trade
Oil Markets (USOIL, UKOIL, CAD Pairs)
Crude Oil Inventories

Make sure to check ForexFactory for upcoming Red Folder events to avoid violating the news trading restriction.

Does Next Level Funded Have a Consistency Rule?

Instant Funding Accounts & $Xk for $X Accounts

Yes — Next Level Funded enforces a Consistency Rule for Instant Funding Accounts to promote disciplined and sustainable trading.

How it works:

Your most profitable trading day must not exceed 20% of your total profits at the time you request a payout. If your largest winning day accounts for more than 20% of your overall profits, your payout will be deferred until your account returns to compliance with this rule.

This policy is designed to discourage high-risk, unsustainable trading behaviour and ensure long-term trading performance.

Basic 1, 2 & 3-Step Challenge Accounts

No — we do not apply a Consistency Rule to 1, 2, or 3-Step Challenge accounts. You are free to trade with flexibility, provided you follow our core trading guidelines.These include:

A minimum of 3 trading days to complete your evaluation.
Avoidance of prohibited strategies such as gambling, excessive scalping/HFT, or martingale-style systems.

Our goal is to support a fair and transparent trading environment, while allowing skilled traders to showcase their abilities with minimal restrictions.

Do we allow Weekend holding?

All things Challenges

What Happens After You Pass?

1. Account Review & Approval (1-3 Business Days)
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Once you have successfully met all assessment criteria, our risk management team will conduct a thorough review of your trading account. This process typically takes between 1 to 3 business days, during which we assess compliance with our trading rules and ensure that all guidelines have been followed.

2. KYC Identity Verification
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After your account has been approved, you will receive an official KYC verification email from our trusted verification provider, Veriff. This step is crucial for ensuring the integrity of our platform and compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

To complete the KYC process, you will be required to:
✅ Upload a valid government-issued ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, or national ID card)
✅ Take a live selfie for identity verification (to confirm you are the rightful owner of the submitted ID)

This verification process helps us confirm that all traders are legitimate individuals and ensures that we operate in a secure, compliant, and transparent environment.

Next Level Funded can also do Manual KYC - All supported Documentation Requested must be provided if deemed fair, this is to ensure NLF’s Compliance with Regulations.
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3. Funded Trader Agreement & Terms of Service

Before accessing your funded account, you will be required to review and electronically sign a contract outlining the terms and conditions of trading with Next Level Funded. This agreement serves to:
Clearly define your profit split and withdrawal processes
Outline the rules and expectations for trading on a funded account
Ensure compliance with our trading policies and risk management guidelines.

4. Passing Fee Payment (Account Dependable)
If you have purchased an account with a passing fee attached to it, you will need to pay the remaining account Costs upon passing in order to be allowed Access to your live Account.

5. Seamless Onboarding on Our Platform
All verification, documentation, and contract signing are conveniently handled via Email.
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Once these steps are completed, you will gain access to your funded account, allowing you to trade professionally and withdraw profits based on your performance.

At Next Level Funded, we are committed to providing a smooth and efficient onboarding experience so you can focus on what truly matters—trading with confidence and maximizing your potential. 🚀

How Often Can I Receive a Payout?

Payout Schedule for Regular 1, 2, 3 Step Funded Accounts:

Your first payout is available 7-14 days (depending on your payout frequency) after you place your first trade.
Payouts are processed within 24 to 48 hours after approval.

You can withdraw up to 100% of your simulated profits with each request.

Minimum withdrawal amount: $50.
First payout limit: You can withdraw up to 3% of your starting balance during your first payout.
Your Second Payout you will be able to withdraw up to 8% of your Starting Balance.

After your second withdrawal, the cap is lifted and full profit withdrawal rules apply.

What are the profit targets?

Step Challenge:

1-Step: 10%
2-Step: 8% / 6%
3-Step: 8% / 5% / 5%

Types of Drawdown

Static Drawdown – The drawdown limit stays the same and doesn’t change.

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown resets daily at 00:00 UTC based on the highest equity or balance at that time.

Static Drawdown – The drawdown resets at the daily rollover based on your balance only (not equity).
📌 Example:

You have a $1,000 account and leave a trade running overnight. Your equity is $1,100, but your balance is $1,000. Your max daily drawdown is 4% of $1,000 ($40).

Trailing Drawdown – The drawdown moves up as your account’s highest equity point increases.
📌 Example:

Drawdown Limits

One-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 6% (Trailing) – Moves with your highest equity point.
Daily Drawdown: 3% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Two-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 8% (Static) – This limit doesn’t change.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

Three-Step Challenge

Max Drawdown: 8% (Static) – This limit stays fixed.
Daily Drawdown: 4% – Based on the highest equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.

⚠️ Important: If you hit any of these drawdown limits, your account will be breached.

What is the Consistency Rule?

The consistency rule is in place to encourage steady, repeatable trading — not random big wins or lucky spikes.

How it Works

Your most profitable trading day must not be more than 20% of your total profits when you request a payout.
If your biggest winning day exceeds 20%, your payout will be denied until your account is back in compliance.

✅ Total profits are calculated as the amount above your starting balance. If you go into drawdown and recover, only the gains above your original balance are counted — recovery gains don’t add to your "profit total."
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Examples
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Example 1:
Starting balance: $10,000
Grows to: $12,000
Total profit: $2,000
20% of $2,000 = $400
Your biggest single-day profit must not exceed $400.
Example 2:
You dip into a $500 drawdown but climb back to break even.
Then grow your balance to $11,500.
Total profit: $1,500
20% of $1,500 = $300
Your biggest single-day profit must not exceed $300.
Quick Tip to Check Compliance
If you’re not sure whether you meet the rule, you can use this shortcut:
Take your highest single-day profit and divide it by 0.2.
That’s the minimum total profit you need to qualify.
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Example:
Best day = $500 profit
$500 ÷ 0.2 = $2,500
You need at least $2,500 total profit to request a payout.
Important Notes
We factor in fees and commissions when calculating your daily profit.
For example:
If you open 10 trades and end the day with $500 after fees, the full $500 counts toward the consistency rule.
This rule is not a hard breach.
If you miss the consistency requirement, your payout will simply be paused, and we’ll explain how you can get your account back on track.
Trading consistently shows that you have discipline, control, and a repeatable skill set — exactly the kind of traders we want to support at higher levels of funding.

How to Get Started

What Trading Platform do we use?

What is NLF's Minimum 3 Profitable Trading Days?

To pass your account, one of the required criteria is achieving a minimum of 3 profitable trading days.

To meet this, you must generate a profit of at least 0.25% of your account balance on three separate trading days for both 1 & 2 Step Accounts.

For 3 Step Accounts you will only need to produce a 0.1% of your account balance on three separate trading days. For Payouts & Live Accounts - Traders will still need to abide by this rule depending on there respected accounts in order to make a withdrawal. After each payout there minimum Trading Days will Reset each time which must be achieved again to be eligible for any future payouts…

All Trading Days are based off of the UTC Timezone - We request all traders get comfortable with following all information and data related to there account via there dashboard & not the MatchTrader Platform. A trading day is always based off of UTC, not the Timezone you are in!

Special Account FAQ

How does the Consistency Rule Apply to NLF Special Accounts?

To give clarity on what NLF deems as special accounts it is as follows:

$5k for $5
$10k For $10
$20k for $20
$25k for $25
$50k for $50

$20k for $10
$50k for $25
$30k for $15

To find out more about our Consistency rule to understand how it actually works, please read the information in the "What is the Consistency Rule for Instant Funding?" - As the premise remains the same, regardless of Instant Funding or Special Accounts.

In terms of Special Accounts, the Consistency Rule is applied to both the Evaluation Stage, as well as the Funded Stage.

Traders must meet the required consistency percentage through the entirety of the challenge in order to be eligible for passing & payouts.

How does NLFs BOGO work?

At NLF our BOGO is simple... Prove you are profitable & get your Bonus Account for Free!

All you need to do is make one payout on your Account that you used code BOGO on and you will receive your bonus account.

How to get your Bonus Account?
Simple - Open a ticket in your discord with your Name, Email & Account number and as long as you used code BOGO & made 1 Payout, NLF will send you your Bonus Account details in 24-Hours!

Instant Funding FAQ

Instant Funded Account Overview

Get instant access to simulated funding — no evaluation phase required. Start with up to $50,000 in simulated capital, while operating under a 4% maximum drawdown limit.

All fees are fully refundable once you successfully complete your third payout.

Our Instant Funded Accounts feature a 2% daily loss limit and a 4% maximum drawdown, ensuring you stay within responsible trading boundaries.

Trading Rules & Limits

Daily Loss Limit: 2%

Each day at 00:00 UTC, your daily loss limit is recalculated based on the higher value between your account’s balance or equity at that time.

Your limit will be set at 2% of that value. If you exceed this limit at any point during the day, your simulated funded account will be terminated.

Maximum Loss Limit: 4%

Your maximum drawdown is based on the highest virtual account balance or equity ever recorded — whichever is greater.

A 4% trailing drawdown applies as your account grows, but it locks once it reaches your original starting balance.

For example:

If you start with $10,000 and grow it to $10,100, your maximum loss is set at 4% of $10,100, meaning the account would breach if it falls to $9,696.

The trailing drawdown stops moving once it hits your starting balance.
Always keep this in mind as you secure profits.

The trailing max drawdown will lock once it reaches your starting balance. Please keep this in mind when recording profits on your account.

Trading Conditions

Leverage Offered:
- 1:25 on Forex
- 1:10 on Commodities and Indices
- 1:2 on Crypto
- 10:1 on Indices
EA Usage:
You are allowed to use Expert Advisors (EAs), but they must be your own personal strategies. Copy trading is not permitted.
News Trading Restriction:
No opening or holding trades 2 minutes before, during, or 2 minutes after any red folder news events.
Violations will result in profits from those trades being removed.
Stop Loss Requirement:
Violations will result in profits from those trades being removed.
Weekend Holding:
You can hold trades over the weekend, but be aware of potential market gap volatility when markets reopen.
Crypto Trading:
Crypto trading is allowed on weekends.

Payouts & Refunds

Profit Split: 75% to the trader.
First Withdrawal: Available 28 days after placing your first trade.
Subsequent Withdrawals: Available every 14 days after your previous approved payout.
Fee Refund: Your purchase fee will be fully refunded after you complete your third successful payout.

Consistency & Risk Management Rules

To maintain your funded account and continue receiving payouts, the following rules must be followed:

20% Consistency Rule:
Your most profitable trading day cannot exceed 25% of your total accumulated profits on the account.
Max Single Loss vs. Max Single Win:
Your largest loss on a single trade must not exceed your largest win on a single trade.

Violations & Account Termination

All other standard trading restrictions and prohibited activities also apply.

What is the Consistency Rule for Instant Funding?

To qualify for payouts on Instant Funded accounts, you must follow the 20% Consistency Rule. This rule is in place to encourage steady, repeatable trading — not random big wins or lucky spikes.

How it Works

Your most profitable trading day must not be more than 20% of your total profits when you request a payout.
If your biggest winning day exceeds 20%, your payout will be denied until your account is back in compliance.

Examples

Example 1:

Starting balance: $10,000
Grows to: $12,000
Total profit: $2,000
20% of $2,000 = $400
Your biggest single-day profit must not exceed $400.

Example 2:

You dip into a $500 drawdown but climb back to break even.
Then grow your balance to $11,500.
Total profit: $1,500
20% of $1,500 = $300
Your biggest single-day profit must not exceed $300.

Quick Tip to Check Compliance

If you’re not sure whether you meet the rule, you can use this shortcut:

Take your highest single-day profit and divide it by 0.2.
That’s the minimum total profit you need to qualify.

Example:

Best day = $500 profit
$500 ÷ 0.2 = $2,500
You need at least $2,500 total profit to request a payout.

Important Notes

We factor in fees and commissions when calculating your daily profit.
For example:
If you open 10 trades and end the day with $500 after fees, the full $500 counts toward the consistency rule.
This rule is not a hard breach.
If you miss the consistency requirement, your payout will simply be paused, and we’ll explain how you can get your account back on track.

Trading consistently shows that you have discipline, control, and a repeatable skill set — exactly the kind of traders we want to support at higher levels of funding.

How does the maximum loss limit work on my Instant Funded account?

Simulated Maximum Loss on Instant Funded Accounts?

On Instant accounts, the simulated maximum total loss allowed in your account is 4% from your highest recorded balance or equity.

Example 1:

Starting virtual account balance: $10,000
Simulated Maximum Drawdown: 4% of $10,000 = $400
Simulated Max drawdown level starting off: $10,000 - $400 = $9,600

Example 2:

Example 3:

Example 4:

Violations

Instant Funded Accounts – Minimum Trading Days

To qualify for a payout on an Instant Funded Account, you must complete at least 3 minimum trading days.

You’ll also need to meet all other payout requirements, such as following the 20% Consistency Rule.

How Often Can I Receive a Payout?

Payout Schedule for Instant Funded Accounts:

Your first payout is available 28 days after you place your first trade.
After that, you can request payouts every 14 days.
Payouts are processed within 24 to 48 hours after approval.

You can withdraw up to 75% of your simulated profits with each request.

Minimum withdrawal amount: $50.
First payout limit: You can withdraw up to 3% of your starting balance during your first payout.
Your Second Payout you will be able to withdraw up to 8% of your Starting Balance.
After your second withdrawal, the cap is lifted and full profit withdrawal rules apply.

Can I Merge My Instant Funded Accounts?

Yes — Instant Funded Accounts can be merged.
For example, you can combine multiple $50K Instant Accounts into one larger account.

However, the total combined funding must still respect the $400,000 maximum allocation limit across all accounts.

What Happens if I Violate the Rules on My Instant Funded Account?

Violations of Simulated Maximum Daily Loss or Maximum Total Loss

If you breach either the Simulated Maximum Daily Loss or the Simulated Maximum Total Loss:

Our system will automatically flag your account.
Your account will be placed into read-only mode.
Your trader dashboard will show your account status as "Failed."

Inactivity

If you don't place at least one trade within 30 calendar days, your account will be closed for inactivity.

Good news — if your account was closed for this reason, we’re happy to reinstate it upon request.

Reapplying After Violations

If your account is breached due to rule violations, you’ll need to purchase a new account on our website to try again.

Important:

If you breach the rules during the Evaluation phase, you will no longer be eligible for virtual funding.
If you breach the rules while on the Virtual Funded Account, your account will be closed, and the Trader Agreement will be terminated.

Additional Violations

Some violations may not trigger automatic flags.
Our Risk Team manually reviews accounts periodically, and if violations are discovered during a review, appropriate actions will be taken.

Terms of Use Violations

If a trader passes the Evaluation but later violates our Terms of Use (for example, by abusing the demo environment):

A member of our Support Team will reach out to explain the situation.
Your account will be manually breached and switched to read-only mode.
Your dashboard will show the account as "Failed."
To continue, you would need to purchase a new account.

For more details about prohibited strategies and account violations, please refer to the Help Center.

All things Funded

What withdrawal options do you have?

Payments via Rise & Crypto Transfer will incur a $35 withdrawal fee.

What is Next Level Funded's Payout Promise to it's Traders?

What is Next Level Fundeds profit split?

Current Profit Split Structure

All withdrawals from Normal 1, 2 & 3 Step Funded Accounts, regardless of account size, are subject to an 80% profit split in favor of the trader as a basic rule. This means that traders retain the majority of their profits, enabling them to grow their accounts while benefiting from our capital.

We do offer 90% Profit Split on All 1, 2, 3 Step Accounts as an Add-On Feature, to further that we also offer 100% Profit Splits on all basic Accounts up to $50,000.

For Instant Funding Accounts, the Profit Split is 75% in favour to the Trader. This means the traders retain the majority of their profits, enabling them to grow their accounts while benefiting from our capital.

How Many Accounts Can I Have?

You can have up to $400,000 (8 x Funded $50k Accounts at once / 4 x Funded $100k Accounts at Once) in starting capital on funded, but you are entitled to scale the accounts to $1,000,000.

Is There a Withdrawal Limit?

All accounts will have a 3% cap on there first Trades Withdrawal - After there first Withdrawal, they will have a lift to an 8% cap. After the Second withdrawal the cap will be lifted & Traders will be able to withdraw up to $10,000 every 2 payment cycles following the rest of our FAQ guidelines!

1. Withdrawal Limits & Overflow System

To promote responsible trading and efficient fund management, traders are subject to the following withdrawal guidelines:

✅ Maximum Withdrawal Per Cycle – Traders can withdraw up to $10,000 every two withdrawal cycles per funded account.

✅ Profit Exceeding $10,000 – If total profits surpass $10,000 within a cycle, withdrawals will still be capped at $10,000, with any remaining balance rolling over to future cycles.

✅ Multiple Accounts Considered as One – If a trader operates multiple funded accounts, they will be treated as a single entity, and withdrawal cycles will be based on the first account's withdrawal timing.

📌 Example:

A trader with a $100,000 funded account earns:
- $8,000 on the first withdrawal
- $6,000 on the second withdrawal
Since the maximum per cycle is $10,000, the trader will only be able to withdraw $10,000, and the balance will reset to $100,000 after both cycles.

2. Profit Restrictions Over $5,000

o maintain risk consistency and prevent overly concentrated trading strategies, the following restrictions apply to traders who exceed $5,000 in total profits:

✅ 50% Cap on Individual Trades & Best Trading Days – No single trade or best trading day can account for more than 50% of the total profit within a given payout cycle.

✅ Profit Adjustments – If any individual trade or day exceeds 50% of the total profit, it will be adjusted down to meet the 50% cap before withdrawal approval.

📌 Example:

A trader with a $100,000 funded account earns:
- $5,000 on Day 1
- $3,000 on Day 2
Their total balance is now $108,000, with $6,000 withdrawable before profit split.
If a single trade generated $10,000, only $5,000 would be counted toward withdrawal due to the 50% cap rule.

3. Maximum Lifetime Withdrawals & Scaling

At Next Level Funded, we believe in rewarding traders as they grow. To support long-term career progression, we have established a maximum lifetime withdrawal milestone:

✅ Graduation from the Next Level Program – Once a trader has withdrawn a total of $100,000 across all challenges, they will graduate from the Next Level program, marking a significant achievement in their funded trading journey.

✅ Increased Withdrawal Limits – As traders continue to scale their accounts beyond this milestone, their maximum withdrawal limits will increase accordingly, providing greater earning potential and long-term sustainability.

Commitment to a Structured & Rewarding Trading Environment

sustainable, and aligned with industry best practices. By adhering to these structured withdrawal guidelines, traders can build a profitable, scalable, and disciplined trading career with Next Level Funded. 🚀

Do You Allow Scaling?

To successfully scale your trading account, you will need to adhere to the following criteria:

1. Achieve a consistent monthly profit: You are required to generate a 10% profit over a 4-month period, with a minimum target of 2.5% profit per month.

2. Monthly withdrawals: It is essential that you make at least one withdrawal each month during this scaling period.

3. Account Growth: Upon meeting these performance requirements, your account balance will be increased by 25%.

4. Ongoing Scaling: This scaling process is designed to be repeated over subsequent cycles, enabling your account to grow progressively until you reach a total balance of $1,000,000.

As you scale your account, your maximum withdrawal cap will also increase. However, please note that the withdrawal limit per cycle will remain consistent.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively scale your account while ensuring ongoing growth and consistent performance.

Next Level Funded's Restricted Countries

Here is a list of Countries Restricted to trade with Next Level Funded, they will not be able to request pay-outs from us.

Afghanistan (AF)
Central African Republic (CAF)
Congo (Brazzaville) (CG)
Cuba (CU)
Guinea (GN)
Haiti (HT)
Iraq (IQ)
Libya (LY)
Mali (ML)
Myanmar (Burma) (MM)
North Korea (KP)
Russian Federation (RU)
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan (SD)
Syria (SY)
Ukraine (UA)*
Venezuela (VE)
Yemen (YE)

*Note: Restrictions on Ukraine may vary depending on the region and current international regulations.

U.S. States & Territories Not Serviced

We are temporarily unable to offer our services in the following U.S. locations:

Minnesota
South Carolina
Guam
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands

What is Our Maximum Use of Daily Drawdown for Live Accounts?

Daily Drawdown Rule for Live Accounts

Do We Support Traders in the US?

Yes! We can proudly say we now offer our Services to Traders in the US. It doesn’t matter the account, nor the size - If you are based in the US you are now eligible to trade with us!

Minimum Withdrawal Option

NLF requires out Traders to generate a reasonable amount of profit to further improve their trading habits. This is why we have a minimum withdrawal requirement of $125 after profit splits & fee deductions.

Accounts will not be breached or affected if payouts below $125 are requested, the trader will simply need to continue trading until he meets the minimum requirement to withdraw.

Mandatory Stop Loss

Traders are required to have a mandatory Stop Loss set during there trades in the live phase. It does not have to be at the very beginning of the Trade but one must be placed before it is closed.

Fee's & Commisions

What is our leverage?

Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1

What Instruments Can I Trade?

We have a huge variety of instruments you can trade. Including all majors in FX, commodities, indices and digital ETF’s.

Here is a list of all our instruments that are available to trade:

Commodities

Digital ETF’s

FX

Indices

AUS200 | EU50 | FRA40 | GER30 | HKIND | ITA40 | JAP225 | SPA35 | SUI20 | UK100 | US100 | US2000 | US30 | US500

Spreads, Commission & Swap

Commission:

$2 USD commission per lot on Forex Instruments - Note: If the pair is not in USD, it will auto convert to USD.

Crypto, Indices and Commodities have $0 commissions!
All pairs have close to raw spreads.

We have ZERO swap fees across all accounts.

What is our leverage on Basic 1, 2, 3 Step Accounts?

Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1

How does the Top Up Feature Work?

The Top Up Feature is used as a way for Traders to stay in the game - Whether they are on there final Phase of an Evaluation Account or are Funded. Top Ups can be used to combat Losing Streaks & Bad Trading Days.

For Example, if your trading with a $10,000 Account:
- You lose 4% and now your Account is at $9,600.
- You are 4% away from Overall Drawdown, but also now 4% away from the Initial Account Balance.
- You can purchase a $250 Top Up - which will bring your account balance back to $9,850
This will allow you to have a little more breathing room with your Trading.

Note:
- Top ups cannot be used passed the initial Account Balance Size, so do not purchase more than what you need.
- If an Account is breached, a top up cannot be used on it / reopen the account - Top Ups can only be used in evaluation or live phases.

Top Up Feature

How many times can I Top Up my Account?

Each account can be topped up a maximum of two times. After your second top-up, you will need to purchase a new account to continue using the top-up feature.

How long will it take for my account to be topped up?

We have a 24 hour policy, so once your details have been provided via a Support Ticket in our Discord, you will receive your funds in your balance within 24 hours!

What do I have to do in order to receive my funds?

Once you have purchased the amount you wish to have added to your account balance, please follow these steps:

We have ZERO swap fees across all accounts.

What happens if I purchase more than what I need?

Other Features

Withdrawal Frequency

What is our Buyback feature?

Our Buyback feature lets you get back on a funded account in minutes without taking any more challenges. Simply open a support ticket to request a buyback.

The cost of a buyback is:

$2,000 Account = $150
$5,000 Account = $300
$10,000 Account = $600
$20,000 Account = $1,200
$50,000 Account = $3,000
$100,000 Account = $5,000

Unlimited Time

Our challenges have no time restrictions; you can pass in as little or as much time as you need!

Scaling

You can scale your account up to $1,000,000 in capital.

Merging Accounts

Streamline your portfolio management by consolidating your funded accounts into a single, unified account.

Understanding the Daily Reset in Our 1-Step Challenges

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High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

Toxic Trading Order Flow

Long/Short Arbitrage

Reverse Arbitrage

Tick Scalping

Server Execution Manipulation

Identity Verification Requirements at Next Level Funded

1. Exploiting Demo Trading Flaws

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

Toxic Trading Order Flow

Long/Short Arbitrage

Reverse Arbitrage

Tick Scalping

Server Execution Manipulation

2. Account Hedging

3. Exclusive Hedging

4. Use of Expert Advisors (EAs)

5. Defining a "Trade"

6. Where it says HFT / High Frequency Trading

Our Core Trading Rule: No Gambling

What Constitutes Gambling at NLF?

Commit to Strategic & Disciplined Trading

News Trading Restriction

How News Events Are Classified

If a Red Folder event affects any of the following, it falls under our news restriction: Macroeconomic Announcements – Affects All Instruments

USD (Forex, Commodities, US Indices: US30, US100, US500)

EUR (Forex, EU Indices)

GBP (Forex Only)

CAD (Forex, Oil)

AUD (Forex Only)

NZD (Forex Only)

CHF (Forex Only)

JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)

Oil Markets (USOIL, UKOIL, CAD Pairs)

Step Challenge:

One-Step Challenge

Two-Step Challenge

Three-Step Challenge

1. Withdrawal Limits & Overflow System

2. Profit Restrictions Over $5,000

3. Maximum Lifetime Withdrawals & Scaling

Commitment to a Structured & Rewarding Trading Environment

Commodities

Digital ETF’s

FX

Indices

Identity Verification Requirements at Next Level Funded

1. Exploiting Demo Trading Flaws

High-Frequency Trading (HFT)

Toxic Trading Order Flow

Long/Short Arbitrage

Reverse Arbitrage

Tick Scalping

Server Execution Manipulation

2. Account Hedging

3. Exclusive Hedging

4. Use of Expert Advisors (EAs)

5. Defining a "Trade"

6. Where it says HFT / High Frequency Trading

Our Core Trading Rule: No Gambling

What Constitutes Gambling at NLF?

Commit to Strategic & Disciplined Trading

News Trading Restriction

How News Events Are Classified:

Step Challenge:

One-Step Challenge

Two-Step Challenge

Three-Step Challenge

1. Withdrawal Limits & Overflow System

2. Profit Restrictions Over $5,000

3. Maximum Lifetime Withdrawals & Scaling

Commitment to a Structured & Rewarding Trading Environment

Commodities

Digital ETF’s

FX

Indices

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