Our editorial team compared every key metric — fees, rules, profit split, payouts — so you can pick the right firm.
| Feature | Earn2Trade | FTUK |
|---|---|---|
| Payout | ||
| Profit Split | 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500) | Up to 80% |
| First Payout | 14 | 14 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly | On Demand (Instant Funding), bi-weekly (Evaluation) |
| Max Account Size | $200,000 | $100,000 |
In this independent head-to-head comparison of Earn2Trade vs FTUK, 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.
FTUK: Flexible prop trading with Instant Funding, 1-Step, 2-Step, and a Pay After You Pass Flex model.
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 FTUK at 8.6/10.
Minimum Fee: Earn2Trade starts from $68; FTUK starts from $99. Earn2Trade is cheaper at entry level.
Profit Split: Earn2Trade offers 50% (payouts under $1,500), 80% (payouts over $1,500); FTUK offers Up to 80%. Earn2Trade has the higher split.
Platforms: Earn2Trade supports Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, TradingView, Finamark; FTUK is on MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, FTUK XT.
Tradeable Markets: Earn2Trade covers Futures (CME, COMEX, NYMEX, CBOT); FTUK offers Forex, Metals, Indices, Crypto, Commodities.
Challenge fees are typically the biggest factor when choosing a prop firm. Here is how Earn2Trade and FTUK compare on pricing.
Earn2Trade challenge fees start from $68. The firm has operated since 2016.
FTUK challenge fees start from $99. The firm has operated since 2021. They have funded over 30,000+ traders. Total payouts to date: $12,000,000+.
On entry-level pricing, Earn2Trade 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). FTUK profit split: Up to 80%. Earn2Trade delivers the higher cut to traders.
Payout frequency: Earn2Trade pays Weekly; FTUK pays On Demand (Instant Funding), bi-weekly (Evaluation). 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 FTUK:
FTUK (Funded Traders United Kingdom) was founded in December 2021 and has since funded over 30,000 traders globally, paying out $12M+. The firm offers three core evaluation tracks plus a Pay After You Pass Flex model and a newer Futures program. FTUK is notable for broad platform support — MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, and their proprietary FTUK XT platform — though MT5 is unavailable for US-based traders.
Instant Funding provides immediate funded access with no profit target and a trailing drawdown of 6%. The 1-Step Evaluation requires a 10% profit target with an 8% trailing drawdown. The 2-Step Evaluation uses 10%/5% phase targets and an 8% static (balance-based) drawdown. The Flex Challenge allows traders to begin an evaluation at no upfront cost, paying only after passing — a meaningful advantage for risk-averse traders.
Instant Funding and 1-Step accounts use trailing drawdown, which follows equity upward and creates a moving floor. 2-Step accounts use static drawdown based on the initial account balance. News trading is prohibited during all evaluation phases but is permitted on funded accounts. There are no profit targets on funded accounts — traders can manage their funded capital freely.
Martingale, tick scalping, latency arbitrage, reverse arbitrage, hedge arbitrage, and cross-account hedging are all prohibited. HFT is banned. Manual trading strategies are fully supported. Weekend and overnight holding are permitted.
Instant-funded accounts pay on demand. Evaluation-funded accounts have a 14-day waiting period before the first payout. Payments are made via Rise or USDT (TRC20 crypto). FTUK offers scaling potential up to $6.4M for top-performing funded traders.
Overall, our independent scoring gives Earn2Trade the edge in this 2026 comparison. However, both firms have their merits. If FTUK 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.
Earn2Trade 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). FTUK: Up to 80%.
EA policies: Earn2Trade — check the review. FTUK — check the review. Always verify the latest policy directly with the firm.
News trading: Earn2Trade — check the review. FTUK — check the review.
Read the full Earn2Trade review → · Read the full FTUK 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 FTUK offers Up to 80% 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 FTUK takes approximately 14 day(s). Always verify current payout timelines on the firm's website.
Neither Earn2Trade nor FTUK 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.
