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Earn2Trade

8.0 A+
United States Futures
VS

Trade The Pool

6.8 A
United Kingdom Stocks
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs A

Verdict: Who Wins?

Earn2Trade 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
Trade The Pool 1 wins
Overall Rating 8.0 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4.3
Profit Split Both 80%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 18 vs 8 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Trust & reputation Earn2Trade
Fast payouts Earn2Trade

Visual Comparison

Earn2Trade Trade The Pool

Head-to-Head Comparison

Earn2Trade Metric Trade The Pool
8.0/10 PFM Score 6.8/10
4.7/5 (4,757) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (596)
A+ Safety Grade A
80% Profit Split 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
TCP25 $550 (2.2%), TCP50 $1,100 (2.2%), TCP100 $2,200 (2.2%), TCP200 $4,400 (2.2%); same 2.2% rule across all plans Daily Drawdown Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static
Weekly Payout Frequency Every 14 days
$ Starting Price $47
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic Platforms Trader Evolution
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
Jan 2017 Established Jan 2021
8 options Challenge Options 18 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Earn2Trade Trade The Pool Savings
$25K $150 $97 Save $53
$50K $190 $230 Save $40
$100K $350 $435 Save $85

Earn2Trade vs Trade The Pool: Detailed Analysis

Earn2Trade and Trade The Pool are both Futures firms. Earn2Trade has been in business longer, established in 2017, while Trade The Pool was founded in 2021.

Earn2Trade offers 80% profit split, while Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded). Earn2Trade pays out Weekly, and Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days.

For trust and reputation, Earn2Trade has a 4.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 4,757 reviews, while Trade The Pool has 4.3/5 with 596 reviews. Safety grades: Earn2Trade A+, Trade The Pool A.

Overall, Earn2Trade edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Earn2Trade
Pros
80% profit split; weekly payouts from $100 min; scale to $400K; Trader Career Path multi-phase progression; 6,400+ traders funded in 2025; free platforms and study guides
Cons
Monthly subscription model (not one-time); minimum 10 trading days per phase; multi-phase evaluation before funding
Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Earn2Trade
50% OFF 50% Off for all challenges
60% OFF 60% off challenge fees
Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Earn2Trade or Trade The Pool?

Earn2Trade scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, Earn2Trade or Trade The Pool?

Earn2Trade has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. Earn2Trade has 4,757 reviews while Trade The Pool has 596.

Which offers a higher profit split, Earn2Trade or Trade The Pool?

Earn2Trade offers a higher maximum profit split. Earn2Trade offers 80% while Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded).

How fast do Earn2Trade and Trade The Pool pay out?

Earn2Trade has Weekly payouts while Trade The Pool offers Every 14 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.