Elite Trader Funding vs FundingTicks
Side-by-side comparison of scoring, highlights, cautions, and key rules.
| Category | Elite Trader Funding | FundingTicks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66/100 | 64/100 |
| Rules | 18/30 | 17/30 |
| Payout | 16/25 | 17/25 |
| Pricing | 14/20 | 13/20 |
| Trust | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Platform | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Elite Trader Funding highlights
- Choice of static (EOD) or trailing drawdown evaluations
- Refundable evaluation fees on select programs
- Keep 100% of first $12.5k profits; 90% thereafter
- Daily payout eligibility for live accounts (once conditions met)
- Wide account menu; frequent promos
Elite Trader Funding cautions
- Active-day requirements and staged payout caps early on
- 10-second minimum trade duration rule on funded accounts
- Added strategy restrictions (no DCA/Martingale; limits on copying)
- Complex early payout eligibility (safety net, caps, activity thresholds)
FundingTicks highlights
- No daily loss limit; EOD-based trailing max loss
- Payouts as often as every 5 trading days
- Flat 90% profit split across accounts
- EOD trail reduces intraday stop-outs vs intraday-trailing models
- Multiple plan types (Pro+/One/Zero) to fit preferences
FundingTicks cautions
- Monthly subscription fees on most plans
- Strict ~25% daily profit consistency rule on many plans
- Tier-1 news window restrictions in funded accounts; profits forfeited if violated
- 2% max risk per trade enforced; layering/oversizing can trigger flags
- Inactivity suspensions after ~7 days without trading
Who it's for
Elite Trader Funding suits traders prioritizing overall transparency and scoring, while FundingTicks may appeal for specific preferences.