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DNA Funded review 2026: pricing, rules and payouts assessed

DNA Funded was assessed against the same criteria applied to every firm: published pricing, published rules and customer ratings. It is rated 5.0 and placed 25 of 31.

Summary

DNA Funded is supported by the broker DNA Markets and operates exclusively on TradeLocker. It offers a 1-Phase, a 2-Phase, the 10-day Rapid challenge and instant accounts.

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Rating breakdown

Placed 25 of 31 in our overall rankings. The 5.0 rating is composed as follows:

Trustpilot rating66 / 100
Profit share33 / 100
Cost at 100K22 / 100
Permitted strategies64 / 100

Strengths and weaknesses

Pros

  • Broker-backed firm
  • Payouts on request
  • Equities also available

Cons

  • TradeLocker only
  • Trades shorter than 30 seconds prohibited
  • 30% consistency rule on funded accounts

DNA Funded programmes

ProgramTypeSizesFromProfit split
2 Phase2-Step5K–200K$4980%
1 Phase1-Step5K–200K$5980%
Rapid1-Step10K–100K$9980%
Instant FundingInstant5K–50K$19980%

Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.

$100,000 challenges

ProgramTypePriceTargetDaily lossMax loss
Rapid1-Step$5495%3%5%
2 Phase2-Step$5498% / 5%5%8%
1 Phase1-Step$61910%4%6%

Permitted strategies

✓Weekend holding
✓Scalping
~Expert advisors (EAs)
~News trading
~Copy trading
~Hedging
~Martingale
Weekend holdingAllowed
ScalpingAllowed
Expert advisors (EAs)Restricted
News tradingRestricted
Copy tradingRestricted
HedgingRestricted
MartingaleRestricted

Restricted indicates the practice is permitted subject to conditions, for instance a brief prohibition either side of major releases. Full terms appear on the firm's website.

Platforms and payments

PlatformsTradeLocker
Payouts viaCrypto, Bank Transfer
Pay withCard, Crypto, Bank Transfer
Payout frequencyEvery 14 days

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Questions and answers

Which platform does DNA Funded use?

TradeLocker exclusively.

Does DNA Funded apply a consistency rule?

Yes. On funded accounts no single day may exceed 30% of profit; during evaluation the limit is 40%.

What is the cost of a DNA Funded 100K challenge?

The most affordable DNA Funded 100K challenge with a share of at least 80% is Rapid (1-step) at $549.

Does DNA Funded accept traders resident in South Africa?

Yes. South Africa does not feature on DNA Funded's list of restricted countries. Such lists are revised from time to time, so please verify the terms at registration.