They Make It Very, Very Hard!
I waited a long time before writing this review—long enough to give ETF every possible chance and long enough to completely exhaust my patience before moving on.
The question most people care about: Do they pay?
Yes. I received a payout of $1,250. But that was after opening 51 total evaluations/resets/accounts.
In fairness, their evaluations are cheap, and that payout did cover more than I spent with them.
However, their rules are extremely strict and very difficult to pass. Passing an evaluation is already tough, but trading their funded SIM accounts is even harder. The rules don’t reflect real trading conditions—they’re designed to protect the firm from having to pay out while maximizing the number of traders who pay for evaluations and ultimately fail.
I genuinely gave the firm a real chance. I wanted to make it work. But the difficulty level of their rules just isn't worth it.
Support, to their credit, is very good. Emails were answered quickly and clearly.
I’m giving them 3 stars because I’m being generous. Realistically, they deserve 1–2.
If you're looking for a real chance to actually earn payouts, look at firms with better track records on Payout Junction known for consistent payouts.
The question most people care about: Do they pay?
Yes. I received a payout of $1,250. But that was after opening 51 total evaluations/resets/accounts.
In fairness, their evaluations are cheap, and that payout did cover more than I spent with them.
However, their rules are extremely strict and very difficult to pass. Passing an evaluation is already tough, but trading their funded SIM accounts is even harder. The rules don’t reflect real trading conditions—they’re designed to protect the firm from having to pay out while maximizing the number of traders who pay for evaluations and ultimately fail.
I genuinely gave the firm a real chance. I wanted to make it work. But the difficulty level of their rules just isn't worth it.
Support, to their credit, is very good. Emails were answered quickly and clearly.
I’m giving them 3 stars because I’m being generous. Realistically, they deserve 1–2.
If you're looking for a real chance to actually earn payouts, look at firms with better track records on Payout Junction known for consistent payouts.
Response from Elite Trader Funding
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate the recognition of our support team as well as your successful payout. Our evaluations and simulation-funded experience are challenging by design because we are preparing you to trade our capital invested in you within the live markets.
Elite Trader Funding is a for-profit business that provides the tools and support necessary for traders to learn, grow, and, if successful, transition into live trading with real capital. Not all traders will qualify for LIVE ELITE.
We will continue to refine our products and services based on trader feedback and industry standards, providing a fair and sustainable experience for everyone.
We wish you the very best in your trading journey.
ETF Team
Elite Trader Funding is a for-profit business that provides the tools and support necessary for traders to learn, grow, and, if successful, transition into live trading with real capital. Not all traders will qualify for LIVE ELITE.
We will continue to refine our products and services based on trader feedback and industry standards, providing a fair and sustainable experience for everyone.
We wish you the very best in your trading journey.
ETF Team