Prop Firm in the Netherlands: How OctoFunded Works for Dutch Traders
How OctoFunded works for traders in the Netherlands, from choosing a market to the first payout: the terms, the rules, CET session timing, crypto checkout and stablecoin payouts with a public hash.
OctoFunded Trading DeskUpdated · 9 min read
OctoFunded works the same way for a trader in Amsterdam as anywhere else: you pay a one-time fee in crypto, trade a simulated account under written loss limits, and, if you meet the program rules, receive a share of the simulated profit in USDT or USDC.
Dutch traders tend to be direct about what they want: the numbers, the rules and the catch. So this guide walks through the whole flow, step by step, and flags the parts that may not suit you. For the wider continental view, see our checklist for traders in Europe.
What does an OctoFunded challenge cost?
Below is the smallest size of each program in all three markets, at list price and with OFF10, the only public code, which takes 10% off every plan.
| Program | Market | Smallest size | List price | With OFF10 | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | Classic (CFDs) | $10,000 | $69 | $62.10 | 80% |
| 2-Step | Classic (CFDs) | $10,000 | $79 | $71.10 | 80% |
| Instant | Classic (CFDs) | $10,000 | $109 | $98.10 | 100% |
| Instant | Perpetuals 24/7 | $2,000 | $159 | $143.10 | 90% |
| 1-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | $5,000 | $159 | $143.10 | 90% |
| 2-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | $10,000 | $219 | $197.10 | 90% |
| 1-Step | Futures | $25,000 | $640 | $576.00 | 90% |
| Instant | Futures | $25,000 | $1,900 | $1,710.00 | 90% |
Prices checked 30 October 2026.
On every 1-Step and 2-Step, the fee is refunded with your first payout. Instant accounts have no refund, so count the fee as a cost from day one. All prices and payouts are in US dollars, not euros.
How does OctoFunded work, step by step?
- Check the terms. Read the OctoFunded Terms and the signup flow. Availability is shown there, the Terms list restricted countries, and both can change.
- Pick a market. Classic covers CFDs on forex, metals, indices and BTC and ETH. Perpetuals 24/7 covers crypto, US stocks, gold and oil, open on weekends. Futures covers dated crypto quarterlies and monthly index and commodity contracts. See the three OctoFunded markets.
- Pick a program. 1-Step has one phase, 2-Step has two, and Instant skips the evaluation. 1-Step vs 2-Step vs Instant Funded compares them, and what instant funding is explains the trade-off.
- Pay in crypto. Choose the coin and network and send the exact amount shown.
- Trade under the rules. Stay inside the daily loss limit and maximum loss, with no time limit on evaluations.
- Request a payout. Once your program allows it, request a payout in USDT or USDC and check the hash on a block explorer.
New to the model? Our explainers on how prop firms work and the prop firm challenge cover it from the start.
How do you check whether a prop firm accepts traders in the Netherlands?
Read the firm's terms and the signup flow, not a forum thread or a ranking. Then check the rules that apply where you live. Rules on trading products, crypto and tax differ by jurisdiction and change over time. This article does not describe them, does not say what is or is not permitted in the Netherlands, and is not legal or tax advice. If you are unsure, speak to a qualified professional.
Which rules apply in each market?
| Program | Market | Target | Daily loss | Max loss | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | Classic | 10% | 4% | 8% | End-of-day trailing, locked at the initial balance |
| 2-Step | Classic | 10% then 5% | 5% | 10% | Static |
| Instant | Classic | No evaluation | 3% | 12% | Static |
| 1-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | 6% | 3% | 6% | See the program rules |
| 2-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | 4% per phase | 4% | 6% | Static |
| Instant | Perpetuals 24/7 | No evaluation | 3% | 7% | Static |
| 1-Step | Futures | 6% | 3% | 4% | See the program rules |
| Instant | Futures | No evaluation | 2% | 3% | Static |
A few details decide most outcomes:
- Classic 1-Step best day: no single day may exceed 50% of the phase profit.
- Classic Instant payouts: first after 7 days, then weekly, with payouts 1 and 2 each capped at 3% of the initial balance.
- Perpetuals and Futures Instant: payout on demand after 6 and 5 trading days respectively.
- Classic market: news trading and weekend holding are allowed, and EAs are allowed. See EA trading at a prop firm.
Accounts trade in OctoFunded Web, with TradingView charts. The exact wording is in the program rules.
How do Amsterdam trading hours fit the sessions?
The Netherlands runs on CET in winter and CEST in summer, the same clock as Frankfurt and Paris.
| Session | Rough Dutch time | What traders often notice |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | Night to early morning | Yen and Aussie pairs move, majors are quieter |
| Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London open | About 08:00 to 09:00 | Sharp moves in EUR pairs and European indices |
| London and New York overlap | About 14:00 to 17:30 | Highest activity, US data releases land here |
| New York afternoon | Evening to about 22:00 | Activity fades into the close |
| Perpetuals 24/7 | Any hour, weekends included | Crypto, US stocks, gold and oil keep trading |
These times are approximate. The US changes its clocks on different dates, so for a few weeks a year New York data lands an hour earlier than usual. Check when the trading day resets in the program rules rather than assuming midnight in Amsterdam.
If your weekdays are busy, Perpetuals 24/7 lets you trade on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend markets can be thin, so read our guide to trading on weekends before you size up.
What does a $25,000 Perpetuals 2-Step look like?
Program figures are in US dollars. The rule lines are plain arithmetic. The profit line is illustrative only: not a projection and not a target.
| Line | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fee at list / with OFF10 | Price list | $359 / $323.10 |
| Profit target per phase | 25,000 x 4% | $1,000 |
| Daily loss limit | 25,000 x 4% | $1,000 |
| Maximum loss (static) | 25,000 x 6% | $1,500 |
| Illustrative funded payout profit | Given | $1,000 |
| Your 90% split | 1,000 x 0.90 | $900 |
A 4% target against a 6% static maximum loss leaves a tight margin, so risk per trade matters more than the target. If a later funded period closes $1,000 of simulated profit inside every rule, your share is $900, paid in USDT or USDC, and the $359 fee comes back with that first payout.
How does the crypto checkout work for Dutch traders?
At OctoFunded the checkout is crypto only, so there is no iDEAL, card or bank transfer. Choose a coin and network, then send the exact amount shown, to the address shown, on that same network.
| Option | Network | Network fee paid in |
|---|---|---|
| USDT (TRC20) | TRON | TRX |
| USDT (ERC20) | Ethereum | ETH |
| USDC | Ethereum | ETH |
| BTC | Bitcoin | BTC |
| ETH | Ethereum | ETH |
| SOL | Solana | SOL |
Tether issues USDT on several blockchains, and a transfer sent on one chain does not arrive on another. Match the network in your wallet or exchange to the one you picked at checkout, and make sure the amount that arrives after any withdrawal fee equals the amount requested. Our crypto payment walkthrough covers each step.
We do not name or recommend exchanges. Use one you trust and that is permitted where you live.
How do USDT and USDC payouts work, and how do you prove them?
Subject to the program rules, OctoFunded sends payouts in USDT or USDC on-chain, each with a public transaction hash. The hash shows the amount, the receiving address and the time on a block explorer. Here is how to check a transaction hash, and the full sequence is in how prop firm payouts work.
Before your first request, confirm the timing for your program, test that your address credits that coin on that network, and keep a record of every payment and payout hash for your own files.
What about language and support?
The site is available in 14 languages, including English, German and French. Dutch is not one of them, so most Dutch traders will read the rules in English. Support is by e-mail at [email protected]. Send one question before you buy and judge the answer for clarity.
How does OctoFunded fit a trader in the Netherlands?
Focus on what you can verify today: the written rules, the checkout and the public hash on each payout.
It fits best if you:
- Want written limits on simulated capital with no time limit on evaluations.
- Want weekend access through Perpetuals 24/7, or Futures alongside CFDs.
- Already hold crypto and are happy to be paid in USDT or USDC.
It fits less well if you need iDEAL, card or bank transfer, prices in euros, or the site in Dutch. For more on judging any prop firm, read how to judge any prop firm. Our guide for traders in Germany covers the same clock from across the border.
FAQ
Can traders in the Netherlands buy an OctoFunded challenge?
Availability is shown at signup and in the OctoFunded Terms, which list restricted countries and can change. Check the Terms and the rules that apply where you live before you pay.
Is the OctoFunded site available in Dutch?
No. The site is available in 14 languages, including English, German and French, but not Dutch. Read the program rules in the language you are most comfortable with before you buy.
Can I pay for a prop firm challenge with iDEAL or in euros?
No. The OctoFunded checkout takes crypto only: USDT on TRON (TRC20) or Ethereum (ERC20), USDC, BTC, ETH and SOL. Prices are in US dollars, and any conversion from euros happens on the service you use before paying.
Can I trade on weekends from the Netherlands?
The Perpetuals 24/7 market is open on weekends, covering crypto, US stocks, gold and oil. On the Classic market, weekend holding is allowed under the program rules.
How are OctoFunded payouts sent?
In USDT or USDC on-chain, each with a public transaction hash you can check on a block explorer. Every payout is subject to the program rules.
Compare the programs before you pay
OctoFunded offers 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant accounts on simulated capital across Classic CFDs, Perpetuals 24/7 and Futures, for a one-time fee with no time limit on evaluations. Entry starts at $69, or $62.10 with OFF10. You pay in crypto, and payouts come in USDT or USDC with a public transaction hash, subject to the program rules. Read the Terms first.
Compare the programs · Code OFF10 takes 10% off every plan.
Prices checked 30 October 2026.
