Question 1

Is Elite Trader Funding legit? Do they actually pay out?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have been operating since February 2022 and have paid out over $13 million to traders worldwide. Payouts are approved through Rise (riseworks.io) with withdrawal options including ACH and cryptocurrency. You can see real payout proof in our Discord community, where traders regularly share their withdrawals in the payout-success channel. We honor every qualified withdrawal and have been doing so for over 4 years.

Question 2

How does the Elite Trader Funding evaluation work?

Accepted Answer

Trade a simulated futures account, hit your profit target while staying within drawdown rules, and qualify for a funded account. You need a minimum of 5 trading days (or just 1 day with the One Day to Pass add-on). There is no maximum time limit. Once you pass, you move into an Elite Sim-Funded account where you can start earning real payouts. We offer multiple plan types: 1-Step, Static, End of Day, Diamond Hands, Fast Track, and Direct to Funded.

Question 3

What are Elite Trader Funding's drawdown rules?

Accepted Answer

Drawdown rules vary by plan type. Static Drawdown: fixed max loss from starting balance. End of Day (EOD): trailing drawdown that only updates at end of day. Diamond Hands: built for swing traders who hold positions overnight. 1-Step: classic live trailing drawdown. Fast Track: EOD or Static with tighter rules for experienced traders. Direct to Funded (DTF): skip the evaluation entirely. All plans require closing positions one minute before market close, except Diamond Hands and Direct to Funded.

Question 4

Does Elite Trader Funding have a consistency rule?

Accepted Answer

Not in the traditional sense. We do not require you to make the same amount of money every day, or penalize you for having one big winning day. However, some account types have an Active Trading Days (ATD) requirement that ensures you are demonstrating consistent market participation, not consistent P&L. ATD means you need a certain number of days where you actively traded before requesting a payout.

Question 5

How much profit do traders keep?

Accepted Answer

As an Elite Sim-Funded trader, you keep up to 100% of your simulated profits, capped at $25,000 per payout cycle per user across all active simulated accounts, with a $150,000 lifetime cap on simulated programs. ETF reserves the right to move any trader to LIVE ELITE at any time. When you move to Live Elite, your live account starts with a fixed starting balance based on your top-performing sim account size. Live Elite has no payout cap, same day withdrawals, and real capital backing. Payouts are approved through Rise (riseworks.io) with ACH and crypto options.

Question 6

How do payouts work at Elite Trader Funding?

Accepted Answer

Once you are Elite Sim-Funded, you can request payouts through your dashboard. Payouts are approved through Rise (riseworks.io), which supports ACH bank transfers and cryptocurrency withdrawals. You keep up to 100% of simulated profits, capped at $25,000 per payout cycle per user with a $150,000 lifetime cap on simulated programs. After reaching certain milestones (5 payouts, 50 active trading days, or $25,000 in total payouts), you may qualify for Live Elite status where you trade with real capital and receive same day payouts. The profit split in Live Elite is 80/20, uncapped, with a 48-hour payout approval guarantee. ETF reserves the right to move any trader to Live Elite at any time.

Question 7

Is Elite Trader Funding good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ETF is designed to be accessible for newer traders while still being a real challenge for experienced ones. Evaluations have no maximum time limit. You can pick a plan type that matches your experience level (Static is popular with beginners). The One Day to Pass add-on lets you skip the 5-day minimum. Our reward points system lets you earn points toward resets or evaluations. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee lets you swap, refund, or credit within 7 days. We support futures trading through Rithmic and Tradovate with platforms including TradingView, NinjaTrader, Bookmap, MotiveWave, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Tickblaze, and more.

Question 8

What makes Elite Trader Funding different from other prop firms?

Accepted Answer

We have been around since 2022 and have paid out over $13 million. We offer 6 different plan types, a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on your first purchase, 100% up to $25,000 in simulated profits before any split, a reward points system for free resets and evaluations, and a Live Elite pathway to trade real capital. Our goal is to find talented traders and move them into live markets where we fund them with our own money.

Question 9

What happens if I fail my evaluation or hit my drawdown?

Accepted Answer

Failing is part of the process. If you hit your drawdown or break a rule, you can reset your account and try again. Resets are available through purchase or by using reward points you have earned. Note: Fast Track evaluations do not have resets available. You can earn reward points by purchasing evaluations, participating in competitions like Beat the Beast or Trade Wars, and joining community events.

Question 10

Why does ETF want to move traders to live markets?

Accepted Answer

When you are Elite Sim-Funded, you are trading in a simulated environment, but we are paying you real money from those sim gains. That is not sustainable long term. Our goal is to identify talented traders and move them into live accounts where we put up real capital. In live markets, when you make money, we take a small cut. That is the win-win. Live Elite traders get same day payouts, personal coaching, and real support.

Question 11

Can I trade live capital at Elite Trader Funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Live Elite pathway moves qualified traders into real capital accounts in live markets. You may qualify after reaching any of these milestones: 5 payouts, 50 active trading days, or reaching $25,000 in total payouts. ETF also reserves the right to move traders to live at any time based on performance. Your single top-performing Elite Sim-Funded account determines your Live Elite starting balance. Live Elite traders keep 80% of profits with no cap, are eligible for daily payouts on business days, and benefit from a 48-hour payout approval guarantee.

Question 12

What markets and platforms does Elite Trader Funding support?

Accepted Answer

Elite Trader Funding is a futures prop firm. You can trade all major futures markets, including ES (S&P 500), NQ (Nasdaq), YM (Dow), RTY (Russell), CL (Crude Oil), GC (Gold), and more. We support trading through Rithmic and Tradovate/NinjaTrader platforms.

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