Earn2Trade Review
CautionEst. 2016 · US · 6,400+ traders funded in 2025, 4,500+ live trading accounts
Earn2Trade
Earn2Trade's funded accounts use restrictive rules including an 80/20 profit split, approved trading times only, dollar-based daily loss limits, and LiveSim payout caps. In 2025, 94.77% of passers traded LiveSim accounts. The evaluations have an 8.89% pass rate and are not suggested for people with little trading experience.
Our testing scored Earn2Trade 48/100, and we only recommend firms scoring 50/100+. For a better futures trading experience with higher splits and fewer restrictions, consider Topstep or Apex Trader Funding.
Our Final Verdict On Earn2Trade
Earn2Trade scored 48/100 in our 2026 review. The firm's clear strength is its educational platform — full material during evaluation, Journalytix access, webinars, articles, videos, and a 60-lesson Beginner Crash Course. Operating since 2016 with named partners, public pass-rate disclosures, and a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating from 4,500+ reviews, the firm has a stronger trust profile than its overall score suggests.
BPF Score
Trustpilot: 4.7/5
★ (4,500)
From $150
Challenge Types
1-step
Profit Split
80%
Challenge Fees
Starting from $150
Trading Platforms
NinjaTrader, Finamark, Rithmic
Independent Review
Our Rating
Challenges
Spreads
Markets
Payouts
Platforms
Support
Trust
Pros
- Strong educational platform including Journalytix, webinars, articles, videos, and 60-lesson Beginner Crash Course
- Multiple trading platforms: NinjaTrader, Finamark, Rithmic
- Long operating history since 2016 with named proprietary and brokerage partners
- Public pass-rate disclosures and published pledge
- TCP includes one free reset at each renewal
- TrustPilot 4.7/5 from 4,500+ reviews
- US and Non-US availability including MENA region through Bahia Education Services
Cons
- Restrictive funded account rules: 80/20 split, approved times only, daily loss limits, no overnight positions
- Monthly subscription fees from $150/month (TCP) and $170/month (Gauntlet Mini)
- LiveSim payout caps limit withdrawable profit
- Minimum 10 trading days to pass evaluation
- Copytrading banned in both TCP and Gauntlet Mini
- EAs not clearly allowed — prohibited-conduct wording warns against software that could manipulate trading environment
- Five consecutive unscheduled trading-day absences result in account termination
- Withdrawal methods assigned by firm, not optional
Best For
Traders who value strong educational resources, structured progression, and a firm with a long operating history and public transparency — provided they are comfortable with restrictive funded-stage rules and an 80/20 split
Not Ideal For
Traders who want competitive profit splits, flexible trading rules, LiveSim-free funded accounts, or a fast path to payouts without caps and restrictions. Evaluations are not suggested for people with little trading experience.
Our Take on Earn2Trade
Earn2Trade scored 48/100 in our 2026 review. The firm offers two one-step futures evaluations — Trader Career Path (TCP) and Gauntlet Mini — with account sizes from TCP25 to GAU200 and a $400K growth plan through the TCP progression ladder. Education is a genuine strength, with full educational material during the evaluation, Journalytix access, webinars, articles, videos, and a separate Beginner Crash Course with 60 short lessons.
Funded account rules are restrictive rather than vague. Verified funded rules include an 80/20 profit split, approved trading times and daily loss limits, progression ladder, LiveSim EOD drawdown or Live trailing drawdown, monthly data fees unless the trader has their own feed, and termination after five consecutive unscheduled trading-day absences. In 2025, 94.77% of passers traded LiveSim accounts. LiveSim payout caps apply — Gauntlet Mini LiveSim accounts can withdraw up to $4,000 after reaching $5,000 profit, while TCP LiveSim withdrawals are capped at the profit target minus 20%.
Withdrawals are processed weekly on Wednesdays with a $100 minimum net withdrawal. Withdrawal methods are assigned by the firm and include Rise, Deel, Bayzat, and Direct Crypto. The firm operates on futures only across CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT — no ICE, no EUREX, and no stocks, options, forex, crypto, or CFDs. Platforms include NinjaTrader, Finamark, and Rithmic. The evaluations are not suggested for people with little trading experience, with an 8.89% pass rate in 2025.
Key Facts
| Evaluation Types | 1-step |
| Max Payout Split | 80% |
| Payout Schedule | Withdrawals processed once a week on Wednesdays. Request due by 2pm on the prior Friday. $100 minimum net withdrawal. 80/20 profit split in trader's favour. Gauntlet Mini LiveSim payout cap: up to $4,000 after reaching $5,000 profit. TCP LiveSim withdrawal cap: profit target minus 20%. Withdrawal methods assigned by the firm, not optional. |
| First Payout | — |
| Daily Drawdown | — |
| Max Drawdown | — |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Finamark, Rithmic |
| News Trading | — |
| Weekend Holding | Not Allowed |
| Copy Trading | Not Allowed |
| Expert Advisors (EAs) | — |
| Trustpilot | 4.7/5 (4,500 reviews) |
Consistency Rule
Consistency requirements apply during evaluation. Progression ladder violations block evaluation for the day but do not automatically require a reset.
Challenge Accounts
Earn2Trade offers two one-step futures evaluations: Trader Career Path (TCP) and Gauntlet Mini. Both are monthly subscription products that continue until the trader passes, cancels, or changes plan — there is no fixed evaluation end date.
Both products require a minimum of 10 trading days to pass. All trading must occur during approved times only, and all positions must be closed by 15:50 CT — no overnight positions are allowed. The 8.89% pass rate in 2025 underscores the difficulty, and Earn2Trade itself states the evaluations are not suggested for people with little trading experience.
Trader Career Path (TCP)
Account sizes: TCP25, TCP50, TCP100. The $400K figure is part of the TCP growth plan (progression ladder), not the starting evaluation size. Includes one free reset at each renewal. Monthly subscription from $150/month.
Funded path leads to LiveSim or Live accounts with progression ladder and payout caps.
Gauntlet Mini
Account sizes: GAU50, GAU100, GAU150, GAU200. Monthly subscription from $170/month. No free resets — monthly rebilling does not reset the account.
Funded path leads to LiveSim or Live accounts with different payout caps than TCP.
Evaluation Structure
Fee Type
Monthly Sub
Duration
Until pass/cancel
Min Trading Days
10 days
Pass Rate (2025)
8.89%
Overnight
Not Allowed
Daily Loss Limits (Dollar-Based)
Earn2Trade uses dollar-based daily loss limits, not a single universal percentage. Limits vary by account size and product:
| Account | Daily Loss Limit | EOD Drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| TCP25 | $550 | $1,500 |
| TCP50 | $1,100 | $2,000 |
| TCP100 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
Funded Account Structure
After passing, traders are funded on either a Live or LiveSim account. In 2025, 94.77% of passers traded LiveSim accounts and only 5.23% traded Live accounts. LiveSim uses EOD drawdown, while Live accounts use trailing drawdown.
Profit Split
80/20
LiveSim %
94.77% of passers
Activation Fee
$139 from 1st withdrawal
Funded Rules Are Restrictive
Verified funded rules include 80/20 split, ongoing approved-times and daily-loss rules, progression ladder, LiveSim EOD drawdown (or Live trailing drawdown), monthly data fees unless the trader already has their own feed, and termination after five consecutive unscheduled trading-day absences. Progression-ladder violations block the evaluation for the day but do not automatically require a reset.
Verdict on Challenges — 4/10
Two distinct evaluation products offer some variety, but the structure is demanding. Minimum 10 trading days, approved times only, no overnight positions, and an 8.89% pass rate make these evaluations challenging even for experienced traders. The firm itself warns they are not suitable for beginners. TCP's free reset at renewal is a plus, but Gauntlet Mini offers no resets. The funded-stage rules — 80/20 split, LiveSim payout caps, data fees, and the 5-day inactivity termination rule — make the overall path less trader-friendly than stronger competitors.
Commission Fees & Pricing
Both Earn2Trade products use monthly subscription billing that continues until the trader passes, cancels, or changes plan. Trader Career Path starts from $150/month and Gauntlet Mini from $170/month.
Non-professional traders do not pay out-of-pocket data fees during the evaluation. Professional traders pay monthly exchange fees. Live funded accounts have ongoing data costs unless the trader uses their own data feed. There is no upfront activation fee for non-professional LiveSim users — instead, a one-time $139 fee is deducted from the first withdrawal if profits are made.
TCP From
$150/month
Gauntlet From
$170/month
Billing
Monthly Recurring
Activation
$139 from 1st payout
Withdrawal Fees
The minimum net withdrawal is $100. Withdrawal fees depend on the payment method and are not optional — methods are assigned by the firm:
| Method | Fee |
|---|---|
| Rise (Non-US) | $50 |
| Rise (US) | 1.5% |
| Deel | $50 |
| Bayzat | $5–$40 |
| Direct Crypto | 0.735% |
Verdict on Pricing — 3/10
Monthly subscription billing with no fixed end date means costs accumulate the longer it takes to pass. TCP from $150/month and Gauntlet Mini from $170/month are steep compared to one-time fee competitors. While non-professional traders don't pay data fees during evaluation, funded accounts incur ongoing data costs. The $139 activation fee deducted from the first withdrawal and per-withdrawal fees (up to $50) add further cost layers. TCP's free reset at renewal is a helpful inclusion, but Gauntlet Mini offers no resets.
Financial Markets & Leverage
Earn2Trade is futures only. Allowed instruments are traded on CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT. Stocks, options, forex, crypto, and CFDs are not permitted or available.
CME
Equity & Currency
ES, NQ, 6E, 6B + more
CBOT
Agricultural & Bonds
ZC, ZW, ZS, ZB + more
NYMEX
Energy
CL, NG, HO, RB
COMEX
Metals
GC, SI, HG + more
No ICE or EUREX
Earn2Trade does not offer ICE or EUREX exchanges. Traders requiring access to European exchange futures or ICE products will need to look elsewhere.
Futures Only
Stocks, options, forex, crypto, and CFDs are not permitted or available. All trading is limited to CME Group futures contracts.
Verdict on Markets — 5/10
Coverage of the core CME Group exchanges (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX) provides access to the major US futures markets. However, the absence of ICE and EUREX limits options for traders wanting European or broader commodity futures. The futures-only restriction means this firm serves a narrower market segment than multi-asset competitors.
Trading Platforms
Earn2Trade's verified platform stack includes NinjaTrader, Finamark, and Rithmic. R Trader is tied to the Rithmic feed rather than being presented as a main retail platform on the product pages.
NinjaTrader
Advanced charting, strategy automation, and custom indicators. The primary platform for most Earn2Trade users with full feature support including Market Replay and backtesting capabilities.
Finamark
Alternative charting and trading platform. Provides a different interface option for traders who prefer it over NinjaTrader.
Rithmic
High-speed execution and low-latency data feeds. Provides the underlying data infrastructure for the platform stack.
Trading Rules
| Rule | Status |
|---|---|
| Min Trading Days | 10 days minimum |
| Trading Hours | Approved times only |
| Overnight Positions | Not allowed — close by 15:50 CT |
| Copy Trading | Not allowed (TCP & Gauntlet Mini) |
| Expert Advisors / Automation | Not clearly allowed — see warning |
| News Trading | Not confirmed in source data |
| Progression Ladder | Violations block for day, no auto-reset |
| Daily Loss Limits | Dollar-based, varies by account |
Automation Warning
EAs are not clearly allowed. The prohibited-conduct wording warns against software, AI, or ultra-fast data entry techniques that could manipulate the trading environment or give an unfair advantage. News trading is also not explicitly confirmed. Traders who rely on automation should confirm rules directly with support before purchasing.
Verdict on Platforms — 7/10
NinjaTrader, Finamark, and Rithmic provide a solid platform stack for futures trading with advanced charting, automation capabilities (where allowed), and reliable data feeds. The platform offering itself is competitive. However, the restrictive trading rules — approved times only, no overnight positions, no copy trading, and unclear EA rules — significantly constrain how traders can use these platforms.
Payments & Profit Payout
The profit split is 80/20 in the trader's favour. Withdrawals are processed once a week on Wednesdays, with the request due by 2pm on the prior Friday. Minimum net withdrawal is $100. Withdrawal methods are assigned by the firm and are not optional.
Profit Split
80/20
Processing
Weekly (Wed)
Min Withdrawal
$100 net
Method Choice
Assigned by firm
LiveSim Payout Caps
The bigger issue beyond the 80% split is the LiveSim payout cap structure. In 2025, 94.77% of passers traded LiveSim accounts:
Gauntlet Mini LiveSim
Can withdraw up to $4,000 after reaching $5,000 profit. LiveSim status ends after the first $5,000 minus the 20% split.
Trader Career Path LiveSim
Withdrawals are capped at the corresponding profit target minus 20%.
Payment Methods
Rise
$50 (non-US) / 1.5% (US)
Deel
$50 fee
Bayzat
$5–$40 fee
Direct Crypto
0.735% fee
Verdict on Payouts — 4/10
The 80/20 split is below the industry average, and the real drag comes from the LiveSim payout caps that affect nearly 95% of funded traders. Gauntlet Mini caps withdrawals at $4,000 until $5,000 profit, and TCP caps at profit target minus 20%. Weekly processing is decent, but withdrawal methods are assigned (not chosen), and fees range from $5 to $50 per withdrawal. The overall payout structure is significantly less trader-friendly than firms offering 80–100% splits with fewer restrictions.
Customer Service & Education
Earn2Trade provides support through a Help Centre, support contact pages, and customer support commitments. The specific support channels (live chat, email as a defined pair) are not confirmed in the source data.
| Channel | Status |
|---|---|
| Help Centre | Available |
| Support Contact Pages | Available |
| Customer Support Commitment | Published |
| Live Chat / Email (specific pair) | Not confirmed in source data |
Educational Resources
Education is Earn2Trade's clearest strength. The firm provides comprehensive learning resources well beyond basic introductory content:
Full Eval Material
Included during evaluation
Journalytix
Trading journal access
Webinars
Live learning sessions
Articles & Videos
Written + video content
Crash Course
60 short lessons for beginners
Help Centre
Guides + FAQs
Verdict on Support — 7/10
Earn2Trade's educational offering is genuinely strong — full evaluation material, Journalytix, webinars, articles, videos, and a 60-lesson Beginner Crash Course set it apart from firms that offer minimal learning resources. Support infrastructure includes a Help Centre, contact pages, and published commitments, though the exact support channel mix (live chat, email) is not confirmed. The education alone makes this a 7/10 — without it, the support score would be lower.
Trust & Community
Earn2Trade has operated since 2016, making it one of the longer-running futures prop firms. The firm holds a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating from over 4,500 reviews. Current operating metrics show 6,400+ traders funded in 2025 and 4,500+ live trading accounts.
TrustPilot
4.7/5
4,500+ reviews
Funded (2025)
6,400+
traders
Live Accounts
4,500+
active
Operating Since
2016
10 years
Trust Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| TrustPilot Rating | 4.7/5 (4,500+ reviews) |
| Operating History | Since 2016 (10 years) |
| Named Partners | Proprietary + brokerage partners named |
| Pass Rate Disclosure | 8.89% in 2025 (published) |
| Published Pledge | Available |
| Office Details | US + Dubai (MENA) |
| International Availability | US and Non-US (MENA via Bahia Education Services) |
Verdict on Trust — 7/10
Earn2Trade has a stronger trust profile than its overall score suggests. A 10-year operating history, named proprietary and brokerage partners, public pass-rate disclosures (8.89% in 2025), a published pledge, and a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating from 4,500+ reviews all point to a firm with established credibility. The US + Dubai office presence and Non-US availability through Bahia Education Services add further transparency. Trust is not the issue — the product competitiveness is.
Our Final Verdict On Earn2Trade
Earn2Trade scored 48/100 in our 2026 review. The firm's clear strength is its educational platform — full material during evaluation, Journalytix access, webinars, articles, videos, and a 60-lesson Beginner Crash Course. Operating since 2016 with named partners, public pass-rate disclosures, and a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating from 4,500+ reviews, the firm has a stronger trust profile than its overall score suggests.
However, the funded structure is less trader-friendly than stronger competitors. The 80/20 profit split sits below the industry average. Funded rules include approved trading times only, dollar-based daily loss limits, no overnight positions (close by 15:50 CT), progression ladder, monthly data fees, and termination after five consecutive unscheduled absences. In 2025, 94.77% of passers traded LiveSim accounts with payout caps — Gauntlet Mini LiveSim capped at $4,000 until $5,000 profit, and TCP LiveSim withdrawals capped at profit target minus 20%.
Two evaluation products are available: Trader Career Path (from $150/month with free reset at each renewal) and Gauntlet Mini (from $170/month, no free resets). Both require minimum 10 trading days and are subscription-based. The 8.89% pass rate in 2025 and the firm's own warning that evaluations are not suggested for people with little trading experience underscore the difficulty level.
Futures only on CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT — no ICE, no EUREX, and no stocks, options, forex, crypto, or CFDs. Withdrawals are processed weekly on Wednesdays with a $100 minimum. Methods are assigned by the firm and include Rise, Deel, Bayzat, and Direct Crypto.
Earn2Trade's funded accounts use restrictive rules including an 80/20 profit split, approved trading times only, dollar-based daily loss limits, and LiveSim payout caps. In 2025, 94.77% of passers traded LiveSim accounts. The evaluations have an 8.89% pass rate and are not suggested for people with little trading experience.
Our testing scored Earn2Trade 48/100, and we only recommend firms scoring 50/100+. For a better futures trading experience with higher splits and fewer restrictions, consider Topstep or Apex Trader Funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources
- https://earn2trade.com
Last reviewed 2026-03-12 · Data verified 2026-03-12