Elite Trader Funding vs The Funded Trader

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

Key Differences: The Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $65. The Funded Trader gives more drawdown room at 10%.
Elite Trader Funding
The Funded Trader
Profit Split
80%
80%
Max Drawdown
4.5%
10%
Daily Loss Limit
—
5%
Drawdown Type
Trailing
Static
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Bi-weekly
Cheapest Plan
$80
$65
Min Trading Days
5
3
Challenge Types
1-Step
1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step
Account Sizes
$10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, $300,000
$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000, $400,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
No
Yes
EAs/Bots
Yes
Yes
Refundable Fee
No
No
Elite Trader Funding
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The Funded Trader
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Choosing Between Elite Trader Funding and The Funded Trader

Both Elite Trader Funding and The Funded Trader are popular choices among prop traders, with The Funded Trader established since 2021. The Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $65. The Funded Trader gives more drawdown room at 10%. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costThe Funded Trader — Starts from $65
More drawdown roomThe Funded Trader — 10% max drawdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elite Trader Funding or The Funded Trader better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. The Funded Trader has lower entry costs starting from $65. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Elite Trader Funding or The Funded Trader?
Both Elite Trader Funding and The Funded Trader offer a 80% profit split.
Which is cheaper, Elite Trader Funding or The Funded Trader?
The Funded Trader has a lower starting price at $65, compared to $80 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Elite Trader Funding vs The Funded Trader?
Elite Trader Funding allows 4.5% maximum drawdown (Trailing), while The Funded Trader allows 10% (Static).

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