BrightFunded Futures is our futures prop trading program. You buy an Evaluation, pass it by reaching a profit target without breaking the rules, and then trade a SIM Funded Account where you can request payouts, paid in USDC from the balance you generate. One phase, no time limit, no daily loss limit and no monthly fees. Traders with a strong payout record can later be invited to a Live account with the Prime Program.
How does it work?
Step 1: Buy an Evaluation
Choose a plan (BrightPlus or BrightCore) and an account size ($25K, $50K, $100K or $150K). You pay a one-time fee. There is no activation fee and no monthly subscription.
Step 2: Pass the Evaluation
You only need to pass one phase, with no time limit. You pass when all of these are true:
You reached the profit target (6% of the account).
The Consistency Rule is met.
The Minimum Trade Duration rule is met.
Your equity never touched the Max Loss Limit floor.
Step 3: Get your SIM Funded Account and request payouts
After you pass, your KYC must be approved and you sign the Futures contract. Your SIM Funded Account then activates on the same account number, with the balance back at the starting balance. From there you can request payouts from the balance you generate, paid in USDC.
Step 4 (optional): Go Live with the Prime Program
A Live account trades real CME capital and starts at $0. You earn it: when you reach one of these thresholds, you become eligible for the Prime Program:
5 payouts on one account.
10 payouts across all your accounts.
20% profit on one account (for example, $10K on a 50K account).
Our Risk team decides, based on your consistency and discipline, and can invite you earlier. Then you choose to Go Live or Cash out. Read What is the Prime Program? for all the details.
The program at a glance
Topic | What to know |
Type of accounts | Evaluation and SIM Funded Accounts are simulated, using real-time CME market data. A Live account, earned through the Prime Program, trades real CME capital. |
Instruments | CME futures: indices, currencies, energy, metals and agriculture |
Plans | BrightPlus and BrightCore |
Account sizes | $25K, $50K, $100K and $150K |
Fee | One-time fee, $0 activation fee, no monthly subscription |
Phases | One phase only |
Time limit | None |
Daily loss limit | None. The Max Loss Limit is the only loss rule. |
Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView, all included free |
Evaluations at the same time | Unlimited |
SIM Funded Accounts at the same time | Up to 5, any plan and size |
Maximum allocation | $750,000 in total (up to 5 SIM Funded Accounts) |
Operated by | BrightFunded LLC (Wyoming, USA), separate from our CFD business |
Evaluation vs SIM Funded: what changes?
Rule | Evaluation | SIM Funded |
Goal | Reach the profit target | Earn profits and request payouts |
Consistency Rule | Yes (50% BrightPlus, 40% BrightCore) | No |
Minimum Trade Duration | Yes, blocks the pass | Yes, blocks the payout |
Max Loss Limit | Keeps trailing, never locks | Trails until it locks at your starting balance + $100 |
Inactivity | 1 new trade every 30 calendar days | 1 new trade every 7 trading days (holidays do not count) |
Number of accounts | Unlimited | Maximum 5 |
Rule Summary
Profit target: 6% of the account
Max Loss Limit: the only loss rule, trailing
News trading: allowed
Hedging: not allowed
Auto close: 4:45 PM ET, Monday to Friday
Payout split: 80%, or 100% with the addon
Payout limit: the payout cap is the main limit on both plans. BrightCore only: you can also request at most 50% of the current profit of your account
Frequently asked questions
Are the accounts real?
The Evaluation and SIM Funded Accounts are simulated, but the payouts are paid to you in USDC, from the balance you generate on your SIM Funded Account. A Live account is different: it trades real CME capital and you earn it through the Prime Program.
Do I have to pay every month?
No. You pay a one-time fee when you buy the Evaluation.
Is there a time limit to pass?
No. You can take as long as you need, as long as you place at least 1 new trade every 30 calendar days and follow the rules.
Can I have more than one account?
Yes. You can run unlimited Evaluations at the same time and have up to 5 active SIM Funded Accounts.
Do I keep the same account number after I pass?
Yes. You keep one account number per purchase through the Evaluation, SIM Funded and any reset. Your dashboard shows a new card for each stage.
Can I request my whole profit?
No. The payout cap is the main limit on both plans. On BrightCore you can also request at most 50% of the current profit of your account (your balance minus your starting balance). BrightPlus has no 50% limit, but you can request only what is above the buffer. The profit you do not withdraw stays in the account and can be requested in later payouts.
How do I get a Live account?
You earn it. Reach one threshold (5 payouts on one account, 10 payouts across all your accounts, or 20% profit on one account) and you become eligible for the Prime Program. Our Risk team decides, and then you choose to Go Live or Cash out. A Live account starts at $0.
Where to go next
Not sure which plan to pick? Read BrightPlus vs BrightCore: which plan is right for me?
Want every rule of one plan on a single page? Read BrightPlus: complete guide or BrightCore: complete guide.
Ready to start? Read How does the Evaluation work?
Want to know how a Live account works? Read What is the Prime Program?.