The Neon Step Challenge is designed as a streamlined, single-phase evaluation model tailored for traders who are ready to showcase their discipline and performance in a focused and efficient format. This 1-Step Challenge serves as the gateway to earning a simulated funded trading account, reserved for those who can meet precise objectives while adhering to professional risk standards.
Challenge Overview
By accepting the Neon Step Challenge, traders have the opportunity to reach a profit target of 10%, provided they remain within the set trading parameters. Successfully completing this challenge brings you one step closer to becoming a fully funded Cyber Funded Trader within our ecosystem.
Step 1 – Trading Objectives
To successfully pass this evaluation phase, you must:
- Achieve a 10% profit target during the challenge period.
- Complete a minimum of 3 active trading days.
- Comply strictly with all trading rules and drawdown limits.
Once these conditions are fulfilled, your trading activity will undergo a comprehensive review. Upon successful validation, you will be granted access to a Cyber Funded simulated account, signifying your transition to a funded trader.
NOTE: Active trading days are defined as days on which at least one position is opened and closed with a minimum trade size of 0.01 lots, resulting in either a profit or a loss.
Risk Management – Account Breaches
The Neon Step Challenge operates under a static drawdown system, emphasizing responsible risk control. Breaching any of the risk parameters will result in immediate termination of the account whether during the evaluation or funded stage.
Daily Drawdown Limit – 4%
- What does it mean?
Your maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of your initial account balance.
This threshold is recalculated each day at 00.00 CEST, using the higher value between your current balance and equity to ensure a fair and transparent risk framework. - How is it calculated?
At every daily reset AT MIDNIGHT (00.00 CEST), Cyber Funded determines which is higher between your account balance or equity.
Then, 4% of your initial balance is subtracted from that value to establish your new daily drawdown limit for the following trading day.
Example 1 – Higher Equity:
If your balance is $105,000 and your equity is $107,000, your equity must not drop below $102,720 during the next trading day.
Example 2 – Higher Balance:
If your balance is $100,000 and your equity is $99,000, your equity cannot fall below $96,000 the following day.
Overall Loss Limit – 8%
The Maximum Loss Limit represents the total amount your equity or balance can fall before breaching the account rules.
Reaching this threshold results in a hard breach, and the account will be closed automatically to protect capital integrity.
At Cyber Funded, the maximum overall loss is capped at 8% of your initial account balance.
Example: On a $100,000 account, the lowest allowable value for equity or balance is $92,000.
All trade results, including closed P&L, swap fees, and commissions, are considered in the drawdown calculations.
Trader Rewards – Profit Sharing Model
Cyber Funded offers a competitive 80% profit split as standard, with a BI-Weekly Payout.
Example: If you generate $5,000 in profit, your reward would amount to $4,000.
Scaling Plan:
To scale up your payout percentage, you need to meet these criteria over any consecutive 4-month period:
- Minimum of 4 months of account activity is required
- 4 consecutive payouts received
- At least 10% total net simulated profit in the 4-months trading window
- Positive account balance at the time of scale-up
When you’re ready to request a scale-up:
- Close all open trades
- Finish your current trading cycle
- Contact our support via E-mail support@cyberfunded (with object SCALING UP) immediately after the cycle ends
- Don’t open new trades during the review
If eligible, you’ll receive a 25% balance increase and your profit share will increase to 90% for future payouts.
Reward Cycle & Withdrawal Flexibility
The first payout will be processed 28 days after the request has been submitted. Subsequently we will operate on a BI-weekly cycle, allowing traders to request their share of profits after 14 days or once they feel comfortable with it. Simply submit a request, and we will process your payout accordingly.
Leverage Conditions
Leverage defines your trading power, the ratio between your capital and the size of positions you can open.
Evaluation Phase Leverage Neon Step Challenge:
Forex: 1:100
Gold: 1:50
Indices: 1:50
Commodities: 1:30
Crypto: 1:3
Exotics Pairs: 1:66
Funded Phase Leverage Neon Step Challenge:
Forex: 1:100
Gold: 1:50
Indices: 1:50
Commodities: 1:30
Crypto: 1:3
Exotics Pairs: 1:66
To maintain capital stability and enforce disciplined risk practices, traders begin with a defined leverage level. This leverage may be increased for those who consistently demonstrate responsible risk management, or reduced if their approach shows excessive or unbalanced risk-taking. The Stellar 1-Step Challenge emphasizes this principle, ensuring that opportunity is matched with accountability and sustainable trading practices.
Commissions:
Cyber Funded offers ultra-competitive, market-realistic trading conditions.
We charge a $4 commission per lot on Forex and commodities (metals), while indices are completely commission-free ($0 per lot).
For cryptocurrencies, a transparent 0.03% commission is applied, calculated on the trade’s notional value.
For further clarification, please refer to the “Commissions and Market conditions” FAQ
Spread:
ALL accounts, both during the Evaluation and Funded phases will have RAW spreads to ensure the most transparent and competitive trading conditions.
Important Reminders & Notifications
We encourage all traders to stay updated by regularly checking announcements on our official website or Discord community. Updates regarding trading conditions, rules, or system enhancements will be communicated through these channels.
Holding over nights/weekends
During the Cyber Funded Challenge and Verification phases, you are free to hold positions overnight and even over the weekend. These stages are designed to give you full flexibility in managing your trades according to your strategy, without limitations tied to market session closures.
However, once you advance and become a Cyber Funded Trader with an active Simulated Funded Account, you are required to close all open positions before the weekend market close or before any scheduled market break longer than two hours. This applies across all asset classes except for cryptos and ensures alignment with institutional risk standards. The only account that allows you to hold overnight and over weekend is the Dual Protocol Swing.
Cyber Funded: One Step, One Mission
At Cyber Funded, our mission is to offer serious traders a clear, structured, and transparent path toward funding. The Neon Step Challenge is MORE than a test: it’s your opportunity to prove your edge, earn capital, and evolve into a truly elite trader in the Cyber Funded ecosystem.
One phase. One challenge. One chance to go pro.