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About Earn2Trade

Earn2Trade is a futures-focused proprietary trading firm founded in 2016 in the United States, positioning itself as an educational academy with a funded account challenge. They offer traders the opportunity to trade futures contracts with company capital through their evaluation challenges. Earn2Trade focuses primarily on the commodity futures market, with access to exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX. They offer multiple account types including Trader Career Path (TCP25 starting at $25K scaling to $200K, TCP50 starting at $50K scaling to $400K) and Gauntlet Mini challenges, with account sizes ranging from $25,000 to $400,000. They support numerous trading platforms including NinjaTrader, Finamark, R|Trader & R|Trader Pro, Overcharts, Atas Orderflow Trading, Bookmap, Inside Edge Trader, Investor/RT, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, MultiCharts, Photon, QScalp, QSI-Quick Screen Trading, Quantower, Rithmic, Scalp Tool, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator, and VolFix. Earn2Trade is known for day trading only (no overnight/weekend positions), consistency rule (30% max per day), news trading allowed, Expert Advisors allowed, copy trading NOT allowed, market closure rule (positions must be closed by 3:50 PM CT until 5:00 PM CT), weekly payouts (Tuesdays), 80% profit split, inactivity rule (5 consecutive days), and free reset option (monthly). They partner with regulated brokerage Edge Clear (regulated by CFTC/NFA) and use Journalytix for trade monitoring. They maintain a Trust Pilot rating of 4.7 based on 3,800+ reviews.

Year Founded2016
CountryUS flagUnited States
CurrencyUSD

Markets

futures

Platforms

AOT
Atas Orderflow Trading
Atas Orderflow Trading
B
Bookmap
Bookmap
F
Finamark
Finamark
IET
Inside Edge Trader
Inside Edge Trader
IR
Investor/RT
Investor/RT
JD
Jigsaw Daytradr
Jigsaw Daytradr
M
MotiveWave
MotiveWave
M
MultiCharts
MultiCharts
N
NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader
O
OverCharts
OverCharts
P
Photon
Photon
Q
QScalp
QScalp
QQS
QSI-Quick Screen Trading
QSI-Quick Screen Trading
Q
Quantower
Quantower
RT
R Trader
R Trader
RTP
R Trader Pro
R Trader Pro
R
Rithmic
Rithmic
ST
Scalp Tool
Scalp Tool
SC
Sierra Chart
Sierra Chart
TN
Trade Navigator
Trade Navigator
V
VolFix
VolFix

Payment Methods

Credit CardDebit CardBank TransferPayPalCrypto

Payout Methods

Bank WireCryptoACHPayPal

Rules

Time Limit

Earn2Trade challenges have unlimited time to complete:

  • No time pressure on completing challenges
  • Traders can trade at their own pace
  • This applies to all challenge types

Copy Trading

Copy trading is NOT permitted on Earn2Trade accounts:

  • Copy trading between accounts is prohibited
  • Traders must trade manually or using their own strategies
  • This applies to all account types

News Trading

News trading is allowed on all Earn2Trade accounts:

  • Trading during major news events is permitted
  • No restrictions on news trading
  • This applies to all account types

Account Types

Earn2Trade offers multiple account types:

Trader Career Path (TCP25):

  • Starts at $25K, scales up to $200K
  • 1-step evaluation
  • Profit targets: 7% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2
  • Maximum daily loss: 2.2% of account size
  • Maximum total loss: 5% trailing drawdown
  • Minimum trading days: 10-15 days
  • Contract size limits vary by account size
  • News/EAs allowed, copy trading NOT allowed
  • Day trading only (no overnight/weekend)

Trader Career Path (TCP50):

  • Starts at $50K, scales up to $400K
  • 1-step evaluation
  • Profit targets: 7% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2
  • Maximum daily loss: 2.2% of account size
  • Maximum total loss: 5% trailing drawdown (some higher tiers use fixed drawdowns)
  • Minimum trading days: 10-15 days
  • Contract size limits vary by account size
  • News/EAs allowed, copy trading NOT allowed
  • Day trading only (no overnight/weekend)

Gauntlet Mini:

  • 1-step evaluation
  • Profit targets vary by account size (in dollar amounts)
  • Maximum daily loss: 2.2% of account size
  • Maximum total loss: 5% trailing drawdown
  • Minimum trading days: 15 days
  • Contract size limits vary by account size
  • News/EAs allowed, copy trading NOT allowed
  • Day trading only (no overnight/weekend)
  • Activation fee: $139 (deducted upon first withdrawal)

Profit Targets

Profit targets vary by account type and size:

Trader Career Path:

  • Phase 1: 7% profit target
  • Phase 2: 5% profit target

Gauntlet Mini:

  • Profit targets are in dollar amounts, not percentages
  • 25K accounts: $1,750 profit target
  • 50K accounts: $3,000 profit target
  • 100K accounts: $6,000 profit target
  • 150K accounts: $9,000 profit target
  • 200K accounts: $12,000 profit target

Profit targets are in percentages for TCP, dollar amounts for Gauntlet Mini.

Expert Advisors

The use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading systems is permitted on Earn2Trade accounts:

  • EAs are allowed
  • Automated trading is permitted
  • Must comply with trading conditions
  • This provides flexibility for algorithmic traders

Inactivity Rule

Earn2Trade has an inactivity rule:

  • Accounts are affected after 5 consecutive trading days of inactivity
  • Traders must place at least one trade every 5 days to keep account active
  • Inactivity may result in account restrictions

Consistency Rule

Earn2Trade enforces a 30% Consistency Rule:

  • During Examination Phase: No single trading day can account for 30% or more of the total PnL
  • This rule does NOT apply to LiveSim® and/or Live accounts
  • This ensures consistent trading performance during evaluation

Maximum Daily Loss

The maximum daily loss limit is 2.2% of the account size:

Examples by Account Size:

  • 25K accounts: $550 daily loss limit
  • 50K accounts: $1,100 daily loss limit
  • 100K accounts: $2,200 daily loss limit
  • 150K accounts: $3,300 daily loss limit
  • 200K accounts: $4,400 daily loss limit

Daily loss limits are calculated as 2.2% of the account size.

Maximum Total Loss

The maximum total loss (drawdown) is 5% trailing drawdown:

Examples by Account Size:

  • 25K accounts: $1,500 trailing drawdown
  • 50K accounts: $2,000 trailing drawdown
  • 100K accounts: $3,500 trailing drawdown
  • 150K accounts: $5,250 trailing drawdown
  • 200K accounts: $7,000 trailing drawdown

Some higher tiers use fixed drawdowns instead of trailing.

Market Closure Rule

Earn2Trade has a market closure rule:

  • All positions and working orders must be closed by 3:50 PM CT until 5:00 PM CT
  • This ensures day trading only
  • No positions can remain open during this time

Contract Size Limits

Earn2Trade has maximum contract size limits that vary by account size:

Contract Limits:

  • 25K accounts: Minis: 3, Micros: 30
  • 50K accounts: Minis: 6, Micros: 60
  • 100K accounts: Minis: 12, Micros: 120
  • 150K accounts: Minis: 15, Micros: 150
  • 200K accounts: Minis: 16, Micros: 160
  • 400K accounts: Up to 30 contracts

Contract limits vary by account size and challenge type.

Minimum Trading Days

Minimum trading days vary by challenge type:

  • Trader Career Path: 10 trading days
  • Gauntlet Mini: 15 trading days
  • A trading day is defined as a day where at least one position is opened

Minimum trading days must be met to complete the challenge.

Stop Loss Requirements

Stop losses are NOT required on Earn2Trade accounts:

  • Traders are not required to place stop losses
  • However, risk management is strongly encouraged
  • The daily loss and drawdown limits serve as built-in risk management

Activation and Reset Fees

Earn2Trade charges fees:

  • Activation fee: $139 (for Gauntlet Mini, deducted upon first withdrawal, not immediately upon passing)
  • Reset fees: Vary by account size ($55-$100)
  • Trader Career Path: Monthly subscription fees apply

Activation fees for Gauntlet Mini are deducted upon first withdrawal, not immediately.

Weekend and Overnight Holding

Weekend holding and overnight holding are NOT permitted on Earn2Trade accounts:

  • Day trading only: All positions must be closed by market close
  • Market Closure Rule: All positions and working orders must be closed by 3:50 PM CT until 5:00 PM CT
  • No overnight or weekend positions allowed
  • This applies to all account types

Leverage

Earn2Trade operates on a 1:1 leverage basis:

Leverage Details:

  • The trading account balance serves as buying power
  • 1:1 leverage means no additional leverage beyond the account balance
  • Leverage is inherent to futures contracts themselves
  • Contract size limits determine maximum exposure

Contract Limits (Examples):

  • 25K accounts: Up to 3 contracts (30 micros)
  • 50K accounts: Up to 6 contracts (60 micros)
  • 100K accounts: Up to 12 contracts (120 micros)
  • 200K accounts: Up to 16 contracts (160 micros)
  • 400K accounts: Up to 30 contracts

Important Considerations:

  • Leverage is determined by the broker and platform
  • Futures contracts have inherent leverage
  • Contract size limits help manage leverage exposure
  • Higher contract sizes require careful risk management

Payout Policy

Fee Refund

Fee refund policies vary by challenge type:

  • Gauntlet Mini: Activation fees ($139) are deducted upon first withdrawal, not immediately upon passing
  • Trader Career Path: Monthly subscription fees apply
  • Educational resources are paid
  • Traders can restore funded accounts monthly via a free reset option

Profit Split

Earn2Trade offers an 80/20 profit split (trader/firm):

  • Traders keep 80% of profits
  • Firm receives 20% of profits
  • This applies to all account types

The profit split is 80% in favor of the trader.

Payout Methods

Earn2Trade offers multiple payout methods:

  • Bank Wire - Direct bank transfer
  • Crypto - Cryptocurrency withdrawal through Rise
  • ACH - Automated Clearing House
  • PayPal - PayPal transfers
  • Payoneer, Revolut, Wise - Additional payment options

Multiple payment options provide flexibility for traders worldwide.

Withdrawal Fees

Earn2Trade charges withdrawal fees:

  • $10 per payment
  • Fees are waived for withdrawals over $500
  • This encourages larger withdrawal amounts

Payout Frequency

Earn2Trade offers weekly payouts:

  • Weekly on Tuesdays
  • Withdrawal requests must be emailed by 2 pm on the prior Friday
  • Payouts are processed weekly from your first day of trading
  • Regular weekly payouts provide consistent access to profits

Payout Requirements

Payout requirements for Earn2Trade accounts:

  • Minimum withdrawal: $100 (for both live and LiveSim® accounts)
  • First withdrawal condition: The first withdrawal must cover the $139 setup fee (for Gauntlet Mini)
  • Maximum withdrawal from LiveSim: $4,000 (requires reaching a $5,000 profit)
  • Must maintain account within daily loss and drawdown limits
  • Profit split: 80%

Restricted Countries

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Azerbaijan
  • Central African Republic
  • Cuba
  • Gibraltar
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Kenya
  • Libya
  • Mali
  • Myanmar (Burma)
  • Nauru
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • Pakistan
  • Russia
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine
  • Venezuela
  • Yemen

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