Earn2Trade
CEO
Osvaldo Guimarães
Country
US
Date Created
Sep, 2016
Years in Operation
10
Restricted Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Azerbaijan
Central African Republic
Cuba
Gibraltar
Iran
Iraq
Kenya
Libya
Mali
Myanmar
Nauru
Nigeria
North Korea
Pakistan
Russia
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Venezuela
Yemen
Platforms:
Rithmic
Tradovate
Bookmap
NinjaTrader
Quantower
Payment Methods:
Payout Methods
Wise
Assets
What Is Earn2Trade?
Earn2Trade is a US-based futures trading education and evaluation firm founded in 2016 in Sheridan, Wyoming — making it one of the longest-running prop firms in the retail futures space. The firm offers two evaluation programs: the Trader Career Path (TCP), a progressive scaling program that takes traders from $25K up to $400K across structured account tiers, and the Gauntlet Mini, a faster single-phase evaluation for traders who want immediate funded access at a fixed account size. Both programs use an 80% profit split, EOD trailing drawdown, and weekly Wednesday payouts.
What sets Earn2Trade apart is its career-progression model and its education-first philosophy. The TCP scaling ladder — $25K → $50K → $100K → $200K → $400K — is the most structured funded trading progression available anywhere in the futures prop space. Combined with a 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating from over 4,500 verified reviews, a disclosed 8.89% evaluation pass rate, over 15 supported trading platforms, and a 10-year track record of paying traders, Earn2Trade sits in a category of its own for traders who value long-term capital development over rapid one-account funding.
Evaluation Rules
Both the TCP and Gauntlet Mini use a single-phase evaluation with no Phase 2. Traders must hit a 6% profit target over a minimum of 10 trading days while staying within both the daily loss limit and the EOD trailing drawdown. All positions must be closed by 3:50 PM CT — no overnight holding is permitted on any plan. The 30% consistency rule applies during evaluation: no single day's profit or loss can exceed 30% of total net profit. This rule is removed entirely on funded accounts.
During evaluation and on LiveSim funded accounts, Earn2Trade uses EOD trailing drawdown — your floor only adjusts at the market close, giving you full intraday breathing room. However, once you transition to a Live funded account, the drawdown model shifts to intraday trailing. The same trade that would survive the evaluation phase may breach a Live account. Most traders who lose funded capital at Earn2Trade are caught by this shift before they've fully adjusted their position sizing.
The 30% consistency rule during evaluation is the other hidden friction point. No single day's profit or loss can exceed 30% of your total net profit at the time of the evaluation. A $2,000 day when you only have $3,000 total means that session represents 67% — the target now extends until you earn enough from other days to bring it below the threshold. Plan daily P&L distribution before entering the evaluation, not after.
Account Sizes & Pricing
Earn2Trade uses a monthly subscription model across both programs. TCP pricing starts at $150/month and Gauntlet Mini starts at $170/month for a $50K account. Discounts of 50–60% are regularly available with promotional codes, bringing the cheapest TCP entry below $70/month. A one-time $139 activation fee is deducted from the first LiveSim payout — no upfront charge is required to start trading funded. Payouts of $10 or less carry a $10 processing fee; amounts over $500 are fee-free.
TCP50 is the recommended starting point for most traders — it provides the full $25K → $50K → $100K → $200K → $400K progression path, free monthly resets, and the best overall cost efficiency once the scaling ladder is factored in. The $200K Gauntlet Mini at $550/month is only cost-effective for traders confident in passing within one or two subscription cycles.
| Starting Size | Monthly Fee | Profit Target | Scaling Path | Max Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 (TCP25) | ~$150/mo | $1,500 (6%) | $25K → $50K → $100K → $200K | $200,000 |
| $50,000 (TCP50) | ~$190/mo | $3,000 (6%) | $50K → $100K → $200K → $400K | $400,000 |
| $100,000 (TCP100) | ~$250/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $100K → $150K → $200K → $400K | $400,000 |
| Account Size | Monthly Fee | Profit Target | EOD Drawdown | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ~$170/mo | $3,000 (6%) | $2,000 | $1,100 |
| $100,000 | ~$315/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $3,500 | ~$2,200 |
| $200,000 | ~$550/mo | $12,000 (6%) | ~$6,000 | ~$4,400 |
Funded Account & Payouts
After passing the evaluation, traders advance to a LiveSim funded account where the 80% profit split begins. Payouts are processed every Wednesday for requests submitted by the previous Friday. The $139 activation fee is deducted from the first withdrawal — no upfront payment is required. The minimum withdrawal is $100. On the TCP, each level's profit target must be fully withdrawn before the account upgrades to the next tier with a fresh balance and expanded drawdown. The Gauntlet Mini transitions to a Live account (with intraday trailing drawdown) once $5,000 in gross profit is reached.
Platforms & Instruments
Earn2Trade supports over 15 trading platforms — the widest selection of any futures prop firm in this series. NinjaTrader is free during the entire evaluation period. Finamark is free for evaluation plus 90 days. R|Trader and R|Trader Pro are available via Rithmic. Overcharts includes a 60-day free trial. All instruments are exchange-traded CME Group, NYMEX, COMEX, and CBOT futures contracts. Scalping is permitted. Automated trading rules vary by plan — confirm current EA policy with support before using an automated system.
Pros & Cons
- ✓10-year operational track record — founded 2016, longest-running in this series
- ✓TCP scaling path to $400,000 — no other firm in the space offers a comparable structured ladder
- ✓Free reset on every TCP monthly renewal — no $75–$150 reset fee accumulating over failed attempts
- ✓4.7/5 Trustpilot from 4,500+ verified reviews — exceptional reliability signal
- ✓Over 15 platforms supported — widest platform selection of any futures prop firm
- ✓NinjaTrader and Finamark free during the entire evaluation — no platform cost during challenge
- ✓Consistency rule removed entirely on funded accounts
- ✓EOD trailing drawdown during evaluation — intraday swings do not move the floor
- ✓$139 activation fee deducted from first payout — no upfront charge to start trading funded
- ✓Educational resources including a 60-video Beginner Crash Course
- ✓News trading permitted across both programs
- ✗Fixed 80% profit split — no path to 90% or higher regardless of performance or account size
- ✗Drawdown shifts from EOD to intraday trailing when transitioning to a Live funded account
- ✗30% consistency rule during evaluation — one large session can significantly extend the challenge
- ✗10 minimum trading days — higher bar than most competitors in this series
- ✗No overnight holding — all positions must close by 3:50 PM CT
- ✗Daily loss limit active on all account sizes and both programs
- ✗TCP scaling requires full profit-target withdrawal at each tier before advancing — slower capital progression than instant-funded alternatives
MarketGrid Verdict
Earn2Trade occupies a genuinely unique position in the futures prop space in 2026. No other firm reviewed in this series offers a comparable structured scaling roadmap — the TCP progression from $25K to $400K with free monthly resets, transparent pass rates, and a 10-year operational history is a category of its own. For traders who think in terms of career development rather than single-account funding, Earn2Trade is the obvious choice.
The fixed 80% profit split is the real trade-off against newer competitors offering 90% or higher, and the drawdown shift from EOD to intraday trailing at the live transition stage requires deliberate preparation. Traders who understand these mechanics and align their position sizing accordingly will find Earn2Trade a reliable, well-structured partner. Traders who prioritise maximum split and fastest single-account access should look at Apex, MFFU Rapid, or Top One Futures instead.
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