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Elite Trader Funding review

Futures prop firm · United States · checked October 19, 2026

Traders who want a static drawdown or a cheap small account.

Elite Trader Funding at a glance

MarketsFutures
Founded2022
HeadquartersUnited States
PlatformsTradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Tickblaze
Programs1-Step, Fast Track, Static, End of Day, Diamond Hands, Direct to Funded
Account sizes$10K–$150K
Cheapest challengefrom about $57 (10K EOD Fast Track)
BillingMonthly subscription (most plans)
Profit splitUp to 100% (80% on Live Elite)
PayoutsOn demand, same-day approval; $100 minimum
DrawdownStatic, EOD or trailing depending on plan; no daily limit on several plans

What we like

  • Static-drawdown option (rare in futures)
  • Very low entry price
  • Six evaluation styles

Watch out for

  • Auto-renewing billing
  • High activation fees on some plans
  • Lower Trustpilot score

Rules worth reading twice

  • Each active day must reach 23% of the best day once funded
  • Activation fees up to $307
  • Overnight holding only on Diamond Hands

Who should pick Elite Trader Funding

Traders who want a static drawdown or a cheap small account. If those points don't match how you trade, compare it with the alternatives below before paying a challenge fee.

Before you buy: prop firms change prices and rules often, and run frequent sales. The figures above reflect Elite Trader Funding's published terms as of October 19, 2026. Always confirm on elitetraderfunding.com before you pay.

Sources: Elite Trader Funding official website; terms as compiled by public prop-firm trackers (e.g. PropFirmMap); Trustpilot.