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Highest rated

FundedNext Futures

4.5 / 5 trader rating

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Best profit split

FundedNext Futures

95% to the trader

Fastest payout

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

On demand

The bottom line

FundedNext Futures returns more to the trader with a 95% profit split.

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FundedNext Futures4.5Details

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of FundedNext Futures, Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
	FundedNext Futures$50K	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)$5K
Account Pricing
Price	$54$133.9960% OFF	Not published
Activation Fee	None	Not published
True Cost	$54after discount + activation	Not published
Reset Fee	$77.99	Not available
Current Promotion	LUMI (60% off)	Not published
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	Best value: $2,5005.0% of account	$50010.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$1,500	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Position Size	3 contracts	Not published
Consistency Rule	40%	Not published
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$1,500	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Payout/Cycle	$1,500Min: $250	Best value: UncappedMin: Not published
Consistency Rule	No	Not published
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	—
Max First-Cycle ROI	2699%	—
Target : Drawdown	1.67lower = easier to pass	1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2022	2025
CEO	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Country	United Arab Emirates	Not published
Trader Rating	4.5	4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	No	No
Daily Payouts	No	Yes
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6N, 6S, M6A +27 more	BTC, ETH, SOL, ES, NQ, RTY, BZ, CL +5 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView	Vest Markets
Max Funding	$300,000	—
Profit Split	Best value: 95%	80%
Max Accounts	5 funded · Unlimited evaluation	10 funded · 100 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Restricted
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Every 5 trading days	On demand
Min Payout	$250	Not published
Payout Methods	USDT (TRC20) and USDT (ERC20) — up to $1,999 per withdrawal, or up to $1,000,000 per withdrawal on ERC20 if RiseWorks is unavailable, USDC (ERC20) — up to $1,999 per withdrawal, or up to $1,000,000 per withdrawal if RiseWorks is unavailable +4 more	USDC
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	Every 5 trading days	On demand
Eligibility	5 profitable days	No minimum
Payout cap	$1,500 per payout	Uncapped
Payout limit	5 payouts	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	None	Not published
Scaling	None	Not published
Activation fee	None	Not published
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	None	None
Min trading days	None	Not published
Fastest possible pass	3 days	Not published
Resets	Allowed	Not available
Consistency rule	40%	Not published
Consistency applies to	Evaluation only	Not published
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	✓ Allowed“FundedNext Futures does not impose any news trading rules.”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowed“FundedNext Futures does not allow overnight or weekend trade holding.”…	✓ AllowedPositions may remain open through weekend closures, but non-crypto positions cannot be modified while their market is…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedSame rule as the weekend: positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT each trading day and anything still open is closed…	✓ AllowedOvernight positions are supported, subject to each market schedule and account risk limits.
Bots & automation	✓ Allowed“FundedNext Futures allows the use of automated trading systems, including Expert Advisors (EAs) and trading bots,”…	! RestrictedAPI trading is unavailable on evaluation and funded accounts.…
High-frequency trading	? Not published“No, FundedNext Futures does not allow High-Frequency Trading.”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Dollar-cost averaging	✓ Allowed“FundedNext Futures allows Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) when it is used as a structured and disciplined strategy with”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Hedging	? Not publishedTwo named prohibitions plus a contractual one.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Copy trading	! Restricted“Copy trading is allowed only when traders copy their own trades, either between their own FundedNext Accounts or”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Microscalping	? Not published“FundedNext defines Micro-Scalping as the practice of opening and closing trades within 10 seconds… A Micro-Scalping”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
VPN	✓ Allowed“A trader may use a VPS (Virtual Private Server) or VPN (Virtual Private Network) while trading on both the Challenge”…	! RestrictedVPNs and anonymization tools may not be used to evade eligibility or other contractual restrictions.

FundedNext Futures vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals): Full Comparison

FundedNext Futures, founded in 2022, based in AE, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals), founded in 2025, are both popular choices among futures and crypto prop traders. FundedNext Futures offers up to $300,000 in funding across 5 accounts, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) provides up to not published across 10 accounts.

The verdict

FundedNext Futures returns more to the trader with a 95% profit split. True cost compares FundedNext Futures's $50,000 Flex account with Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s $5,000 1-Step 10% Target / 80% Split / 3% DLL account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for FundedNext Futures and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Feature	FundedNext Futures	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Profit Split	95%	80%
Trader rating	4.5/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$300,000	not published
True Cost (selected account)	$54 · $50,000	not published · $5,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$1,500	$300
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	None	$150
Largest Account	$150,000	$25,000
Payout Frequency	Every 5 trading days	On demand
Min First Payout	Not published	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	3	1
Discount	up to 60% off	up to 15% off

Where FundedNext Futures Wins

+Higher profit split (95% vs 80%)
+One-day pass available
+More platform options (3 vs 1)
+Bigger current discount (up to 60% vs up to 15%)
+Longer track record (since 2022)

Read the full FundedNext Futures review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Where Vest Markets (Perpetuals) Wins

+More allowed accounts (10 vs 5)
+Offers daily payouts

Read the full Vest Markets (Perpetuals) review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between FundedNext Futures and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

FundedNext Futures offers a 95% profit split with 1-step evaluation, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step/2-step/Instant funding evaluation. FundedNext Futures supports 3 trading platforms and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) supports 1. FundedNext Futures has a trader rating of 4.5/5 compared to Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, FundedNext Futures or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Compare the latest pricing for both firms on their respective account pages.

Which has better payout terms, FundedNext Futures or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

FundedNext Futures pays out every 5 trading days with a minimum of $250, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) pays out on demand with no published minimum for that selected account. FundedNext Futures does not publish a waiting period before the first payout, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) does not publish a waiting period before the first payout.

Can I use trading bots with FundedNext Futures and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

FundedNext Futures allows trading bots globally, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) allows trading bots under published conditions. On VPNs, FundedNext Futures permits VPN use and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) permits VPN use under published conditions.

FundedNext Futures vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) — quick answer

FundedNext Futures vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step, 2-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Every 5 trading days vs On demand), platforms, and true challenge cost. FundedNext Futures offers a higher profit split (95% vs 80%). Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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