Prop Firm Review

Nordic Funder

EA: YesNews RestrictedNo MT53-Min News Window

Last updated: April 22, 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

Watch out for

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.

Common questions

Does Nordic Funder allow EA trading?

Yes, on DXTrade and cTrader only. Nordic Funder does not support MT5 or MT4, so MetaTrader-based EAs cannot be used directly.

What platforms does Nordic Funder support for EA trading?

DXTrade and cTrader only. If your EA is written in MQL5, you will need to port it to cAlgo (C sharp) for cTrader or an equivalent scripting language.

What is the Nordic Funder news rule for EAs?

A 3-minute restriction window applies around high-impact news events. No opening or closing trades within 3 minutes before or after the event.

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