At FundedNext, we emphasize disciplined, sustainable, and responsible trading. The Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures is an educational and corrective initiative designed to support traders who display repeated high-risk behavior, inconsistent discipline, or trading patterns that may violate long-term risk principles.
This program helps such traders rebuild structured risk-management habits, improve consistency, and progress toward long-term, professional trading standards aligned with FundedNext’s core trading principles.
Purpose of the Program
The Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures applies to traders whose activity is identified as high-risk or inconsistent by FundedNext’s risk management systems. Such trading behavior may include, but is not limited to:
Losing trades that are significantly larger than average winning trades
Breaching multiple accounts within a short period
Gambling-style trading without defined risk parameters
Risking substantial capital repeatedly over short durations
Breaching multiple Live Accounts without proper risk management and awareness
A trader will receive an official warning before being enrolled in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures. Following the warning, the trader’s trading activity will be closely monitored by our team. If the trader does not make the necessary adjustments to their high-risk or inconsistent trading behavior after the warning, they will be enrolled in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures.
Program Parameters
While enrolled in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures, traders operate under strict and controlled parameters designed to build disciplined execution and long-term consistency:
Maximum Risk at a Time: Must not exceed 1% of the account’s initial balance.
Mandatory Stop Loss: Every trade must include a predefined stop loss.
Daily Loss Limit (DLL): Set to 50% of the maximum loss limit.
Maximum Loss Limit inside the program: If a trader hits the DLL, it will be counted as a soft breach—trading will be disabled for the remainder of that day, but the trader may resume trading the following day.
Consistency and Minimum Trading Days: The trader must adhere to the consistency and minimum trading day requirements specified by the selected plan.
News Trading: Strictly prohibited during high-impact economic events.
Account Size: Traders enrolled in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures Account may continue using their existing account allocations, with no allocation restrictions on accounts purchased before enrollment in the program. Any new accounts purchased after enrollment will be subject to the program’s limitations.
Traders enrolled in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures may purchase additional Challenge Accounts; however, any accounts purchased after enrollment will be subject to a cumulative maximum allocation limit of $50,000. The maximum allocation applies to the total size of all newly purchased accounts after program enrollment.
If the trader breaches any of these accounts, they may purchase additional account(s) provided the total allocation remains within the $50,000 cumulative limit. Upon successful graduation from the program, all account purchasing limitations will be lifted, allowing the trader to purchase accounts without restriction.
These parameters promote patience, structured trade planning, and responsible risk utilization—core traits of professional trading discipline. Trading during high-impact economic news events is strictly prohibited, as these periods often lead to heightened volatility and emotionally driven decisions rather than strategic execution. Together, these measures are designed to help traders develop consistency, emotional control, and sustainable trading behavior aligned with FundedNext’s long-term principles.
Graduation from the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures
A trader will successfully graduate from the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures after completing the following milestones:
Successfully completing five (5) trading cycles, and
Achieving a cumulative profit milestone of $30,000 in accordance with the requirements of their trading model.
Achieving a minimum of 15 winning days (A day counts as a winning day when the trader makes at least $200 in profit.)
Throughout this period, traders must remain fully compliant with all program rules, including strict risk management, consistency requirements, and trading discipline. Upon graduation, the trader may contact the FundedNext Trading Ethics Team to request restoration of standard allocation limits in accordance with FundedNext’s Policy.
Graduation represents verified improvement in trading discipline, consistency, and adherence to FundedNext’s risk management framework—qualities essential for long-term professional trading success.
Performance Review and Re-Enrollment
Discipline is a continuous process. Traders who complete the program but later exhibit high-risk or erratic trading behavior may be re-enrolled to rebuild consistency and risk control.
Traders who breach the Maximum Loss Limit during enrollment will remain in the program until consistent discipline is demonstrated.
Traders who revert to excessive-risk behavior after graduation will be re-enrolled for further evaluation.
There is no fixed timeline for graduation. A trader remains in the program until they demonstrate consistent discipline and responsible risk management and meet all program requirements necessary for graduation.
This review process upholds fairness and accountability, ensuring that every trader aligns with FundedNext’s standards of professional and sustainable trading.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Failure to follow program parameters will result in corrective action, depending on severity:
1st Violation – Formal Warning
A single breach of any program parameter will result in a Formal Warning. The account will remain active; however, the violation will be documented, and trading activity will be closely monitored.
2nd Violation – Performance Reward Adjustment
If further violations occur after a formal warning, the trader’s Performance Reward ratio will be adjusted to 50/50 for all upcoming payout cycles. The account will remain active under enhanced supervision. Any further violations during this stage will result in account termination.
3rd Violation – Account Termination
Persistent disregard for the program’s parameters or continued high-risk behavior will result in account termination. The trader will lose eligibility for future allocations and may only reapply after a defined cooling-off period, subject to approval from the FundedNext Trading Ethics Team.
Non-Participation in the Program
If a trader is identified for enrollment in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures due to high-risk or non-compliant trading behavior but chooses not to participate or fails to acknowledge the program terms, the following actions will apply:
All active Challenge or FundedNext Account(s) will be temporarily paused until the trader formally agrees to participate in the program.
If the trader decides not to participate in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures, they can choose to exit the platform by requesting a refund or Performance Reward, whichever is applicable for their active accounts.
Upon exiting, they will no longer be eligible for the program and will lose access to the FundedNext platform.
If they wish to rejoin FundedNext in the future, they must re-enter the platform and enroll in the Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures to continue their participation.
FundedNext’s Objective
The Disciplined Trader Program of FundedNext Futures is not a penalty—it is a structured opportunity for traders to regain consistency, rebuild discipline, and realign with professional trading standards.
FundedNext’s goal is to empower long-term, responsible traders who value sustainable performance over short-term risk-taking. By following this program, traders strengthen emotional control, protect capital, and prepare for higher funding opportunities with renewed discipline.