Elite Trader Funding

Who are Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding is a U.S.-based proprietary trading firm founded in 2022. Headquartered in the United States, the company focuses on funding futures traders through a fast and flexible evaluation process. By offering traders the opportunity to prove their skills in a simulated environment, Elite Trader Funding enables qualified individuals to access funded accounts and trade without risking their own capital.

The firm was established by Clint Chaney, Kanwal Singh, and Eric. With a mission to simplify the path to becoming a funded trader, Elite Trader Funding offers various evaluation plans, competitive profit splits.

Funding Programs Options

• Direct To Funded Plan
• 1 Step Evaluations Plan
• EOD Drawdown Plan
• Fast Track Plan
• Static Drawdown Plan
• Diamond Hands Plan
  

Direct To Funded plan

Account Size	$25,000	$50,000
Profit Target	$3,000	$6,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$2,500	$5,000
Daily Loss	❌	❌
Maximum Size	2 (20 Micros)	5 (50 Micros)
Price	$599/Month	$699/Month

The Direct To Funded Plan offers funded trading accounts ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, each with specific profit targets, drawdown limits, and monthly subscription pricing. All accounts include a daily loss limit, a maximum trailing drawdown, and a consistency rule to promote stable trading. Traders receive 100% of the profits they generate. However, there is a maximum payout cap of $10,000, once this cap is reached, the funded account is revoked, and the trader must purchase a new one to continue. To qualify for payouts, traders must also complete 10 active trading days. For a trading day to count as an active trading day (ATD), the realized profit must be at least 38% of the best trading day’s profit on the $25,000 account, or 62% on the $50,000 account.

Trading Objectives and Rules

• Profit Target – Traders must achieve a designated profit percentage to successfully conclude an evaluation phase, withdraw earnings, or scale their trading account. The profit target for the evaluation phase is 12%. Funded accounts do not have any specified profit targets.
• Maximum Trailing Loss – The difference between the highest achieved account balance and the lowest point of the drawdown determines the maximum trailing loss a trader is allowed to lose without breaching the account. All account sizes have a maximum trailing loss of 10%.
• Active Trading Days – To qualify for payouts, traders must complete 10 active trading days. Each day must have at least one closed trade with realized profit. On the $25,000 account, the profit must be at least 38% of the best day; on the $50,000 account, at least 62%.

1 Step Evaluations plan

Account Size	$50,000	$100,000	$150,000
Profit Target	$3,000	$6,000	$9,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$2,000	$3,000	$5,000
Daily Loss	❌	❌	❌
Maximum Size	8 (80 Micros)	14 (140 Micros)	18 (180 Micros)
Price	$165/Month	$205/Month	$295/Month

Account Size	$250,000	$300,000
Profit Target	$15,000	$20,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$6,500	$7,500
Daily Loss	❌	❌
Maximum Size	24 (240 Micros)	30 (300 Micros)
Price	$515/Month	$655/Month

Elite Trader Funding’s 1 Step Evaluation is a simple and flexible path to becoming a funded trader. You only need to hit the profit target for your chosen account size while following a few key risk management rules. There’s no time limit to pass, giving traders the freedom to move at their own pace. To pass the evaluation, you must complete a minimum of 5 trading days, with at least one trade placed per day. The program uses a trailing drawdown, which adjusts based on your highest account balance, and you must stay within this limit to stay in the challenge. Traders must also follow position size limits based on their account, and overnight holding is not allowed. All trades must be closed one minute before the market closes. The evaluation renews monthly, and you keep paying the subscription until you either pass or cancel. Once you hit your profit target and meet all the rules, you’re eligible for a funded account.

Trading Objectives and Rules

• Profit Target – Traders must achieve a designated profit percentage to successfully conclude an evaluation phase, withdraw earnings, or scale their trading account. The profit target for the evaluation phase is 6%. Funded accounts do not have any specified profit targets.
• Maximum Trailing Loss – The difference between the highest achieved account balance and the lowest point of the drawdown determines the maximum trailing loss a trader is allowed to lose without breaching the account. All account sizes have different maximum trailing loss.
• No Overnight Holding – Holding trades overnight is not allowed. All positions must be closed at least one minute before the market closes. Failure to do so will lead to a failed evaluation.
• Position Size Limits – Traders must follow strict position limits based on their account type. Exceeding the allowed number of contracts results in immediate disqualification. For example, a 3-mini or 30-micro limit may apply depending on the account.

EOD Drawdown Plan

Account Size	$50,000	$100,000	$150,000
Profit Target	$3,000	$6,000	$9,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$2,000	$3,500	$4,500
Daily Loss	$1,100	$2,200	$3,300
Maximum Size	8 (80 Micros)	14 (140 Micros)	18 (180 Micros)
Price	$295.00/Month	$430/Month	$605/Month

Elite Trader Funding’s End-of-Day (EOD) Drawdown Evaluation offers a unique challenge for traders looking to prove their consistency with more forgiving risk rules. The key feature of this program is the EOD trailing drawdown, which only updates based on your end-of-day balance, allowing for more flexibility during intraday trading. To pass the evaluation, traders must reach the set profit target based on their chosen account size and complete at least 5 trading days. Sunday and Monday count as a single trading day. There is no time limit to pass, traders can take as long as needed. All trades must respect the maximum daily loss, which is calculated from the prior day’s ending balance. There are also position size limits that must not be exceeded, and overnight holding is not allowed. The program runs on a monthly subscription, renewing every 30 days until the trader either cancels or completes the evaluation. Once the rules are followed and the profit target is reached, traders can qualify for a funded account.

Trading Objectives and Rules

• Profit Target – Traders must achieve a designated profit percentage to successfully conclude an evaluation phase, withdraw earnings, or scale their trading account. The profit target for the evaluation phase is 6%. Funded accounts do not have any specified profit targets.
• Maximum Daily Loss – The maximum loss limit a trader is allowed to lose in a single trading day without breaching the account. All account sizes have a maximum daily loss of 2,2%.
• Maximum Trailing Loss – The difference between the highest achieved account balance and the lowest point of the drawdown determines the maximum trailing loss a trader is allowed to lose without breaching the account. All account sizes have different maximum trailing loss.
• Minimum Trading Days– A minimum of 5 trading days is required to qualify. A trading day is counted when at least one trade is placed and closed.
• No Overnight Holding – Holding trades overnight is not allowed. All positions must be closed at least one minute before the market closes. Failure to do so will lead to a failed evaluation.
• Position Size Limits – Traders must follow strict position limits based on their account type. Exceeding the allowed number of contracts results in immediate disqualification. For example, a 3-mini or 30-micro limit may apply depending on the account.

Fast Track plan

Account Size	$100,000	$250,000
Profit Target	$6,000	$15,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$3,000	$6,500
Daily Loss	❌	❌
Maximum Size	14 (140 Micros)	24 (240 Micros)
Price	$75/Month	$175/Month

The Fast Track Evaluation is Elite Trader Funding’s quickest path to a funded account, designed for confident and consistent traders. This challenge gives you 14 calendar days to hit your profit target and complete at least 5 active trading days, with no monthly fees or renewals—just a one-time payment. The evaluation uses a trailing drawdown, which adjusts as your account grows, and overnight holding is not allowed. If you reach the target within the time limit and follow all the rules, you can qualify for a funded account in as little as 72 hours. If you don’t hit the target but finish in profit and without breaking any rules, you’ll have 5 days to roll over into a discounted 1 Step Evaluation, giving you another chance to qualify with just 5 more trading days.

Trading Objectives and Rules

• Profit Target – Traders must achieve a designated profit percentage to successfully conclude an evaluation phase, withdraw earnings, or scale their trading account. The profit target for the evaluation phase is 6%. Funded accounts do not have any specified profit targets.
• Maximum Trailing Loss – The difference between the highest achieved account balance and the lowest point of the drawdown determines the maximum trailing loss a trader is allowed to lose without breaching the account. All account sizes have different maximum trailing loss.
• Maximum Trading Days– The maximum duration for the Fast Track Evaluation is 14 calendar days. You must achieve the profit target within this period. After 14 days, the evaluation automatically expires, even if the profit target is not reached.
• Minimum Trading Days– A minimum of 5 trading days is required to qualify. A trading day is counted when at least one trade is placed and closed.
• No Overnight Holding – Holding trades overnight is not allowed. All positions must be closed at least one minute before the market closes. Failure to do so will lead to a failed evaluation.
• Position Size Limits – Traders must follow strict position limits based on their account type. Exceeding the allowed number of contracts results in immediate disqualification. For example, a 3-mini or 30-micro limit may apply depending on the account.

Static Drawdown Plan

Account Size	$100,000	$150,000
Profit Target	$2,000	$4,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$625	$1,250
Daily Loss	❌	❌
Maximum Size	2 (20 Micros)	2 (40 Micros)
Price	$135/Month	$300/Month

The Static Drawdown Evaluation by Elite Trader Funding provides traders a clear path to a funded account with fixed risk parameters. The program features a static drawdown, meaning the maximum allowable drawdown remains the same throughout the evaluation period. Traders must complete at least 5 active trading days, with a minimum of one closed trade per day to count. There is no maximum time limit to reach the profit target, so you can take as long as needed to hit the target, with auto-renewals every 30 days. Trades must be closed before the market closes, as overnight holding is not allowed, and there are strict limits on the number of open positions based on your account size. Exceeding position limits or failing to comply with overnight rules will result in evaluation failure.

Trading Objectives and Rules

• Profit Target – Traders must achieve a designated profit percentage to successfully conclude an evaluation phase, withdraw earnings, or scale their trading account. The profit target for the each accounts size evaluation phase is different. Funded accounts do not have any specified profit targets.
• Maximum Trailing Loss – The difference between the highest achieved account balance and the lowest point of the drawdown determines the maximum trailing loss a trader is allowed to lose without breaching the account. All account sizes have different maximum trailing loss.
• Minimum Trading Days– A minimum of 5 trading days is required to qualify. A trading day is counted when at least one trade is placed and closed.
• No Overnight Holding – Holding trades overnight is not allowed. All positions must be closed at least one minute before the market closes. Failure to do so will lead to a failed evaluation.
• Position Size Limits – Traders must follow strict position limits based on their account type. Exceeding the allowed number of contracts results in immediate disqualification. For example, a 3-mini or 30-micro limit may apply depending on the account.

Diamond Hands Plan

Account Size	$100,000
Profit Target	$5,000
Maximum Trailing Drawdown	$3,500
Daily Loss	$1,500
Maximum Size	2 (20 Micros)
Price	$365/Month

The Diamond Hands Evaluation is built for traders who prefer flexibility and want more control over their positions. Unlike other programs, this evaluation allows you to hold trades overnight and through weekends, giving swing traders more freedom in their strategy. Traders must complete at least 5 active trading days and reach a defined profit target to qualify. The evaluation uses a trailing drawdown, which adjusts based on your highest end-of-day balance, and a daily loss limit that resets each day based on your previous day’s ending balance. There’s no time limit to hit the target, take as long as you need. The account renews every 30 days until you either complete the evaluation or cancel. You’ll also need to stay within the maximum allowed positions for your account size.

Trading Objectives and Rules

• Profit Target – Traders must achieve a designated profit percentage to successfully conclude an evaluation phase, withdraw earnings, or scale their trading account. The profit target for evaluation phase is 5%.
• Maximum Trailing Loss – The difference between the highest achieved account balance and the lowest point of the drawdown determines the maximum trailing loss a trader is allowed to lose without breaching the account. All account sizes have maximum trailing loss of 3,5%.
• Maximum Daily Loss – The maximum loss limit a trader is allowed to lose in a single trading day without breaching the account. All account sizes have a maximum daily loss of 1,5%.
• Minimum Trading Days– A minimum of 5 trading days is required to qualify. A trading day is counted when at least one trade is placed and closed.
• Position Size Limits – Traders must follow strict position limits based on their account type. Exceeding the allowed number of contracts results in immediate disqualification. For example, a 3-mini or 30-micro limit may apply depending on the account.

Trading Platforms

Trading Platforms
NinjaTrader
Tradovate
Rithmic
TradingView

Tradable Assets

Equity

E-mini S&P 500 (ES)	Nikkei NKD (NKD)	Mini-DOW (YM)	E-mini NASDAQ 100 (NQ)
Russell 2000 (RTY)	E-mini S&P MidCap 400 (EMD)	Small Cannabis (S420)	Small Stocks 75 (SM75)
Small Technology 60 (STIX)

Currency

Australian Dollar (6A)	British Pound (6B)	Canadian Dollar (6C)	Euro FX (6E)
Japanese Yen (6J)	Swiss Franc (6S)	New Zealand Dollar (6N)	E-mini Japanese Yen (J7)
Micro AUD/USD (M6A)	Micro Euro FX (M6E)	Mexican Peso (6M)	Micro GBP/USD (M6B)
E-Micro CAD/USD (MCD)	E-Micro JPY/USD (MJY)	Small US Dollar (SFX)

Agricultural

Lean Hogs (HE)	Live Cattle (LE)	Wheat (ZW)	Corn (ZC)
Soybeans (ZS)	Soybean Oil (ZL)	Soybean Meal (ZM)	Mini-Corn (XC)
Oats (ZO)	Rough Rice (ZR)	Feeder Cattle (GF)

Energy

Crude Oil (CL)	Mini Crude Oil (QM)	Natural Gas (NG)	E-mini Natural Gas (QG)
Heating Oil (HO)	New York Harbor (RB)	Micro Crude Oil (MCL)	Small US Crude Oil (SMO)

Metals

Gold (GC)	Silver (SI)	Copper (HG)	Platinum (PL)
E-mini Silver (QI)	E-mini Gold (QO)	E-Micro Gold (MGC)	Palladium (PA)
Small Precious Metals (SPRE)

Micro

Micro E-Mini S&P 500 (MES)

Micro E-Mini Dow Jones (MYM)

Micro E-Mini Nasdaq-100 (MNQ)

Micro E-Mini Russell 2000 (M2K)

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (BTC)	Ethereum (ETH)	Micro Bitcoin (MBT)	Micro Ethereum (MET)
Small Cryptocurrency (SCCX)

Interest Rate Futures

Micro 30-Year Yield (30Y)	Micro 10-Year Note (10Y)	Micro 2-Year Note (2Y)	Micro 5-Year Note (5Y)
Ultra U.S. Treasury Bond (UB)	U.S. 30- Year Treasury Bond (ZB)	5-Year T-Note (ZF)	10-Year T-Note (ZN)
30 Day Federal Funds (ZQ)	2-Year Note (ZT)	Eurodollar (GE)	Small 10YR US Treasury Yield (S10Y)
Small 30YR US Treasury Yield (S30Y)

Payment Proof

Once you pass the evaluation and get funded with 1-Step Evaluation, Static Evaluation, End of Day Drawdown Evaluation, Diamond Hands Evaluation, and Fast Track Evaluation, you can request payouts once certain conditions are met. You must complete 10 active trading days, with each day having realized profits of 23% of your best day’s profit. Before requesting your first payout, you need to have a balance that is at least $100 higher than your trailing drawdown. Payouts can be requested anytime through the platform once these conditions are met.. Payouts are typically processed on Fridays and can be requested again after meeting the necessary requirements.

With a direct to funded plan, you can request payouts once certain conditions are met. You must complete 10 active trading days, with each day having realized profits of 38% of your best day’s profit for smaller accounts, and 62% for larger accounts. Additionally, you must maintain a 40% consistency rule, meaning your profit percentage on your best trading days should not drop below 40% over the evaluation period. Before requesting your first payout, you need to have a balance that is at least $100 higher than your trailing drawdown. This ensures that your account is in a safe position for a withdrawal. Payouts can be requested anytime through the platform once these conditions are met, with a minimum payout amount of $1000. Payouts are typically processed on Fridays and can be requested again after meeting the necessary requirements.

Examples of Payout Certificates and Payment Proof can be seen in the images below.

Trustpilot Feedback

On Trustpilot, Elite Trader Funding has a large variety of their community commenting and providing positive feedback regarding their company services. The firm has achieved an impressive rating of 4.0 out of 5 from a substantial pool of 989 reviews. Notably, 69% of these reviews have awarded Elite Trader Funding the highest rating of 5 stars.

The client, has been a customer of Elite Trader Funding for 1.5 years and highly praises their professionalism. They highlight the exceptional responsiveness and helpfulness customer service, noting that it stands out compared to other proprietary trading firms they have tried. Overall, the review reflects a very positive experience with Elite Trader Funding.

The client highlights low spreads and TradingView integration as key strengths of Elite Trader Funding. They also emphasize the speed of the funding process, successfully passing their evaluation and gaining access to a funded account in just 5 days. Describing their experience as “a lot of fun” and enthusiastically stating “I loved it!”, the review underscores a highly satisfying and efficient trading journey with Elite Trader Funding.

Elite Trader Funding earns consistent praise for its fast funding process, low spreads, and seamless TradingView integration, making it a favorite among traders. Clients highlight ETF’s responsive customer support and user-friendly experience, with many noting the platform’s professionalism and efficiency. While individual experiences may vary, the overwhelmingly positive feedback solidifies ETF’s reputation as a reliable and trader-focused prop firm. As always, prospective users should evaluate their needs and compare options before committing.

Support

As part of evaluating Elite Trader Funding’s community engagement and transparency, this section analyzes their official social media growth metrics. The following data reveals how the proprietary trading firm maintains its digital footprint across key platform.

Social Media Community

Facebook	605 Followers
Twitter	14,800 Followers
YouTube	1,380 Subscribers
Discord	13,746 Members

Contact & Resources

For assistance with your account, trading questions, or general inquiries, Elite Trader Funding support team is available through multiple convenient channels.

FAQ	FAQ Link
Help Center	Help Center Link
Live Chat	✅
Email	[email protected]
Phone	❌

Conclusion

Elite Trader Funding offers a range of flexible funding programs, with account sizes varying from $50,000 to $300,000, catering to both novice and experienced traders. The program features clear and simple rules, including position size limits based on the account size, tailored profit targets, and a trailing maximum drawdown to promote disciplined risk management. The platform supports a variety of trading instruments and offers a competitive profit split: traders keep 100% of the first $12,500 in profits, followed by 90% thereafter. Payouts are fast and reliable, and Elite Trader Funding’s reputation is reinforced by high ratings on Trustpilot and positive reviews from the trading community. For those seeking transparency, support, and a highly regarded prop firm, Elite Trading Funding remains one of the leading choices in the industry. Additionally, their offerings include multiple programs such as the Direct Funded account, providing more options for traders to choose the plan that best fits their style.

Our detailed review of Elite Trader Funding was last updated on 16.05.2025 at 16:21 (CE(S)T).