Prop Firm Review

ATFunded

EA: YesMT5News RestrictedTrailing DD on Pro

Last updated: April 19, 2026

EA Friendliness3 / 5
DD TypeVaries
Profit Split75-80%
Max DDVaries
Daily DDNone/4%
PlatformMT5

Can you run an EA on ATFunded?

Yes: ATFunded allows EAs on both the Pro and Legacy programs. No pre-approval required. However, news trading is restricted on , both plans: the Pro plan bans trading during news entirely, while the Legacy plan allows closing trades but not opening new ones during news.

EA SupportYes: supported on both plans
Allowed EA TypesStandard automated EAs; prohibited strategies include HFT and latency arbitrage
MartingaleNot explicitly banned
Grid TradingNot explicitly banned
Copy TradingAllowed for ATFunded Plus+ traders copying to ATFX platform; standard terms not fully specified
HFTNot explicitly stated as prohibited but implied
News TradingPro: no trading during news; Legacy: closing allowed, no new trades during news
Min Trade DurationNot stated
Fixed SL RequiredNo

Watch out for

Challenge structure

Account SizesPro: $10K, $50K, $100K, $150K; Legacy: $5K–$100K (max $200K Legacy, $150K Pro)
Phase 1 Profit TargetPro: 6% (1-step); Legacy: 8%
Phase 2 Profit TargetPro: N/A; Legacy: 5%
Daily DrawdownPro: None; Legacy: 4% (equity-based)
Max DrawdownPro: Trailing MLL (e.g. $500 for $10K); Legacy: 10% static
Drawdown TypePro: Trailing equity-based; Legacy: Static balance-based
Min Trading DaysLegacy: 3 profitable days (≥0.5% profit) per phase
Time LimitUnlimited implied
Profit SplitPro: 50% rising to 80% from 3rd payout; Legacy: 75% rising to 80%
Scaling PlanUp to $150K (Pro); up to $200K (Legacy)

Platform & payouts

PlatformsMetaTrader 5 (backed by ATFX broker)
MT5 AvailableYes
Payout FrequencyBi-weekly; Legacy: first payout after 30 days
Payout MethodsMultiple methods; option to transfer to ATFX brokerage account

Verdict for EA traders

ATFunded is backed by ATFX broker, which adds credibility. However, news restrictions on both plans and trailing DD on the Pro plan make it less suitable for automated strategies. Best for: EAs with built-in news filters and a preference for MT5 on a broker-backed platform.

Common questions

Does ATFunded allow EA trading?

Yes. ATFunded permits Expert Advisors on MT5 across Pro and Legacy plans with no pre-approval required. Standard automated strategies run without restriction.

Does ATFunded have a news filter rule for EAs?

Yes. News trading is heavily restricted on both Pro and Legacy plans. Your EA must avoid opening or closing trades around high-impact scheduled news.

Is martingale or grid trading allowed on ATFunded?

Neither is explicitly banned, but high-risk automated strategies are reviewed. Grid and martingale EAs can be used provided they comply with the drawdown and risk rules.

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