Case Study
Case Study: How JoulesLabs Engineered FundedNext, A Global Prop Trading Platform
Building a secure, scalable, and transparent system for traders worldwide
FundedNext set out to empower traders around the world by giving them access to capital, performance analytics, and a fair evaluation process. The mission was to create a platform where traders could focus purely on strategy while FundedNext managed the rest — funding, payouts, and transparency.
JoulesLabs partnered with FundedNext to architect, design, and deliver a secure, multi-layered prop trading platform that has since become one of the fastest-growing names in the trading industry.
Challenges & Solutions
Problem Statement
The prop trading industry is complex and highly sensitive. FundedNext needed a platform capable of handling thousands of users, live trading data, and financial transactions without compromising speed or security.
The core challenges were:
- Managing a large and rapidly growing user base without performance loss
- Ensuring data integrity and real-time synchronization with multiple broker APIs
- Automating evaluation programs while maintaining transparency and fairness
- Building a compliance-ready payment and withdrawal system for traders across 100+ countries
The goal was to create a production-grade, globally scalable platform that could be trusted by traders and withstand enterprise-level workloads.
Approach & Solution
JoulesLabs worked with FundedNext from initial architecture planning to continuous system scaling. The solution combined modular engineering, rigorous testing, and deep industry collaboration.
System Architecture and Design
- Created a microservices-based system for user management, trading analytics, and account synchronization
- Integrated with multiple broker APIs to track trading performance in real time
- Designed a layered permissions system for evaluation, funding, and payouts
- Built automated logic for trader assessments, rule tracking, and program progression
Platform Features
- User dashboards displaying live trading metrics, profit targets, and rule compliance
- Automated verification and KYC for secure onboarding
- Payout management and transaction history with multi-currency support
- Custom-built admin panel for internal management and oversight
Security and Compliance
- Encrypted communication between systems and brokers
- Data backups, rate-limiting, and monitoring to prevent downtime or data loss
- Secure payment handling with integrated compliance checks
Impact
FundedNext has grown into one of the most recognized global prop trading firms with technology at its core.
Key results include:
Impact
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- 600,000+ downloads and 10,000+ active users
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- 90%+ customer satisfaction rate, based on user reviews and support feedback
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The plugin’s long-term adoption and consistent updates showcase the durability of JoulesLabs’ SaaS engineering standards.
Traders from over 100 countries actively using the platform
Lightning-fast performance even under heavy trading loads
Secure payouts and verification for thousands of users weekly
Transparent analytics helping traders measure and improve performance
Fully automated evaluation flow with zero manual intervention
The platform’s architecture continues to support FundedNext’s exponential growth, ensuring consistent reliability and trust.
Technology Stack
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Laravel
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
AWS EC2
AWS S3
OAuth
JWT
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GitHub Actions
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Laravel
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
AWS EC2
AWS S3
OAuth
JWT
GitHub Actions
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Laravel
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
AWS EC2
AWS S3
OAuth
JWT
GitHub Actions
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Laravel
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
AWS EC2
AWS S3
OAuth
JWT
GitHub Actions
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Laravel
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
AWS EC2
AWS S3
OAuth
JWT
GitHub Actions
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Laravel
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
AWS EC2
AWS S3
OAuth
JWT
GitHub Actions
Team Structure
Takeaways
FundedNext proved that complex financial systems can scale globally when built on solid architecture and transparent logic. JoulesLabs learned that reliability, performance, and trust are the foundation of every trading platform that serves real users with real money.
What’s Next
FundedNext continues to expand its ecosystem with AI-based performance analytics, deeper broker integrations, and trader support features aimed at simplifying global trading experiences for professionals everywhere.
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