FundedNext Stellar Lite: The $32 Path to Funded Trading (Complete Guide)

FundedNext's Stellar Lite starts at just $32 for a $6,000 account - making it the most affordable entry point into legitimate prop trading. But cheap doesn't mean easy. Here's your complete breakdown of whether Stellar Lite is right for you.

What is Stellar Lite?

Stellar Lite is FundedNext's budget-friendly 1-step evaluation designed for traders who want lower barriers to entry. Unlike their flagship Stellar 2-Step (which includes 15% profit share during challenge), Stellar Lite trades cost for features.

Stellar Lite Specifications

Account Size	Price	Profit Target	Daily DD	Max DD
$6,000	$32	10%	3%	6%
$15,000	$65	10%	3%	6%
$25,000	$129	10%	3%	6%
$50,000	$229	10%	3%	6%
$100,000	$399	10%	3%	6%
$200,000	$749	10%	3%	6%

The Key Difference: 3% Daily vs 5% Daily

This is critical. Stellar Lite has a 3% daily drawdown limit compared to 5% on Stellar 2-Step. This means:

• On a $100K account, you can only lose $3,000 in a single day (vs $5,000 on Stellar 2-Step)
• At 1% risk per trade, you can only absorb 3 consecutive losers before being locked out for the day
• Swing traders who hold positions overnight face gap risk that could exceed daily limits

Reality check: The 3% daily limit is tight. If you're prone to overtrading or revenge trading, this will punish you faster than the standard 5% limit.

6% Max Drawdown: The Real Challenge

Stellar Lite's 6% max drawdown (vs 10% on Stellar 2-Step) is the defining characteristic:

• $6,000 account = $360 total buffer
• $100,000 account = $6,000 total buffer

With a 10% profit target and only 6% drawdown, you're essentially risking 60% of your allowed loss to make the target. The risk-reward for the challenge itself is tight.

What You DON'T Get with Stellar Lite

• No 15% profit share during challenge: The feature FundedNext is famous for? Not included.
• Tighter drawdown: 6% vs 10% max drawdown
• Tighter daily limit: 3% vs 5%
• Less margin for error: Every mistake is more expensive

Who Should Use Stellar Lite?

Ideal candidates:

• Traders with proven strategies who just need cheap access to funded capital
• Scalpers with tight risk management who rarely hit even 3% daily loss
• Traders who want to test FundedNext's platform before committing to a larger challenge
• Those building a track record across multiple small accounts

Avoid if:

• You're a swing trader who holds positions overnight or through weekends
• You're new to trading and still developing risk management discipline
• You have a strategy that experiences regular 2-3% drawdowns before hitting targets

Passing Strategy: The Math

Let's break down what it actually takes to pass a $100K Stellar Lite:

• Target: $10,000 profit (10%)
• Max loss allowed: $6,000 (6%)
• Daily max loss: $3,000 (3%)

If you risk 0.5% per trade ($500), you need to make 20R to pass - meaning a 40% win rate with 1:2 RR, or 50% with 1:1.

The challenge: you only have 12R of buffer before account termination. One bad week and you're done.

The Funded Stage: What Happens After Passing

Once you pass Stellar Lite, you enter a Funded Account with:

• 95% profit split (same as other FundedNext accounts)
• Same drawdown rules as evaluation
• Scaling plan available after consistent profitability
• Bi-weekly or on-demand payouts

The funded stage rules mirror the challenge - 3% daily, 6% max drawdown. This continues to be tighter than standard accounts.

Is $32 Worth It? The Honest Assessment

The value proposition:

• For practice: $32 for real market conditions without risking real capital? Absolutely worth it.
• For experienced traders: Multiple small attempts at $32 each can be cheaper than one failed $200 challenge.
• For building confidence: Passing even the $6K Stellar Lite proves you can follow rules.

The honest reality: If you can't pass Stellar Lite's 6% drawdown with 10% target, you're not ready for prop trading. Period. View it as a filter, not just a challenge.

Final Verdict

Stellar Lite is the best "low-stakes practice" in prop trading. For $32, you get real market conditions, real drawdown pressure, and real consequences - but without real financial damage when you fail (and most traders will fail their first attempt).

Use Stellar Lite to:

1. Test if your strategy can actually pass a prop firm challenge
2. Practice trading under drawdown pressure
3. Build a track record of passed challenges
4. Prepare for larger Stellar 2-Step or Express challenges

Don't expect easy money. Do expect valuable experience.