TradeDay 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: TradeDay ($100 vs $150).
- Higher headline split: TradeDay (50% up to 90%).
- Faster payout cycle: Earn2Trade (Weekly).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: TradeDay (4.6).
- Overall PA Score: TradeDay 7.4 vs Earn2Trade 7.7.
TradeDay stronger on 4Earn2Trade stronger on 3of 8 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| TradeDay7.4 PA Score | Earn2Trade7.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.4 | 7.7 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | 4.61,453 (stronger figure) | 4.55,059 |
| Founded | 2020 | 2016 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Chicago, IL, United States | Sheridan, WY, United States |
| Markets | Futures | Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step | 1-step |
| Entry fee from | $100 (stronger figure) | $150 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $2.4 (stronger figure) | $2.5 |
| Largest account | $150K | $200K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 6% ($1,500-$9,000) | 6-7% ($1,750 on 25K, $3,000 on 50K) |
| Daily loss limit | none | $550-$4,400 |
| Max drawdown | $1,000-$4,500 | $1,500-$6,000 |
| Drawdown type | intraday or EOD trailing (Quick Pay funded: intraday) | EOD trailing |
| Profit split | 50% up to 90% (stronger figure) | 50% up to 80% |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Jigsaw, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, EdgeProX, Finamark, Volfix, WealthCharts, MultiCharts, Overcharts | Rithmic, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, BlackArrow, DeepCharts, R|Trader, Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, ATAS, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, Finamark, Jigsaw |
| Payout frequency | Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule | 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 | 5 | Not published |
| Consistency rule | Evaluation: no day >30% of total profit (Quick Pay), >45% (Fast Pass); Quick Pay Funded Sim: none | 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 | Up to 55% off (Quick Pay 55%, Fast Pass 50% shown at checkout prices) | 60% off evaluations + 50% off resets (Halloween flash sale) |
| Visit site (opens TradeDay 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?
Earn2Trade scores 7.7/10 and TradeDay 7.4/10, 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 TradeDay if
- you want the cheaper way in ($100 vs $150 for the smallest account)
- a higher headline split matters (50% up to 90%)
- you need R|Trader Pro, EdgeProX and Volfix
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($10M+ Verified Payouts)
Pick Earn2Trade if
- you want a faster payout cycle (weekly)
- you trade high-impact news
- you need Rithmic, BlackArrow and DeepCharts
- review volume matters to you (5,059 Trustpilot reviews vs 1,453)
- 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 | TradeDay | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $100 | $150 |
| $50K | $131 | $170 |
| $100K | $240 | $315 |
| $150K | $360 | $375 |
Payouts
TradeDay: Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule. First payout after 1 days. Methods: Rise (bank wire), Rise (crypto, USDC). The firm reports "$10M+ Verified Payouts" (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 TradeDay legit? · Is Earn2Trade legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, TradeDay or Earn2Trade?
Smallest published entry fee: TradeDay $100, Earn2Trade $150. Cheapest per $1K of account: TradeDay $2.4, Earn2Trade $2.5.
Which pays out faster, TradeDay or Earn2Trade?
TradeDay: Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule. Earn2Trade: Weekly (processed Wednesdays; request by 2 PM CT preceding Friday); no minimum days or consistency once funded.
Which has the higher profit split?
TradeDay: 50% up to 90%; Earn2Trade: 50% up to 80%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, TradeDay or Earn2Trade?
On our six-point beginner checklist TradeDay meets 3 and Earn2Trade meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are TradeDay and Earn2Trade legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/tradeday/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/earn2trade/legit/.