Elite Trader Funding is a futures-focused proprietary trading firm founded in 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm stands out by offering six distinct evaluation pathways — 1-Step, Fast Track, End of Day (EOD), Static, Diamond Hands, and Direct to Funded — giving traders far more flexibility than most competitors. Account sizes range from $10,000 to $300,000, and traders can access real capital through the firm's LIVE ELITE program after passing their simulation milestones.
The platform supports three professional-grade trading platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and TradingView, covering Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android users. Futures markets available include stock indices, currencies, cryptocurrencies, metals, energies, and agricultural commodities via CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and SMFE. News trading is permitted, and select evaluation types have no minimum trading day requirements, making it possible to get funded in a single day via Fast Track or Direct to Funded accounts.
Profit splits are among the most competitive in the industry: traders keep 100% of the first $12,500 in lifetime sim-funded profits, then move to a 90/10 split (90% to trader). LIVE ELITE traders gain access to daily payouts on real capital. The Direct to Funded option ($599–$699) lets experienced traders skip evaluations entirely, while Diamond Hands ($365/mo) offers a subscription-style path for traders who prefer monthly access over one-time fees.
As of September 2025, traders are limited to 5 active sim-funded accounts (down from 20), and the criteria for receiving a LIVE ELITE invitation remain somewhat opaque. The firm claims to have paid out over $12 million to more than 13,000 funded traders, establishing a reasonable track record for a firm of its age. Frequent promotional discounts of 50–90% off evaluation fees make it accessible for traders at varying budget levels.