Is the USA restricted at FundedNext in 2026?

No. As of 31 March 2026, the USA is no longer restricted at FundedNext. US traders can buy new CFD and Futures accounts. The only US-specific limitation is that new cTrader accounts cannot be purchased by US residents from 31 March 2026 forward. Existing US cTrader accounts continue trading until breach, after which they cannot be reset.

When did FundedNext relaunch in the USA?

FundedNext relaunched for US traders on 31 March 2026. From that date forward, US residents can purchase new CFD accounts (Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar Lite, Stellar Instant) and Futures challenges (Bolt, Rapid, Legacy). Only cTrader is blocked for new US accounts, every other supported platform is open to US residents.

Why can't US traders buy new cTrader accounts at FundedNext?

FundedNext cannot sell new cTrader accounts to US residents as of 31 March 2026 because of regulatory restrictions on cTrader's US availability. The restriction is at the platform provider level, not a FundedNext policy. US traders at FundedNext have MT4, MT5, Match-Trader, Tradovate, and NinjaTrader available instead, covering both CFD and Futures sides fully.

What happens to my existing FundedNext US cTrader account?

Existing US cTrader accounts at FundedNext are grandfathered and continue trading under the same rules until the account breaches a drawdown or rule violation. Once breached, the account cannot be reset. US traders who want to continue on FundedNext after an existing cTrader breach must migrate to MT4, MT5, Match-Trader, Tradovate, or NinjaTrader for any new account purchase.

Which countries are still restricted at FundedNext?

As of April 2026, FundedNext follows OFAC-aligned restrictions for US-sanctioned jurisdictions on its Futures product (North Korea, Myanmar, Belarus, Iran, Russia) and maintains a broader CFD restriction list covering roughly 15 additional countries including Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Syria, Belize, Chad, Cape Verde, Grenada, and several smaller jurisdictions. FundedNext's live restricted list on fundednext.com is the authoritative reference.

Which countries have a $50K allocation cap at FundedNext?

FundedNext caps total CFD allocation at $50K instead of the standard $300K for eight countries: Cambodia, Mongolia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Czech Republic, and Pakistan. Traders from these countries can still buy challenges, pass evaluations, and collect payouts. They simply cannot scale combined funded allocation above $50K across all FundedNext accounts.

Can US traders use MT4 and MT5 at FundedNext after the relaunch?

FundedNext's platform availability for US traders post-relaunch includes MT4, MT5, Match-Trader, Tradovate, and NinjaTrader. The only platform blocked to new US account purchases as of 31 March 2026 is cTrader. US traders with specific MetaTrader expert advisor setups can trade FundedNext CFD from 31 March 2026 forward, subject to FundedNext's prohibited-strategies policy.

Can you use a VPN to bypass FundedNext country restrictions?

No. FundedNext detects VPN usage and cross-references your registered country against your KYC documents at payout time. Trading from a restricted country with a VPN leads to account termination and forfeiture of any profits. FundedNext allows paid, dedicated-IP VPNs for privacy or latency reasons when used from an eligible country, but not as a workaround for geographic restrictions.

What happens if I register at FundedNext from a restricted country?

FundedNext blocks account creation at the IP-verification step if your country is fully restricted. If you bypass registration using a VPN, FundedNext catches the mismatch at KYC. The government-issued ID or residence proof you submit for your first payout request will reveal your actual country. The account is then terminated, and no refund is issued under FundedNext's published refund policy.

How does FundedNext's country policy compare to FTMO, Apex, and Topstep?

As of April 2026, FundedNext now accepts US traders on both CFD and Futures (post 31 March 2026 relaunch), FTMO remains fully blocked to US residents for regulated CFD/forex, Apex Trader Funding accepts US traders on futures, and Topstep accepts US traders on futures. For non-US international traders, FTMO has the most permissive country list on CFD, FundedNext has the broader Futures access, and Apex and Topstep are futures-only by product design.

Does FundedNext restrict traders in India?

No. India is not on any FundedNext restricted list and does not face an allocation cap. Indian traders at FundedNext have full access to all CFD account types, all Futures challenges, every supported platform, and the standard $300K maximum CFD allocation. KYC for Indian traders follows the standard documentation flow with government-issued ID and address verification.

Does FundedNext restrict traders in the UK or EU?

No. FundedNext operates fully in the United Kingdom and across the European Union without country-specific restrictions or allocation caps. UK and EU traders have full access to the entire FundedNext product suite on both CFD and Futures, including all five supported platforms (MT4, MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, and the Futures platforms Tradovate plus NinjaTrader).

Can I verify my FundedNext country eligibility before signing up?

Yes. Before purchasing a FundedNext challenge, check the live restricted country list on fundednext.com, confirm whether the restriction applies to CFD, Futures, or both, and read FundedNext's help center for any allocation-cap flags on your jurisdiction. If your country is absent from all three lists, you have full standard access. If you see your country on the allocation-cap list, you can still trade, just planned around the $50K ceiling.

Is FundedNext Futures available to US traders without restrictions?

Yes. FundedNext Futures is fully available to US traders as of April 2026. US residents can buy Bolt, Rapid, and Legacy challenges, access Tradovate and NinjaTrader without any platform-level restriction, and participate in the FundedNext Futures Live Trading Program. The 31 March 2026 US relaunch covers both CFD and Futures, with Futures having the smoother re-entry because its platform stack was never affected by the cTrader US block.

FundedNext Restricted Countries 2026: After USA Return

Quick Answer, FundedNext Restricted Countries (After USA Relaunch)

• USA is ELIGIBLE as of 31 March 2026 on both FundedNext CFD and Futures, the multi-year restriction has ended
• US traders CANNOT buy new cTrader accounts from 31 March 2026; MT4, MT5, Match-Trader, Tradovate, and NinjaTrader are available
• Existing US cTrader accounts are grandfathered and continue trading until breach, once breached, they cannot be reset
• FundedNext still blocks OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions (North Korea, Syria, Iran, Belarus, Myanmar) and CFD-restricts ~15 additional countries
• Eight countries face a $50K allocation cap instead of the standard $300K maximum: Cambodia, Mongolia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Pakistan

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Product / platform	US availability (post 31 March 2026)	Notes
Stellar 2-Step (CFD)	Available	All account sizes, standard rules
Stellar 1-Step (CFD)	Available	All account sizes, standard rules
Stellar Lite (CFD)	Available	Lowest entry price for US CFD traders
Stellar Instant (CFD)	Available	No evaluation phase, US traders can access post-relaunch
Bolt Challenge (Futures)	Available	Standard rules
Rapid Challenge (Futures)	Available	Standard rules
Legacy Challenge (Futures)	Available	2026 rule updates apply (see below)
MT4 platform	Available	Standard CFD platform access
MT5 platform	Available	Standard CFD platform access
Match-Trader platform	Available	Standard CFD platform access
cTrader platform (new accounts)	Not available	US traders cannot purchase new cTrader accounts from 31 March 2026
cTrader platform (existing accounts)	Grandfathered until breach	Cannot be reset after breach
Tradovate platform (Futures)	Available	Standard Futures platform access
NinjaTrader platform (Futures)	Available	Standard Futures platform access
Free Monthly Competitions	Available	Standard participation
KYC process	Standard	Government ID + address verification
Payout methods	Standard	USD / stablecoin options per FundedNext policy

Firm	USA accepted?	Primary product	Country restrictions (summary)
FundedNext	Yes (since 31 March 2026)	CFD + Futures	~15 CFD-restricted countries, 5 Futures-restricted (OFAC), 8 allocation-capped at $50K
FTMO	No (CFD/forex blocked to US)	CFD / forex	Broader global access than FundedNext for non-US, blocked to US
Apex Trader Funding	Yes	Futures only	OFAC-aligned Futures restrictions, no CFD product
Topstep	Yes	Futures only	OFAC-aligned Futures restrictions, no CFD product