Top One Futures vs Earn2Trade
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Top One Futures ($39 vs $150).
- Higher headline split: Top One Futures (90%).
- Faster payout cycle: Top One Futures (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: Top One Futures (4.8).
- Overall PA Score: Top One Futures 7.8 vs Earn2Trade 7.7.
Top One Futures stronger on 6Earn2Trade stronger on 2of 8 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Top One Futures7.8 PA Score | Earn2Trade7.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.8 (stronger figure) | 7.7 |
| Trustpilot | 4.85,282 (stronger figure) | 4.55,059 |
| Founded | Not published | 2016 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Cheyenne, WY, United States | Sheridan, WY, United States |
| Markets | Futures, Indices, Commodities, Forex, Crypto (stronger figure) | Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, instant | 1-step |
| Entry fee from | $39 (stronger figure) | $150 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $0.78 (stronger figure) | $2.5 |
| Largest account | $150K | $200K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 6% | 6-7% ($1,750 on 25K, $3,000 on 50K) |
| Daily loss limit | $500-$1,850 depending on size (none on Elite Access evaluation) | $550-$4,400 |
| Max drawdown | $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 (Elite Daily) | $1,500-$6,000 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | EOD trailing |
| Profit split | 90% (stronger figure) | 50% up to 80% |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, BlackArrow, WealthCharts | Rithmic, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, BlackArrow, DeepCharts, R|Trader, Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, ATAS, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, Finamark, Jigsaw |
| Payout frequency | Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met | Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded |
| First payout (days) | 1 | Not published |
| Min trading days | Not published | Not published |
| Consistency rule | Elite Daily: 40% on the evaluation only. Elite Access: none on the evaluation, 40% funded. Instant Sim Funded: 20%. Ignite: 15% | Eval: no single day ≥30% of total PnL (needs ≥4 profitable days in practice); none on LiveSim/Live |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Discount code | 50% off Elite Daily and Ignite, 45% off Instant (Halloween) | 60% off evaluations + 50% off resets (Halloween flash sale) |
| Visit site (opens Top One Futures in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Earn2Trade in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Top One Futures scores 7.8/10 and Earn2Trade 7.7/10, a close call on our score. Both are futures prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Top One Futures if
- you want the cheaper way in ($39 vs $150 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($0.78 vs $2.5)
- a higher headline split matters (90%)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you need WealthCharts
- you weigh firm-reported payouts (Paid out to traders $31,053,814)
Pick Earn2Trade if
- you trade high-impact news
- you do not want an evaluation deadline
- you need Rithmic, DeepCharts and R|Trader
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2016)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Top One Futures | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $178 | $150 |
| $50K | $39 | $170 |
| $100K | $398 | $315 |
| $150K | $549 | $375 |
Payouts
Top One Futures: Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met. First payout after 1 days. Methods: Rise: bank, Rise: crypto. The firm reports "Paid out to traders $31,053,814" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Earn2Trade: Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded. Methods: Rise ($50 non-US / 1.5% US), Deel ($50), Bayzat ($5-$40), Direct crypto (select cases, 0.735%).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes logged for either firm since tracking began. Any change will show here and on the rule-change log.
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Top One Futures legit? · Is Earn2Trade legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Top One Futures or Earn2Trade?
Smallest published entry fee: Top One Futures $39, Earn2Trade $150. Cheapest per $1K of account: Top One Futures $0.78, Earn2Trade $2.5.
Which pays out faster, Top One Futures or Earn2Trade?
Top One Futures: Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met. Earn2Trade: Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded.
Which has the higher profit split?
Top One Futures: 90%; Earn2Trade: 50% up to 80%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Top One Futures or Earn2Trade?
On our six-point beginner checklist Top One Futures meets 2 and Earn2Trade meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Top One Futures and Earn2Trade legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/topone-futures/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/earn2trade/legit/.