Prop Firm Review

Nordic Funder

EA: YesNews RestrictedNo MT53-Min News Window

Last updated: March 27, 2026

EA Friendliness3 / 5
DD TypeVaries
Profit Split75-90%
Max DDVaries
Daily DD5%
PlatformNo MT5

Can you run an EA on Nordic Funder?

Yes: Nordic Funder allows automated strategies. However, MT5 is not available; the firm runs on DXTrade, Match Trader, and cTrader only. HFT is prohibited and news trading has a 3-minute restriction window, slightly broader than the standard 2-minute.

EA SupportYes: automated strategies allowed
Allowed EA TypesStandard automated strategies; no HFT
MartingaleNot explicitly banned
Grid TradingNot explicitly banned
Copy TradingAllowed if trader owns all accounts; group trading and signal services prohibited
HFTProhibited
News TradingRestricted: no opening positions within 3 minutes before or after news; existing positions may be held
Min Trade DurationNot stated
Fixed SL RequiredNo

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Challenge structure

Account Sizes$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $500K
Phase 1 Profit TargetOne-Stage PRO: 10% trailing; Two-Stage: 10%; Three-Stage: 5% per phase
Phase 2 Profit TargetTwo-Stage: 5%; Three-Stage: 5%
Daily Drawdown5% (end-of-day balance-based, resets at 17:00 EST)
Max DrawdownOne-Stage PRO: 10% trailing; Two-Stage: 8% static; Three-Stage: 5% static
Drawdown TypeVaries: trailing on One-Stage PRO; static on Two/Three-Stage
Min Trading DaysNot stated
Time LimitUnlimited; 30-day inactivity rule
Profit Split75% standard (90% add-on available)
Scaling PlanUp to $500K per account

Platform & payouts

PlatformsDXTrade, Match Trader, cTrader
MT5 AvailableNo
Payout FrequencyOnce per 30 days minimum; on-demand via dashboard
Payout MethodsMultiple methods: specific names not confirmed

Verdict for EA traders

Nordic Funder supports automation but lacks MT5, which limits compatibility for most MQL5-based EAs. If your EA runs on cTrader or Match Trader, it is a viable option with large account sizes up to $500K. Best for: cTrader EA developers who want access to large capital.

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