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Cheapest to start

Earn2Trade

$85 true cost

Highest rated

Earn2Trade

4.6 / 5 trader rating

Most funding

Take Profit Trader

$750K max funding

Fastest payout

Take Profit Trader

Daily

The bottom line

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43 of 61 metrics differ

Earn2Trade4.6Details

Take Profit Trader4.4Details

Side-by-side comparison of Earn2Trade, Take Profit Trader
	Earn2Trade$50K	Take Profit Trader$50K
Account Pricing
Price	Best value: $85$17050% OFF	$94$17045% OFF
Activation Fee	Best value: None	$130
True Cost	Best value: $85after discount + activation	$224after discount + activation
Reset Fee	Not published	$99
Current Promotion	LUMI (50% off)	LUMI (45% off)
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	$3,0006.0% of account	$3,0006.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$2,000
Drawdown Type	End of Day	End of Day
Daily Loss Limit	$1,100	Best value: None
Max Position Size	6 contracts	6 contracts
Consistency Rule	30%	50%
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$2,000
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Intraday
Daily Loss Limit	$1,100	Best value: None
Max Payout/Cycle	Not published	UncappedMin: Not published
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	—	—
Target : Drawdown	1.50lower = easier to pass	1.50lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2017	2021
CEO	Not disclosed	James Sixsmith
Country	United States	United States
Trader Rating	Best value: 4.6	4.4
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	No	Yes
1-Day Pass	No	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	Not published	6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6N, 6S, CL +30 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView +20 more	TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +13 more
Max Funding	$400,000	Best value: $750,000
Profit Split	Not published	80%
Max Accounts	3 funded · 5 evaluation	5 funded · Not published evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Allowed
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Weekly	Daily
Min Payout	$100	Not published
Payout Methods	Rise, Deel +2 more	Plaid - US bank accounts only, real-time payment or ACH depending on the bank, PayPal - international; PayPal may deduct its own additional fees +1 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	Daily
Eligibility	No minimum	profit above buffer
Payout cap	Not published	Uncapped
Payout limit	Not published	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	None	Max loss + $0
Scaling	Tiered by balance · 3 tiers	None
Activation fee	None	One-time
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	3
Fastest possible pass	4 days	3 days
Resets	Allowed	Allowed
Consistency rule	30%	50%
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	! RestrictedOn funded accounts: “All PRO/PRO+ Accounts must be out of all open positions and have no open orders one minute before,”…
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowed	? Not publishedNot published as a weekend rule of its own; it follows from Rule 4, “Positions cannot be carried from one trading day”…
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…	! Restricted“Positions cannot be carried from one trading day into the next.”…
Bots & automation	! RestrictedSoftware, AI or ultra-fast inputs that manipulate the environment or create unfair advantage are prohibited.…	✗ Not allowedUniversal Trading Policy #1: “No Trading Bots or Algos.”…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedProhibited conduct includes unrealistic daily contract counts, spoofing and ultra-fast input techniques used for unfair…	? Not publishedNo high-frequency-trading rule of its own is published.…
Dollar-cost averaging	? Not publishedNo explicit rule is published for this practice; general anti-exploitation restrictions apply and permission should not…	? Not publishedNo rule on dollar-cost averaging, averaging down, scaling into a position or martingale appears in any of the 87…
Hedging	✗ Not allowedHedging between funded accounts and coordinated hedging or pooled risk among unrelated accounts are prohibited.	✗ Not allowed“Take Profit Trader strictly prohibits holding opposite positions in the same or closely related products across any”…
Copy trading	✗ Not allowedTrade copiers are prohibited in both evaluations and funded accounts; passing with a copier can result in account or…	! RestrictedCopying is allowed solely across accounts owned and controlled by the same trader, using approved tools: Tradesyncer,…
Microscalping	? Not publishedNo explicit rule is published for this practice; general anti-exploitation restrictions apply and permission should not…	? Not publishedNo microscalping rule and no minimum hold time are published.…
VPN	! RestrictedBypassing geographical or technical restrictions is prohibited.…	! Restricted“VPN usage is specifically restricted during the account registration process.”…

Earn2Trade vs Take Profit Trader: Full Comparison

Earn2Trade, founded in 2017, based in US, and Take Profit Trader, founded in 2021, based in US, are both popular choices among futures prop traders. Earn2Trade offers up to $400,000 in funding across 3 accounts, while Take Profit Trader provides up to $750,000 across 5 accounts. Both firms support NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView and 10 more platforms.

The verdict

Earn2Trade is the cheaper way in at $85 true cost versus $224 for Take Profit Trader. Earn2Trade has the stronger reputation with a 4.6/5 trader rating. Take Profit Trader scales the furthest with up to $750K in funding. True cost compares Earn2Trade's $50,000 Gauntlet Mini account with Take Profit Trader's $50,000 Test account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for Earn2Trade and Take Profit Trader
Feature	Earn2Trade	Take Profit Trader
Profit Split	Not published	80%
Trader rating	4.6/5	4.4/5
Max Funding	$400,000	$750,000
Entry cost (cheapest account)	$75	$213
True Cost (selected account)	$85 · $50,000	$224 · $50,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$2,000
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,100	None
Largest Account	$200,000	$150,000
Payout Frequency	Weekly	Daily
Trading days per payout cycle (selected account)	No fixed trading-day minimum	No fixed trading-day minimum
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step
Platforms	23	16
Discount	up to 50% off	up to 45% off

Where Earn2Trade Wins

+Higher trader rating (4.6 vs 4.4)
+Lower entry cost on its cheapest account, a $25,000 ($75 vs $213 for a $25,000)
+More platform options (23 vs 16)
+Fewer minimum trading days (none vs 3)
+Bigger current discount (up to 50% vs up to 45%)
+Longer track record (since 2017)

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

Where Take Profit Trader Wins

+Higher max funding ($750,000 vs $400,000)
+More allowed accounts (5 vs 3)
+Offers daily payouts

Read the full Take Profit Trader review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Earn2Trade and Take Profit Trader?

Earn2Trade does not publish the profit split for the selected account, while Take Profit Trader offers a 80% profit split with 1-step evaluation. Earn2Trade supports 23 trading platforms and Take Profit Trader supports 16. Earn2Trade has a trader rating of 4.6/5 compared to Take Profit Trader's 4.4/5.

Which is cheaper, Earn2Trade or Take Profit Trader?

Earn2Trade is cheaper to enter: $85 all-in for a $50,000 account, against $224 for Take Profit Trader'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 Take Profit Trader at up to 45% off.

Which has better payout terms, Earn2Trade or Take Profit Trader?

Earn2Trade pays out weekly with a minimum of $100, while Take Profit Trader pays out daily with no published minimum for that selected account. Earn2Trade's selected account has no fixed trading-day minimum for a payout cycle, and Take Profit Trader's selected account has no fixed trading-day minimum for a payout cycle. 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 Take Profit Trader?

Earn2Trade allows trading bots under published conditions, while Take Profit Trader does not allow trading bots. On VPNs, Earn2Trade permits VPN use under published conditions and Take Profit Trader permits VPN use under published conditions.

Earn2Trade vs Take Profit Trader — quick answer

Earn2Trade vs Take Profit Trader for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Weekly vs Daily), 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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