DNA Funded vs Ment Funding
Every figure below is computed from the same normalised dataset, so the two firms are measured on identical terms.
DNA Funded vs Ment Funding — the short answer
DNA Funded is the cheaper route to a $100,000 funded account at $549 against $1,105 for Ment Funding — a difference of $556. DNA Funded advertises the higher profit split at 90% against 75%. Across 11 directly comparable measures, DNA Funded leads on 5 and Ment Funding on 4.
Where DNA Funded wins
- Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account: $549
- Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded: $5.39
- Cheapest evaluation entry price: $49
- Maximum advertised profit split: 90%
- Phase 1 profit target: 5%
Where Ment Funding wins
- Daily drawdown limit: 5%
- Maximum drawdown limit: 6%
- Drawdown measured on: Balance
- Founded: 2021
4
(1 review)
5
(1 review)
Cost
Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account
The fairest like-for-like price: entry prices are not comparable when the smallest account differs.
$549
$1,105
Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded
$5.39
$9.75
Cheapest evaluation entry price
The smallest account each firm sells — useful for a first attempt, not for comparing value.
$49
$325
Instant funding to $100,000
Priced on a different basis to an evaluation — there is no challenge to pass.
Not offered
Not offered
Programme
Evaluation types offered
1-step, instant
1-step
Maximum advertised profit split
Usually requires a scaling plan or a paid add-on rather than being the default.
90%
75%
Phase 1 profit target
5%
10%
Account sizes sold
$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 +1 more
$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000, $400,000 +1 more
Risk rules
Daily drawdown limit
A larger limit is more room to trade, not a better product.
3%
5%
Maximum drawdown limit
4%
6%
Maximum drawdown style
Static is fixed from your starting balance. Trailing follows your peak and is harder to trade.
Trailing
Trailing
Drawdown measured on
Equity counts open positions in real time. Balance counts only closed trades.
Equity
Balance
Payouts
Payout frequency
Every 14 days
Not published
Payout methods
Crypto, Bank Transfer
Crypto, Riseworks
Payment methods accepted
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto
Credit Card, Debit Card, Crypto, PayPal
Platforms & markets
Trading platforms
Trade Locker
cTrader, MatchTrader, DXtrade
Instruments
Forex, Metals, Cryptos, Commodities +2 more
Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy
Maximum forex leverage
More leverage is more flexibility and more risk — neither firm is better here by default.
1:50
1:20
Track record
Community rating
4.0/5 (1)
5.0/5 (1)
Founded
Longer in market is more track record, all else equal.
2024
2021
Company location
Australia
United States
Prop Firm Pal verification
Verified
Verified
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Frequently asked questions
DNA Funded and Ment Funding, answered from the data above
Is DNA Funded or Ment Funding cheaper?
DNA Funded is cheaper for an evaluation to a $100,000 funded account at $549, against $1,105 for Ment Funding. Entry prices differ too — DNA Funded starts at $49 and Ment Funding at $325 — but those are for different account sizes, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.
Which has the better profit split, DNA Funded or Ment Funding?
DNA Funded advertises the higher maximum at 90%, against 75% at Ment Funding. Note that the advertised maximum usually requires a scaling plan or a paid add-on rather than applying to a first account.
What is the difference in drawdown rules between DNA Funded and Ment Funding?
Daily drawdown is 3% at DNA Funded and 5% at Ment Funding. Maximum drawdown is 4% and 6% respectively. Both use a trailing maximum drawdown.
What platforms do DNA Funded and Ment Funding support?
DNA Funded supports Trade Locker. Ment Funding supports cTrader, MatchTrader, DXtrade.
Should I choose DNA Funded or Ment Funding?
On the 11 directly comparable measures on this page, DNA Funded leads on 5 and Ment Funding on 4, with 2 tied. Which of those measures matters depends on how you trade: cost matters most if you expect to need several attempts, drawdown style matters most if you hold positions overnight, and payout terms matter most once you are funded. Prop Firm Pal does not recommend one firm over another, and earns affiliate commission from some listed firms.