Independent review by El Trader Financiado
Earn2Trade prop firm logo
4.7
Trustpilot4.5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot
4.9k reviews
UAE2016
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Earn2Trade Review

General Features

Payment Methods

Debit/Credit Card
Crypto
PayPal
PayPal
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Google Pay

Compatible Platforms

NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader
Tradovate
Tradovate
TradingView
+$
TradingView
Rithmic
Rithmic
Finamark
Finamark
BlackArrow One
BlackArrow One

Plans

Earn2Trade Gauntlet Mini

Account Details

Price$170$85/mo
Activation
Profit Target$3,000
Max Drawdown$2,000
Daily Loss$1,100
Mini / Micro6/60
Reset Eval$100$85
Price$315$157.50/mo
Activation
Profit Target$6,000
Max Drawdown$3,500
Daily Loss$2,200
Mini / Micro12/120
Reset Eval$100
Price$375$187.50/mo
Activation
Profit Target$9,000
Max Drawdown$4,500
Daily Loss$3,300
Mini / Micro15/150
Reset Eval$130
Price$550$275/mo
Activation
Profit Target$11,000
Max Drawdown$6,000
Daily Loss$4,400
Mini / Micro16/160
Reset Eval$155

Evaluation

Min Days

4 days

Consistency

30%

News

Allowed

Schedule

Sim-Funded Phase

Drawdown Types

EOD / Static

ACTIVATION FEE

News

Allowed

Multi-Account

Up to 3 accounts

Microscalping

Allowed

Payouts

Profit Split

80%

Consistency

-

Withdrawal Methods

Bank
RiseRise
Deel
Bayzat
Crypto
RiseRise
Crypto

Scaling profit split: the threshold depends on the account size (25K $1,500 · 50K $2,250 · 100K $3,000 · 150K $4,000 · 200K $5,000). Withdrawals above that threshold are split 80/20; below it, 50/50. 1 withdrawal per week. Processed on Wednesday of the following week. To guarantee processing, request before 2PM CT on the previous Friday. The $139 activation fee (LiveSim) is deducted from the first withdrawal. Max $5,000 per withdrawal in LiveSim. Fees: Rise ($50 non-US / 1.5% US), Deel ($50), Bayzat ($5-40), Direct Crypto (0.735%).

LiveSim® or Live: what actually changes

On passing you choose between a LiveSim® account (simulated capital) or a Live one (real capital). It is not just a label: the drawdown type, how many accounts you can run at once and, above all, what you pay every month all change.

ItemLiveSim®Live
CapitalSimulatedReal
DrawdownEnd of day (EOD)Trailing
Concurrent accounts31
Data cost$139 once, deferred to your first withdrawal$140-156 per month per exchange

On Live, data is billed per exchange per month, not once. Across the four CME exchanges (CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX):

Rithmic: $140/mo per exchange · $560/mo for all fourNinjaTrader: $156/mo per exchange · $624/mo for all four

CME bills data per full calendar month and does not prorate: turn it on the 28th and you pay the whole month. These are exchange fees and can change without notice. On LiveSim data is included if you declare non-professional status; if you declare professional, you pay $140 per month per exchange on LiveSim too.

Support

Contact Earn2Trade's support team

support@earn2trade.com

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Restricted Countries

Earn2Trade does not accept traders from the following countries:

Fees

Commissions are per contract round-trip (open + close). Micros have proportional commissions.
InstrumentCodeRound Trip
E-mini S&P 500
ES$4.08
E-mini NASDAQ 100
NQ$4.08
E-mini Russell 2000
RTY$4.08
E-mini Dow Jones
YM$4.08
Micro E-mini Russell 2000
Micro
M2K$1.86
Micro E-mini S&P 500
Micro
MES$1.86
Micro E-mini NASDAQ 100
Micro
MNQ$1.86
Micro E-mini Dow Jones
Micro
MYM$1.86

Reviews

Real opinions on Earn2Trade

Quick verdict: Earn2Trade is the most veteran futures prop firm in the retail sector — it has been operating since 2016 (10 years going strong). Trustpilot 4.7/5 with 4,947 verified reviews. Its Trader Career Path (TCP) program with scaling up to $400,000 and static drawdown is unique in the market: no other firm offers that structured growth route. I passed their Trader Career Path in 2023 and still have the certificate. My score: 8.5/10. In July 2026 it took the step we had been asking for: it removed the 10-day minimum from the evaluation (you can now withdraw in ~4 days, not 11) and raised the limit to 5 accounts in the evaluation (3 in funded). Minor gripes remain: the profit split is now scaling (80/20 above the buffer, 50/50 below) and it has reintroduced the hard fail in the evaluation.

My results with this firm

I did trade with them, but the firm rebuilt its site and the history was lost. I have no record to show.

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My honest analysis

Earn2Trade is the most veteran futures prop firm in the retail sector, operating since 2016. Ten years going strong in a niche where most competitors have been around 2-5 years. Founded by two registered Commodity Trading Advisors and a university professor, they started as a training company and gradually added funding — nobody else does it with such detail.

I passed their Trader Career Path in March 2023 and still have the certificate. From there I moved on to Helios, the group that runs Earn2Trade's funding, and I picked the LiveSim account. I did withdraw with them, but it was from an old account whose receipt I no longer have, so my track record shows zero payouts for them: there I only count what I can back with a document. What I can tell you first-hand is how you get into the system: evaluation, handover to Helios and Rithmic certification, with no friction at any of the three steps.

What I like most is the Trader Career Path (TCP) and its scaling up to $400,000 with static drawdown. This program is unique across the whole sector: the trader starts in LiveSim 25K/50K/100K, moves to Live (simulated capital with commitment), and then scales progressively — 50K → 100K → 200K → 400K. At each level more contracts are unlocked, and upon reaching 400K the drawdown becomes static at $12,000 (not trailing). The static drawdown is the holy grail of prop firms: it doesn't move with your equity, which means that once you generate profit, you don't risk it. No other top-tier firm in the sector offers this. For traders with patience and a validated system, TCP is the most structured route to grow toward significant capital.

To that I add the fixed activation fee of $139 across all sizes and plans — cheap compared to large accounts at competitors (where Apex or Bulenox charge $400-$900). It's deductible from the first withdrawal, which reduces the real cost. And unique platforms: Finamark (their own platform, the most used by E2T veterans) and Overcharts don't appear in any other firm in the catalog.

What I don't like after the July 2026 update is the scaling profit split: above the safety-net buffer the split is 80/20, but below it drops to 50/50 (previously it was a fixed 80/20; the threshold depends on account size: $1,500 on the 25K, $2,250 on the 50K, $3,000 on the 100K, and it applies to each individual withdrawal, not to accumulated profit). The tier applies to the specific withdrawal you request, so you don't need to let the account grow first to get the 80%. Also weighing in is the maximum profit split of 80% (not 90% like Lucid or Tradeify) and the fact that they've reintroduced the hard fail in the evaluation ladder (a bad day that breaks the drawdown or the DLL eliminates the account). The account cap rose from 1 to 5 in the evaluation (3 in funded), still below Apex or Bulenox. The upside weighs more: they removed the 10-day minimum, its biggest historical gripe — a fast trader can now withdraw in ~4 days instead of 11.

My top 5 moves with the ratings, so it is always up to date in the top-rated ranking. Earn2Trade sits comfortably in the next tier, especially for profiles that value the TCP to $400K and the 10-year track record.

Pros and Cons of Earn2Trade

Pros

  • Unique Trader Career Path — scaling to $400K with static drawdown $12,000. No other top-tier firm in the sector has it.
  • 10-year track record (since 2016) — the most veteran futures prop firm in the retail sector.
  • Trustpilot 4.7/5 with 4,947 reviews — consistent concentration.
  • Fixed activation fee $139 across all sizes and plans — cheap on large accounts, deductible from the first withdrawal.
  • Integrated education (courses, webinars, simulator) — a differentiator versus the rest.
  • Unique platforms: Finamark (own, premium) and Overcharts — not available at other firms.
  • Minimum withdrawal $100 — the lowest in the catalog.
  • No minimum days in the evaluation (since Jul 2026) — you can withdraw in ~4 days, not 11.
  • Up to 5 accounts in the evaluation / 3 in funded (rose from 1 in Jul 2026).

Cons

  • Scaling profit split 80/20–50/50 — 80/20 only above the buffer; below it drops to 50/50.
  • Reintroduced hard fail in the evaluation (Jul 2026) — breaking the drawdown or the DLL eliminates the account.
  • 30% consistency in the evaluation — each profit day cannot exceed 30% of the total; it penalizes exceptional sessions.
  • Up to 5 accounts (eval) / 3 (funded) — better than before (1), but below Apex (20) or Bulenox (11).
  • Hard-fail Daily Loss Limit ($1,100 on 50K) — combined with trailing EOD it adds pressure.
Comparison with other prop firms

Comparison of the three plans with trailing EOD drawdown for a professional profile in 50K, with the discounts active at ElTraderFinanciado (verified May 2026):

MetricEarn2Trade Gauntlet Mini 50KMFF Pro 50KTradeify Growth 50K
Payment modelMonthly feeOne-time paymentOne-time payment
Price without discount$170/mo$265$145
ETFPROMO discount-50% (4 months)-50% on your first 4 purchases-40% lifetime
Final eval price$85/mo$132.50$87
Activation fee$139 (deductible 1st withdrawal)$0$0
Total cost to funded (1 attempt)$224$132.50$87
Cost if it takes you 3 months~$394$132.50$87
Drawdown 50KTrailing EOD $2,000 + DLL $1,100Trailing EOD $2,000Trailing EOD $2,000
Profit split80% (50% below buffer)80%90%
Withdrawal frequencyWeeklyEvery 14 daysEvery 5 winning days
Minimum withdrawal$100 (the lowest)$1,000$500
Minimum eval daysNo minimum (~4 due to consistency)2 days1 day
Simultaneous accounts5 eval / 3 funded55
Platforms7 (incl. Finamark, Overcharts)48
Live programTCP to $400K (unique)BuilderElite
Trustpilot4.7 / 4.9k4.9 / 20.9k4.6 / 3.9k
Track record10 years (2016)4 years~2 years

In short: the three compete for the mature profile with EOD drawdown but play different games. Tradeify Growth is the cheapest ($87 one-time payment), the only one with a 90% profit split and the most flexible on timeframes (minimum 1 day in eval). MFF Pro stands out for its Trustpilot (4.9) and its 5 simultaneous accounts, and since August 2026 its cost no longer scales with time: it is a one-time payment, however long you take. Earn2Trade Gauntlet Mini is the most expensive to funded ($309 with activation), but it offers two unique differentiators: TCP with scaling to $400K and static drawdown, and exclusive platforms Finamark and Overcharts. The choice depends on what you prioritize: profit split and price (Tradeify), Trustpilot and multi-account (MFF), or a structured growth route up to $400K (Earn2Trade TCP).

👉 Compare all three in the comparison tool →

Who is Earn2Trade for?

I would recommend it if:

  • You want a structured growth route up to $400,000 with static drawdown — TCP is unique.
  • You value quality education integrated with the funding (courses, webinars, simulator).
  • You trade on Finamark or Overcharts — Earn2Trade is the only top-tier firm in the sector that supports them.
  • You need small and frequent withdrawals ($100 weekly minimum, the best in the sector).
  • You prioritize a very long track record (10 years) over aggressive conditions but younger firms.

I would not recommend it if:

  • You withdraw small amounts frequently — the 80/20 only applies above the buffer; below it the split drops to 50/50.
  • Your style generates exceptional days of highly concentrated profit — the 30% consistency in eval penalizes those sessions.
  • You want a lot of multi-account: Earn2Trade allows up to 5 in the evaluation / 3 in funded (better than before, but below Apex (20), Bulenox (11) or MFF (5)).
  • You want a 90% profit split from day 1 — then Lucid or Tradeify is better.
  • Your style is aggressive with big days and other small ones — the hard-fail DLL may catch you by surprise.
How to start with Earn2Trade

If you're just getting started with Earn2Trade, go for Gauntlet Mini 50K. It's the simplest plan and the best entry point:

  • Gauntlet Mini 50K at $170/mo → $85/mo with ETFPROMO -50% for 4 months.
  • Activation fee $139 when moving to funded (deductible from the first withdrawal).
  • Target $3,000 (6%), trailing EOD drawdown $2,000, DLL $1,100.
  • No minimum trading days (floor ~4 due to the 30% consistency).
  • Scaling profit split (80/20 above the buffer, 50/50 below), weekly withdrawals with a $100 minimum.

If you already have experience and want structured scaling:

  • Trader Career Path (TCP) is the differential offering. You start in TCP25, TCP50 or TCP100 depending on your confidence.
  • After passing the evaluation, you scale progressively: 50K → 100K → 200K → 400K with static drawdown $12,000 upon reaching 400K.
  • More contracts at each level, free monthly resets during the scaling.
  • It's the longest route in the sector. And the most structured to get to trading real capital.

👉 See the current Earn2Trade discount (-50% with ETFPROMO)

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Frequently asked questions about Earn2Trade

Is Earn2Trade worth it for funded trading?

Earn2Trade is the oldest firm in the catalog - founded in 2016, operating from the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) for non-US clients, with Trustpilot 4.7/5 and 4,947 reviews.

What sets it apart from the other prop firms in the catalog:

Trader Career Path (TCP) model Scalable program: you start in sim, after approved withdrawals you move to real live account and then scale up to $400,000 in equity. It is the only model in the industry that scales to such large accounts.

Limited multi-account. It allows up to 5 accounts in evaluation and 3 in sim funded - below Apex's 20 and on par with Bulenox's 5, but far from a single account.

Platform line-up - the widest in the catalog: 22 in total. The three standard ones (NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView) plus another 19 that mostly arrive via the Rithmic feed, including Quantower (order flow) and Overcharts (also offered by Bulenox and TradeDay).

If your filter is a firm with long history and a progression model to real live trading, it fits. If your priority is running 10-20 accounts in parallel, there are more flexible options.

How does Earn2Trade pay out?

Earn2Trade processes payments weekly on funded accounts in both plans (Gauntlet Mini and Trader Career Path). The profit split is 80%.

Minimum withdrawal amount: $100 - the lowest in the catalog.

Payment methods: Rise, Deel, Bayzat and direct crypto.

Minimum trading days before first payout: 1 day.

In the Trader Career Path model approved withdrawals unlock progression to larger accounts (up to $400,000), not just profit withdrawal.

Is Earn2Trade safe?

Yes, Earn2Trade is a solid firm. It is the oldest in the catalog: a decade on the market (founded in 2016). Outside the US you contract with its Dubai entity, and it has Trustpilot 4.7/5 out of 4,947 reviews.

Its official support is support@earn2trade.com. It operates with 22 platforms connected to professional data providers - the widest line-up in the catalog - led by NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView and Rithmic.

Common confusion: Earn2Trade is not related to Just2Trade (traditional regulated broker in Bulgaria with similar name). They are independent companies with different products.

What is the Earn2Trade discount code?

The active code with El Trader Financiado is `ETFPROMO`. It applies a 50% discount for the first three months on the Trader Career Path and Gauntlet Mini plans, plus discounted resets, until 30 September 2026.

It applies directly at Earn2Trade's checkout. Current conditions are at `/discounts/earn2trade`.

Leo Basanta

Who analysed Earn2Trade

Leo Basanta

I trade NQ (Nasdaq-100) and ES (S&P 500) futures on micros, scalping and intraday on 1, 5 and 15 minute charts, since 2019.

I execute on NinjaTrader 8 and analyse on ATAS: my decisions come from Order Flow, Volume Profile, VWAP.

I trade live on camera with OBS Studio, Restream.io, RØDE PodMic USB, so you can watch the process as it happens.

I only write about firms I have taken through evaluation and traded live with my own money.