Our editorial team compared every key metric — fees, rules, profit split, payouts — so you can pick the right firm.
| Feature | Earn2Trade | Audacity Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Payout | ||
| Profit Split | 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500) | 50-95% (scales over time) |
| First Payout | 14 | 14 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly | Bi-weekly (Ability Challenge), Weekly (FTP) |
| Max Account Size | $200,000 | $240,000 |
In this independent head-to-head comparison of Earn2Trade vs Audacity Capital, we break down challenge rules, pricing, profit splits, and payout conditions to help you decide which prop firm is the better fit for your trading style.
Earn2Trade: Futures prop trading with a subscription career path and one-time Gauntlet Mini evaluation.
Audacity Capital: One of the oldest prop firms globally, with generous drawdown limits and 12+ years of operation.
Based on our independent scoring methodology, Earn2Trade scores 8.8/10 overall — but the best choice depends on your specific needs. Read the full comparison below.
BestProp Score: Earn2Trade scores 8.8/10 vs Audacity Capital at 7.8/10.
Minimum Fee: Earn2Trade starts from $68; Audacity Capital starts from $49. Audacity Capital is cheaper at entry level.
Profit Split: Earn2Trade offers 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500); Audacity Capital offers 50-95% (scales over time). Earn2Trade has the higher split.
Platforms: Earn2Trade supports Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, TradingView, Finamark; Audacity Capital is on MetaTrader 5.
Tradeable Markets: Earn2Trade covers Futures (CME, COMEX, NYMEX, CBOT); Audacity Capital offers Forex, Metals, Indices.
Challenge fees are typically the biggest factor when choosing a prop firm. Here is how Earn2Trade and Audacity Capital compare on pricing.
Earn2Trade challenge fees start from $68. The firm has operated since 2016.
Audacity Capital challenge fees start from $49. The firm has operated since 2012. They have funded over 500,000+ traders. Total payouts to date: $250,000,000+.
On entry-level pricing, Audacity Capital offers a lower starting fee — an important factor if you are testing with a smaller account first.
Earn2Trade profit split: 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500). Audacity Capital profit split: 50-95% (scales over time). Earn2Trade delivers the higher cut to traders.
Payout frequency: Earn2Trade pays Weekly; Audacity Capital pays Bi-weekly (Ability Challenge), Weekly (FTP). Faster payouts are better for cash flow management.
Here is our full independent review of Earn2Trade:
Earn2Trade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. It is a futures-only prop firm offering two distinct evaluation models: the Trader Career Path® (TCP), a monthly subscription program, and the Gauntlet Mini™, a one-time fee evaluation. Both programs provide access to real futures markets via established platforms including Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, TradingView, and Finamark.
TCP is a subscription-based evaluation at $150/month for a $25,000 virtual account. After passing (hitting the $1,750 profit target while staying within drawdown limits), traders receive a funded LiveSim® account with no additional subscription fee. The funded account then scales through four capital tiers: $25K → $50K → $100K → $200K by repeatedly meeting profit targets at each stage. No monthly fee is charged at any funded tier — only the evaluation subscription applies.
The Gauntlet Mini is a one-time fee evaluation program starting at $50,000 virtual accounts and available up to $200,000. Fees start from $68. Unlike TCP, passing the Gauntlet Mini grants a funded account matched to the evaluation size rather than a scaled entry point. Full fee details are available at earn2trade.com/the-gauntlet-mini.
TCP uses an end-of-day (EOD) drawdown calculation during evaluation — losses are measured at day close rather than intraday. Daily loss limits apply: $550/day on the $25K account, scaling proportionally through the tiers. A 30% consistency rule applies during evaluation only — at least 30% of trading days must be profitable. This requirement is dropped once funded.
Payouts are made weekly. The profit split is 50% for withdrawals under $1,500 and 80% for withdrawals over $1,500 — an unusual tiered structure that rewards larger payouts. An activation fee is deducted from the first funded withdrawal (no upfront charge). News trading is unrestricted across all programs.
Here is our full independent review of Audacity Capital:
Audacity Capital was founded in 2012, making it one of the longest-running prop trading firms in the world. UK-registered (Companies House 11652683) under CEO Karim Yousfi, the firm claims over $250 million paid out to traders and 500,000+ funded traders globally — numbers built over more than a decade of operation. The firm offers three programs: the 2-phase Ability Challenge, the 1-step Ability One, and the Funded Trader Program (FTP / Instant Funding).
The Ability Challenge is a two-phase evaluation. Phase 1 requires a 10% profit target with a 7.5% daily drawdown and 15% max drawdown — among the most generous drawdown limits in the industry. Phase 2 requires 5% with tighter 5%/10% limits. The Ability One is a single-phase evaluation with a 10% target, 3% daily, and 6% max drawdown. The FTP (Instant Funding) provides immediate funded access with up to 95% profit split and weekly payouts.
The Ability Challenge uses a trailing drawdown that resets daily when equity hits new highs. This mechanism confuses some traders — the daily limit recalculates at each new equity peak, meaning a trader can technically be in breach even while net-profitable over the full period. Review the drawdown rules carefully before trading.
News trading is allowed on the Ability Challenge without restrictions. The FTP requires a 30-minute waiting period after major economic events. EAs and copy trading are permitted. HFT, cross-account hedging, and martingale strategies are prohibited. Traders from the US, Syria, Iran, and North Korea cannot access the platform.
Ability Challenge payouts are made every 14 days via bank wire, Wise, PayPal, or crypto. The profit split starts at 50-75% on the Ability Challenge and scales to 95% over time. FTP accounts pay weekly at up to 95% immediately.
Trustpilot score is 3.4/5 from 1,067 reviews. While the majority of reviews are positive, approximately 125 are 1-star — prospective traders should review recent trader experiences before committing to the platform.
Overall, our independent scoring gives Earn2Trade the edge in this 2026 comparison. However, both firms have their merits. If Audacity Capital better matches your specific trading style, instruments, or preferred platform, it may still be the right choice for you.
Use our comparison table above and review the challenge fees at both firms before making your final decision. Both offer risk-free evaluation programs — the challenge fee is the only money at risk.
Based on our independent scoring, Earn2Trade scores higher overall (8.8/10). The best choice depends on your trading style, preferred instruments, and account size.
Audacity Capital offers a lower entry-level challenge fee. However, always compare the full account sizes you plan to trade before deciding purely on price.
Earn2Trade offers the higher profit split. Earn2Trade: 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500). Audacity Capital: 50-95% (scales over time).
EA policies: Earn2Trade — check the review. Audacity Capital — check the review. Always verify the latest policy directly with the firm.
News trading: Earn2Trade — check the review. Audacity Capital — check the review.
Read the full Earn2Trade review → · Read the full Audacity Capital review →
Based on our scoring methodology, Earn2Trade edges ahead in this comparison. However, the best choice depends on your trading style, preferred platform and account size. Read the full breakdown above for a detailed verdict.
Earn2Trade offers 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500) profit split, while Audacity Capital offers 50-95% (scales over time) profit split. Check each firm's current terms as these can change.
Check our offers page for the latest verified deals on both firms.
Earn2Trade processes first payouts in 14 day(s), while Audacity Capital takes approximately 14 day(s). Always verify current payout timelines on the firm's website.
Neither Earn2Trade nor Audacity Capital are regulated in the traditional financial sense — prop firms operate as private companies providing traders access to simulated or real capital. Always read the terms and conditions carefully before participating in any prop challenge.
