How to Pass the Elite Trader Funding Challenge

To pass the Elite Trader Funding challenge, reach the Varies by plan profit target while never breaching the Varies by plan (Trailing / Static 10% / EOD) maximum drawdown or the None on most plans (Diamond Hands & EOD have DLL) daily loss limit, across a 1-phase evaluation. Once funded you keep Up to 100/0 of profits.

Elite Trader Funding challenge rules

  • Profit target: Varies by plan
  • Max drawdown: Varies by plan (Trailing / Static 10% / EOD)
  • Daily loss limit: None on most plans (Diamond Hands & EOD have DLL)
  • Evaluation: 1-phase

Steps to pass Elite Trader Funding

  1. Know the exact targets. Hit a Varies by plan profit target while keeping total losses under Varies by plan (Trailing / Static 10% / EOD) and any single day under None on most plans (Diamond Hands & EOD have DLL).
  2. Risk small per trade. Size every position so a bad day can't breach the None on most plans (Diamond Hands & EOD have DLL) daily limit — most passers risk well under 1% per trade.
  3. Clear the 1-phase evaluation steadily. Reach the Varies by plan target over multiple sessions rather than one big trade.
  4. Follow Elite Trader Funding's rules. 1 Step: live trailing (unrealized) drawdown, no DLL, no overnight; sizes $25K/$50K/$100K/$150K; min 5 eval days; unlimited time Static: non-trailing drawdown, no DLL, no overnight; sizes $10K/$100K/$150K; min 5 eval days; unlimited time
  5. Track and review every trade. Use a trade journal and a drawdown calculator to stay inside the limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Elite Trader Funding profit target?

Elite Trader Funding's evaluation requires a Varies by plan profit target while staying within a Varies by plan (Trailing / Static 10% / EOD) maximum drawdown.

Can you fail the Elite Trader Funding challenge?

Yes — the most common ways to fail are breaching the Varies by plan (Trailing / Static 10% / EOD) max drawdown or the None on most plans (Diamond Hands & EOD have DLL) daily loss limit.

How much does the Elite Trader Funding challenge cost?

Elite Trader Funding challenges start from $47 – $307+ (one-time) / from $87/mo; once funded you keep Up to 100/0 of profits.

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