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Evaluation

Elite Trader Funding

Headquartered United States Founded 2022 Account sizes $10,000–$150,000
✓ Pros
  • Several plans (1-Step, End of Day, Static, Diamond Hands, Fast Track, Direct to Funded)
  • No maximum time to reach an evaluation's profit target
  • News trading allowed
  • ETF's 48-hour reward guarantee (conditions apply)
  • Available to traders in the EU, except countries on the restriction list
✗ Cons
  • Simulated accounts: ETF decides when a trader may move to live trading
  • Monthly evaluation subscription plus activation fees for the Elite account
  • All fees are non-refundable
  • No holding positions after market close on most plans
  • EAs and bots only with written permission
  • Reward cap of $25,000 per SIM round

Who is this for?

Futures traders on regulated US platforms

ETF supports Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic and several other platforms.

Traders who want no time pressure in the evaluation

1-Step and End of Day have no maximum number of days, but you pay a monthly subscription while you trade.

Day traders who close before market close

On most plans all positions must be closed one minute before the market closes.

Swing traders

Holding positions overnight or over the weekend is not allowed on most plans.

Traders who rely on EAs or bots

Automated systems need written permission from ETF; only approved trade copiers are allowed.

Evaluation & account

Type
Meerdere plannen: 1-Step, End of Day, Static, Diamond Hands, Fast Track en Direct to Funded.
Fee
Maandelijks abonnement per evaluatie (actuele prijzen op de ETF-plannenpagina). Elite Sim-Funded activatie: $87 per maand of eenmalig $177-$307, per 2026-10-10. Geen restitutie.
Account sizes
$10K · $25K · $50K · $100K · $150K
Profit target
Verschilt per plan en accountgrootte; zie de actuele plannenpagina van ETF.
Min. days
5
Max. days
Unlimited

1-Step en End of Day: minimaal 5 handelsdagen en het winstdoel halen; geen maximumduur. Daarna een Elite Sim-Funded account (gesimuleerd).

Evaluation steps

  1. 1

    Choose a plan and size

    Choose a plan (1-Step, End of Day, Static, Diamond Hands, Fast Track or Direct to Funded) and an account size of $10K to $150K. Evaluations are a monthly subscription.

  2. 2

    Pass the evaluation

    On 1-Step and End of Day, trade at least 5 days and reach the profit target without hitting the drawdown. There is no maximum number of days.

  3. 3

    Elite Sim-Funded account

    After passing you receive a simulated Elite account within 72 hours. Activation costs $87 per month or a one-time fee.

  4. 4

    Reward cycles

    To request a reward you need Active Trade Days (8 in the first cycle, then 10) and the Safety Net requirement.

  5. 5

    Reward cap and LIVE ELITE

    Rewards are capped at $25,000 per SIM round. ETF decides at its discretion which traders move to LIVE ELITE with real capital.

Payout & profit split

Profit split
Tot 100% van de gesimuleerde winst, tot een beloningslimiet van $25.000 per SIM-ronde ($150.000 in totaal).
Payout frequency
Per beloningscyclus (8 Active Trade Days in de eerste cyclus, daarna 10)
Speed
ETF noemt een goedkeuring binnen 48 uur (werkdagen) via de 48-Hour Reward Guarantee; de uitbetaling zelf verloopt via Rise en duurt per methode verschillend
Methods
Rise (bankoverschrijving) · Crypto
First payout
8 Active Trade Days en de Safety Net-eis

Up to 100% of simulated profit, capped at $25,000 per SIM round and $150,000 lifetime in SIM-funded rewards; then LIVE ELITE at ETF's discretion.

Payout policies

Rewards are requested per reward cycle on an Elite Sim-Funded account. The first cycle needs 8 Active Trade Days and later cycles 10 (Direct to Funded and Fast Track have their own schedules). A day only counts as an Active Trade Day with at least $250 realized profit and 30% of your best day (evaluations bought from 2 October 2026). Withdrawal amounts per cycle have a minimum and maximum depending on plan and account size, for example $250-$1,250 on a 1-Step $100K account in the first cycle. Total SIM rewards are capped at $25,000 per round and $150,000 lifetime. Rewards are paid via Rise (bank, crypto) after KYC. ETF guarantees approval within 48 business hours or adds $1,000, subject to conditions. ETF reviews accounts before payout and may move traders to live at its discretion.

Scaling plan

ETF does not describe a classic scaling plan on the pages we checked. Instead, SIM-funded rewards are capped at $25,000 per round and $150,000 lifetime. Traders who reach the cap may qualify for the LIVE ELITE program with real capital, but ETF says it decides this at its own discretion based on internal performance and risk metrics.

Trading rules

Drawdown type
1-Step: meelopend (trailing) verlieslimiet. End of Day: trailing op het hoogste slotsaldo plus een dagelijkse verlieslimiet. Static: vaste grens.
Max. drawdown
Verschilt per plan en accountgrootte (voorbeeld 1-Step $50K: $2.000)
Max. scaling
$150,000 aan SIM-beloningen in totaal; daarna LIVE ELITE (naar goeddunken van ETF)
Consistency rule
Yes
Consistency details
Een dag telt alleen als Active Trade Day bij minimaal $250 winst en 30% van je beste dag (nieuwe evaluaties vanaf 2 oktober 2026; eerder $200 en 23%). Fast Track: 40% consistentieregel.
News trading
Toegestaan
Weekend holding
Niet toegestaan op de meeste plannen: alle posities sluiten 1 minuut voor marktsluiting
Automated
Alleen met schriftelijke toestemming van ETF; goedgekeurde trade copiers zijn toegestaan

1-Step: trailing drawdown on highest unrealized profit during the evaluation. End of Day: trailing on highest end-of-day balance plus a daily loss limit; losses on open positions count intraday. Limits vary by plan and size.

Risk details

1-Step: a trailing drawdown follows your highest unrealized profit during the evaluation (example: $50K account with $2,000 drawdown). End of Day: the drawdown follows your highest end-of-day balance and a daily loss limit applies; losses on open positions count during the session. On Elite Sim-Funded 1-Step accounts, once you have earned realized profit equal to the drawdown plus $100, the drawdown stops trailing. Maximum position limits apply per plan and size; exceeding them fails the account. Positions must be closed one minute before market close on most plans, and you must trade at least once per week. After 20% profit a loss limit of 35% of your profit applies. Failing an account does not return any fee.

Platform & features

ETF supports Tradovate, NinjaTrader (Windows), TradingView, Rithmic (R | Trader) and others such as Quantower, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, ATAS, Bookmap and eSignal. Platform subscription costs are your own responsibility. Evaluations include Level 1 market data; Level 2 is an add-on. From 28 January 2026 new accounts that select a Rithmic data feed pay an extra monthly connection cost. Only the futures contract with the highest volume may be traded. Trading is simulated.

How to start

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    You must be 18 or older and live in a supported country. See ETF's list of restricted countries.

  2. 2

    Register

    Create an ETF account and choose a plan and account size.

  3. 3

    Pay the subscription

    Pay for the evaluation (monthly subscription, no refunds). Complete KYC before rewards.

  4. 4

    Connect your platform

    Connect Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic or another supported platform using ETF's connection guides.

  5. 5

    Trade the evaluation

    Follow the drawdown, position and flatten-before-close rules and reach the profit target.

Frequently asked questions

What does an evaluation cost?

Evaluations are a monthly subscription whose price depends on the plan and account size. Check the plans page of ETF for current prices. After passing, the Elite Sim-Funded account costs $87 per month or a one-time $177-$307 (as of 2026-10-10). Fees are not refunded.

How much profit do I keep?

ETF says you keep up to 100% of your simulated profit, up to a $25,000 reward cap per SIM round and $150,000 in total for SIM-funded rewards.

Is there a consistency rule?

There are Active Trade Day requirements: a day only counts with at least $250 realized profit and at least 30% of your best day (evaluations bought from 2 October 2026). Fast Track uses a 40% consistency rule.

How fast are payouts?

ETF guarantees approval of eligible rewards within 48 business hours or adds $1,000 (conditions apply). The transfer itself runs via Rise and takes longer depending on the method.

What is the profit target?

It differs per plan and account size. See the current plans page of ETF.

Which platforms are supported?

Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView and Rithmic, plus others such as Quantower, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, ATAS and Bookmap. A Rithmic data feed costs extra for new accounts.

Do I trade with real capital?

No. Evaluation and Elite Sim-Funded accounts are simulated. Only LIVE ELITE uses real capital, and ETF decides who moves there.

Can I use EAs or bots?

Only with written permission from ETF. Approved trade copiers are allowed.

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