Earn2Trade vs Elite Trader Funding
Every rule that actually affects your account — drawdown, daily loss, consistency, payout split, news, platforms — with a clear winner per category.
Rule by rule
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| Rule | Earn2Trade | Elite Trader Funding | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Trailing | Trailing | Elite Trader Funding |
| Daily loss limit | Yes - 2.2% across all sizes. | None | Elite Trader Funding |
| Payout split | 80/20 (lowest in industry). Max $4K per LiveSim withdrawal. | 100% of first $12,500 then 90/10. $25K total sim payout cap per trader. | — |
| Min trading days | 10 | 5 | Elite Trader Funding |
| Consistency rule | 30% during eval (no single day > 30%). Does NOT apply on funded. | Pre-Aug 2024 accounts: 40%. Post-Aug 2024: no consistency rule. | — |
| News trading | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weekend holding | No | No | — |
| Copy trading | No | Yes | Elite Trader Funding |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Finamark, 15+ platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Bookmap | — |
Real talk
What traders actually experience beyond the marketing copy.
Most restrictive firm overall. 80/20 split, $4K withdrawal cap, 30% consistency on eval, 2.2% daily loss limit, copy/automation prohibited. But: TCP free monthly resets and scaling to $400K are genuinely unique. Widest platform support. Very reputable.
EOD trailing on eval/LiveSim is fair. But Live funded switches to intraday trailing. Most traders stay on LiveSim to avoid this.
80/20 split is the worst in the industry. $4K max per withdrawal on LiveSim. Email-based process feels outdated. Live account data fees ~$140/mo per exchange make live transition expensive.
80/20 split (worst in industry). $4K max withdrawal. Copy trading PROHIBITED. Automation PROHIBITED. 2.2% daily loss limit. Live account data fees ~$140/mo. Email-based payout process.
Most plan variety. Static drawdown is unique and valuable. Fast Track at $75 is cheapest entry anywhere. But: $87/mo funded fee, 10-second hold time, $25K total sim cap, and the complexity of 6 plan types can be confusing.
6 plan types give real flexibility. Static drawdown (floor never moves) is genuinely unique. 1-Step intraday trailing is harsh. EOD is more forgiving but adds DLL. Safety Net locks drawdown once you profit enough.
100% on first $12.5K is generous. But $87/mo funded fee eats into profits. $25K total sim cap means you transition to live ($2K-$5K starting capital) relatively quickly. 10-second hold rule is enforced.
$87/mo funded fee (one of few firms charging monthly). 10-second minimum hold on ALL trades. $25K total sim payout cap. Fast Track has NO resets and 14-day time limit. After 20% profit growth, losing 35% triggers disqualification.
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