Larkfunding
Lark Funding is a proprietary trading firm offering instant funding as well as 1-step, 2-step, and 3-step evaluation models with account sizes ranging from $5,000 up to $200,000.
Firm Overview
Instruments and Assets
Payout Policy
Lark Funding allows traders to request profit withdrawals starting after 14 days from their first trade, with subsequent payouts available every 7 to 14 days (or on-demand depending on account type and add-ons). Profit splits range from 80% up to 90%. Payout requests are typically processed within 6 to 24 hours via crypto or supported payout providers.
Trading Conditions
Platform details, leverage, spread, and commission
By instrument
| Asset | cTrader | DXtrade | MatchTrader | TradingView |
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| Forex | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Metals | 1:40 | 1:40 | 1:40 | 1:40 |
| Indices | 1:20 | 1:20 | 1:20 | 1:20 |
| Crypto | 1:5 | 1:5 | 1:5 | 1:5 |
Spread and fee summary
Supported platform list
Firm Rules
Key rules and guidelines for traders
Major Firm Rules & Trading Parameters
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Stop Loss Rule:
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A mandatory Stop Loss (SL) is required at the time of order execution for all trades.
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Executing a trade without a Stop Loss results in a soft breach (the system automatically closes the un-slotted trade without failing the account).
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Note: The SL requirement can be removed via an account add-on during checkout (except on DXtrade).
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News Trading:
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Allowed on all accounts during evaluation and funded stages.
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Restriction: Reckless behavior (e.g., executing "all-or-nothing" maximum lot size gambles specifically during high-impact news releases) is prohibited under toxic trading practices.
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Expert Advisors (EAs) & Automated Trading:
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Allowed (including indicators and copy trading between your own personal accounts).
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Prohibited: Publicly available commercial off-the-shelf EAs used identically across hundreds of traders, tick-scalping, arbitrage, or latency abuse.
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Weekend & Overnight Holding:
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Allowed across FX, Indices, Metals, and Crypto.
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Drawdown & Loss Rules
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1-Step Evaluation:
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Daily Drawdown: 5% (Calculated daily based on starting day balance/equity).
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Maximum Drawdown: 7% (Static limit from initial starting balance).
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3-Step Evaluation:
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Daily Drawdown: None (0%).
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Maximum Drawdown: 5% (Static limit from initial starting balance).
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Instant Funding:
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Daily Drawdown: 5%.
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Maximum Drawdown: 8% (Trailing drawdown until initial capital balance is reached, then locks in as static).
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Consistency Rules
Consistency Rules
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Consistency Target: No Consistency Rule (0%) required on Evaluation or Funded accounts. Traders are not required to spread profits evenly across multiple trading days to request a payout.
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Minimum Trading Days: 0 Days across all program types (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, and Instant Funding). You can pass an evaluation phase in a single day if target criteria are met.
Restricted Countries
Countries where this firm does not operate
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YDFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this prop firm
1. Who can trade with Lark Funding?▾
Traders worldwide who are at least 18 years old can join, provided they are not residents or citizens of prohibited or sanctioned countries/U.S. states.
2. Are there minimum trading day requirements?▾
No. There are 0 minimum trading days across all evaluation phases (1-Step, 3-Step) and Instant Funding accounts. You can pass the evaluation as fast as your strategy allows.
3. What trading platforms are available?▾
Lark Funding supports cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader, and TradingView (via supported platform connections).
4. What is the Maximum Capital Allocation?▾
Traders can manage up to $300,000 to $400,000 in active funding allocation across multiple accounts depending on account types.
5. Is Stop Loss (SL) mandatory?▾
Yes. A Stop Loss is required upon placing a trade. Opening a position without a Stop Loss results in a soft breach (the position is automatically closed by the system, but the account is not failed). (Note: Stop Loss requirements can be removed via an add-on during checkout).
6. Can I trade during high-impact news?▾
Yes. News trading is allowed during both evaluation and funded phases. However, gambling strategies (such as opening maximum lot sizes right before high-impact news) violate risk policies.
7. Are EAs (Expert Advisors) and Algorithmic Trading allowed?▾
Yes. EAs, custom indicators, and copy trading between your own personal accounts are permitted. Prohibited: Using commercial, publicly available "off-the-shelf" EAs shared by hundreds of traders, latency arbitrage, or tick-scalping.
8. Can I hold trades overnight and over the weekend?▾
Yes. Holding positions overnight and through weekends is allowed across FX, Metals, Indices, Commodities, and Cryptos.
9. What is the standard profit split?▾
The baseline profit split is 80% to 85%, which can be scaled up to 90% or 95% with available add-ons.
10. How often can I request a payout?▾
First Payout: Eligible 14 days after making the first trade on a funded account. Subsequent Payouts: Every 14 days (bi-weekly).
11. What withdrawal methods are supported?▾
Payouts are processed via Rise (Riseworks), allowing traders to withdraw directly into their local bank account or preferred cryptocurrency.
12. What are the drawdown rules for 1-Step Evaluations?▾
Daily Drawdown: 5% (calculated based on starting daily balance/equity). Maximum Loss: 7% (Static). Profit Target: 10%.
13. What are the drawdown rules for 3-Step Evaluations?▾
Daily Drawdown: 0% (None). Maximum Loss: 5% (Static). Profit Targets: 5% (Phase 1), 4% (Phase 2), 3% (Phase 3).
14. How does drawdown work on Instant Funding accounts?▾
Daily Drawdown: 5%. Maximum Loss: 8% (Trailing drawdown that locks at starting balance once initial account equity is surpassed).
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