One Up Trader – Firm Review
- Fast account funding after evaluation
- Speedy withdrawals within 24 hours
- Flexible trading software options
- Remote profit splitting system
- Optional scaling program available
Firm Overview
OneUp Trader (oneuptrader.com), headquartered at 1007 N. Orange St., Wilmington, Delaware. Founded 2016 — older than most prop firms. Futures-only, 1-step evaluation, $25K-$250K accounts. Pass evaluation → placed with institutional funding partner → receive same-size funded account. Monthly fee from $65. Minimum 15 trading days (or 5 days via Express Funding for returning traders).
Evaluation Rules
Reach profit target (6% for $100K account) while staying within trailing drawdown. No daily loss limit. 15 minimum trading days. Close all positions before 3:15 PM CT. News trading banned on funded accounts (1 min before/after major releases). 80% consistency rule at payout: 3 best days combined must equal at least 80% of single best day. EAs and copy trading allowed within accounts under the same name.
Platforms
20+ platforms supported including NinjaTrader (free license included), Rithmic, ATAS, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Bookmap, Jigsaw Daytradr, MotiveWave, and more. All accounts include free real-time data.
Company Information
- Founded: 2016 | Location: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Accounts: $25K-$250K | Futures only | Monthly fee from $65
- Split: 100% first $10K, then 90/10 | Trailing drawdown: 2.2-6%
- Platforms: 20+ including free NinjaTrader license
- Trustpilot: 4.7/5 from 2,400+ reviews
Key Features at a Glance
Established Track Record
Founded in 2016, OneUp Trader is one of the longest-running futures prop firms in the US market. With over 2,400 Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7/5, it has demonstrated sustained reliability in paying funded traders — a meaningful differentiator in a sector where firms frequently close or change ownership.
Unique Profit Split Structure
OneUp Trader’s split is unusual: traders keep 100% of the first $10,000 in profit per funded account, then receive a 90/10 split thereafter. This structure is extremely favourable for traders who generate moderate monthly profits — the 100% on the first $10K effectively makes the early payout period fee-free.
20+ Platform Support
OneUp Trader supports more than 20 trading platforms, including a free NinjaTrader license and free real-time data for all account holders. This breadth of platform support is unmatched by most prop firms and allows traders to use highly specialised futures analysis tools.
Account Sizes
OneUp Trader offers futures-funded accounts from $25,000 to $250,000, with monthly subscription pricing that varies by account size:
| Account Size | Approx. Monthly Fee | Profit Target | Trailing Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | ~$65/month | $1,500 (6%) | ~2.2% |
| $50,000 | ~$95/month | $3,000 (6%) | ~2.5% |
| $100,000 | ~$145/month | $6,000 (6%) | ~3% |
| $150,000 | ~$195/month | $9,000 (6%) | ~4% |
| $250,000 | ~$245/month | $15,000 (6%) | ~6% |
All accounts include a free NinjaTrader license and free real-time data. Monthly subscriptions continue until the trader chooses to cancel — there is no time pressure to pass the evaluation.
Financial Markets
OneUp Trader is exclusively focused on US futures markets. All funded accounts trade futures contracts, which offers significant leverage and near-24-hour market access during the trading week:
- Equity index futures — ES (E-mini S&P 500), NQ (E-mini NASDAQ), YM (E-mini Dow), RTY (E-mini Russell 2000) and their Micro equivalents (MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K)
- Energy futures — CL (Crude Oil WTI), NG (Natural Gas), QM (E-mini Crude Oil)
- Metals futures — GC (Gold), SI (Silver), HG (Copper)
- Currency futures — 6E (Euro FX), 6B (British Pound), 6J (Japanese Yen) and other CME Group FX futures
- Agricultural futures — ZC (Corn), ZS (Soybeans), ZW (Wheat)
- Interest rate futures — ZB (30-Year Treasury Bond), ZN (10-Year Note), ZF (5-Year Note)
Note that OneUp Trader requires all positions to be closed before 3:15 PM CT each trading day. This is a hard rule enforced to prevent overnight exposure risk on the firm’s capital.
Evaluation Specifications
OneUp Trader uses a 1-step evaluation. The following table provides the full specification for the evaluation phase:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Evaluation Type | 1-Step (Practice Account) |
| Profit Target | ~6% of account size |
| Trailing Drawdown | 2.2%–6% depending on account size (EOD trailing) |
| Daily Loss Limit | None |
| Minimum Trading Days | 15 days (5 days for Express Funding — returning traders only) |
| Time Limit | None |
| Position Close Time | All positions closed by 3:15 PM CT daily |
| News Trading | Banned on funded accounts (1 min before/after major releases) |
| Consistency Rule | 80% rule: 3 best days combined ≥ 80% of single best day profit |
| EAs/Automation | Permitted (same account name) |
| Copy Trading | Permitted (same account name) |
Profit Split and Scaling
100% on First $10,000
OneUp Trader’s most distinctive feature is its profit split structure. Traders keep 100% of the first $10,000 in profit generated on each funded account. This means for traders generating $2,000–$5,000 per month, their first several payouts are entirely fee-free — OneUp Trader takes no share of profits until the $10,000 milestone is reached.
90/10 After $10K
Once cumulative profits exceed $10,000 on the funded account, the split shifts to 90% for the trader and 10% for OneUp Trader. This remains competitive with the best evaluation-based firms. Combined, the effective blended split across a trader’s lifetime on a single account is substantially higher than a flat 80% split.
80% Consistency Rule at Payout
Before each payout is approved, OneUp Trader applies an 80% consistency check: the combined profit from a trader’s three best trading days must represent at least 80% of their single best trading day’s profit. This ensures payouts reflect genuinely consistent performance rather than a single outsized session.
Payout Methods
OneUp Trader processes payouts to funded Performance Account holders on a regular schedule. Once funded status is achieved (minimum 15 trading days on the evaluation), payouts can be requested:
- ACH bank transfer — primary method for US-based traders; standard US banking transfer
- Wire transfer — available for international traders; processing times vary by destination country
- Cryptocurrency — select crypto payment options for eligible accounts
- Minimum payout amount varies by account size — check current terms at account activation
- Payouts are processed within standard business day timeframes after approval
Trading Commissions
OneUp Trader accounts are placed with institutional funding partners after the evaluation is passed. Commission rates are applied per contract round turn and vary by instrument:
- E-mini futures (ES, NQ, YM) — standard CME exchange fees plus data and platform fees; specific rates shown within the platform
- Micro futures (MES, MNQ, MYM) — lower per-contract cost, making them cost-effective for smaller accounts or practice purposes
- Energy and metals futures — slightly higher per-contract exchange fees reflecting higher contract value
- Real-time data fee — included free for all OneUp Trader account holders; no separate data subscription required
- NinjaTrader license — included free with all OneUp Trader accounts, saving the standard NinjaTrader annual license fee
IP Rules
- EAs (automated trading systems) are permitted within accounts under the same account holder name
- Copy trading is permitted across multiple accounts registered to the same trader
- Account credentials must not be shared with third parties — each account must be operated solely by the registered account holder
- News trading is banned during funded (Performance Account) periods — no positions may be opened or closed within 1 minute before or after major economic releases
- All positions must be closed by 3:15 PM CT each trading day — holding positions past this time breaches the daily close rule
- Strategies exploiting price feed latency, platform errors, or arbitrage between data feeds are prohibited
Unique Features
Free NinjaTrader License
Every OneUp Trader account includes a complimentary NinjaTrader license — a value-added benefit not offered by most prop firms. NinjaTrader’s standard annual license costs $1,099, making this a significant saving, particularly for traders who are new to the platform. The free license includes access to NinjaTrader’s full suite of algorithmic trading, backtesting, and charting tools.
Free Real-Time Data
OneUp Trader provides free real-time CME and CBOT futures data to all account holders. Most prop firms either pass data feed costs on to traders or require a separate subscription. Eliminating this cost is especially valuable for traders on smaller accounts where data fees would otherwise represent a meaningful percentage of their monthly subscription cost.
Express Funding for Returning Traders
OneUp Trader’s Express Funding option reduces the minimum trading day requirement from 15 days to just 5 days for traders who have previously been funded. This rewards experienced members of the community by accelerating the path to funding on new accounts, reducing the time cost of requalifying after a drawdown event.
Why Choose OneUp Trader?
OneUp Trader is an excellent choice for experienced futures traders who want a well-established firm with a strong payout track record, a generous profit split structure on the first $10K, and unparalleled platform flexibility. Its 2016 founding date and 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating from over 2,400 reviews place it among the most credible prop firms operating in the futures space.
- Founded 2016 — one of the most established US futures prop firms
- 100% profit on first $10K per funded account — no fee on early payouts
- 90/10 split thereafter — competitive long-term structure
- 20+ platform support including free NinjaTrader license
- Free real-time data for all accounts
- EAs and copy trading permitted (same account name)
- 4.7/5 Trustpilot from 2,400+ reviews — industry-leading satisfaction
- Express Funding (5-day minimum) for returning traders
The key limitations are the mandatory position close by 3:15 PM CT (making Leeloo or other overnight-hold firms more suitable for swing traders), the news trading ban on funded accounts, and the monthly subscription model. Traders who take longer to pass the evaluation will accumulate meaningful fee costs before reaching a funded account.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get funded?
OneUp Trader requires a minimum of 15 trading days on the evaluation account before funded status can be granted (5 days for returning traders via Express Funding). There is no time limit — you can take as long as needed to reach the profit target. Once you pass, you are placed with an institutional funding partner and receive a funded account of the same size as your evaluation account.
Can I hold positions over the weekend?
No — OneUp Trader requires all positions to be closed by 3:15 PM CT each trading day, including Fridays. This means no positions may be held over the weekend. This rule applies on both the evaluation (Practice Account) and the funded (Performance Account). Traders who prefer swing trading strategies that hold over weekends should consider a firm without this restriction, such as Leeloo Trading.
What happens if I break a rule?
Breaching the trailing drawdown during the evaluation resets or ends that evaluation attempt. Your monthly subscription continues and you can restart the evaluation. On a funded Performance Account, a drawdown breach terminates the funded account. You would need to pass a new evaluation to receive a replacement Performance Account. Rule breaches such as holding past 3:15 PM CT or trading through news releases on the funded account can also result in termination.
Can I trade news events?
News trading is banned on OneUp Trader funded (Performance) accounts. No positions may be opened or closed within 1 minute before or after major economic releases. During the evaluation (Practice Account), news trading policies may differ — check the current rules directly with OneUp Trader. This ban makes the firm less suitable for traders whose strategies rely on news-driven entries.
How often can I withdraw profits?
OneUp Trader processes payouts on a regular schedule after the minimum 15 trading days are completed on the evaluation and funded status is granted. The 100% profit retention on the first $10,000 means early payouts are entirely yours with no firm share. After $10,000 in cumulative profits, the 90/10 split applies. Payout requests are processed within standard business day timeframes.
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