Elite Trader Funding

US futures prop firm with multiple evaluation models, mixed reputation

United StatesEst. 20223.6

3.6

Editor Score

Get Funded

Profit Split

100% up to $25,000 lifetime (sim), then 80% (Live Elite)

Max Funding

$250,000

Challenge Fee

$99

Payout Speed

48-hour guarantee (sim); daily (live)

Max Drawdown

$2,000 (on $50K/1-Step account)

Last Payout

Payouts (24h)

📋 Summary 🏢 Overview 💼 Challenges ✅ Pros & Cons 💸 Payout Policy 📜 Firm Rules 🚫 Restricted Countries 📈 Rule History 🖥 Platforms ⭐ Reviews

AIElite Trader Funding Firm Summary

Elite Trader Funding is a US-based futures funded-trading firm offering several evaluation types - 1-Step, Static, End of Day, Diamond Hands, and Direct-to-Funded - on accounts up to $250,000. Its Trustpilot rating trails larger competitors like Topstep and TradeDay.

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Firm Overview

Trading Options

Drawdown TypeTrailing / Static / EOD, plan-dependent

Max Drawdown$2,000 (on $50K/1-Step account)

Min Payout$100

Payout Speed48-hour guarantee (sim); daily (live)

Instruments

Futures

Details

CountryUnited States

Established2022

VerifiedNo

Max Funding$250,000

Challenges & Pricing

⭐ Most Popular Plan

$50,000

Account Size

$99

Challenge Fee

Phase 1 Target

Phase 2 Target

Daily Drawdown

Get Funded

All account sizes available

Other sizes:$10,000 $40 $25,000 $69 $100,000 $178 $200,000 $317

Pros & Cons

What We Like

✓Multiple evaluation models to fit different trading styles
✓100% profit retention during sim-funded phase (up to $25,000 lifetime cap)
✓48-hour payout guarantee on simulated accounts
✓Large maximum account size ($250,000) relative to firm size

What Could Be Better

✗Trustpilot rating noticeably lower than larger futures-firm peers
✗No free demo account offered
✗Profit split drops sharply (to 80%) after graduating to real Live Elite capital
✗Official domain instability (elitetraderfunding.com redirects to .app)

Payout Policy

Key Payout Facts

Profit Split100% up to $25,000 lifetime (sim), then 80% (Live Elite)

Minimum Payout$100

Processing Speed48-hour guarantee (sim); daily (live)

Drawdown TypeTrailing / Static / EOD, plan-dependent

Payout History

Firm Rules

📰News Trading

News trading restrictions depend on the challenge type. Always verify the current rules on the firm's website before trading during high-impact events.

🔄Hedging

Hedging between accounts is generally not permitted. Single-account hedging rules vary — check the firm's terms before using hedging strategies.

📋Copy Trading

Copy trading is allowed provided the trader is the signal source. Using third-party copy trading services may violate terms.

🤖EA / Bots

Expert Advisors and automated bots are permitted as long as they do not exploit system latency or engage in tick-scalping strategies.