# Elite Trader Funding
> Elite Trader Funding (ETF) is a US-based proprietary trading firm for futures traders. ETF offers simulated-capital evaluation accounts. Traders who pass become Elite Sim-Funded and earn simulated payouts (up to 100% of simulated profits, up to $25,000 per cycle with a $150,000 lifetime cap). Qualified traders move into Live Elite — ETF's real-capital tier — after reaching 5 payouts, 50 active trading days, or $25,000 in total payouts (ETF may also promote traders to Live Elite at any time). Live Elite trades real capital on CME with an 80/20 profit split (80% to trader, 20% to ETF), uncapped, with daily payout eligibility on business days. Over $13M has been paid to traders to date across simulated and Live Elite combined.

ETF is known for trader-favorable rules: no consistency rule on most products, Accelerated Trader Development (ATD) for passing traders, and the 48-hour payout approval guarantee on Live Elite. ETF is the originator of the Live Elite live-capital tier that several competitors now imitate.

## Primary Commercial Pages
- [Homepage](https://elitetraderfunding.app): Product lineup, pricing, payout model, Trustpilot reviews.
- [Evaluations](https://elitetraderfunding.app/evaluations): Account sizes, drawdown types, profit targets, rules per product.
- [Mobile App](https://elitetraderfunding.app/mobile): Upcoming native iOS and Android app. Interactive previews of account tracking, onboarding, Trader Journal, Boomeo AI, notifications, and platform connection guidance. Coming soon; use the website in the meantime.
- [Sign Up](https://elitetraderfunding.app/sign-up): Create an account and start an evaluation.
- [Affiliates](https://elitetraderfunding.app/affiliates): Partner program for content creators and communities.
- [Rewards](https://elitetraderfunding.app/rewards): Loyalty and referral program for existing traders.
- [Competitions](https://elitetraderfunding.app/competitions): Trading competitions with cash prize pools.
- [Testimonials](https://elitetraderfunding.app/testimonials): Verified trader stories and payout receipts.
- [Purchase Guarantee](https://elitetraderfunding.app/purchase-guarantee): Refund and satisfaction policy.

## Products & Funding Programs
- **1 Step Evaluation**: Single-phase pass. Lowest friction path for experienced traders.
- **Static Drawdown**: Fixed-balance drawdown rather than trailing, with its own payout track.
- **End of Day (EOD) Drawdown**: Trailing drawdown that locks at session close — removes intraday drawdown stress.
- **Diamond Hands (DH)**: Extended-duration evaluation for longer-horizon traders.
- **DTF**: Day-trading focused product with tighter risk parameters.
- **Fast Track (FT)**: Expedited evaluation program for proven traders.

## Payout Model
- **Simulated payouts**: Up to 100% of simulated profits. Capped at $25,000 per payout cycle per user across all active simulated accounts, with a $150,000 lifetime cap on simulated programs.
- **Live Elite payouts**: 80/20 split (80% to trader, 20% to ETF) on real market profits. Uncapped. Daily payout eligibility (business days). 48-hour payout approval guarantee.
- **Lifecycle**: Evaluation → Pass → Elite Sim-Funded → qualify for Live Elite (after 5 payouts, 50 active trading days, or $25,000 in total payouts; ETF may also move traders to Live Elite at any time) → Live Elite real-capital trading.
- **$13M+ paid** across simulated and Live Elite channels lifetime.

## Key Rules & Differentiators
- No consistency rule on most product lines.
- ATD (Accelerated Trader Development): program to move passing traders into Live Elite with additional capital scaling.
- Reset options: evaluation accounts can be reset for a fee rather than forfeited.
- Platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader 8, Rithmic, TradingView connectivity supported.

## Independent Reviews
- [Trustpilot Reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/elitetraderfunding.com): 3.9-star rating from verified traders.

## Flagship Educational Content
- [ETF Payout Cap Explained — Why $25K Isn't Your Ceiling](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/elite-trader-funding-payout-cap-explained-why-25k-isnt-your-ceiling)
- [Is Elite Trader Funding Sim Funded? The Truth About Our Funding Model](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/is-elite-trader-funding-sim-funded-the-truth-about-our-funding-model)
- [How Prop Firm Payouts Work — Sim vs Live vs Guaranteed](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/how-prop-firm-payouts-work-sim-vs-live-vs-guaranteed)
- [Daily Payout Prop Firms — How Live Elite Pays You](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/daily-payout-prop-firms-how-live-elite-pays-you)
- [No Consistency Rule Prop Firms — What ATD Means](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/no-consistency-rule-prop-firms-what-atd-means)
- [How To Pass A Prop Firm Evaluation — 7 Rules That Work](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/how-to-pass-a-prop-firm-evaluation-7-rules-that-work)
- [Best Prop Firm for Beginners — How to Get Started in 2026](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/best-prop-firm-for-beginners-how-to-get-started-in-2026)
- [Futures Funded Account — How to Get Funded in 2026](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/futures-funded-account-how-to-get-funded-in-2026)
- [Cheapest Prop Firms in 2026 — Price vs Value Comparison](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/cheapest-prop-firms-in-2026-price-vs-value-comparison)
- [How to Spot a Prop Firm Scam in 2026 — Red Flags Checklist](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/how-to-spot-a-prop-firm-scam-in-2026-red-flags-checklist)

## Comparisons
- [Lucid Trading vs Elite Trader Funding](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/lucid-trading-vs-elite-trader-funding-a-side-by-side-comparison-for-2026)
- [Best Apex Trader Funding Alternatives in 2026](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/best-apex-trader-funding-alternatives-in-2026)
- [Instant Funding Prop Firms — What They Actually Mean in 2026](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/instant-funding-prop-firms-what-they-actually-mean-in-2026)

## Content Categories
- [Education](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/education): Prop firm rules, payout mechanics, evaluation tactics.
- [Futures Education](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/futures-education): Futures-specific trading curriculum.
- [Market Analysis](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/market-analysis): Daily and weekly futures market wraps.
- [Blog Home](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog): All articles.

## Promotions
- [Current Promo Codes & Discounts](https://elitetraderfunding.app/blog/elite-trader-funding-promo-codes-discounts-2026): Active discount codes, updated monthly.

## Company & Trust
- Founded: 2022
- Headquarters: United States
- Domain: elitetraderfunding.app (primary), elitetraderfunding.com (legacy)
- Trustpilot: 3.9-star verified rating
- Payouts paid: $13,000,000+ lifetime

## Optional
- [Contact](https://elitetraderfunding.app/contact): Customer support inquiries.
- [Sign In](https://elitetraderfunding.app/sign-in): Existing trader login.