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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 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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
This includes:
Trades hitting take profit (TP) or profit target.
Pending orders being triggered.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
Retail Sales
NZD (Forex Only)
RBNZ Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
CHF (Forex Only)
SNB Policy Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP
CPI, GDP
JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)
BoJ Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, Retail Trade, Balance of Trade
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
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.
✅ 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%
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:
📌 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:
📌 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.
Let me know if you want any changes!
Let me know if you want any changes!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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:
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%.
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
What is our leverage?
Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1
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
ALUMINIUM | BRENT | COCOA | COFFEE | COPPER | CORN | COTTON | NGAS | SOYBEAN | SUGAR | WHEAT | WTI | XAGUSD | XAUUSD | XPDUSD | ZINC | XPTUSD
Digital ETF’s
BTCEUR | BTCUSD | ETHBTC | ETHUSD
FX
AUDCAD | AUDCHF | AUDJPY | AUDNZD | AUDUSD | CADCHF | CADJPY | CHFJPY | EURAUD | EURCAD | EURCHF | EURGBP | EURJPY | EURNOK | EURNZD | EURPLN | EURSEK | EURTRY | EURUSD | GBPAUD | GBPCAD | GBPCHF | GBPJPY | GBPNZD | GBPUSD | NZDCAD | NZDCHF | NZDJPY | NZDUSD | USDCAD | USDCHF | USDENH | USDHKD | USDJPY | USDMXN | USDPLN | USDSEK | USDSGD | USDTRY | USDZAR
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
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
$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?

What is Next Level Funded?
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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?
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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 Simulated Trading?
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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.
Our Trading rules

KYC Instructions
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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.
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
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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?
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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.
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.
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?
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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.
🔹 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.
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. 🚀
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?
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News Trading Restriction
Traders cannot open or close trades two minutes before or after a Red Folder news event release.
This includes:
This includes:
Trades hitting take profit (TP) or profit target.
Pending orders being triggered.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
Retail Sales
NZD (Forex Only)
RBNZ Cash Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
CPI, GDP, Employment Reports
CHF (Forex Only)
SNB Policy Rate & Statements
CPI, GDP
CPI, GDP
JPY (Forex, Asian Indices)
BoJ Rate Announcements & Press Conferences
GDP, CPI, Retail Trade, Balance of Trade
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

What Happens After You Pass?
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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.
1. Account Review & Approval (1-3 Business Days)
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
After your account has been approved, you will receive an official KYC verification email from our trusted verification provider, Verify. 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.
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:
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
After your account has been approved, you will receive an official KYC verification email from our trusted verification provider, Verify. 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.
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. 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?
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Step Challenge:
1-Step: 9%
2-Step: 8% / 5%
3-Step: 8% / 4% / 4%
2-Step: 8% / 5%
3-Step: 8% / 4% / 4%
Types of Drawdown
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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:
📌 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:
📌 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.
Let me know if you want any changes!
Let me know if you want any changes!
Drawdown Limits
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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?
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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

What withdrawal options do you have?
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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.
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What is Next Level Fundeds profit split?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
Fee's & Commisions

What is our leverage?
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Forex: 75:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1
Commodities: 20:1
Digital ETF’s: 2:1
Indices: 20:1
What Instruments Can I Trade?
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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
ALUMINIUM | BRENT | COCOA | COFFEE | COPPER | CORN | COTTON | NGAS | SOYBEAN | SUGAR | WHEAT | WTI | XAGUSD | XAUUSD | XPDUSD | ZINC | XPTUSD
Digital ETF’s
BTCEUR | BTCUSD | ETHBTC | ETHUSD
FX
AUDCAD | AUDCHF | AUDJPY | AUDNZD | AUDUSD | CADCHF | CADJPY | CHFJPY | EURAUD | EURCAD | EURCHF | EURGBP | EURJPY | EURNOK | EURNZD | EURPLN | EURSEK | EURTRY | EURUSD | GBPAUD | GBPCAD | GBPCHF | GBPJPY | GBPNZD | GBPUSD | NZDCAD | NZDCHF | NZDJPY | NZDUSD | USDCAD | USDCHF | USDENH | USDHKD | USDJPY | USDMXN | USDPLN | USDSEK | USDSGD | USDTRY | USDZAR
Indices
AUS200 | CHNIND | EU50 | FRA40 | GER30 | HKIND | ITA40 | JAP225 | SPA35 | SUI20 | UK100 | US100 | US2000 | US30 | US500
Spreads, Commission & Swap
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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

Withdrawal Frequency
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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?
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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.
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
$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
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Our challenges have no time restrictions; you can pass in as little or as much time as you need!
Merging Accounts
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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.