Elite Trader Funding review

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Elite Trader Funding is a prop firm, founded in 2022. Markets: Futures, Indices, Commodities, Crypto. Evaluation types: 1-step, instant. Published fees start at $57; account sizes run from $10K to $150K. Profit split: up to 100% (sim-funded) / 80% on LIVE ELITE.

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Verdict

Elite Trader Funding scores 6.0/10, ranked #43 of 52. Its strongest area is cost (10.0, driven by fee per $1K of account); the weakest is trust (3.6). Best fit: traders on a budget, futures traders.

For

  • Split can reach 100% (see scaling terms)
  • Low cost per $1K of buying power: $2.31
  • 15 platforms to choose from
  • No time limit on the evaluation

Against

  • Trailing drawdown (varies by plan: intraday trailing (1 Step), static (Static), EOD trailing (EOD, Diamond Hands)) on the headline plan
  • Has a consistency rule (check which phase it applies to)
  • Trustpilot rating below 4 (3.8)
  • Activation fee after passing: $87

Rules at a glance

Challenge types
1-step, instant
Fees from
$57
Cheapest per $1K
$2.31
Account sizes
$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Profit target
$1,000-$9,000 (about 6-10% of balance)
Daily loss limit
none on 1 Step/Static/Fast Track/DTF; $1,100-$2,200 hard breach on EOD, $1,500 on Diamond Hands
Max drawdown
$500-$5,000 depending on plan and size
Drawdown type
varies by plan: intraday trailing (1 Step), static (Static), EOD trailing (EOD, Diamond Hands)
Min trading days
5
Consistency rule
Only Fast Track has a best-day cap: 40% to qualify, 30% at reward. Other plans have no consistency cap, but an Active Trade Day only counts if it hits a minimum $ profit and a % of your best day
Account type
FuturesSells simulated CME futures evaluations and sim-funded accounts on Tradovate, Rithmic, NinjaTrader and other futures platforms. U.S. futures only, with no forex, CFDs or equities. Source
Markets
Futures, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Platforms
  • Tradovate
  • NinjaTrader
  • TradingView
  • Rithmic
  • R Trader
  • ATAS
  • Bookmap
  • EdgeProX
  • eSignal
  • Finamark
  • Investor/RT
  • MotiveWave
  • Quantower
  • Sierra Chart
  • Tickblaze
Leverage
Not published
Restricted countries
Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen
Trustpilot
3.8 / 5 from 1,166 reviews

Fees by account size

One-time evaluation fee per program, as listed by the firm. The cheapest option at each size is marked.

Account1 Step (Live Trailing)Static DrawdownEnd of DayDiamond Hands (overnight + weekend holds)Fast Track (one-time)Direct to Funded (one-time, no evaluation)
$10K-$147--$57$357
$25K-$277----
$50K$207$497$347--$747
$100K$257-$487$397-$997
$150K$347-----

Costs beyond the fee

Reset / retry
$47 evaluation reset (1 Step, Static, EOD, Diamond Hands); Fast Track can't be reset; DTF resets $200 / $297 / $447 (10K/50K/100K); funded Elite accounts can be reset up to 3 times before renewal
Fee refund
All sales final, no refunds, except the '100% Satisfaction Guarantee' (purchase guarantee, conditions apply)
Time limit
Not published
Activation fee
$87
Minimum payout
100
Scaling plan
No classic scaling plan. LIVE ELITE (real capital, 80/20, uncapped daily payouts) after 5 payouts, 50 active trading days or $25,000 total payouts (ETF discretion)

Payout policy

Profit split
up to 100% (sim-funded) / 80% on LIVE ELITE
Split scaling
Sim-funded: keep up to 100% until $25,000 total sim payouts per trader, then move to LIVE ELITE (real capital) at 80/20, uncapped
Payout cycle
per payout cycle: first cycle after 8 Active Trade Days, then every 10 ATDs (DTF: 5/10/15/20 ATDs by size); LIVE ELITE: daily on business days
First payout (days)
8
Payout methods
Rise: bank transfer (ACH/local currency), Rise: crypto wallet (USDC/USDT), Rise: exchange account
KYC before payout
Required

Trading conduct

News trading
Not published
Weekend holding
Restricted
EAs / bots
Restricted
Copy trading
Allowed
Hedging
Not allowed
Max risk per trade
Contract caps per plan/size (e.g. 50K 1 Step 8 minis / 80 micros); positions must be flat 1 minute before close except on Diamond Hands/DTF
Inactivity rule
Log in at least every 30 days and place at least one trade per account each calendar week or the account is disabled

Programs

1 Step (Live Trailing) 1-step

Profit target
$3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000
Daily loss
none
Max drawdown
$2,000 / $3,000 / $5,000
Profit split
up to 100% (sim, capped at $25K lifetime) / 80% LIVE ELITE
Min days
5

Drawdown intraday trailing (open + realized profit)

AccountFeePer $1K
$50K$207$4.14
$100K$257$2.57
$150K$347$2.31

Static Drawdown 1-step

Profit target
$1,000 / $2,000 / $4,000
Daily loss
none
Max drawdown
$500 / $1,000 / $2,000
Profit split
up to 100% (sim) / 80% LIVE ELITE
Min days
5

Drawdown static

AccountFeePer $1K
$10K$147$14.7
$25K$277$11.08
$50K$497$9.94

End of Day 1-step

Profit target
$3,000 / $6,000
Daily loss
$1,100 / $2,200 (hard breach)
Max drawdown
$2,000 / $3,500
Profit split
up to 100% (sim) / 80% LIVE ELITE
Min days
5

Drawdown EOD trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$50K$347$6.94
$100K$487$4.87

Diamond Hands (overnight + weekend holds) 1-step

Profit target
$5,000
Daily loss
$1,500 (hard breach)
Max drawdown
$3,500
Profit split
up to 100% (sim) / 80% LIVE ELITE
Min days
5

Drawdown EOD trailing

AccountFeePer $1K
$100K$397$3.97

Fast Track (one-time) 1-step

Profit target
$2,000
Daily loss
none
Max drawdown
$500
Profit split
up to 100% (sim) / 80% LIVE ELITE
Min days
3

Drawdown EOD trailing ($57 variant) or static ($77 variant)

AccountFeePer $1K
$10K$57$5.7
$10K$77$7.7

Direct to Funded (one-time, no evaluation) instant

Profit target
safety net $1,600 / $5,100 / $5,100 before first payout
Daily loss
none
Max drawdown
$1,500 / $5,000 / $5,000
Profit split
up to 100% (sim) / 80% LIVE ELITE
Min days
0

Drawdown EOD trailing (10K, 50K); static (100K)

AccountFeePer $1K
$10K$357$35.7
$50K$747$14.94
$100K$997$9.97

Is Elite Trader Funding legit?

Evidence level: Moderate (2/6). Reports $13M+ paid; publishes 86% of the fields we track. The firm reports "$13M+ Paid Out" on its homepage (checked 31 Oct 2026). Full evidence check.

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Changelog

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Rule changes

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Verification timeline

DateCheckDetail
Rules, fees and payout terms read24 pages on the firm's own site and its Trustpilot profile
Costs, refunds and payout methods checked11 help-centre / FAQ pages
Crypto trading terms checked3 pages
Account type recordedFutures, from the firm's product page
Homepage payout claims checkedFirm reports "$13M+ Paid Out"

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FAQ

What profit split does Elite Trader Funding pay?

Elite Trader Funding lists a profit split of up to 100% (sim-funded) / 80% on LIVE ELITE (Sim-funded: keep up to 100% until $25,000 total sim payouts per trader, then move to LIVE ELITE (real capital) at 80/20, uncapped), per its website as of 2026-10-31.

How much is the cheapest Elite Trader Funding challenge?

The lowest published fee is $57 for a $10K account (Fast Track (one-time)).

What are Elite Trader Funding's drawdown rules?

Daily loss limit: none on 1 Step/Static/Fast Track/DTF; $1,100-$2,200 hard breach on EOD, $1,500 on Diamond Hands; maximum drawdown: $500-$5,000 depending on plan and size (varies by plan: intraday trailing (1 Step), static (Static), EOD trailing (EOD, Diamond Hands)).

How often does Elite Trader Funding pay out?

Payout cycle: per payout cycle: first cycle after 8 Active Trade Days, then every 10 ATDs (DTF: 5/10/15/20 ATDs by size); LIVE ELITE: daily on business days. First payout eligible after 8 days.

Which platforms does Elite Trader Funding support?

Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, R Trader, ATAS, Bookmap, EdgeProX, eSignal, Finamark, Investor/RT, MotiveWave, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Tickblaze.

Does Elite Trader Funding refund the challenge fee?

All sales final, no refunds, except the '100% Satisfaction Guarantee' (purchase guarantee, conditions apply).

Can you reset or retry a failed Elite Trader Funding challenge?

$47 evaluation reset (1 Step, Static, EOD, Diamond Hands); Fast Track can't be reset; DTF resets $200 / $297 / $447 (10K/50K/100K); funded Elite accounts can be reset up to 3 times before renewal.

Can you trade crypto with Elite Trader Funding?

Yes: execution on CME Group futures (simulated, Rithmic/Tradovate data); 4 crypto instruments. Full crypto terms: propanalyse.com/crypto/elite-trader-funding/.

Is Elite Trader Funding legit?

We score firms on published data, not opinions. Elite Trader Funding has a PA Score of 6.0/10 and a Trustpilot rating of 3.8; it was founded in 2022. Check the rule history on this page for recent changes.

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Sources

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  1. https://elitetraderfunding.app/
  2. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=1
  3. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=16
  4. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=9
  5. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=12
  6. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=11
  7. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=3
  8. https://elitetraderfunding.app/1-step-evaluation
  9. https://elitetraderfunding.app/payouts
  10. https://elitetraderfunding.app/about
  11. https://elitetraderfunding.app/elite
  12. https://elitetraderfunding.app/affiliates
  13. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/supported-platforms-and-data-feed
  14. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/what-instruments-can-i-trade
  15. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/countries-restricted-and-supported
  16. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/consistency-rule-and-active-trade-days-atd-explained
  17. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/48-hour-payout-guarantee
  18. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/payout-withdrawal-options
  19. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/refund-policy
  20. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/kyc-policy-and-registering-as-a-business
  21. https://elitetraderfunding.app/diamond-hands-evaluation
  22. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/elitetraderfunding.com
  23. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/trade-copier-disclaimer
  24. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/policy-hedging-against-yourself-using-the-same-or-correlated-instrument-on-one-or-multiple-accounts
  25. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=1
  26. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=3
  27. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=16
  28. https://elitetraderfunding.app/elite
  29. https://elitetraderfunding.app/payouts
  30. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/refund-policy
  31. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/payout-withdrawal-options
  32. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/kyc-policy-and-registering-as-a-business
  33. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/trade-copier-disclaimer
  34. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/policy-hedging-against-yourself-using-the-same-or-correlated-instrument-on-one-or-multiple-accounts
  35. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/what-are-the-elite-funded-account-fees
  36. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/what-instruments-can-i-trade
  37. https://elitetraderfunding.app/help/payout-withdrawal-options
  38. https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations?category=1

Data notes. All fees are list prices. Every evaluation except Fast Track and DTF is a MONTHLY subscription (auto-renews every 30 days). The site was running '90% off, grab 20 evals' at check time (e.g. 50K 1 Step $207 -> $20.70), but no code is shown publicly. Funded activation is $87/month or a one-time $177-$307 (DTF has none; Fast Track is monthly only). Note: the 1 Step landing page lists 50K/100K/250K, but the live evaluations page sells 50K/100K/150K (150K: $5,000 trailing DD); we used the evaluations page. Fast Track is two 10K variants ($57 EOD, $77 static) and both are listed as size 10000. Sim payouts are capped at $25,000 per trader; ETF may move traders to LIVE ELITE (real capital, 80/20) 'before, during, or after a payout request', and sim accounts close on conversion. Recent Trustpilot reviews (Oct 2026) complain that this live transition replaced pending sim payouts and that live accounts took a month+ to set up. ETF replies it's disclosed in its Terms. Trustpilot is 3.8 with 24% 1-star. Flagged as a risk but not excluded, since payouts are still being made (homepage Oct 2026 payout feed). The domain elitetraderfunding.com redirects to elitetraderfunding.app. Entity: Elite Trader Funding, LLC; founded 2022-02-14 by Kanwal Singh. No HQ address published. News-trading policy wasn't found on the pages checked. Overnight/weekend holding is only allowed on Diamond Hands and DTF; other plans must flatten one minute before close.