Earn2Trade Review April 2026

Earn2Trade is a futures-focused trading evaluation and education company established in 2017 and headquartered in Wyoming, United States. Founded by two Commodity Trading Advisors and a university professor, the firm operates under CEO Osvaldo Guimarães and has built a reputation as one of the more established players in the futures prop trading space. Earn2Trade has over 4,700 reviews on Trustpilot and a rating of 4.7 out of 5. The company reported an 8.89% evaluation pass rate in 2025.

Unlike many prop firms that handle funding in-house, Earn2Trade operates as an evaluation provider. Traders who pass an Earn2Trade evaluation receive a guaranteed funding offer from Helios Trading Partners, Appius Trading Limited, or Kronos Proprietary Trading, separate proprietary trading firms.

This distinction is important: Earn2Trade runs the evaluations and provides the educational platform, while Helios, Appius, and Kronos provide the funded trading accounts and manage the actual capital. Their educational content is top notch too. As you see in the screenshot below, E2T education hub is quite dominant in the account dashboard after you have logged in.

Earn2Trade offers two distinct evaluation programs: the Trader Career Path (TCP) and the Gauntlet Mini, plus a Beginner Crash Course for education. The firm exclusively covers CME Group futures (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX), uses Rithmic as its data provider, and supports a wide range of trading platforms. We tested the platform and reviewed every technical detail about Earn2Trade.

How Does Earn2Trade Work?

Let's start with a distinction that matters: Earn2Trade is a futures trading education and evaluation company, not a prop firm itself. Think of it as the middleman between you and the actual prop firm that funds you. They run the evaluation, provide the education, and if you pass, they connect you with one of their proprietary trading firm partners who actually puts up the capital.

Their mission is to connect traders with proprietary trading firms through single-step evaluations on simulated accounts that test proficiency, discipline, and risk management skills. 

That being said, Earn2Trade operates on a three-stage model:

• Stage 1 — Evaluation: You subscribe to either the Trader Career Path or the Gauntlet Mini. Both are subscription-based (monthly billing) with no fixed end date. Your job is to meet a profit target while following risk management rules over a minimum of 10 trading days.
• Stage 2 — Funded Account Offer: After passing the evaluation stage, you receive a guaranteed funding offer from Helios Trading Partners. They choose between a LiveSim (a simulated, funded account with real payouts) and a Live account (orders routed directly through a brokerage to the CME).
• Stage 3 — Trading and Growth: Once funded, you will earn an 80/20 profit split in your favor. On the Trader Career Path, you can scale to larger accounts (up to $200K or $400K) by hitting profit targets and withdrawing at each step.

Does Earn2Trade sound like the right challenge for you? Keep reading to discover the rules, pricing, and allowed practices for funding.

What Are The Evaluation Programs Offered by Earn2Trade? An Overview

You have two paths to follow. Both of them share the same drawdown type, consistency rule, and profit split. Both paths can be found after logging into the Earn2Trade Dashboard, clicking Settings, and then going to "Plans" where you will find a dedicated section for the evaluations as well as a possible prop firm discount codes at the top (unless a discount code already brought you to this point).

On the one hand, the Trader Career Path (TCP) is built for traders who think long-term since it comes with a built-in scaling plan. It offers $25K, $50K, and $100K account sizes that can scale up to $200,000 or $400,000, depending on your plan. It also has a free reset every time your subscription renews.

On the other hand, the Gauntlet Mini is designed for traders who want to move fast, with larger starting account sizes, no scaling ladder to climb, and a clear single goal: pass in 10 days and get funded at the size you chose.

How Does The Trader Career Path (TCP) Work? Evaluation Parameters

The Trader Career Path is Earn2Trade's flagship program, offering a built-in growth plan that allows traders to scale to larger funded accounts over time. This program is subscription-based. Here's a list of prices for you:

• TCP25: $150 or $75 with discount code
• TCP50: $190 or $95 with discount code
• TCP100: $350 or $175 with discount code

Check out all the details about this alternative:

Trader Career Path, The Growth Plan, and Funded Account Scaling

This is the defining feature of the TCP. After passing the evaluation and hitting the profit target on each funded account, traders withdraw their profit share and are upgraded to a fresh, larger account with more drawdown room. In this review, we wanted to share more details about each growth path so keep on reading.

1. TCP25 Growth Path

TCP25 is the entry point of the Trader Career Path with a $25,000 evaluation designed for traders who are earlier in their journey or who prefer to start with tighter risk parameters. It's the most affordable way into the TCP program, but don't let the smaller size fool you: the growth path it unlocks is substantial.

What we want to say is that once you pass the evaluation and you get funded at $25,000, from there, every time you hit your profit goal and withdraw, you graduate to the next account size. This can lead you all the way up to a $200,000 Senior account with a fixed drawdown. That's an 8x increase in capital from where you started.

The table below shows the full TCP25 growth path from evaluation to Senior level:

💡 One key thing to understand is the Progression Ladder: the number of contracts you can trade is tied to your current account balance, not just your account tier. On a $25,000 account you start with a maximum of 3 contracts, but as your balance grows, so does your trading capacity. It's a built-in discipline mechanism that scales with you.

2. TCP50 Growth Path

TCP50 is the mid-tier entry point of the Trader Career Path. Here, a $50,000 evaluation that hits the sweet spot for traders who have some experience and want meaningful capital without starting at the top. It offers a stronger earning potential than TCP25 from day one, while still benefiting from the full TCP scaling structure.

Pass the evaluation and you're funded at $50,000. Hit your targets, withdraw your profits, and you move up, all the way to a $400,000 Senior account with a fixed drawdown. That's an 8x growth in capital, same ratio as TCP25 but at double the scale throughout every step.

3. TCP100 Growth Path

Finally, the TCP100 is the top-tier entry of the Trader Career Path. A $100,000 evaluation is the stsrt for experienced traders who want to start with serious capital and reach the $400,000 level in fewer steps. Pass the evaluation and you're funded at $100,000 immediately.

The path to $400,000 is shorter than in the TCP50, you reach it in just three funded account upgrades rather than four. 

📌 IMPORTANT NOTES: TCP25 caps at $200,000. Only TCP50 and TCP100 traders can reach the $400,000 account level. At $200K and $400K, the drawdown becomes fixed or static, which is a significant advantage because the drawdown floor no longer trails your balance upward.

How Does The Gauntlet Mini Work? Evaluation Parameters

The Gauntlet Mini is a more direct path to funding without a built-in scaling plan. Traders choose their account size and, upon passing, receive a funded account at that same size.

TCP vs. Gauntlet Mini: Key Differences

The most important distinction is what happens after you pass. With the TCP, passing the evaluation is just the beginning: you enter a structured growth plan that scales your account up to $400K through a series of funded levels. With the Gauntlet Mini, what you see is what you get: you pass at a given size and you're funded at that same size, with no built-in path to grow beyond it.

Here's what else sets them apart:

• Scaling plan: TCP has one, Gauntlet Mini doesn't. If long-term capital growth is your goal, TCP is the only option here.
• Starting capital: The Gauntlet Mini lets you start at $150K or $200K from day one, which TCP doesn't offer at the evaluation stage. For experienced traders who want immediate access to larger capital without climbing a ladder, the Gauntlet Mini is the way to go.
• Free resets: TCP includes one free reset every time your subscription renews. However, for the Gauntlet Mini resets cost extra regardless of when you need them.
• Funded account size: TCP25 starts small but can reach $200K; TCP50 and TCP100 both reach $400K. The Gauntlet Mini caps you at whatever size you chose for the evaluation.

💡 Who each plan is for: The Gauntlet Mini suits traders who are confident, want to move fast, and don't need a stepping-stone structure. The TCP suits traders who want a clear long-term career path with built-in safety nets like free resets and progressive scaling.

The Earn2Trade Drawdown Mechanics Explained

Earn2Trade uses three different drawdown types depending on the stage you are in. Understanding these is critical to managing your account properly. We analyzed each one in the following sections.

1. End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown

This drawdown is used in all evaluations for all TCP and Gauntlet Mini plans and on LiveSim-funded accounts. The minimum account balance is recalculated at the end of each trading day based on your closing balance. If your account ends the day higher than before, the drawdown floor moves up by the same amount. It does not move up intraday, only at market close (processed during the 4–5 PM CT close). If you are wondering what is the difference between these drawdown types, you can read the Trailing Drawdown vs EOD Drawdown article. E2T's drawdown is EOD, so don't get confused about the trailing part.

A practical example (TCP100, $100K account, $3,500 EOD drawdown):

The starting minimum balance is $96,500. If you end Day 1 at $102,000, your new minimum becomes $98,500. If Day 2 ends at $101,000, the minimum stays at $98,500 (it does not decrease). If Day 3 ends at $103,000, the minimum rises to $99,500. This continues until the drawdown floor reaches your starting balance ($100,000), at which point it stops trailing permanently.

Important: Even though the drawdown is calculated at the end of the day, open equity losses are monitored intraday. If your account dips below the minimum balance at any point during the trading day (including unrealized losses), your evaluation fails.

2. Trailing Drawdown in Live Funded Accounts

Used on Live funded accounts. This type of drawdown operates the same as EOD drawdown but is calculated on intraday open equity gains and losses rather than just end-of-day closes. It is stricter than EOD because the drawdown floor moves up during the trading session as your equity increases.

3. Fixed Drawdown in Senior Accounts

Used on the $200,000 and $400,000 senior funded accounts. The drawdown floor is set at a fixed level and never moves, regardless of how much profit you accumulate. For the $200K account, drawdown is fixed at $194,000. For the $400K account, it is fixed at $388,000. This gives experienced funded traders significantly more room to operate.

The Daily Loss Limit in Earn2Trade

The daily loss limit is a hard cap on how much you can lose in a single trading day. It is calculated on open equity from the start of the CME trading day. Unlike EOD drawdown, hitting the daily loss limit results in an immediate breach — the account fails or is disabled for the day.

Daily loss limits can be removed upon request on funded accounts after the trailing drawdown floor reaches the account's starting balance (e.g., after reaching $52,000 on a $50,000 account). To request a removal, you will need to contact Helios support directly.

The Consistency Rule: 30% Rule 

Both the TCP and Gauntlet Mini evaluations enforce a consistency rule: no single trading day's P&L can account for 30% or more of your total net profit. This applies to both profits and losses. While this rule puts Earn2Trade on the "stricter" side, it is aimed to teach traders discipline and evaluate their true skill instead of letting traders pass due to pure luck.

A practical example:

If your profit target is $3,000, then 30% of that is $900. If you have one day where you profit $1,200, you need your total profit to exceed $4,000 ($1,200 / 0.3 = $4,000) for that day to fall below the 30% threshold. Having a large single day does not fail your evaluation; it just means you need to trade more days to bring the ratio under 30%.

💡 The consistency rule does not apply to LiveSim or Live-funded accounts. It only applies during the evaluation phase.

The Progression Ladder: Position Size Limits

Earn2Trade limits the number of contracts you can hold based on your current account balance. As your balance grows, you unlock additional contracts. This is designed to prevent over-leveraging early in the evaluation.

We prepared examples to give you a more visual overview of how this works. Let's dive in.

1. TCP25 Progression Ladder 

2. TCP50 Progression Ladder

3. TCP100 Progression Ladder

📌 Micro contract rule: MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K, MGC, MCL, M6E, MHG, and M6B count as 1/10th of a standard contract for progression ladder purposes. Ten micro contracts equal one standard contract. For example, if the ladder allows 3 contracts, you can trade up to 30 micro contracts, or 2 standard + 10 micro, etc.

📌 Violation penalty: Exceeding the ladder blocks your account for the rest of the trading day (not a full reset). Trading resumes the next day. Intentional or repeated misuse may result in account removal without refund.

Trading Hours and Overnight Holding

All positions and orders must be closed between 3:10 PM and 5:00 PM CT daily. Overnight positions are not allowed and this is strictly an intraday evaluation. If you leave an open position or working order during this window, it constitutes a rule violation.

Trading is available during regular CME market hours. Markets are closed on weekends and specific CME-observed holidays.

Tradable Assets and Exchanges

Earn2Trade traders can access all CME Group futures products across four exchanges:

• Micro contracts are fully supported: MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K, MGC, MCL, M6E, MHG, M6B, and others.
• Eurex and ICE products are not available. Only CME Group exchanges are supported.

Earn2Trade Commissions and Trading Fees

Understanding the full cost of trading with Earn2Trade requires looking at two separate things: trading commissions and data/platform fees. Both apply differently depending on whether you're in the evaluation phase or already funded.

Trading Commissions

All evaluation accounts are assigned live commissions automatically during setup, mirroring the rates used by Earn2Trade's proprietary trading partners. No action is required from your part. The commissions are charged per side (on open and on close):

Note that Micro contracts generally cost between $0.82 and $1.08 per side in total. Exchange fees vary by instrument and can be verified at the CME Group fee finder. No additional data fees apply during evaluations for non-professional CME status holders (data fees are included in the subscription cost).

Exact rates may vary slightly by instrument and are subject to change without notice.

Data Fees: During the Evaluation Stages

Data fees are included in the evaluation subscription cost, there's nothing extra to pay for the non-professional CME status. However, as for the Professional CME status, there's a $140 monthly fee per exchange and it is charged separately.

Data Fees: After Passing the Evaluation 

Once you get your funded account, these are the fees Earn2Trade establishes:

LiveSim® Account:

• Non-professional: One-time $139.00 activation fee covering all four CME exchanges, deducted from your first withdrawal, only if you get profit.
• Professional: $140.00/month per exchange.

Live Account:

• Rithmic users: $140.00/month per exchange.
• NinjaTrader Live users: $156.00/month per exchange.

The CME charges on a per-calendar-month basis with no proration. If the data is activated in the last week of a month, the full monthly fee still applies. These are pass-through fees charged by the funding firm, not by Earn2Trade directly.

Trading Platforms Supported

Earn2Trade supports a wide variety of platforms via the Rithmic data feed. Here are the two platforms that you can use for free with any evaluation account:

• NinjaTrader (free license included during evaluation)
• Finamark (free license included during evaluation)

The rest of the platforms are also supported, out of which R, Trader & R, Trader Pro are free:

• R|Trader / R|Trader Pro (Rithmic's own platform)
• Quantower
• Motive Wave
• Overcharts
• MultiCharts
• Sierra Chart
• Volfix
• Jigsaw Trading
• ATAS
• Bookmap
• Investor RT
• QSI - Quick Screen Trading
• Volfix.net
• Photon
• ScalpTool
• Inside Edge Trader
• QScalp
• Trade Navigator

Notes: NinjaTrader and Finamark are provided free during the evaluation, but using other platforms may require separate licenses. You can also use their own data feed on funded accounts. Earn2Trade provides tech support for platform connectivity issues.

Recommended computer specs: A reliable internet connection and modern computer. While no strict minimums are published, NinjaTrader and similar platforms run best on Windows with at least 8GB RAM and a stable broadband connection.

How Much Does Earn2Trade Cost? Pricing, Discounts and What You Actually Pay

Remember that Earn2Trade offers monthly subscriptions. You can benefit from their discounts and always pay reduced prices.

Trader Career Path Monthly Subscriptions:

• TCP25: ~$139/month
• TCP50: ~$170/month
• TCP100: ~$170/month

Gauntlet Mini Monthly Subscriptions:

• GAU50: ~$170/month
• GAU100: ~$315/month
• GAU150: ~$440/month
• GAU200: ~$550/month

Note that Earn2Trade frequently runs promotions and discounts of 40–60% off are common. Always check the current pricing on the purchase page, as advertised rates often reflect promotional pricing. Subscriptions auto-rebill every 30 days until the trader passes, cancels, or changes plans.

Payment methods available: Credit card, debit card, PayPal, and crypto (cryptocurrency payments available).

How Do the Account Resets Work?

As for the Trader Career Path Resets, the TCP subscribers receive one free reset with every monthly subscription rebill. If your evaluation is blown before the rebill date, you can purchase an additional reset.

In the case of the Gauntlet Mini Resets, there are no free resets are included. If you fail the Gauntlet Mini, you must purchase a reset to restart. Reset pricing varies by account size (typically $80–$150+ depending on the plan and promotions).

💡 If you cancel your subscription, your evaluation progress is lost. Re-subscribing starts a fresh evaluation account, You cannot resume from where you left off. It is also not possible to reset a canceled account.

What are the Differences Between the LiveSim vs. Live Funded Account Types?

After passing either evaluation, traders choose between two funded account types:

LiveSim Account: It is a simulated trading environment populated by live market data. It functions identically to a Live account from the trader's perspective (including withdrawals), and it uses EOD drawdown as in the evaluation phase. The setup of this account is quick, you can do it within two business days. Take a look at some other important details of the LiveSim:

• One-time $139 activation fee deducted from first withdrawal (non-professional CME status)
• Professional CME status: $140/month per exchange data fees
• Available until you make your first $5,000 profit (Gauntlet Mini) or hit the corresponding TCP profit target, then it auto-switches to Live.

Live Account: This account orders are routed directly through a brokerage to the CME. It uses trailing drawdown based on intraday open equity (stricter than EOD). In contrast to the LiveSim, the setup process takes longer because of the brokerage paperwork and required verification. Some other aspects to consider about the Live alternative:

• There is no activation fee
• Data fees: $140/month per exchange (Rithmic) or $156/month per exchange (NinjaTrader Live)
• Cannot switch back to LiveSim after choosing Live

📌 2025 stats: Of traders who passed, 94.77% chose LiveSim and 5.23% chose Live. Of funded accounts, 18.04% of Live accounts and 18.20% of LiveSim accounts had at least one withdrawal.

Earn2Trade Payout Structure

The firm clearly states that the profit split is 80/20 in the trader's favor. You can withdraw profits weekly, these are processed on Wednesdays and you must request them by email by 2 PM CT the prior Friday. The minimum withdrawal is $100 net (after the 20% profit split and withdrawal fee).

You won't have an upfront activation fee. The $139 LiveSim activation fee is deducted from first profits, not paid out of your pocket.

Withdrawal Fees and Methods

Remember that withdrawal methods are not optional. The prop firm assigns customers to their payment provider. Direct crypto withdrawals are only available in select cases. Banks and payment providers may charge additional fees.

LiveSim Withdrawal Caps

For the Gauntlet Mini LiveSim the maximum withdrawal is $4,000 total ($5,000 profit minus 20% split). After reaching this cap, you transition to a Live account.

For the TCP LiveSim the maximum withdrawal equals the corresponding profit target minus the 20% split. For TCP25, this means $1,400 ($1,750 × 80%). After withdrawing the full target, you are upgraded to the next account level.

TCP Withdrawal and Upgrade Process

On the TCP, each time you hit the profit goal and withdraw your full profit share, you are upgraded to a fresh, larger account. This means you do not lose drawdown room after withdrawing — you receive a brand-new account with a full starting balance and fresh drawdown limits. This is one of the TCP's strongest advantages.

Funded Account Costs

Once funded, traders are responsible for:

• Data fees (Live accounts): $140/month per exchange (Rithmic) or $156/month per exchange (NinjaTrader Live)
• Data fees (LiveSim, Professional status): $140/month per exchange
• Data fees (LiveSim, Non-professional): $139 one-time activation fee (from first withdrawal)
• Withdrawal fees: As listed above
• No monthly subscription fee once funded, the evaluation subscription is cancelled after passing.

You are allowed to use your own data feed if they have one, which may reduce costs.

What Activities Does Earn2Trade Prohibit?

We created a list of the main prohibited activities. Check all of them on the official Earn2Trade website before investing. Earn2Trade enforces the following prohibited behaviors across evaluations and funded accounts:

1. Exploiting platform errors, price display glitches, or delays in price updates
2. Spoofing or other disruptive trading practices
3. Executing an unrealistic number of contracts in a single day
4. Collaborative manipulation: trading between connected accounts, hedging or pooling risk across unrelated accounts
5. Using AI, software, or ultra-fast data entry to manipulate the trading environment or gain unfair advantage
6. Trading in a manner that does not align with actual live market practices
7. Using tools that negatively impact site functionality or exploit technical flaws
8. Bypassing geographical or technical restrictions (e.g., VPN circumvention)
9. Trading on behalf of others or sharing incentives through business arrangements
10. Copy trading across multiple accounts

If you don't follow these rules, consequences range from warnings to data deletion, account resets, or permanent closure with no refund.

Copy Trading Policy

Copy trading is not allowed. You cannot copy trades across multiple accounts, and using third-party copy trading services is prohibited. Each account must be traded independently by its registered owner.

Multiple Accounts

You can hold multiple TCP, Gauntlet Mini, and Live/LiveSim accounts simultaneously. However, each must be traded independently with no copy trading between them.

Eligibility

First of all, you must be 18 years old to enter any of the career paths. International traders are accepted. Earn2Trade accepts traders from most countries, also non-US citizens can get funded. You will be requested to submit a government-issued ID and W-8BEN form. These are required during the funding process for KYC purposes.

Once you select a professional or non-professional CME status during setup, it will affect the data fee pricing.

Restricted Countries

Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, Burma (Myanmar), Central African Republic, Cuba, Gibraltar, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Nauru, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Yemen.

Education and Tools

Earn2Trade distinguishes itself for being a futures trading education and evaluation company. It offers strong educational content so you can start your trading career. This is what we found they provide:

• Beginner Crash Course: 60+ video lessons covering basic and advanced futures trading concepts ($249 standalone, often bundled with promotions).
• Journalytix: Free 60-day license included with evaluations. An AI-powered trading journal that helps traders track performance, analyze patterns, and improve consistency
• Market Depth activation: Available through the dashboard
• Educational content: Full catalog access during evaluation subscription — webinars, articles, and trading guides
• Free NinjaTrader and Finamark licenses during the evaluation

Experienced traders can bypass the educational content and proceed directly to trading. But if you are just starting, their education focus is your shortcut.

Refund Policy

Earn2Trade offers a limited refund policy. Refund eligibility depends on timing and whether trading activity has occurred. Generally, once trading has begun on an evaluation account, refunds are not available. Contact support for specific cases.

Tax Treatment

Futures profits are taxed under IRC Section 1256, which provides a 60/40 tax split (60% long-term capital gains, 40% short-term) regardless of how long positions are held. This applies to both US and non-US traders depending on jurisdiction.

LiveSim account profits may be treated differently depending on your tax situation. Earn2Trade recommends consulting a tax professional. The firm may issue 1099 forms for US traders.

📌 State-specific restrictions: Certain US states and territories may have updated payout requirements or restrictions. Traders in Haiti also have specific payout considerations. Check Earn2Trade's help center for the latest updates.

Regulation, Licensing and Partners

Earn2Trade is not a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser. It operates as a trading education and evaluation company. The funded accounts are provided by different propietary trading partners: Helios Trading Partners, Appius Trading Limited, and Kronos Proprietary Trading. Brokerage services for Live accounts are provided through a CME-registered clearing member.

Earn2Trade has two registered entities:

• Earn2Trade LLC: 30 N Gould St STE 4000, Sheridan, WY 82801, United States
• Bahia Education Services LLC: 2nd Floor, Supreme Court Complex, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE (franchise partner, operating in the MENA region under UAE Educational Services license number 1053489)

Earn2Trade: The Company Details

Who Is Earn2Trade Best For?

Earn2Trade is a strong fit if you:

• Are a futures day trader focused on CME products (ES, NQ, CL, GC, etc.)
• Prefer end-of-day drawdown over intraday trailing (more forgiving for intraday volatility)
• Want a structured scaling path from $25K to $200K or $400K (TCP)
• Appreciate free monthly resets during the evaluation (TCP)
• Want no time limit on the evaluation (subscription runs until you pass or cancel)
• Need educational resources and an integrated trading journal (Journalytix)
• Want multiple platform options (12+ supported via Rithmic)
• Prefer a firm with a long track record since Earn2Trade is operating since 2017
• Want the option to start on a LiveSim before committing to Live

Earn2Trade may not be the best fit if you:

• Want to trade forex, stocks, crypto, or indices as this is a futures only firm
• Dislike the 30% consistency rule (can extend how long it takes to pass)
• Want on-demand or daily payouts. the company withdrawals are weekly, processed on Wednesdays.
• Need the cheapest possible evaluation since the Gauntlet Mini at larger sizes is expensive relative to some competitors.
• Want to copy trade across accounts. This practice is prohibited.
• Prefer static drawdown during the evaluation phase (all evals use EOD trailing; static only unlocks at $200K+ funded)
• Want higher than 80% profit split (some competitors offer 90%)
• Are uncomfortable with the LiveSim intermediary step (most funded traders start on LiveSim, not Live)

Earn2Trade Competitors: How It Compares to Other Futures Prop Firms

✅ Earn2Trade's main competitive advantages include EOD trailing drawdown (more forgiving than intraday trailing), the TCP's built-in scaling plan with free resets, a long operational track record (since 2017), extensive platform support, and integrated education.

❌ Its main trade-offs are the 80/20 profit split, which is lower than some competitors offering 90–100%, the weekly payouts (vs. on-demand at some firms), the 30% consistency rule, mandatory intraday-only trading, the LiveSim intermediary step, and higher relative pricing on larger Gauntlet Mini accounts.

Conclusion

Earn2Trade has been operating since 2017, making it one of the oldest and most established futures evaluation providers. The Helios Trading Partners funding relationship provides institutional legitimacy, and the 4.7 Trustpilot rating across 3,400+ reviews indicates consistent trader satisfaction, particularly around customer support, rule transparency, and payout reliability.

The main downsides we found are structural. The 80/20 profit split is below the industry leaders offering 90% or higher. Besides, the weekly Wednesday payouts feel slow and having to request them by email doesn't make the process any faster. Another disadvantage is that the funded account data fees ($140/month per exchange on Live accounts) represent an ongoing cost that eats into profitability, especially on smaller account sizes.

The 30% consistency rule is the most polarizing aspect of the program. It prevents traders from passing on one or two large winning days, which some view as unnecessarily restrictive. Others see it as a legitimate test of repeatable performance. If your trading style produces lumpy returns (large wins on few days), this rule will force you to extend your evaluation timeline.

When we evaluate the pros of the company, there are many. For example, the Trader Career Path is the program's standout feature. The built-in scaling plan from $25K to $400K with fresh accounts at each level, combined with free monthly resets, creates a career development framework that most competitors do not offer. For traders who are consistently profitable but need time to prove it, the TCP's no-time-limit structure with automatic monthly resets is forgiving in a way that one-time-fee evaluations are not.

The end-of-day drawdown is another meaningful differentiator. Unlike firms that use real-time trailing drawdown (where a single intraday spike can permanently reduce your cushion), Earn2Trade's EOD approach only adjusts at market close. This gives day you room to experience normal intraday volatility without the drawdown floor ratcheting up with every tick.

Consulted Resources

Data in this review is based on Earn2Trade's official FAQ documentation, website content, public Trustpilot reviews, and verified third-party sources.

• Earn2Trade Help Center

Rules, pricing, and account structures are subject to change, always verify current terms directly on earn2trade.com before making a purchase.