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ATFunded
A prop firm backed by the major broker ATFX. Founded in 2025, it stood out for its low $25 starting price, but announced a service suspension on June 8, 2026. What follows is a record of the plans and rules as they stood before the suspension.
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2-Phase Challenge
Pros and cons
+Pros
- ✓One of the cheapest in the industry, starting from $25
- ✓Backed by the major broker ATFX, lending credibility
- ✓Payouts processed within 24 hours
- ✓Known for having no hidden rules
- ✓Tight spreads
- ✓100% fee refund at the 3rd payout
-Cons
- ✗No Japanese-language support
- ✗Founded in 2025, so limited track record
- ✗Scalping and news trading are banned
- ✗Leverage is on the low side (FX 30x)
- ✗Max funding of $200K is relatively small
Trading rules
!Prohibited
- ✗Trading around high-impact news (±5 minutes); violations escalate in stages: profit deducted + warning, then account breach on the 3rd offense
- ✗Copy trading
- ✗HFT / high-frequency trading
- ✗Scalping in general
- ✗Arbitrage
- ✗Reverse trading
- ✗Group hedging
✓Allowed
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FAQ
Can I change strategy mid-challenge or after passing?
We couldn't confirm a clear policy on consistency rules or strategy changes from public information. Since the absence of a written rule doesn't mean there's no restriction, if you're planning to swap EAs or make a major change in approach, contact support directly before buying. In particular, whether the firm expects you to "keep the same strategy through the challenge and after passing" is worth confirming, since firms are split on this in opposite directions.
What's the relationship with ATFX?
ATFunded is a subsidiary of the global broker ATFX. ATFX itself is regulated, but ATFunded itself is not a regulated entity.
What's the cheapest plan?
The Pro Program's $10K account, at $25 (roughly ¥3,750) — one of the cheapest in the industry.
How fast are payouts?
Payout requests are processed within 24 hours. After a 14-day minimum holding period, payouts are available every 2 weeks.
Is the fee refundable?
On the 2-Phase Challenge, the fee is refunded 100% at the 3rd payout.