How to Get Funded with Elite Trader Funding

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.

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