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Category winners across the firms you picked

Cheapest to start

FundedNext Futures

$57 true cost

Highest rated

Earn2Trade

4.6 / 5 trader rating

Most funding

Earn2Trade

$400K max funding

Fastest payout

Earn2Trade

Weekly

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44 of 61 metrics differ

Earn2Trade4.6Details

FundedNext Futures4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of Earn2Trade, FundedNext Futures
	Earn2Trade$50K	FundedNext Futures$50K
Account Pricing
Price	$85$17050% OFF	Best value: $57$141.9960% OFF
Activation Fee	None	None
True Cost	$85after discount + activation	Best value: $57after discount + activation
Reset Fee	Not published	Not published
Current Promotion	LUMI (50% off)	LUMI (60% off)
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	$3,0006.0% of account	Best value: $2,5005.0% of account
Max Drawdown	Best value: $2,000	$1,500
Drawdown Type	End of Day	End of Day
Daily Loss Limit	$1,100	Best value: None
Max Position Size	Best value: 6 contracts	3 contracts
Consistency Rule	30%	40%
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	Best value: $2,000	$1,500
Drawdown Type	End of Day	End of Day
Daily Loss Limit	$1,100	Best value: None
Max Payout/Cycle	Not published	$1,500Min: $250
Consistency Rule	No	No
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	1 cycle
Max First-Cycle ROI	—	2541%
Target : Drawdown	Best value: 1.50lower = easier to pass	1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2017	2022
CEO	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Country	United States	United Arab Emirates
Trader Rating	Best value: 4.6	4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	No	No
1-Day Pass	No	Yes
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	Not published	6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6N, 6S, M6A +27 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step, Instant funding
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView +20 more	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView
Max Funding	Best value: $400,000	$300,000
Profit Split	Not published	95%
Max Accounts	3 funded · 5 evaluation	5 funded · Unlimited evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Allowed
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Weekly	Every 5 trading days
Min Payout	$100	from $250
Payout Methods	Rise, Deel +2 more	USDT (TRC20) and USDT (ERC20) — up to $1,999 per withdrawal, or up to $1,000,000 per withdrawal on ERC20 if RiseWorks is unavailable, USDC (ERC20) — up to $1,999 per withdrawal, or up to $1,000,000 per withdrawal if RiseWorks is unavailable +4 more
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	Weekly	Every 5 trading days
Eligibility	No minimum	5 profitable days
Payout cap	Not published	Up to 50% of profit, max $1,500 per payout
Payout limit	Not published	5 payouts
Safety-net buffer	None	None
Scaling	Tiered by balance · 3 tiers	None
Activation fee	None	None
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	None	None
Min trading days	None	None
Fastest possible pass	4 days	3 days
Resets	Allowed	Allowed
Consistency rule	30%	40%
Consistency applies to	Evaluation only	Evaluation only
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	✓ Allowed	✓ Allowed“FundedNext Futures does not impose any news trading rules.”…
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowed	✗ Not allowed“FundedNext Futures does not allow overnight or weekend trade holding.”…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedAll positions and working orders must be closed between 3:50 PM and 5:00 PM CT; overnight positions are prohibited in…	✗ Not allowedSame rule as the weekend: positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT each trading day and anything still open is closed…
Bots & automation	! RestrictedSoftware, AI or ultra-fast inputs that manipulate the environment or create unfair advantage are prohibited.…	✓ Allowed“FundedNext Futures allows the use of automated trading systems, including Expert Advisors (EAs) and trading bots,”…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedProhibited conduct includes unrealistic daily contract counts, spoofing and ultra-fast input techniques used for unfair…	? Not published“No, FundedNext Futures does not allow High-Frequency Trading.”…
Dollar-cost averaging	? Not publishedNo explicit rule is published for this practice; general anti-exploitation restrictions apply and permission should not…	✓ Allowed“FundedNext Futures allows Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) when it is used as a structured and disciplined strategy with”…
Hedging	✗ Not allowedHedging between funded accounts and coordinated hedging or pooled risk among unrelated accounts are prohibited.	? Not publishedTwo named prohibitions plus a contractual one.…
Copy trading	✗ Not allowedTrade copiers are prohibited in both evaluations and funded accounts; passing with a copier can result in account or…	! Restricted“Copy trading is allowed only when traders copy their own trades, either between their own FundedNext Accounts or”…
Microscalping	? Not publishedNo explicit rule is published for this practice; general anti-exploitation restrictions apply and permission should not…	? Not published“FundedNext defines Micro-Scalping as the practice of opening and closing trades within 10 seconds… A Micro-Scalping”…
VPN	! RestrictedBypassing geographical or technical restrictions is prohibited.…	✓ Allowed“A trader may use a VPS (Virtual Private Server) or VPN (Virtual Private Network) while trading on both the Challenge”…

Earn2Trade vs FundedNext Futures: Full Comparison

Earn2Trade, founded in 2017, based in US, and FundedNext Futures, founded in 2022, based in AE, are both popular choices among futures prop traders. Earn2Trade offers up to $400,000 in funding across 3 accounts, while FundedNext Futures provides up to $300,000 across 5 accounts. Both firms support NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView.

The verdict

FundedNext Futures is the cheaper way in at $57 true cost versus $85 for Earn2Trade. Earn2Trade has the stronger reputation with a 4.6/5 trader rating. Earn2Trade scales the furthest with up to $400K in funding. True cost compares Earn2Trade's $50,000 Gauntlet Mini account with FundedNext Futures's $50,000 Flex account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for Earn2Trade and FundedNext Futures
Feature	Earn2Trade	FundedNext Futures
Profit Split	Not published	95%
Trader rating	4.6/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$400,000	$300,000
Entry cost (cheapest account)	$75	$56
True Cost (selected account)	$85 · $50,000	$57 · $50,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$1,500
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,100	None
Largest Account	$200,000	$150,000
Payout Frequency	Weekly	Every 5 trading days
Trading days per payout cycle (selected account)	No fixed trading-day minimum	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step, Instant funding
Platforms	23	3
Discount	up to 50% off	up to 60% off

Where Earn2Trade Wins

+Higher trader rating (4.6 vs 4.5)
+Higher max funding ($400,000 vs $300,000)
+More platform options (23 vs 3)
+Longer track record (since 2017)

Read the full Earn2Trade review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Where FundedNext Futures Wins

+More allowed accounts (5 vs 3)
+Lower entry cost on its cheapest account, a $25,000 ($56 vs $75 for a $25,000)
+One-day pass available
+Bigger current discount (up to 60% vs up to 50%)

Read the full FundedNext Futures review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Earn2Trade and FundedNext Futures?

Earn2Trade does not publish the profit split for the selected account, while FundedNext Futures offers a 95% profit split with 1-step/Instant funding evaluation. Earn2Trade supports 23 trading platforms and FundedNext Futures supports 3. Earn2Trade has a trader rating of 4.6/5 compared to FundedNext Futures's 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, Earn2Trade or FundedNext Futures?

FundedNext Futures is cheaper to enter: $57 all-in for a $50,000 account, against $85 for Earn2Trade's $50,000 account. Both figures are after the current discount and include the activation fee. Both firms offer discounts — Earn2Trade at up to 50% off and FundedNext Futures at up to 60% off.

Which has better payout terms, Earn2Trade or FundedNext Futures?

Earn2Trade pays out weekly with a minimum of $100, while FundedNext Futures pays out every 5 trading days with a minimum of $250. Earn2Trade's selected account has no fixed trading-day minimum for a payout cycle, and The trading-day requirement for FundedNext Futures's selected payout cycle is not published. Qualifying-day profit thresholds, buffers, consistency rules and approval requirements still apply. A trading-day minimum is not a payment-delivery estimate.

Can I use trading bots with Earn2Trade and FundedNext Futures?

Earn2Trade allows trading bots under published conditions, while FundedNext Futures allows trading bots globally. On VPNs, Earn2Trade permits VPN use under published conditions and FundedNext Futures permits VPN use.

Earn2Trade vs FundedNext Futures — quick answer

Earn2Trade vs FundedNext Futures for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Weekly vs Every 5 trading days), platforms, and true challenge cost. Profit split is not published for the selected Earn2Trade account. Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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