Indices Prop Firm: Trade US Stock Indices and Gold on Simulated Capital
Three ways to trade indices at OctoFunded: index CFDs in Classic, US stocks, gold and oil perpetuals 24/7, and monthly index futures. Rules and real prices.
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OctoFunded is an indices prop firm where you can trade CFDs on the main stock indices, gold and forex in its Classic market, or US stocks, gold and oil perpetuals 24/7, all on simulated capital.
The entry point is small and the price is printed. A $10,000 Classic 1-Step costs $69 once, or $62.10 with the public code OFF10. One phase, a 10% target, an 80% profit split and your fee refunded with your first payout, subject to the program rules. No time limit.
Instead of adjectives, here is what each market covers, the rules that apply to index traders, and the prices.
Which markets let you trade indices at OctoFunded?
Three markets, three ways to get index and US equity exposure. Pick by how you like to trade, not by the label.
| Market | What you trade | Hours | Programs | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | CFDs: main stock indices, forex, metals (gold), BTC/ETH | Market hours, weekend holding allowed | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant | 80% (Instant 100%) |
| Perpetuals | US stocks, gold, oil, crypto | 24/7, open on weekends | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant | 90% |
| Futures | Monthly index and commodity contracts, dated crypto quarterlies | See the program rules | 1-Step, Instant | 90% |
Markets checked 27 October 2026.
For the exact symbols, contract specifications and session times on each account, see the program rules and the symbol list in your account. We only name what the live plan summary names.
Is OctoFunded a Nasdaq or US30 prop firm?
If you came here searching "nasdaq prop firm" or "us30 prop firm", the short answer is this: the Classic market includes CFDs on the main stock indices, and the Futures market includes monthly index contracts. The exact index symbols on your account are listed in the platform and in the program rules. Check that list before you buy if one particular index is the whole reason you are here.
What we can state plainly is how index trading is treated in the Classic market:
- News trading is allowed. Index traders often want to be in the market around rate decisions and jobs data. You can.
- Weekend holding is allowed. A swing position on an index can stay open from Friday to Monday.
- No consistency rule beyond the best-day caps. No lot-size range or green-day quota. The Classic 1-Step caps your best day at 50% of phase profit. See what OctoFunded caps instead of a consistency rule.
- EAs are allowed. An index EA trades under the same loss limits as you.
- No time limit. Indices can range for weeks. You can wait for your setup.
What does a Classic indices challenge cost?
| Simulated account | Classic 1-Step (list / with OFF10) | Classic 2-Step (list / with OFF10) |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $69 / $62.10 | $79 / $71.10 |
| $25,000 | $169 / $152.10 | $179 / $161.10 |
| $50,000 | $289 / $260.10 | $309 / $278.10 |
| $100,000 | $499 / $449.10 | $529 / $476.10 |
| $200,000 | $949 / $854.10 | $999 / $899.10 |
| $300,000 | $1,409 / $1,268.10 | $1,459 / $1,313.10 |
| $400,000 | $1,859 / $1,673.10 | $1,909 / $1,718.10 |
Prices checked 30 October 2026. One-time fee, paid in crypto. Fee refunded with your first payout on both programs, subject to the program rules.
The 1-Step uses one phase with a 10% target, a 4% daily limit and an 8% max loss on an end-of-day trailing drawdown locked at the initial balance. The 2-Step uses a 10% then 5% target, a 5% daily limit and a 10% static max loss.
Why trade US stocks and gold as perpetuals instead?
Because the Perpetuals market never closes. US stocks, gold and oil trade 24/7, weekends included. If your free hours are Saturday morning, that is when you can trade.
There are trade-offs, and you should see them before you choose:
| Rule | Classic 1-Step | Perpetuals 1-Step | Perpetuals 2-Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 10% | 6% | 4% per phase |
| Daily loss limit | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Max loss | 8%, end-of-day trailing | 6% | 6% |
| Minimum days | See the program rules | None | None |
| Time limit | None | None | None |
| Split | 80% | 90% | 90% |
| Starting price | $69 for $10,000 | $159 for $5,000 | $219 for $10,000 |
Rules and prices checked 30 October 2026.
The Perpetuals targets are lower and the split is higher. The loss room is tighter too. Lower target, tighter limits: same discipline, different numbers. Read how perpetuals work on a prop firm account and our page on no minimum trading days before you pick.
| Simulated account | Perpetuals 1-Step (list / with OFF10) | Perpetuals 2-Step (list / with OFF10) |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $159 / $143.10 | Not offered |
| $10,000 | $239 / $215.10 | $219 / $197.10 |
| $25,000 | $399 / $359.10 | $359 / $323.10 |
| $50,000 | $599 / $539.10 | $519 / $467.10 |
| $100,000 | $1,159 / $1,043.10 | $999 / $899.10 |
| $200,000 | $1,959 / $1,763.10 | $1,759 / $1,583.10 |
Prices checked 30 October 2026. Larger sizes up to $1,500,000 are listed on the pricing page.
How do you size index trades inside the loss limits?
Size from your stop in index points and the dollar value of one point per contract, then check it against the daily loss limit. The value per point depends on the symbol specification on your account, so read it there first.
Here is an illustrative example on a $100,000 Classic 1-Step, assuming a contract where one index point is worth $1 per contract:
- Daily limit: 4% of $100,000 is $4,000.
- Risk per trade: you choose 0.5%, so $500.
- Stop distance: 40 index points.
- Size: $500 / (40 points x $1) = 12.5 contracts.
- Buffer check: eight full losses in a row would be $4,000. Most traders set a daily stop well before that, for example at $2,000.
Index moves around opening bells and major releases can exceed your stop, and spread widens. Leave room for slippage. Our lot size formula guide covers the general method, and the gold trading prop firm guide covers gold sizing in dollars.
Which program fits an index trader?
- Swing trader holding over weekends: Classic 1-Step or 2-Step. Weekend holding is allowed and there is no time limit.
- News trader: Classic. News trading is allowed in the Classic market.
- Trades on weekends and evenings: Perpetuals. US stocks, gold and oil are open 24/7.
- Wants dated index contracts: Futures 1-Step, from $640 for $25,000 ($576.00 with OFF10). 6% target, 3% daily, 4% max loss, no minimum days, no time limit.
- Wants no evaluation: an Instant account in any market, with its own loss limits and payout timing. See the program rules.
Still unsure? Compare the three programs rule by rule.
FAQ
Can I trade stock indices at OctoFunded?
Yes. The Classic market offers CFDs on the main stock indices alongside forex, metals and BTC/ETH, and the Futures market offers monthly index contracts. The Perpetuals market covers US stocks, gold and oil 24/7.
Is OctoFunded a Nasdaq or US30 prop firm?
OctoFunded's Classic market includes CFDs on the main stock indices. For the exact index symbols available on your account, check the symbol list or see the program rules.
Can I trade gold and indices on the same account?
In the Classic market, metals and indices are both CFDs, so they sit in the same market. In the Perpetuals market, gold trades next to US stocks and oil. Each account follows its own program's loss limits.
Can I hold index positions over the weekend?
In the Classic market, weekend holding is allowed. The Perpetuals market is open on weekends, so you can trade US stocks, gold and oil perpetuals on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I trade indices during news releases?
Yes, news trading is allowed in the Classic market. Index prices can move fast around major releases, so the daily loss limit still deserves a wide buffer.
Indices, gold and forex. One fee. Your timetable.
Classic gives you the main stock indices, gold and forex with news trading and weekend holding allowed. Perpetuals gives you US stocks, gold and oil every hour of every day. Both use simulated capital, a one-time fee and no time limit. The Classic 1-Step starts at $69 for a $10,000 simulated account, or $62.10 with code OFF10.
