Earn2Trade vs OneUp Trader
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 | OneUp Trader | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Trailing | Trailing | Earn2Trade |
| Daily loss limit | Yes - 2.2% across all sizes. | None | OneUp Trader |
| Payout split | 80/20 (lowest in industry). Max $4K per LiveSim withdrawal. | 100% of first $10K then 90/10. No monthly funded fees. | — |
| Min trading days | 10 | 10 | — |
| Consistency rule | 30% during eval (no single day > 30%). Does NOT apply on funded. | STRICT: Best day x 80% must be <= sum of 3 other best days' profits. | — |
| News trading | Yes | No | Earn2Trade |
| Weekend holding | No | No | — |
| Copy trading | No | Yes | OneUp Trader |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Finamark, 15+ platforms | Rithmic, NinjaTrader (free license when funded), Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, Jigsaw | — |
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 Email-based process feels outdated.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.
Reliable, no-drama firm. 100% first $10K, no monthly fees, no activation fee. But: strictest consistency in the industry, Rithmic only (no Tradovate), 10-sec hold, no trading 3:15-5 PM CT, news restricted on funded.
Trailing drawdown that locks at starting balance is good. No DLL is a plus. But drawdown is only 3.5% on $100K ($3,500) - tighter than many competitors.
100% on first $10K is solid. No monthly funded fees. Weekly payouts. $0 activation. But the strict consistency rule means many traders can't get funded despite hitting the profit target.
Strictest consistency rule in the industry. Rithmic only - no Tradovate. News restricted on funded (1 min buffer). No trading 3:15-5 PM CT. 10-second minimum hold. Must maintain 50% of eval volume weekly when funded.
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