# DNA Funded Celebrates Two Years of Innovative Trading > This week we're spotlighting DNA Funded, which is celebrating its two-year anniversary since launching in 2024, offering a distinctive instant funding model. **Source:** https://propweekly.com/article/dna-funded-two-years **Published:** 2026-07-10T10:00:00.000Z **Publisher:** Prop Weekly — Prop Weekly Editorial **Retrieved:** 2026-09-23 --- **Section:** [Firm Spotlights](https://propweekly.com/category/spotlight) **Byline:** Editorial Team (Prop Weekly Editorial) **Topics:** [dna funded](https://propweekly.com/tag/dna-funded), [prop trading](https://propweekly.com/tag/prop-trading), [trading firms](https://propweekly.com/tag/trading-firms), [anniversaries](https://propweekly.com/tag/anniversaries) DNA Funded Celebrates Two Years of Innovative Trading This week we're spotlighting DNA Funded, which is celebrating its two-year anniversary since launching in 2024. The firm has quickly established itself as a notable player in the prop trading market by offering unique evaluation models and a variety of funding options. Background on DNA Funded DNA Funded was founded in 2024 and has quickly made a name for itself in the prop trading space. With a focus on providing accessible funding opportunities, it offers traders options to begin trading without large capital outlays. The firm utilizes an innovative evaluation model that includes both one-step and instant funding challenges, enabling traders to access funds based on their trading performance. Evaluation Structure and Key Rules Evaluation Model: 1-step and instant Profit Split: 80% with a 90% booster option DNA Funded’s evaluation structure features various challenges to suit different trading styles. The most significant rules include: 1 Phase Challenge: Profit target of 10% with a daily drawdown of 4% and a max drawdown of 6%. 2 Phase Challenge: In the first phase, traders must achieve a profit target of 8% with a daily drawdown of 5% and max drawdown of 8%. The second phase requires a profit target of 5% with similar drawdown limits. Rapid Challenge: In just 10 days, traders must hit a profit target of 5% with a daily drawdown of 3% and a max drawdown of 5%. Instant Funding: This challenge allows for a funded phase with a trailing max drawdown of 4%. Platforms and Payout Details Traders at DNA Funded primarily operate through the TradeLocker platform, which provides a user-friendly interface for executing trades and monitoring performance. Currently, the firm has not specified a payout frequency, making it vital for potential traders to inquire for the latest updates. Relevance to Traders At just two years in operations, DNA Funded provides a compelling alternative for traders looking for a flexible approach to accessing capital. This anniversary serves as a reminder of the innovative strategies emerging within the prop trading industry and highlights the importance of having adaptive funding methods. As prop trading continues to evolve, firms like DNA Funded exemplify the shifting landscape and its focus on trader accessibility and performance-based funding. To stay updated on industry developments, continue following Prop Weekly for more timely news and insights. ## Sources and related links - [Instant Funding](https://instantfunding.com) - [For Traders](https://www.fortraders.com) - [DNA Funded](https://dnafunded.com/) ## About this story Published by Prop Weekly, the news desk of the Prop Firm Pal network. Terms described here were accurate on 2026-07-10; prop firm rules and pricing change often, so confirm current terms on the firm's own site. Editorial policy: https://propweekly.com/editorial-policy · Corrections: https://propweekly.com/corrections