Elite Trader Funding 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
Green = winner on that row. Ties show as "—".
| Rule | Elite Trader Funding | OneUp Trader | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Trailing | Trailing | Elite Trader Funding |
| Daily loss limit | None | None | — |
| Payout split | 100% of first $12,500 then 90/10. $25K total sim payout cap per trader. | 100% of first $10K then 90/10. No monthly funded fees. | — |
| Min trading days | 5 | 10 | Elite Trader Funding |
| Consistency rule | Pre-Aug 2024 accounts: 40%. Post-Aug 2024: no consistency rule. | STRICT: Best day x 80% must be <= sum of 3 other best days' profits. | — |
| News trading | Yes | No | Elite Trader Funding |
| Weekend holding | No | No | — |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, Bookmap | Rithmic, NinjaTrader (free license when funded), Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, Jigsaw | — |
Real talk
What traders actually experience beyond the marketing copy.
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.
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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