How to Get Funded with Elite Trader Funding

Learn how to get funded with Elite Trader Funding. This guide covers six evaluation models, profit targets, drawdown types, the Active Trading Day requirement, payout rules, and tips for choosing the right evaluation for your style.

Bottom Line

Elite Trader Funding offers six evaluation models, including 1-Step, EOD Drawdown, Fast Track, Static Drawdown, Diamond Hands, and Direct to Funded, each with specific rules and fees.
The 1-Step Evaluation features a real-time trailing drawdown with no daily loss limit, while the EOD Drawdown updates only at market close and includes a daily loss limit of 2.2%.
To qualify for the first payout, traders must complete 8 Active Trading Days, each with at least $200 in realized profit and 23% of their best trading day's P&L.
Payouts are processed weekly on Wednesdays, with the first $12,500 going 100% to the trader and subsequent profits split 90/10, with a total sim-funded cap of $25,000.
After passing the evaluation, traders receive a sim-funded account with an $80/month activation fee, and may qualify for live capital after 5 payouts and 50 Active Trading Days.

Update: March 2026

Elite Trader Funding permits semi-automated trading only. Fully automated set-and-forget strategies are prohibited. Traders using TradersPost must actively monitor and manage all trades. See the automation policy section below for full details.

Getting funded with Elite Trader Funding means choosing from six evaluation models and passing by hitting a profit target while staying within drawdown limits¹. Minimum 5 trading days are required during evaluation¹. After passing, funded accounts have an $80/month activation fee².

This guide covers each evaluation type, payout requirements, and tips for choosing the right path.

Choosing Your Evaluation Model

1-Step Evaluation

Monthly subscription with intraday trailing drawdown that follows your highest unrealized equity in real time³. No daily loss limit and no time limit. Account sizes from $50K to $300K³. Best for generalist day traders.

EOD Drawdown Evaluation

Monthly subscription with end-of-day trailing drawdown that only updates at market close⁴. Includes a daily loss limit of 2.2% calculated from the prior day's closing balance⁵. Account sizes from $50K to $150K⁵. Best for traders who experience intraday volatility but manage positions by end of day.

Fast Track Evaluation

One-time fee of $75 ($100K) or $175 ($250K) with a 14-day time limit⁶. Trailing drawdown, no daily loss limit. Best for confident traders who want an affordable, time-limited challenge.

Static Drawdown Evaluation

One-time fee with a fixed drawdown that never trails with profits⁷. Account sizes from $10K ($99) to $50K ($449)⁷. Best for position traders who build equity gradually — the buffer between account equity and the fixed floor grows over time.

Diamond Hands Evaluation

Monthly subscription at $365/month for a $100K account⁸. The only ETF model that allows overnight and weekend position holding⁸. EOD trailing drawdown with daily loss limit. Limited to 2 mini contracts⁸. Best for swing traders and position traders.

Direct to Funded (DTF)

Skip the evaluation with a one-time fee: $599 ($25K) or $699 ($50K)⁹. No profit target required — go directly to a funded account⁹. Allows overnight and weekend holding⁹.

Evaluation Parameters

Key specifications for the most common account sizes:

$50K 1-Step: $165/month, $3,000 target, $2,000 trailing DD, 8 minis³
$100K 1-Step: $205/month, $6,000 target, $3,000 trailing DD, 14 minis³
$50K EOD: $295/month, $3,000 target, $2,000 EOD DD, $1,100 DLL⁵
$100K Fast Track: $75, $6,000 target, $3,000 trailing DD, 14 days⁶
$50K Static: $449, $4,000 target, $2,000 static DD⁷

Drawdown Rules by Model

1-Step: Real-time trailing — follows your highest unrealized equity during the session³
EOD: End-of-day trailing — only updates at market close based on closed balance⁴
Fast Track: Trailing drawdown with 14-day window⁶
Static: Fixed — never trails, never changes⁷
Diamond Hands: EOD trailing with daily loss limit⁸

Safety Net

On funded accounts, once realized profits equal the max drawdown plus $100, the trailing drawdown locks permanently⁴. On a $50K account with $2,000 drawdown, earning $2,100 locks the floor at $50,100⁴.

Active Trading Day Requirement

The first payout requires 8 Active Trading Days (ATDs)¹⁰. Subsequent payouts require 10 ATDs¹⁰. An ATD requires¹¹:

At least $200 in realized profit for the day
At least 23% of your best trading day's P&L

The 23% rule prevents traders from having one massive day followed by minimal trading. You must show relatively consistent performance across your qualifying days.

Consistency Rule

No single trading day can exceed 40% of total profits at withdrawal time¹¹. If your best day exceeds 40%, you need additional winning days to dilute it.

What Happens After You Pass

Elite Sim-Funded Account

After passing, you receive a sim-funded account with an $80/month activation fee². Trading rules carry over from your evaluation model. Begin accumulating ATDs toward your first payout.

LIVE Elite Account

Traders may qualify for live capital after 5 completed payouts and 50 ATDs, or upon reaching the $25,000 total sim payout cap¹². LIVE Elite trades real capital through EdgeClear¹². Starting balances are $2,000-$5,000 depending on sim account size¹².

Payout Structure

First $12,500: 100% to the trader¹³
Beyond $12,500: 90/10 split (90% to trader)¹³
Total sim-funded cap: $25,000 per trader¹⁰

Payouts are processed weekly on Wednesdays via Riseworks¹⁴. Minimum withdrawal is $100¹⁴. Payment methods include USDC on Coinbase, blockchain transfers, and international bank transfers¹⁴.

Tips for Passing

Choose the Right Model

Do not force a scalping strategy into a Diamond Hands evaluation or vice versa. 1-Step is the most common starting point. Static drawdown suits traders who build equity steadily. Fast Track suits those who want a quick, affordable challenge.

Plan for 8+ Active Days

You need 8 ATDs for your first payout, each with $200+ profit and 23% of your best day¹¹. Plan your trading over at least 2-3 weeks. Do not rush.

Watch the 40% Rule

Spread gains across multiple days. If you have a large winning day early, trade additional sessions to bring that day below 40% of total profits¹¹.

Understand Your Drawdown Type

Real-time trailing (1-Step) is the most aggressive — every tick counts. EOD trailing gives intraday breathing room. Static never moves, offering the most freedom as your account grows. Choose the type that matches your risk tolerance.

Conclusion

Elite Trader Funding offers more evaluation choices than most prop firms, with six models covering scalpers through overnight position traders. The 8 ATD requirement¹⁰ and 40% consistency rule¹¹ add structure to the payout process.

Fast Track at $75⁶ and Static at $99⁷ offer the cheapest entries. The $80/month funded fee² is an important long-term cost consideration.

Verify all evaluation models, pricing, and rules on the Elite Trader Funding website before purchasing.

References

¹ ETF Help Center - Terms of Service
² ETF Help Center - Funded Account Fees
³ Elite Trader Funding - 1-Step Evaluation
⁴ ETF Help Center - EOD Plan
⁵ Elite Trader Funding - EOD Evaluation
⁶ Elite Trader Funding - Fast Track
⁷ ETF Help Center - Static Account Plan
⁸ Elite Trader Funding - Diamond Hands
⁹ ETF Help Center - Direct to Funded Plan
¹⁰ ETF Help Center - Payout Amounts by Account Type
¹¹ ETF Help Center - 1-Step Plan Rules
¹² ETF Help Center - LIVE Elite
¹³ Elite Trader Funding - Payouts
¹⁴ ETF Help Center - Payout Processing

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