Elite Trader Funding vs OneUp Trader

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: OneUp Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $125. Elite Trader Funding gives more drawdown room at 5%. Elite Trader Funding pays out Twice-weekly (Mon + Wed), 48h guarantee while OneUp Trader pays out Monthly.
Elite Trader Funding
OneUp Trader
Profit Split
90%
90%
Max Drawdown
5%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
2.2%
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Drawdown Type
Mixed (intraday, EOD, static by model)
Trailing
Payout Frequency
Twice-weekly (Mon + Wed), 48h guarantee
Monthly
Cheapest Plan
$165
$125
Min Trading Days
8
15
Challenge Types
1-Step, Direct-to-Funded
1-Step
Account Sizes
$10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000, $150,000, $200,000, $250,000, $300,000
$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
No
Refundable Fee
No
No
Elite Trader Funding
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Choosing Between Elite Trader Funding and OneUp Trader

Both Elite Trader Funding and OneUp Trader are popular choices among prop traders, with OneUp Trader established since 2017. OneUp Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $125. Elite Trader Funding gives more drawdown room at 5%. Elite Trader Funding pays out Twice-weekly (Mon + Wed), 48h guarantee while OneUp Trader pays out Monthly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costOneUp Trader — Starts from $125
More drawdown roomElite Trader Funding — 5% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersElite Trader Funding — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elite Trader Funding or OneUp Trader better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. OneUp Trader has lower entry costs starting from $125. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Elite Trader Funding or OneUp Trader?
Both Elite Trader Funding and OneUp Trader offer a 90% profit split.
Which is cheaper, Elite Trader Funding or OneUp Trader?
OneUp Trader has a lower starting price at $125, compared to $165 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Elite Trader Funding vs OneUp Trader?
Elite Trader Funding allows 5% maximum drawdown (Mixed (intraday, EOD, static by model)), while OneUp Trader allows 4% (Trailing).

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