FundedNext Futures vs Elite Trader Funding
Side-by-side comparison of scoring, highlights, cautions, and key rules.
| Category | FundedNext Futures | Elite Trader Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61/100 | 66/100 |
| Rules | 16/30 | 18/30 |
| Payout | 15/25 | 16/25 |
| Pricing | 13/20 | 14/20 |
| Trust | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Platform | 8/10 | 8/10 |
FundedNext Futures highlights
- One-time evaluation fee; no monthly subscription
- Two account paths (Rapid & Legacy) with frequent reward cycles
- EOD (end-of-day) trailing max loss model
- No hard daily profit cap (consistency still applies)
FundedNext Futures cautions
- 40% consistency rule: your best day’s profit must be ≤ 40% of total profits for the cycle
- Benchmark-day requirement on Legacy (e.g., 5 benchmark days before first withdrawal)
- Early withdrawal caps before 30 benchmark days; higher caps unlock later
- Minimum withdrawal typically $250 (and Rapid $100K may require ≥ $500)
- Legacy has a daily loss limit in addition to the trailing max loss
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)
Who it's for
Elite Trader Funding suits traders prioritizing overall transparency and scoring, while FundedNext Futures may appeal for specific preferences.