Nasdaq Prop Firm: Trade NAS100 on a Funded Account
NAS100 is listed on OctoFunded's Classic market, and the US tech 100 index also trades as a perpetual 24/7 and as a monthly future. Here are the rules in dollars, a worked sizing example and every price.
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OctoFunded is a Nasdaq prop firm where you can trade NAS100 as an index CFD on the Classic market from $69, or the US tech 100 index as a perpetual on a market that stays open 24/7, all on simulated capital.
The Nasdaq 100 is the index many day traders open first every morning. It moves, it trends, and it reacts to every rate decision and big-tech earnings report. That makes it a good fit for a funded account, as long as you size it inside the loss limits. This page shows where NAS100 sits at OctoFunded, what the rules mean in dollars, and what each account costs.
What is a Nasdaq prop firm?
A Nasdaq prop firm gives you a simulated account to trade the Nasdaq 100 index. You pay a one-time fee, follow a profit target and loss limits, and earn a share of simulated profit once funded, subject to the program rules. You do not risk your own capital beyond the fee.
At OctoFunded the index appears under three names, one per market. Pick the market that matches how you trade.
| Market | Symbol | What it is | Hours | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | NAS100 | Nasdaq 100 index CFD | Market hours, weekend holding allowed | 80% (Instant 100%) |
| Perpetuals 24/7 | US100-PERP | US tech 100 index perpetual | 24/7, weekends included | 90% |
| Futures | US100 monthly | US tech 100 index monthly future, $2 per point | See the program rules | 90% |
Symbols as listed on the OctoFunded web platform, checked 1 November 2026.
If you also trade the Dow, read our page on US30 on a funded account. For the full index picture, see the indices prop firm overview.
When does the Nasdaq move? Session times in ET
Most NAS100 volume arrives during the US cash session. Plan your trading around these times, all in Eastern Time (ET):
- 9:30 a.m. ET: US cash open. The first 30 to 60 minutes are often the most volatile part of the day.
- 8:30 a.m. ET: the usual release time for US jobs and inflation data. NAS100 often reacts before the open.
- 2:00 p.m. ET: the usual time of Federal Reserve rate decisions, with the press conference after.
- 4:00 p.m. ET: US cash close. Many big-tech earnings reports land soon after.
These are the public exchange times. The exact trading hours of NAS100 on your Classic account are shown on the platform and in the program rules. The US100-PERP perpetual does not close at all: you can trade it at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday or on Sunday morning.
Which rules matter for a NAS100 trader?
On the Classic market, the rules that usually trip index traders are relaxed:
- News trading is allowed. You can hold through CPI, payrolls and FOMC.
- Weekend holding is allowed. A swing position can stay open over the weekend.
- No consistency rule beyond the best-day cap. On the Classic 1-Step, your best day can be at most 50% of the phase profit.
- EAs are allowed. An index robot trades inside the same loss limits as you.
- No time limit. You can wait for your setup.
What does not relax is the loss room. Here are the Classic 1-Step limits on a $50,000 simulated account, in dollars:
| Rule | Percent | In dollars on $50,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | 10% | $5,000 |
| Daily loss limit | 4% | $2,000 |
| Max loss | 8%, end-of-day trailing, locked at the initial balance | $4,000 |
| Best day cap | 50% of phase profit | $2,500 if you hit the $5,000 target |
| Split | 80% | $800 of every $1,000 simulated profit |
The max loss follows your end-of-day balance up and stops trailing once it reaches the initial balance. Read end-of-day trailing drawdown if that model is new to you.
How do you size a NAS100 trade? A worked example
On the Classic market, NAS100 has a contract size of 1. That means 1.00 lot gains or loses $1 for every index point, and 0.01 lot moves $0.01 per point. The minimum order is 0.01 lot and the maximum is 50 lots per order.
Here is an illustrative example on the $50,000 Classic 1-Step:
- Daily loss limit: 4% of $50,000 = $2,000.
- Risk per trade: you choose 0.5% = $250.
- Stop distance: 50 index points (illustrative; the Nasdaq can cover that in minutes around the open).
- Size: $250 / (50 points x $1 per point per lot) = 5.00 lots.
- Buffer check: eight full losses in a row would hit $2,000. Most traders stop for the day well before that, for example after three losses ($750).
Spread widens and price can jump through a stop around the open and data releases, so leave room for slippage. The general method is in our lot size formula guide, and the reasoning behind 0.5% is in risk per trade.
Same trade on Perpetuals. On US100-PERP, 1 unit also moves $1 per point. On a $50,000 Perpetuals 1-Step the daily limit is 3% ($1,500) and the max loss is 6% ($3,000). The same $250 risk with a 50-point stop is 5 units, but you have six full losses of daily room instead of eight. Lower target, tighter limits.
What does a NAS100 funded account cost?
Classic market (NAS100 CFD)
| 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 1 November 2026. One-time fee, paid in crypto. Fee refunded with your first payout on both programs, subject to the program rules. See fee refund.
The 2-Step uses a 10% then 5% target, a 5% daily limit and a 10% static max loss. A Classic Instant account skips the evaluation: $10,000 for $109 ($98.10 with OFF10), 12% static max loss, 3% daily, 100% split, first payout after 7 days then weekly, with payouts 1 and 2 capped at 3% of the initial balance.
Perpetuals 24/7 market (US100-PERP)
| 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 1 November 2026. Sizes up to $1,500,000 are listed on the pricing page. 90% split, no minimum days, no time limit, fee refunded with your first payout, subject to the program rules.
Classic, Perpetuals or Futures: which fits your Nasdaq trading?
- You trade the New York open and news: Classic 1-Step or 2-Step. News trading is allowed and the target sits next to wider loss room.
- You trade evenings and weekends: Perpetuals. US100-PERP never closes, and every program pays a 90% split. See Perpetuals 24/7 in full.
- You want dated contracts with a fixed point value: Futures 1-Step, from $640 for $25,000 ($576.00 with OFF10). 6% target, 3% daily, 4% max loss. Read OctoFunded Futures.
- You want individual tech names instead of the index: see US stock perpetuals.
Still deciding? Compare the three programs rule by rule.
FAQ
Can I trade NAS100 with OctoFunded?
Yes. NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) is listed as an index CFD on the Classic market. The US tech 100 index also trades as a perpetual on the Perpetuals 24/7 market and as a monthly future on the Futures market.
How much is one NAS100 point worth on a Classic account?
On the Classic market, NAS100 has a contract size of 1, so 1.00 lot moves $1 per index point and 0.01 lot moves $0.01 per point. Check the symbol details on the OctoFunded web platform before your first trade.
Can I trade the Nasdaq on weekends?
The US tech 100 index perpetual on the Perpetuals 24/7 market is open on Saturday and Sunday. On the Classic market, weekend holding is allowed, so a NAS100 position can stay open from Friday to Monday.
Can I trade NAS100 during CPI or FOMC releases?
Yes. News trading is allowed on the Classic market. The Nasdaq can move fast around major releases, so keep a wide buffer to the daily loss limit.
What is the cheapest way to trade the Nasdaq on a funded account?
The Classic 1-Step for $10,000 of simulated capital costs $69, or $62.10 with the public code OFF10. Prices checked 1 November 2026.
Trade the Nasdaq on your timetable
NAS100 on Classic for the New York session, US100-PERP for every other hour of the week, and monthly US100 futures if you prefer dated contracts. One-time fee, simulated capital, no time limit, payouts in USDT or USDC subject to the program rules.
