Earn2Trade – Firm Review
- Fast-track into institutional trading career
- Simulation matches actual market conditions
- Customized learning for all skill levels
- Multiple funding plans fit individual needs
- Top-tier platform with educational resources
Firm Overview
Earn2Trade has operated since 2016 and is one of the most established names in futures prop trading. Unlike most firms that provide only capital access, Earn2Trade positions itself as a complete trader development platform — combining evaluation with education. The firm partners with Helios Trading Partners as the proprietary trading firm that actually funds successful traders. Its two programs serve different types of traders. The Trader Career Path® is ideal for traders who want a structured growth plan — start small, prove consistency, scale progressively to $400K with free monthly resets cushioning the journey. The Gauntlet Mini™ is ideal for traders who are already confident and want immediate access to larger capital ($25K-$200K) without a structured scaling plan.
Programs Compared
| Feature | Trader Career Path® | Gauntlet Mini™ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $25,000–$100,000 | $25,000–$200,000 |
| Monthly Fee | $150–$350/mo | $170–$550/mo |
| Phases | 1 (then scaling stages) | 1 |
| Profit Target | 6% | 6% |
| Min Trading Days | 10 | 10 |
| Drawdown | EOD trailing | EOD trailing |
| Scaling Plan | Built-in up to $400K | None (start at chosen size) |
| Free Resets | 1 per monthly renewal | No ($100 per reset) |
| Profit Split | 80/20 | 80/20 |
Key Trading Rules
- EOD trailing drawdown: Floor only updates at end of trading session — intraday moves don’t hurt you
- Minimum 10 trading days: Must trade at least 10 sessions before completing evaluation
- 30% consistency rule: No single day’s P&L (positive or negative) can exceed 30% of total net profit
- Contract limits (progression ladder): Maximum position size increases as account balance grows
- No copy trading: Prohibited on all accounts
- Overnight holding: Allowed
- News trading: Allowed — no mandatory news restrictions
- Approved trading hours: Must trade during designated futures market hours
Platforms
- NinjaTrader 8: Advanced charting, automation, backtesting — uses Rithmic data feed. Free license with evaluation; NinjaTrader lifetime license available at discount for funded traders (~$600-$1,200).
- Finamark: Free platform available throughout evaluation and funded stages
- R|Trader / R|Trader Pro: Rithmic’s own platform; free to use
Funded Account Costs
Important: funded traders should budget for CME data fees charged by the clearing partner (Helios). Non-professional status: $139 account activation fee (deducted from first payout). Professional status: ~$105/month per exchange for live market data. This is standard across regulated futures firms but is a meaningful ongoing cost for funded traders.
Company Information
- Founded: 2016
- HQ: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Clearing partner: Helios Trading Partners
- Trustpilot: 4.7/5 from 4,500+ reviews
- Pass rate: 8.89% (2025 published data)
- Markets: CME, COMEX, NYMEX, CBOT futures only
- Platforms: NinjaTrader 8 (Rithmic), Finamark, R|Trader, R|Trader Pro
- Profit split: 80/20 on all accounts
- Payout minimum: $100
- Payout schedule: Weekly (standard) for funded traders
Why Choose Earn2Trade?
Earn2Trade suits traders who want structure, education, and a genuine long-term career path — not just fast capital access. The free monthly reset on the Trader Career Path is a meaningful advantage for traders who need multiple attempts. The 80/20 split is not the highest in the industry, but the EOD drawdown, built-in scaling, and 8+ years of operating history provide confidence that the firm is serious and sustainable. Budget for the ongoing data fees before committing — they are real costs that most reviews understate.
Key Features at a Glance
- Operating since 2016 — one of the oldest and most established futures prop firms, with 4.7/5 on Trustpilot from 4,500+ reviews
- Complete trader development platform: education, webinars, and mentorship combined with funded account access
- Two programs: Trader Career Path (TCP) with multi-stage scaling, and the Gauntlet Mini one-phase challenge
- EOD trailing drawdown model — intraday moves do not count against your drawdown floor, only end-of-session values
- 30% consistency rule: no single day can exceed 30% of your total profit at payout time
- Platforms: NinjaTrader 8 (with Rithmic data feed) and Finamark (free proprietary web platform)
- Clearing partner: Helios Trading Partners — one of the most reputable futures clearing houses in the prop space
- Funded accounts access real live CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT futures markets
- Monthly subscription model — no one-time evaluation fee; fees recur monthly until the challenge is passed
Account Sizes & Pricing
Earn2Trade offers monthly subscription-based pricing across both programs. Unlike firms with one-time fees, Earn2Trade charges recurring monthly fees throughout the evaluation. The table below shows pricing for the Gauntlet Mini program.
| Account Size | Monthly Fee (Gauntlet Mini) | Monthly Fee (Career Path) | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,000 USD | 170 USD | 150 USD | 80% |
| 50,000 USD | 250 USD | 220 USD | 80% |
| 100,000 USD | 370 USD | 350 USD | 80% |
| 150,000 USD | 470 USD | N/A | 80% |
| 200,000 USD | 550 USD | N/A | 80% |
Fees are approximate — verify current pricing at earn2trade.com. Funded traders also pay a one-time $139 activation fee plus CME data fees (approx. $139/month for non-professional data access).
Financial Markets
Earn2Trade funded traders access live CME Group-listed futures contracts through the Helios Trading Partners clearing infrastructure. The instrument universe covers all major exchange-listed futures categories.
- Equity Index Futures: ES (E-mini S&P 500), NQ (E-mini NASDAQ-100), YM (E-mini Dow), RTY (E-mini Russell 2000), and micro equivalents MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K
- Energy Futures: CL (Crude Oil WTI), NG (Natural Gas), RB (RBOB Gasoline), HO (Heating Oil) — NYMEX listed
- Metals Futures: GC (Gold), SI (Silver), HG (Copper), PL (Platinum) — COMEX listed; micro gold MGC also available
- Currency Futures: 6E (Euro), 6B (British Pound), 6J (Japanese Yen), 6A (Australian Dollar), 6C (Canadian Dollar) — CME listed
- Interest Rate Futures: ZB (30-Year Treasury Bond), ZN (10-Year Treasury Note), ZF (5-Year Note) — CBOT listed
- Agricultural Futures: ZC (Corn), ZS (Soybeans), ZW (Wheat), LE (Live Cattle), HE (Lean Hogs) — CBOT/CME listed
Challenge Specifications
Both Earn2Trade programs use an EOD trailing drawdown model and a 30% consistency rule. The key difference is that the Trader Career Path has multiple scaling stages after passing, while the Gauntlet Mini is a single phase leading directly to a funded account.
| Rule | Trader Career Path | Gauntlet Mini | Funded Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | 6% of account | 6% of account | N/A |
| EOD Trailing Drawdown | Yes — EOD only | Yes — EOD only | Yes — EOD only |
| Min Trading Days | 10 days | 10 days | No minimum |
| 30% Consistency Rule | Yes — at payout | Yes — at payout | Yes — at payout |
| Overnight Holding | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| News Trading | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| EA/Algo Trading | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scaling After Passing | Yes — multi-stage | No — direct funded | Performance-based scaling |
Trading Commissions
Earn2Trade passes through standard CME Group exchange and clearing fees. Commission rates depend on the platform used and account tier. The table below shows representative round-turn rates.
| Instrument | Commission (round turn, approx) | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| ES (E-mini S&P 500) | ~2.50–4.00 USD | CME |
| MES (Micro E-mini S&P) | ~0.50–0.70 USD | CME |
| NQ (NASDAQ-100) | ~2.50–4.00 USD | CME |
| CL (Crude Oil) | ~2.50–4.00 USD | NYMEX |
| GC (Gold) | ~2.50–4.00 USD | COMEX |
| ZB (30-Yr T-Bond) | ~2.50–4.00 USD | CBOT |
Note: Data fees are separate. Non-professional traders pay approximately $139/month for CME data access through Helios. Professional-status traders pay ~$105/month per exchange. Always verify current rates at earn2trade.com.
Prohibited Activities & IP Rules
Earn2Trade enforces account conduct rules designed to ensure fair use of its evaluation and funded programs.
- Account sharing prohibited: Only the registered account holder may trade — third-party trading results in permanent account termination
- No copy-trading from external services: Using external signal services or copy-trading platforms to mirror trades into an Earn2Trade account is not permitted
- No coordinated group trading: Identical trades placed across multiple Earn2Trade accounts by related parties simultaneously is prohibited
- 30% consistency rule is mandatory: Attempting to structure trades to circumvent the 30% single-day profit cap at payout is a policy violation
- Platform usage: Traders must use only Earn2Trade-approved platforms (NinjaTrader 8, Finamark) — unauthorized platforms are not permitted for evaluation or funded trading
- Brand and IP usage: Traders may not use the Earn2Trade name, logo, or branding in promotional materials without prior written consent
Unique Features
Earn2Trade stands apart in the futures prop landscape through its emphasis on education and its proprietary platform ecosystem.
Trader Development Focus — Education Built In
Earn2Trade is one of the few prop firms that genuinely integrates trader education into its core offering. Beyond the evaluation and funded programs, Earn2Trade provides weekly educational webinars, trading psychology content, strategy tutorials, and access to the Earn2Trade Academy. This educational layer makes the firm particularly suitable for serious traders who want structured development alongside funded capital access — not just a pass-and-fund transactional model.
Finamark — Free Proprietary Web Platform
Earn2Trade developed Finamark, a proprietary web-based trading platform available free to all evaluation and funded account holders. Finamark provides clean charting, one-click futures execution, real-time account metrics, and a modern interface that runs directly in any web browser without downloading software. Traders who prefer not to set up NinjaTrader can use Finamark throughout the entire evaluation and funded lifecycle — a rare and convenient offering in the futures prop space.
EOD Trailing Drawdown — Swing Trader Friendly
The End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown model used across all Earn2Trade programs is one of the most trader-friendly drawdown implementations in the futures prop industry. Unlike real-time trailing drawdown systems (where your drawdown floor moves up the moment your equity reaches a new high), Earn2Trade’s EOD model only updates the trailing floor at the close of the trading session. This means intraday swings, floating losses, and unrealized drawdowns do not count against your floor — giving swing traders and position holders significantly more breathing room than standard trailing drawdown programs.
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