FundedNext Futures vs Halcyon Trader Funding
Side-by-side comparison of scoring, highlights, cautions, and key rules.
| Category | FundedNext Futures | Halcyon Trader Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61/100 | 95/100 |
| Rules | 16/30 | 30/30 |
| Payout | 15/25 | 23/25 |
| Pricing | 13/20 | 19/20 |
| Trust | 9/15 | 14/15 |
| Platform | 8/10 | 9/10 |
FundedNext Futures highlights
- One-time evaluation fee; no monthly subscription
- Two account paths (Rapid & Legacy) with frequent reward cycles
- EOD (end-of-day) trailing max loss model
- No hard daily profit cap (consistency still applies)
FundedNext Futures cautions
- 40% consistency rule: your best day’s profit must be ≤ 40% of total profits for the cycle
- Benchmark-day requirement on Legacy (e.g., 5 benchmark days before first withdrawal)
- Early withdrawal caps before 30 benchmark days; higher caps unlock later
- Minimum withdrawal typically $250 (and Rapid $100K may require ≥ $500)
- Legacy has a daily loss limit in addition to the trailing max loss
Halcyon Trader Funding highlights
- No daily loss limits and no consistency rules
- One-time evaluation fee; no time limit to pass
- Payouts available every 10 active trading days
- 90% profit split (Ultra: 100%)
- Ultra accounts: EOD trailing drawdown + 100% profit share
- News trading allowed; DCA/scaling allowed
- CME market data included during evaluation
- Simple rule-set; minimal restrictions compared to peers
Halcyon Trader Funding cautions
- All positions must be closed daily (≈4:45 pm ET); no overnight holds
- First payout requires meeting minimum withdrawal threshold ($250)
Who it's for
Halcyon Trader Funding suits traders prioritizing overall transparency and scoring, while FundedNext Futures may appeal for specific preferences.