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Account No : 8100027 (issue resolved on 19 June 2026 & got an fresh new 10k account as goodwill) thanks This incident had thrice time to me, even after keeping SL below 1% of IF micro account kept S... See more
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This is an absolutely useless company. All my hard work went to waste. I did everything perfectly, but they won't pay me because I violated the 2% risk rule per transaction. They closed my account. Sh... See more
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Instant Funding redefined prop trading by offering traders direct access to funded accounts through its signature Instant Funding model without profit targets, time limits, or daily drawdowns. By skipping challenges and evaluations, traders can start trading right away and keep up to 90% of their profits, with accounts scaling to $3.82M. This way, they can fully focus on developing their skills and reaching new heights.
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United Kingdom
- support@instantfunding.com
- instantfunding.com
Breach of guidelines
Scam scam scam
They are telling me and my mother that we traded the same trades, which is absolutely not true, as we each use our own strategy! On top of that, they rejected both of our withdrawals and closed both of our accounts because they claim our IP addresses are the same, even though they also say that trading from the same IP address is allowed. They are contradicting their own rules!
The trades they claim are identical are from 2025, not even 2026! Total scam company — stay far, far away from them. They will do everything they can to avoid paying you, and they do not respond to emails or the live chat either!
I have screenshots proving that they contradict their own rules, as well as screenshots showing the trades from 2025 that they claim are identical. I just can’t upload them here.
May 29, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re genuinely sorry to hear about the frustration caused regarding the copy-trading flag, the IP address overlap, and the review of trades dating back to 2025.
We take feedback like this seriously, and it will be shared internally with the relevant team to review, and an agent will reach out to you regarding this as well.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Instant Funding Team
I was robbed by the 1% of your account…
I was robbed by the 1% of your account balance rule on a trade idea that I only lost 0.11% of the account balance yet the monitoring system flagged it as a breach. Doesn't make sense, they simply refuse to pay me what I'm owed. Don't recommend this prop firm for once you start making a bigger payout request they make up scenarios to refuse payout. Stay away!
May 29, 2026
Reply from Instant Funding
Hello,
Our 1% risk rule evaluates the maximum potential risk exposure based on your stop-loss placement or open drawdown at the execution level, rather than just the final realized loss of 0.11% on the trade. If the system detects that the initial risk parameters exceeded the allowed threshold, it automatically flags a breach.
We do not manufacture scenarios to deny payouts. To ensure your specific trade logs were reviewed accurately, please reply here with your account email or registered username so our compliance team can look into your profile and reach out to you directly.
I purchased the 50k challenge on Funded…
I purchased the 50k challenge on Funded Trading Plus (now owned by Instant Funding) and they sent me credentials I could not use. I have been asking for a refund of the purchase because I could not place a single trade and all I've been getting are automated messages that do not address my concern. I even emailed the CEO and all he said was that I should email supportatfundedtradingplus.com and I've done that several times and still only getting automated messages as response. The login that was sent is 143439 but totally unusable.
July 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re genuinely sorry to hear about the frustration caused.
We take feedback like this seriously, and it will be shared internally with the relevant team to review and an agent will reach out to you regarding this as well
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention
Instant Funding Team
I change my rating of IF to the highest possible score
I’m updating the comment:
After discussing the situation, IF took my arguments into consideration, and we were able to reach a positive resolution.
I would like to point out that, based on my experience with prop firms, resolving issues of this kind is often extremely difficult, if not impossible. In this respect, IF stands out from many other firms.
Because of this, I am happy to change my rating of IF to the highest possible score. In my opinion, a prop firm that listens to its clients and is willing to address concerns fairly undoubtedly deserves their trust.
May 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi,
Thank you for your detailed 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Instant Funding has been so positive. We’re glad the matter was reviewed and resolved to your satisfaction. Our team is always here to look into any concerns and work toward a fair outcome so you can continue trading with confidence.
We appreciate your trust and wish you continued success ahead.
Instant Funding Team
My review remove called FAKE REVIEW
I have all documents who provide
INSTANT FUNDING rejected my payout and closed my account because of I have gamble 2 week ago these things done by RISK MANAGEMENT TEAM
my payout rejected NO ISSUE
my account closed NO ISSUE
BUT wasting my time is a issue, if I doesn't take payout or I break rules they close my immediate....
November 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi,
We understand that this outcome is disappointing, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns and perspective with us.
Please know that decisions of this nature are not made lightly. Your case has been reviewed carefully by our team to ensure that all relevant information was considered before a final determination was reached.
The system continuously monitors rule violations, such as the 1% Maximum Risk Per Trade threshold. While breaches are flagged, account closure isn't always immediate; often, a detailed review follows, particularly during events like payout requests or internal audits.
This explains why your account remained active following a potential breach. The final decision—including account closure and the rejection of a payout—is enacted only after the violation is confirmed through that review process.
We acknowledge your concerns regarding the lack of immediate notification. Compliance assessments take time to ensure findings are evaluated with precision before any measures are taken. Under Clause 11.4, Instant Funding reserves the discretion to identify prohibited trading practices and determine the necessary course of action.
Nevertheless, your feedback is noted, and we are actively working to enhance our real-time detection and notification capabilities for these situations.
We value the time and effort you have put in, and while we recognize this isn't the outcome you anticipated, our review is final and we are unable to reverse the original decision.
You may review our full Terms and Conditions and Trading Rules here:
https://instantfunding.com/trading-rules
https://instantfunding.com/help/
Instant Funding Team
Totally a scam prop firm
Totally a scam prop firm, i used it 3 time but the prop firm breach accounts by anonymous rule, which was not existed in their prop fime main website
May 26, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all claims regarding account closures very seriously and would like to clarify how our rule enforcement works to ensure full transparency.
No 'Anonymous' Rules: Instant Funding does not enforce unwritten or hidden rules. Every single parameter that can lead to an account breach—such as our Max Daily Drawdown, the 1% Risk Per Trade Idea limit, or consistency metrics—is permanently documented on our official website, product pages, and within our Help Center.
Detailed Breach Logs: When an account is breached, our system logs the exact trade, timestamp, and rule metric that was violated. These details are automatically updated on your trading dashboard to show you precisely what triggered the automated closure.
System Integrity: Our evaluations are governed by automated risk management software to ensure that rules are applied uniformly and fairly to every trader, without manual bias or arbitrary decisions.
We understand how frustrating it is to lose an account, especially after multiple attempts. If you believe your account was closed in error or due to a rule interpretation you didn't see, we want to look into it for you.
Please reach out directly to our official Instant Funding support team via email. Provide your account IDs so our team can pull your exact trade logs and give you a clear, transparent breakdown of the specific rules that were breached.
Fair but not my cup of tea firm
Fair but not my cup of tea firm. Consistency Score, 1% per trade idea that does not reset, just too many rules.
October 21, 2025
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your balanced feedback, Berry. We appreciate you recognizing our framework as fair, even if our specific model doesn't align with your personal trading style.
To provide some context for the community regarding the parameters you mentioned:
The 1% Risk Per Trade Idea Rule: This rule limits total exposure to 1% per specific setup across all open positions. Unlike maximum daily or total drawdown limits, this structural risk management parameter is active for the entire duration of the evaluation to promote long-term capital preservation.
Consistency Metrics: Our scoring metrics are designed to evaluate steady, repeatable performance rather than high-risk, single-day market moves.
We entirely understand that every trader has unique strategies, and a highly structured, low-risk prop model isn't the right fit for everyone. We appreciate your honesty and wish you the absolute best on your trading journey, wherever you choose to deploy your capital next!
SCAAAAAAMMMM
May 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi Muhammed,
Thank you for your feedback.
We understand from your message that you feel strongly about your experience, and we appreciate you taking the time to continue sharing your concerns.
We also appreciate the importance of transparency in situations like this. For that reason, we have taken the time to review your concerns in detail rather than providing generic responses, including reviewing the trading activity, pricing conditions, screenshots shared, and the trading period referenced on your account.
Your EUR/USD trading activity on May 5, 2026 occurred primarily between 15:48 and 20:05 server time, during the US session and Europe-US session overlap along with multiple high-impact USD economic events. These periods are among the most active trading windows and can experience increased volatility and temporary spread expansion, particularly around major market events.
We also reviewed the EUR/USD screenshot you shared:
Sell: 1.17035
Buy: 1.17043
This reflected an approximate spread of 0.8 pips at that moment, which remained within expected market conditions for your commission-free account type. Commission-free accounts are designed differently from raw spread models, with trading costs incorporated into spreads rather than charged separately through commissions.
Following our review, we did not identify pricing conditions outside expected market behaviour for your account structure.
We understand trading conditions directly impact trader confidence and decision-making, and we appreciate you raising your concerns with us.
Should you wish to continue the discussion constructively, we remain available.
Instant Funding Team
Don't purchase account this is scam
Don't purchase account this is scam
Also removing negative reviews
April 23, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi,
We have carefully reviewed your recent message and fully understand that you strongly disagree with the outcome of this case. We also recognize the time and effort you have invested in communicating your concerns throughout this process.
Following multiple compliance and risk reviews, the termination of account 8091976 was based on confirmed violations of our Terms & Conditions and Trading Rules, including prohibited account access and trading activity identified during the investigation. These findings were reviewed internally using our established compliance procedures before the final decision was reached.
While we understand that this situation has been frustrating for you, we must respectfully clarify that we are unable to reverse the outcome or provide any further changes regarding the account status.
We also respect your right to retain records of your correspondence and pursue any channels you deem appropriate.
We wish you all the best moving forward.
Instant Funding Team
Daily reminder about this scam company
Daily reminder about this scam company: Don't even think about investing with them. As long as you keep losing, they'll stay silent. The moment you make your first profit, they'll come back to dig through all your accounts, digging up flimsy excuses, real or imagined, to prevent you from withdrawing.
Let me tell you my story. When they assured me I was making a profit, they closed a new account I'd bought just four hours earlier, claiming I'd lost money on an account three months prior. They claimed I'd traded against the rules of reverse trading. We all know the rules: the size must be the same, and especially the opening and closing times must be the same. This decision is made when the same trades are repeated by the same person, not just by chance once or twice. That's normal. But listen to my story: I opened a lot of 1, and 10 minutes later, someone—I don't know which country they're from, or if the company just placed them there—opened a lot of 0.12, the opposite of my trade. Logically, my trade had ten times the risk, and I could have lost the trade in those ten minutes before they opened theirs. But because they're scammers, they considered it reverse trading. According to their logic, when you open You are a deal that no one in the world should open against, even if you are in the East and they are in the West and you don't even know they exist. The company will consider it a reverse trade for no other reason than to scam you. Finally, I hope the company doesn't respond to me and insult my intelligence with their reply because I am a conscious person and my mind doesn't accept your ridiculous responses. I am only advising people, nothing more, you scammers.
May 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hello,
Thank you for your detailed response.
We understand that you strongly disagree with the outcome, and we appreciate you taking the time to explain your perspective. We have reviewed the case again carefully.
Our decisions are not based on a single isolated factor such as country, exact lot size, or identical timestamps alone. Our risk systems review the broader trading behaviour and overall coordination patterns across accounts. In your case, the review identified activity that matched prohibited Group Hedging / Reverse Trading indicators under our risk framework.
We understand your argument regarding the difference in lot sizes and execution timing. However, the Group Hedging rule does not require trades to be perfectly mirrored in size, timing, or ownership identity to qualify as prohibited activity. The assessment is based on the overall coordinated nature and correlation of the opposing positions identified by the risk review.
To answer your direct question: no, not every trader opening an opposite position elsewhere in the world would automatically be considered reverse trading. Our systems do not flag isolated coincidences alone. The determination is based on the overall behavioural pattern and relationship between the trades reviewed across accounts, which in this case matched prohibited activity indicators after investigation by our risk team.
We also understand your point regarding nationality or personal connection to the compared account. Please note that violations of this nature are not determined solely by whether accounts belong to family members, friends, or traders from the same country. The analysis focuses on the trading behaviour itself and the relationship between the positions executed across accounts.
Regarding refunds, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions, we are unable to issue refunds or reinstate accounts where prohibited activity has been confirmed following review.
As referenced in Clause 11.2 of our Terms & Conditions:
“Should a Trader engage in any prohibited trading practices, Instant Funding may remove the relevant transactions, exclude associated results, and/or terminate all services provided to the Trader.”
You can review the full trading rules here:
https://instantfunding.com/trading-rules/
We fully understand that you disagree with the conclusion reached. However, after multiple reviews, the decision remains final and we will not be able to reverse the outcome on the account.
Instant Funding Team
Systematic Account Closure & Payout Denial — Fraudulent Misrepresentation of Terms
I am writing this review to warn potential traders about Instant Funding's predatory practices of closing funded accounts and withholding legitimate payouts.
MY ACCOUNT HISTORY:
I have been a customer of Instant Funding since 2023. I completed their challenge successfully and received multiple legitimate payouts from the platform. I maintained a clean trading record and followed all rules I was made aware of.
WHAT HAPPENED:
1. ACCOUNT 8066084 — First Suspension (March 2026):
My first funded account was closed with claims that I violated VPS/remote desktop restrictions. When I challenged this:
- Their first email cited "Clause 7.1.13" of my signed agreement as the basis for this rule
- Upon review of my signed 16-page agreement, Clause 7.1.13 contains no mention of VPS, VPN, proxy, or remote desktop usage
- They then shifted their claim to the website General Terms & Conditions
- When I checked that webpage, it was completely BLANK/EMPTY — no terms, no rules, nothing
- I have video evidence of this empty webpage
- Nowhere in any publicly available FAQ or Trading Rules document does it state VPS usage is prohibited
- I had previously received payouts from this exact same VPS setup without any issue
The Platform Cannot Enforce Rules That Don't Exist in Written Form
2. ACCOUNT 8093753 — Second Account Permanently Closed (15 May 2026):
After disputing the first closure, Instant Funding suddenly closed my second account (containing 1.3k in earned profits) claiming I had "used the same device to access multiple accounts under different KYC profiles" and engaged in "account sharing."
This is FALSE. I have:
- Never given anyone access to either of my accounts
- Never logged in from a personal device — I have only traded via a single VPS
- Never engaged in account sharing, copy trading, or coordinated trading
- Only operated accounts under my own KYC profile
This closure happened immediately after I began formally disputing their first decision. The timing is not coincidental.
PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR:
Instant Funding appears to be systematically:
- Citing non-existent contractual clauses
- Referencing empty webpages as "proof" of rules
- Closing accounts after profits have been earned
- Denying all payouts under vague "breach" claims
- Ignoring formal escalation and good-faith proposals
MY EVIDENCE:
- Full email correspondence with support showing contradictory explanations
- Video recording of the blank Terms & Conditions webpage
- Screenshots of previous successful payouts from the same VPS
- Complete trading history showing compliant behavior
- My signed agreement with no VPS restrictions
FINAL WARNING:
I have given Instant Funding every opportunity to resolve this fairly through direct communication. If I do not receive:
1. Full payout of legitimate earnings from my accounts
...within 3 business days, I will:
- File a formal complaint with UK Trading Standards
- Report this matter to UK Police via Action Fraud (actionfraud.police.uk)
- Proceed with a claim in the UK Money Claims Court under my signed agreement's governing law (England & Wales)
- Publish this evidence across all platforms
DO NOT TRADE WITH THIS FIRM. They will take your money for the challenge, close your account once you profit, and deny your payout using fabricated rules. Multiple Trustpilot reviews show this exact same pattern happening to other traders.
Accounts Affected: 8066084, 8093753
Client: Akani Tony
Status: UNRESOLVED — Awaiting legal action
Date of Review: May 15, 2025
May 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hello Akani,
Thank you for your message.
Following a recent review of your account 8093753, we identified that your trading setup and device environment were used to access and operate multiple accounts associated with different KYC profiles. This constitutes a serious violation of our Trading Rules and Terms & Conditions, which strictly prohibit account sharing, device sharing, or operating accounts on behalf of other individuals.
Sharing the same device or trading environment across multiple trader profiles creates significant compliance and risk concerns, including but not limited to coordinated trading activity, copy trading, account management, and other prohibited practices. These controls are in place to protect the integrity and fairness of the platform for all traders.
We also want to clarify that VPS usage is prohibited as per our Clause 7.1.13. The issue identified on your account was not simply the use of a VPS, but rather the connection and operation of multiple trader profiles through the same trading environment and device setup, which triggered the compliance review.
After a full investigation by our compliance and risk teams, the violation was confirmed, and the account closure was applied in accordance with our Terms & Conditions and platform policies.
As a result:
* Account 8093753 has been permanently closed
* Trading privileges have been revoked
* The account is not eligible for payouts or refunds due to confirmed prohibited activity
Please also note that any future attempts to create or operate accounts connected to similar activity patterns or different KYC profiles may result in immediate termination without further notice.
For transparency, the review findings included technical logs and device associations linking the same trading environment across multiple customer profiles. Supporting screenshots and internal review records have already been documented as part of the investigation.
We understand that you disagree with the outcome. However, after multiple reviews, the decision remains final and will not be reversed.
Instant Funding Team
Instant Funding is removing my negative…
Instant Funding is removing my negative reviews over they scammed me out of $300 with IF1 "1 Day Trade Account" which wasnt stated in the email special sent by them. Add this bad review so others dont get scammed
May 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Ryan. We would like to address your concerns regarding your IF1 purchase and provide clarity on our account models.
To clarify the structural terms of the IF1 (1-Day Trade Account) model:
Account Design: The IF1 account is explicitly structured as a high-pace, 24-hour evaluation model. It is designed for short-duration strategies and is clearly designated as such on our official product pages and within our help documentation.
Onboarding and Transparency: While promotional emails highlight active marketing specials or discount codes, all core trading rules, expiry parameters, and contract terms are permanently hosted on our storefront and checkout pages. It remains the responsibility of the trader to review the specific product rules before completing a transaction.
Refund Eligibility: According to our Terms and Conditions, once a live market execution or trade has been initiated on any given dashboard, the account is fully activated. Beyond this point, we cannot issue standard refunds or store credit, a policy applied uniformly to protect the operational parameters of our funded programs.
We understand your frustration regarding the quick expiry of this specific evaluation type. However, our compliance guidelines and refund parameters are strictly enforced across all user profiles, and we cannot alter standard company policy in response to reputational or legal escalations.
We note that your case has been definitively evaluated by our support and compliance departments, and our final stance regarding this account remains unchanged.
Scam funded
This is a scam funded dont and dont and dont join it run away everthing is poor they just want to earn more money a lot of laws tha make u breach account even if u have a pay out they breach ur account so hope u all out from this funded
May 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi
Thank you for this feedback.
I'm Priya, and I'm part of the Customer Support Team. Ensuring our traders receive a fair and thorough investigation of their concerns is a top priority for us.
Like many anonymous reviews, we can't find your account to begin our investigation. We need your help to fix this. Please email our team at support@instantfunding.com.
I'll be monitoring for your message so we can pull your file and ensure a clear resolution.
Customer Support Team
Account #8087332 – $3,125 payout denied after profitable trading and approved KYC I am publishing
Account #8087332 – $3,125 payout denied after profitable trading and approved KYC
My experience:
– Multiple challenge fees were accepted by the company
– Trading activity was fully permitted over an extended period
– KYC verification was successfully completed and approved on my main trading account
– No restrictions, warnings, or compliance notifications were issued during active trading
– Profit was generated under normal trading conditions
– Only after a payout request was submitted did compliance concerns begin to appear
Throughout the dispute, the explanations provided by the company changed over time and included: – UK geolocation / VPN risk signals
– Shared device or network environment
– Multiple identities
– Multiple dashboards/accounts
– Later: “multiple KYC profiles” linked to the same device environment
In later responses, the company clarified that: – the VPN/geolocation issue was only a “risk signal” and not a confirmed violation
– KYC approval remained valid at onboarding stage
– compliance reviews are often finalized during payout-stage audits
– “the review was triggered by the payout request”
– “the review process is independent of account activity and operates on its own timeline”
It is important to clarify several facts:
– only one account was ever KYC-verified and used for trading under my identity
– all trading activity was conducted by me personally
– trading was performed from a single device and environment
– there was no copy trading, simultaneous trading, account management, or coordinated activity between traders
– the second email/account referenced by the company was never KYC-verified or used as a funded verified trading profile
The company’s final position is that the issue relates to account structure and shared device linkage under their internal interpretation of “multiple identities” and risk policy enforcement.
However, the core concern remains the timing and consistency of enforcement.
If the company considered this structure to be a critical compliance violation, then: – why were payments continuously accepted, – why was KYC approved, – why was trading activity fully allowed, – and why were no restrictions or warnings applied before profitable trading and payout eligibility were reached?
Another important concern is that the platform rules do not appear to contain a direct and explicit prohibition clearly stating that a user may not register more than one account/email belonging to themselves in the straightforward manner used by some other prop firms.
Instead, the interpretation was applied broadly during payout review after trading activity had already been completed.
This creates the appearance of delayed or retrospective enforcement rather than a restriction clearly enforced during onboarding or active trading.
Throughout the dispute process, the company’s responses focused primarily on justifying the payout denial rather than resolving the inconsistencies raised during the dispute.
Despite multiple requests for clarification, no technical evidence, detailed audit timeline, timestamps, or specific detection data were provided regarding when the alleged violation was identified and why no enforcement action occurred earlier during onboarding, KYC approval, or active trading.
I also want to note that each time I posted reviews regarding this experience, the company flagged them through Trustpilot as allegedly “not based on a genuine experience,” which temporarily removed them from public view.
In each case, I provided supporting documentation to Trustpilot confirming my trading relationship and account activity with Instant Funding, and the reviews were reinstated following Trustpilot’s verification process.
For transparency purposes, I will also be publishing a detailed YouTube video covering the full timeline of this case, including the complete email correspondence and responses provided throughout the dispute process.
Given the absence of a transparent resolution process and the lack of detailed supporting evidence provided during the dispute, I am currently reviewing additional consumer and payment-related dispute options available to me and intend to continue documenting how this case evolves over time.
I am not publishing this review to make emotional accusations, but to provide a factual, documented account of how this case was handled from onboarding through payout denial.
April 27, 2026
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your final documented account of your experience with Account #8087332. We acknowledge your perspective on the sequence of events and your decision to pursue further transparency through other platforms.
To address the core concerns, you’ve raised for the benefit of the community:
Payout-Stage Audits: It is a standard industry practice for proprietary trading firms to conduct a comprehensive, manual audit of all data, including network logs, device IDs, and account linkages, at the payout stage. While automated systems permit onboarding and KYC based on documentation, the manual review ensures that the entire lifecycle of the account adheres to our risk framework before funds are distributed.
Multiple Identities Policy: Our policies regarding "Multiple Identities" and "Shared Device Environments" are designed to prevent the circumvention of maximum capital limits. When our systems detect multiple dashboards or email registrations linked to a single hardware footprint, it is flagged as a structural risk.
Rule Enforcement: We understand your point regarding the timing of enforcement. Our risk reviews operate on a timeline triggered by payout requests to ensure that all generated profits comply with our Terms and Conditions.
Transparency and Dispute Handling: We acknowledge your request for technical data. However, to maintain the security and effectiveness of our fraud detection systems, we do not disclose specific internal detection methodologies.
We respect your right to document your journey. As previously communicated, the decision regarding the termination of this account and the denial of the $3,125 payout is final based on the confirmed violation of our structural account policies. We have noted your intent regarding further dispute options and will remain consistent in our position should those inquiries arise.
Very bad experience with this propfirm
Very bad experience with this propfirm
February 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi Sambhav
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
I reviewed your account activity and would like to clarify a few important points regarding the concerns raised in your review.
Firstly, I can see that you currently only had one account with us, and there was no payout request submitted on this account. As such, no payout was rejected on the account in question.
Regarding the “hidden rule” mentioned in your review, the account was actually breached due to exceeding the Daily Drawdown limit, which is a standard and clearly published rule across our platform. This rule is explained both on our Rules page and within our FAQ/help articles.
For reference, we have a dedicated article explaining exactly how the Daily Loss Limit is calculated:
https://instantfunding.com/help/how-daily-loss-is-calculated/
Your account was an IF Micro 10K account, where the Daily Drawdown limit is 4%.
Please note:
The Daily Loss Limit is recalculated daily at Market Rollover (17:00 EST) and is based on whichever is higher between your Balance or Equity at that time.
On the day of the breach, your reference value was $10,084.90, meaning the maximum allowable daily loss was approximately -$403.40. During trading activity, your equity dropped below this threshold, which resulted in the account breach according to the rule parameters.
We would also like to note that this account has been breached since October 2025.
We completely understand that losses and breaches can be frustrating, however the rule itself is not hidden and is publicly available prior to trading.
If there is anything specific you would still like us to review further, please feel free to let us know.
Instant Funding Team
Transparency Alert: A 49-second "automated trap" and the reality of their News Rule
I am sharing my experience to provide a transparent view for the trading community. After purchasing nearly 40 accounts with Instant Funding and attempting to resolve previous disputes in good faith, I have encountered a deeply concerning pattern in their "Micro" account phase.
Recently, I was granted a 10K account as a gesture of goodwill. However, it was terminated on the very first day due to what I can only describe as an "automated trap." I opened a trade 18 minutes before a news event and manually closed it 4 minutes and 11 seconds before the release to avoid volatility and protect the capital.
Despite my proactive risk management, their system triggered a "Hard Breach" because I missed their 5-minute buffer zone by only 49 seconds.
Points for traders to consider:
Aggressive Automation: The firm uses rigid, binary systems that cannot distinguish between a gambler and a professional trader exiting the market for safety.
Inconsistent Communication: I received an initial notification stating only profits would be deducted, but the firm later enforced a total account liquidation.
Predatory Rules: While rules are necessary, using a 49-second timing difference to terminate a loyal customer's account feels like "hunting" for mistakes rather than managing risk.
I updated my previous review to 3 stars hoping for a new chapter of transparency, but I am now adjusting it to 2 stars. A firm that prioritizes "binary traps" over professional context and trader loyalty is a difficult environment for serious investors.
Trade with extreme caution regarding their news windows—they do not offer second chances, even for minor technicalities
May 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this, and we would like to have a conversation with you regarding the recent termination of your 10K goodwill account.
To provide clarity on our News Trading Policy for Micro accounts: our system is programmed with a strict binary buffer, 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after a high-impact news event. This rule is in place to protect the firm from the extreme slippage and artificial price volatility that often occurs during these windows. When a trade is closed within that 299-second window, the system is designed to trigger a breach automatically.
We understand your point that, from a manual trading perspective, closing a trade 4 minutes and 11 seconds before an event is an act of proactive risk management. However, because our risk parameters are enforced by an automated monitoring system to ensure consistency across thousands of accounts, it does not currently have the "professional context" to distinguish between a deliberate exit and an accidental overlap.
Excellent and clear support from Uday
Big thanks to Uday for the quick help today! He made it very easy to understand the account requirements and answered all my questions instantly. Highly recommend Instant Funding for their customer service.
May 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi Samuel,
Thank you for your detailed 4‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Instant Funding has been so positive.
Thank you for highlighting our support team. We aim to provide fast, clear assistance in multiple languages and genuinely help traders resolve issues as efficiently as possible.
Instant Funding Team
Reply from Instant Funding
Hi Sanyam,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet the standard we aim to provide for our traders.
We would genuinely like the opportunity to review and discuss this further with you directly.
At the moment, we have not been able to locate any recent support ticket or ongoing conversation from your side regarding this matter. We have therefore reached out to you separately to discuss your concerns further and work toward clarification.
Please reply at your earliest convenience, and our team will be happy to assist you further.
Instant Funding Team
I've traded with instant funding 4…
I've traded with instant funding 4 times 2 i legimatly fail so you know there no problem there as i am always accountable for my actions .However the other 2 times through up red flags in there rule they say you can use many trading strats of them I have used was hedging. But till that's not the problem its canceling my account before I hit the max drawdown with still having a profit over the 25,000k micro if account of approx. 330 dollars. And then a current account where I was down 858.89 I'm too confused by there rules and will not be trading with them no more every . I want traders to know that there 15%-20% basically stops you from lettings your winners run. I'm more of a swing trader and this prop firms low consistency rules prevents traders from having a good day. So i decided to trade my own account if i have to keep wasting money on these prop firms i mine as well trade qqqi or gold gldw and get paid weekly dividends lol and buy slv/pslv or sell silver with zsl in stocks on robinhood instead of just blowing investment money on these prop firms until you save or while trading these you can add money to your own brokerage account until you reach the $1,000 in your brokerage acct like they supposed to give you and they don't even do that i'm done with propfirms period ! i want to follow my own rules like letting my runners run then getting in and out of the market when moves are over, hedge and manage my risk to reward through these skills i acquired along my trading journey but are restrictrictions are in the propfirm space called not real trading. I found myself getting out of a trade when the real moved happen after i HAD TO GET OUT BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE SURPASS MY CONSISTENCY RULE FOR THE DAY !Im tired of trading there way and then they don't even honor what you paid for so my accounts im talking about here where not failed they were cancelled !!! Thankfully my bank called me yesterday just to check up on me yes loll my bank does that and i told them about my account with them and i was advised to dispute the charges. because not only do i screenshot everything i use obs streaming to record all my TRADES lol and there rules to backup my dispute.Have a blessed day no wonder why youtubers don't really talk about instant funding.Dont trade with these ppl they will rob you one way or another i as you can see by there ratings here!
April 19, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your journey with us, Shirley. We would like to have a conversation with you regarding the cancellation of your accounts and how our rules align with your swing trading strategy.
To provide some clarity on the points you mentioned:
- Account Closures: We understand it is frustrating to have an account closed while in profit. In our system, an account can be terminated prior to hitting the maximum drawdown if a specific risk management rule is breached, such as the mandatory Stop Loss requirement or the 1% maximum risk per trade idea limit.
- The 15% Consistency Rule: This rule is intended to promote long-term, repeatable success rather than reliance on a single market event. While we recognize this can be challenging for swing traders who aim for large 'runners,' the rule is in place to ensure a balanced risk profile across the life of the account.
- Hedging: We allow various strategies; however, certain types of hedging, particularly across different accounts, are restricted to maintain the stability of our funded program.
We respect your transition to trading your own brokerage accounts, but we would welcome the opportunity to review your screenshots and recordings to ensure our team handled your accounts correctly.
Please reach out to our Instant Funding support team with your email address and account details so we can conduct a thorough and transparent review of your case.
Unprofessional service and zero communication before account block
I find this company highly unprofessional.
I did not receive a single warning or reminder email regarding inactivity. Then, without any prior notice, my account was blocked on the same day. This kind of approach is extremely disappointing.
In my experience, I have never seen a proprietary trading firm operate this way — where the company simply waits in silence for a client to make a mistake instead of providing proper communication.
I consider this behavior unfair and lacking basic customer support standards.
At the very least, there should be clear and consistent notification systems in place.
I strongly recommend the company review and improve their communication processes.
May 5, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Instant Funding
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Dima. We would like to have a conversation with you regarding the closure of your account due to inactivity and the notification process you experienced.
To clarify our Inactivity Policy: Instant Funding requires that at least one trade is placed within a 30-day period to keep an account active. This rule is in place to ensure that allocated capital is being utilized by active traders. While this policy is outlined in our Terms and Conditions, we understand your frustration regarding the lack of a reminder or warning email before the account was blocked.
We take your comments about our communication standards seriously, as we are always looking for ways to improve the trader experience. Please provide us with your email address at our Instant Funding support email so we can investigate the specific logs for your account and see if there are any options available for a one-time reactivation or a path forward.
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