Research profile
Earn2Trade
Futures education and funded trader program. Successful candidates of the Trader Career Path are funded by partner firm Helios Trading Partners.
- Headquarters
- Budapest, Hungary
- Founded
- 2016
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require exchange-traded equities, options; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Earn2Trade combines a futures-trading education program with a funded-trader evaluation (the Trader Career Path and Gauntlet Mini). It partners with Helios Trading Partners to provide funded accounts to graduates and is one of the most education-forward futures prop platforms.
"Educate and fund the next generation of futures traders."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Budapest, Hungary
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Integrated education
- CEO
- Ryan Masten
- Team size
- 25–75
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
Trader Career Path®
Source| Account | Fee | Monthly | Target | Drawdown | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $150 | $150 | 7% | $1,500 | 3 |
| $50K | — | — | — | — | — |
| $100K | — | — | — | — | — |
- Profit split
- 50–80%
- Payouts
- Weekly
- Max allocation
- $400,000
Scaling
Withdraw profit target to upgrade account size up to $400k. Progression ladder for contracts applies.
Pricing notes
Subscription-based until funded. No upfront activation fee; fee is deducted from first withdrawal. Profit split is 50% under $1,500 and 80% over $1,500.
Trader Career Path®
Source| Account | Fee | Monthly | Target | Drawdown | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $150 | $150 | 7% | $1,500 | 3 |
| $50K | — | — | — | $2,000 | 6 |
| $100K | — | — | — | $3,500 | 12 |
- Profit split
- 50–80%
- Payouts
- Weekly
- Max allocation
- $400,000
- Max drawdown
- 6% (eod trailing)
- Daily loss limit
- 2.2%
Scaling
Withdraw profit target at each step to unlock larger account size. Scale up to $400K. progression ladder applies.
Pricing notes
TCP25 is $150/mo. Pricing for other tiers starts 'From $60' as per landing page. Profit split is 50% under $1,500 withdrawal and 80% over. No upfront activation fee; fee is deducted from first withdrawal profits.
The Gauntlet Mini™
Source| Account | Fee |
|---|---|
| $50K | $68 |
| $200K | — |
- Payouts
- Weekly
Pricing notes
From $68 subscription fee.
The Gauntlet Mini™
Source| Account |
|---|
| $50K |
| $200K |
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payouts
- Weekly
Pricing notes
From $68. Weekly withdrawals from $100+. No recurring subscription fee once funded.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Trader Career Path: 8 tiers, $25K → $400K based on profit milestones.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Strong education content
- +Clear path to funding
- +Established brand
Trade-offs
- −Futures only
- −Monthly subscription model
Earn2Trade FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Earn2Trade?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Earn2Trade before purchasing.
Does Earn2Trade offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Earn2Trade offers an evaluation (challenge) path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Earn2Trade's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 80% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a on-demand basis; first payout eligibility: After 10 trading days minimum. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does Earn2Trade's scaling plan work?+
Earn2Trade publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $400,000 through scaling. Trader Career Path: 8 tiers, $25K → $400K based on profit milestones. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are Earn2Trade's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Earn2Trade?+
Platforms: Finamark, NinjaTrader, Quantower, R|Trader, R|Trader Pro. Markets: futures. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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