Elite Trader Funding Reviews

It is my first time when I am doing a review.
I am used to give feedback, but review,... it takes Responsability.
Even I had a great interaction from the beginning with Elite Trader Support Team, I avoided and pushed for another time, due to the fact that it might influence minds, hearts, decisions and ... life's.
So, I was patient, keeping the "beginer enthusiasm", under control ... and wait to observe all the processes and collect data's, to eventually, make a review. ( one year ago, I was reading the reviews, not trusting, doughtfull...due to all that I heard or read ...about all kind of platforms. It took me 1 year and a half to give it a try) After one month and a half, 24 emails to support team, 7 emails with payout/payroll team, 3 accounts failed and one with first payout, ...[of course I failed it, after audit and restart😊] ... I take full responsability, and I am writing this review, and maybe it will bring encouragement to all those who, need to give themselfs a chance. In few words ? For me ?
EliteTrader = The_Elite_of_Profesionals I had a great experience with Support Team.
Fast Support Team ... [5 minutes average answear, to my emails]
They are very well trained and patiently guided me trough procedures which I must learn as a beginner, or giving me step by step answear or guidence.
Thank you to those who trained them and coordinate. I felt them as my old team.
I felt that I was their team. One day I had a hard day on the platform ...and run imediatlelly to support team, with a very stressful email.
I felt empathy and sustainment.
They encouraged me, and explained me all about my concerns.
They made my learning process easier and strength to continue. Payout ??? 😊 Happy to confirm!
One payment!
I was not capable for more 😊
But I am optimist, and I have a team = EliteTraderFundingTeam How the Payout process worked ? Well, stressfull, as no one likes to wait.
But it was in the correct times as they are detailed in the EliteTraderFunding Payout Procedure. After 43 hours I was informed that my account was audited. I was invited to make the Kyc, Riseworks, etc.
Here I guess there was a little bit delay, (few hours, one day maybe) I remembered that they kindly apologies and thanking me for patience. I was not angry or concerned, I just remembered myself that, we are humans behind the screens and human work can never be 100% planed. I can happily declare 😊 :
Great beginning! Wonderfull team ! Polite and profesional people ! They are profesionals, it depends on us if we choose to be also profesional, calm, polite and realistic, no matter how our day was. Improvements suggestions, please : 1. The person who respond to emails:
to write after, " Best regards" ... the NAME.(John, Mary, etc ) You never know with whom you are talking to, or to whom to give Great Thanks. 2. Maybe, more friendly trader dashbord
( open,detailed, ) .
Or maybe due to technical/security reasons, it's fine like this 3. Rise is fine, they trained me a lot.
But maybe you will chalange your partner to introduce cards and make your colaborators life easier (not needing any further transfers, etc ) 4. Maybe KYC process at the beginning will reduce the waiting time durring payout.. 5. The 23% rule and 10 seconds rule are little bit stresy and hard to control.
It push away traders and make them avoid to colaborate.
Maybe minimum 200$ +commission, it will be still still enough ?
Instead minimum 10 seconds actual rule, might be more clear like : no high frecvency automatic less or equal to 10 seconds. ... Once again, for me,
Elite Trader Funding = the Elite of Profesionals They speak my language 😀
( discipline, organised but also fun and polite) Learn, and try for yourself
I wish you all , wonderful experiences !
Good decisions, calmness and happy life's! PS. I am really happy, that I found elite and that I can work with them !💕🙏💕

I have been trading with ETF on and off for two years. I have received over $20,000 in payouts from them and recently got moved over to their Live Funded account. Some of the negative reviews on here are valid, and I’m here to let you know that ETF is not perfect, but they are 1000% LEGIT. They are still a young company and are constantly evolving, but from my experience, they are more than willing to answer ANY questions you have and support you as a trader. I have had incredibly a positive experience working with customer support throughout my entire journey as an ETF trader. Now that I have become a Live Funded trader, I feel it is appropriate to leave an honest review through this new lens. ETF places strict rules on their Elite Sim Funded accounts because they are observing you as a trader to see if you are WORTH THEIR investment. Because remember, they are not going to hand out money to traders who are not serious about trading! A lot of people don’t like their rules, but said rules are in place to make you a better trader and to assess if you are worth risking their capital. We should all desire a prop firm that holds traders accountable and invests only in serious traders! I have grown so much over the two years and am beyond impressed with their Live Funded account. Once you transition to Live, there are no strict rules. You essentially only have contract limit sizes, a daily loss limit, and a max loss limit. That is all. You are free to trade however you please. They also allow you to withdraw daily in the amount of $250 or more of the profits you have made. I admit that I too have been frustrated in the past, but hindsight has allowed me to see why such strict rules are in place and that is because they are protecting themselves and their company. I am so happy that I continued to pursue my trading journey with ETF because I have so much freedom now as a live trader. It was worth every single failed evaluation or failed funded account even to get to where I am now. I have a direct line of communication with the ETF Risk Management Team who work with me almost daily to establish parameters that meet my custom trading style and goals (I.e. customizing my desired daily loss limit, etc.) and feel incredibly supported by this team. If you are serious about pursuing day trading as a career, have some patience with ETF because it does pay off. Trading in general is a marathon, not a sprint. I am incredibly happy I stuck it out with ETF!!

I had already given a review of 4 Stars before having my funded account. At that time was because I was not very happy with the Live Trailing Stop Loss, which I found not so trustworthy. But I wanted to come back once I was finally able to get a payout. So I want do be Fair and leave a 5 star REVIEW. Why? Because I was able to approve a Static Challenge 100k and after 13 days I was able to get the 10 positive days. At that point I started the payout process and I was very skeptical that I was ever going to see any money, I was expecting any IP Address problems or whatever. But I did take care to trade following all their rules. Yes there are a lot and many kind of subjective but if you trade within the rules (no averaging down, no scalping) show a consistent style of trade for all your trades wins or losses and after this VPN situation has already been removed out of the way, they approved my payout. It was a big one! 3k+$ and I got the money. That is already good enough for me to give them the 5 Stars. I had some troubles with the identification, so their support was very quick and nice to help me get through it. That also got them the 5 stars. Aside from that being fair, one must say that their rules are VERY hard... there are other players on the field with much lower standards on rules. And their Payout partner RISE works fine, but I think it is an extra step that I did not have with other payouts. So, it is more complicated with them in burocratic terms, BUT THEY PAY. TBH it took a little longer, I had to remind Support about it, but maybe it got stuck somewhere and after that it flowed very smoothly. I dont know how it changes if you have had 5 or more payouts and then something happens... I cant say it, but for now, they are GOOD. So just play with the rules, keep position size constant, no averaging down, no scalping, no revenge and if you pass and get the 10/10 positive days, you should be fine.

I am in the process of vetting all of the prop firms and Elite was up next on my list they had a big 90% off sale which went on for about a month at the end of 2024. I passed the evaluation without an issue. I like that they have the tiered PA fees. The monthly PA fee actually goes toward the one time fee. This is key... I was able to pay the $80 and stick to a strict $200-300 / day daily goal. This is key for me because at payout I pulled $1900 with an initial investment of $16 for the $50K eval and $80 for the PA fee. The payout process took about a week but it was more on the Rise side. They wanted to confirm a few things which was fine. Elite approved my payout in about a day or so. I missed the Tuesday cut off for that week so I waited for the next Tuesday. Funds were sent to Rise Tuesday @ 615pm and Rise sent it to my account within minutes. Overall I will say Elite's customer service is top tier they stayed in contact the whole way. Once I was in payout mode the payroll department took over and I felt like they couldn't wait to pay me. They kept me updated with the status of my rise account. I kept my strategy VERY simple they have very clear rules I only took 1-2 trades a day in the NQ and made sure I kept an eye on the consistency. Their stats dashboard helps you keep track of everything. I am a real trader and not a plant lol, I have been paid out with Apex and Bulenox as well. I highly recommend Elite trader they get bonus points for the 20 account!

I got in on the Easter offer, it's my first attempt at a funded account.
Rules are great in comparison and especially because there are no scalping rules, which helps me a lot with my strategy. The chat offer on the website IS the best I have ever seen, even more complex questions are answered with links to videos or websites with more detailed information. i hope it's true that with an evo subscription, a failed account is really reseted after a month. I started well, but got too greedy on day 2, had a loss but still a good daily gain, wanted to make up for the loss on cramp and thus missed the 1 challenge. I think ETF has a good system and is very clear, but what I didn't know because I only did CFD swing trading at first was that you have to buy time packages, but you have to do that almost everywhere. The connection to Tradovat (a very nice and good platform) was very quick and could be linked to tradingview without any problems. So far, the only thing I find unfortunate is that you can't set TP or SL, which is a real strain on your emotions and nerves. But with a subscription you can prove yourself every month and above all learn a lot. So my current point of view is that even if there's no funded game coming up, you can learn a lot here, especially when it comes to emotion control. you should always stick to your own rules and rely on your course. Tust urself! Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

I’ve been trading with Elite Trader Funding (ETF), starting with 150k and 300k evaluation accounts, and within just ten days, I’ve successfully secured four funded accounts. I expect to add two more funded accounts next week. Honestly, I was hesitant at first due to their strict rules, but I’ve come to realize that following these rules has significantly improved my risk management. Compared to other prop firms I’ve traded with, my win rate and risk-reward ratio have both improved. Passing four evaluations in a week is a first for me, and I attribute that to ETF's structured approach. Their rules help prevent impulsive trading and keep me focused on consistent, disciplined strategies. My funded accounts are off to a smooth start, and I’m aiming for my first payouts from these accounts in May. At other firms, I either failed the evaluation or struggled to maintain my funded accounts, but ETF’s framework has helped me sustain and grow my accounts. Additionally, I appreciate their frequent promotions and pass events, which offer great opportunities for traders like me. As an individual trader, ETF provides an excellent environment to learn proper trading techniques and effective risk management. I highly recommend ETF to any trader serious about improving their skills and achieving consistency!

Je suis client chez Elite Trader Funding depuis plusieurs années et je suis extrêmement satisfait de leur service. Le processus de qualification est clair, transparent et surtout équitable. j'aime particulièrement leurs promotions qui atteignent parfois 90% de réduction : juste super ! Leur plateforme est fluide, les règles sont bien définies et permettent aux traders sérieux de vraiment démontrer leurs compétences sans être pénalisés de manière injuste. Ce que j’apprécie particulièrement, c’est leur support client réactif et professionnel. À chaque question, j’ai eu une réponse rapide et précise en moins de 24h. L’équipe est vraiment là pour vous aider à réussir. La possibilité d’obtenir un capital de trading réel et de recevoir des paiements rapidement fait toute la différence. Plusiseurs options sont disponibles offrants plus de flexibilité et surtout pour les traders africains qui souhaitent intervenir sur les contrts à termes (futures). C’est une excellente opportunité pour tous ceux qui souhaitent vivre du trading ou passer à un niveau supérieur même en Afrique. Je recommande Elite Trader Funding les yeux fermés. Un des meilleurs prop firms Futures sur le marché actuellement !

When I first explored prop trading firms, I wasn’t just hunting for a shot—I wanted structure, reliability, and transparency. That’s exactly what I found with Elite Trader Funding. From day one, their approach was different. The evaluation process made sense and felt achievable. The trading accounts came with realistic profit targets, fair risk parameters, and no hidden traps.
I completed the evaluation in December and got funded fast. Since then, every payout has hit my account right on schedule—no delays, no surprises.
And their customer support? Top-tier. Every question I asked—technical or operational—was handled professionally, quickly, and with respect for my time as a trader.
ETF isn’t just maintaining quality—they’re innovating. They recently launched DTF accounts, giving traders instant access without an evaluation.
I tried one, executed my strategy, reached my targets, and got paid.
That kind of reliability speaks volumes.
Whether it’s business or trading, I believe systems should reward preparation and performance. Elite Trader Funding does just that—combining flexibility, transparency, and a strong sense of accountability.

This is my honest review as a real person and a full time trader. If you are looking for a firm that genuinely cares about moving you into a live account and helping you build a stable baseline income so you can work toward becoming a full time trader, this is absolutely the firm for you. Everything with Elite Trader Funding has been above and beyond. I have received multiple payouts and never had a single issue. Every payout was approved within hours, and I received all of them before transitioning to a live account. Now that I am live, I get daily payouts with no restrictions. It is just me versus the market, exactly how it should be. The transition to live was smooth and stress free. The owner personally checked in on the entire process, and support even emailed me updates without me asking. They also suggested that I wait a few days before activating my live account so I would not get double charged for data fees since a new month was about to start. That level of honesty and transparency is rare in this industry. Bravo ETF. A firm that truly supports its traders.

💬 Elite Trader Funding – My Experience I had looked at a number of prop firms, but Elite Trader Funding (ETF) had something different to offer. First of all, its Fast Track plan attracted me, as I wanted a quickly funded account – and honestly, ETF delivered. ✅ Things I liked: 100% profit sharing up to the first $12,500 – meaning whatever you earn is mine! Only 1-step evaluation, no extra hurdles. I got funded in 7 days with Fast Track – and the payout was smooth too. Their Trailing Drawdown system is smart, it only works on closed balances, so drawdowns don’t hit quickly. ⚠️ Some things that could be better: Overnight trading is not allowed – so everything has to be done within the day. Sometimes the dashboard is a bit slow, and there is a delay in trade updates. Customer support does respond, but not instantly – patience is required. ✍️ Finally my opinion: If you are good at scalping or intraday, and want to get a funded account quickly, then Elite Trader Funding is a genuine and practical option. I myself am making a consistent profit of $100–$150 daily now.

I am extremely pleased with the exceptional service and support provided by Elite Trader Funding. From the very start, their team has gone above and beyond to ensure a smooth and positive experience for me. The customer support is outstanding, and their chat response is incredibly quick and helpful. Every question I had was addressed promptly and professionally, making me feel valued as a trader. The trading interface is another highlight of my experience. It is seamless, user-friendly, and packed with all the tools necessary for success in Futures trading. Whether you’re analyzing markets or executing trades, the platform ensures a hassle-free experience. I highly recommend Elite Trader Funding to anyone looking to attempt Futures challenges. Their combination of excellent support, efficient communication, and a superior trading interface makes them a standout in the industry. If you are serious about trading and want a team that supports you every step of the way, look no further than Elite Trader Funding. Thank you for an incredible experience!

I had a fantastic experience with Elite Trader Funding. Unlike any other prop firm I’ve used, ETF offers a variety of account types with different drawdowns, making it suitable for traders at all levels. Their evaluation process is fair and transparent, with reasonable rules that allow traders to showcase their skills.
One standout feature is their reward points system, which is quite unique. They also offer a wide range of evaluation options at great prices, catering to different trading styles.
The platform’s execution speed is excellent, and trading through TradingView via Tradovate enhances the experience. The support team is outstanding, always responding quickly and providing helpful assistance when needed. Their risk management rules help traders develop discipline, ultimately making them better.
So far, I have had no complaints about ETF. They are a top-tier, reliable firm, and I look forward to continuing with them. I highly recommend Elite Trader Funding to anyone serious about prop trading and looking for a trustworthy firm.

I'm incredibly impressed with Elite Trader Funding! I've successfully withdrawn $1480 and $1890 – my first-ever payouts from prop firms, which is huge for me. As someone trading from Kazakhstan, finding reliable and supportive prop firms is key, and ETF definitely delivers. Their evaluation prices are the lowest I've found, making it very accessible. While their rules are strict, they're super clear and easy to understand. I also want to give a special shout-out to their support team. I once had an issue with a deadline, as the time was specified in EST but initially counted against CT. The support staff quickly understood the mistake and credited me with passing the evaluation phase. This level of understanding and quick resolution is invaluable. The enormous leverage is a game-changer; I never have to worry about trade size limits. I also love that I can connect Tradovate to TradingView for my trading platform, giving me access to crucial volume data. Highly recommend for serious traders!

I want everyone to see my 5 star review because I want to alert everyone to their scam! Please kindly look at the 1 star review. These issues that true and experienced traders are facing are real. Elite Trading Funding is a SCAM and they are running out of money and therefore they are making up rules that are not possible for even the most experienced traders to accomplish! Please don't waste your time efforts and energy and your money with this company. They will give their reasons, but it's all bullsh** reasons. Their rules once again are designed to ensure your accounts fail and/or your payouts delayed. Stay AWAY! There are better prop firms like TO*STEP and CIT*TRADERS that are far better and more trader friendly and plus they have their mechanics in place where they don't rely on funds from failed accounts....Elite Trader Funding rely on failed accounts to payout. That's the biggest RED FLAG, you all can have. They will end up bankrupt and one day they will shut down their website.

I’ve been trading with this prop firm for the past two years, and over that time, they’ve earned my quiet trust.
In an industry where uncertainty is common, consistency matters. What has stood out most for me is how responsive and professional their team has always been. Whenever I’ve reached out, the support has been prompt, clear, and respectful , something you truly appreciate when trading can already be mentally demanding.
Their payouts have also been consistently smooth and reliable. No unnecessary friction, no chasing updates - just a process that works the way it should. That reliability allows you to focus on trading instead of worrying about what happens after performance.
Over the years, the experience has felt less transactional and more like working with a firm that genuinely respects its traders. That’s rare, and it’s the reason I’ve continued the journey with them.
Grateful for the professionalism and consistency they’ve maintained throughout.

I'm juste get paid with this firm !! ❤️ Certainly! ETF: A Game-Changer for Traders! Etf is truly one of the best proprietary trading firms out there! Their evaluation process is fair, transparent, and designed to help traders succeed. The rules are straightforward, and they offer generous profit splits, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced traders. What sets them apart is their fast payouts and outstanding customer support. They genuinely care about traders and provide the right tools and resources to help them grow. The trading conditions are top-notch, with excellent execution and realistic targets that encourage disciplined trading. I highly recommend ETF to anyone looking for a reliable prop firm. They don’t just fund traders—they empower them to achieve long-term success. If you're serious about trading, this is the firm to trust! Thank you, ETF, for making this journey smooth and rewarding!

Honestly the best prop firm in my very honest opinion. I have been with many firms, but what is unique with Elite, is that with the fast-track accounts, once you pass evaluation your monthly fee is covered for at least a month, allowing you to focus, not having to risk more than your initial investment. You can definitely accumulate a yearly salary in a month if you know what you are doing. From a firm side, absolutely great. Their response time, from every department, is quick. Seriously, they always get back same day if not same hour, yes, even payouts. Seriously, no problems worth mentioning. There was one data outage which wasn't on them in the last five months, which they worked with everyone individually to correct. Honestly, if you have struggled with rules and payouts, or simply are ready to get paid, Elite is the place. Focus, don't rush and the profits will come. They will be there to pay, I assure you.

I have been trading with ETF for almost a year and feel like they have made significant improvements in their platforms recently. This year, they’ve increased the payout from 80% to 90% - after you keep 100% of the first $12,500. The most notable improvement is that after being funded and receiving for your first 3 payouts, you can receive unlimited payout requests every month! I have not found another prop firm who does this. They also recently streamlined their payout process making it faster to receive your payout. I submitted my second payout request yesterday, and it was approved and processed within 24 hours. They’ve made incredible improvements. I do wish their dashboard was a bit more advanced, but I feel like it will be with time. I currently have 2 funded accounts and am extremely satisfied with my experience with ETF - plus, they have amazing customer service and are quick to respond!

Last time, I reviewed my rating for Elite Trader Funding and downgraded it to 1 star because they refused to pay me. They stated that the reason for the refusal was my use of a VPN. However, after I filed a complaint, they corrected the issue by reinstating my account and also updated their VPN/VPS policy. Today, my account has been reinstated as promised. I now believe that Elite Trader Funding is an honest company that we can do business with. I hope they continue to follow this positive example, similar to what APEX Trader Funding does. When APEX refuses a payment, they clearly explain the reason, tell us how to fix it, and even give us 8 days to correct the issue before allowing us to request funding again. We’re all human—we sometimes make mistakes. Companies should show more tolerance rather than being overly strict. Once again, thank you, Elite Trader Funding, for listening to us.

Trading with elite has been the best experience. From the moment I started the evaluation to getting my first payout..I followed all rule and requirements as it states in the FAQ. Getting my payout was very smooth process. I requested on a Friday. Got the approval on Monday and got paid exactly on Wednesday at 8:15am..this really exceeded my expectations.. Now let's talk about customer service.. I been with a few other prop firms.. elite has the fastest response time..elite is all about customer service..very nice and polite.the way conduct themselves are very professional. Switching to elite has really improved my trading. The rules are fair and they actually help with being consistent with trading. I have no doubt in my mind that elite will now be my only prop firm to trade with..elite family thank you for your service to me. I am grateful and very appreciative.