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Elite Trader Funding

7.1 A
United States Futures
VS

TradeDay

8.1 A+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs A+ Split 100% vs 95% Price $57 vs $87

Verdict: Who Wins?

Elite Trader Funding 4 wins
4 3
TradeDay 3 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 7.1
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4
Starting Price $57 vs $87
Profit Split Keep up to 100% vs 95%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 15 vs 9 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Elite Trader Funding
Maximum profit potential Elite Trader Funding
Trust & reputation TradeDay
Fast payouts TradeDay

Visual Comparison

Elite Trader Funding TradeDay

Head-to-Head Comparison

Elite Trader Funding Metric TradeDay
7.1/10 PFM Score 8.1/10
4/5 (1,077) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (1,350)
A Safety Grade A+
Keep up to 100% Profit Split 95%
None on 1 Step, Static, Fast Track, and DTF plans; End of Day Realized on EOD and Diamond Hands plans. Daily Drawdown Trailing Max Drawdown
Same-day approval Payout Frequency Daily
$57 Starting Price $87
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic Platforms
Yes Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Feb 2022 Established Jan 2020
15 options Challenge Options 9 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Elite Trader Funding TradeDay Savings
$50K $97 $87 Save $10
$100K $247 $140 Save $107
$150K $347 $210 Save $137

Elite Trader Funding vs TradeDay: Detailed Analysis

Elite Trader Funding and TradeDay are both Futures firms. TradeDay has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Elite Trader Funding was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Elite Trader Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $57, which is $30 less than TradeDay's starting price of $87. Elite Trader Funding offers 15 challenge options, while TradeDay offers 9.

Elite Trader Funding offers Keep up to 100% profit split, while TradeDay offers 95%. Elite Trader Funding pays out Same-day approval, and TradeDay pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Elite Trader Funding has a 4/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,077 reviews, while TradeDay has 4.6/5 with 1,350 reviews. Safety grades: Elite Trader Funding A, TradeDay A+.

This is a close matchup with Elite Trader Funding winning 4 and TradeDay winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Elite Trader Funding
Pros
6 plan types (1 Step, Direct to Funded, Static, Diamond Hands, End of Day, Fast Track); accounts from $10K to $250K; up to 100% profit split; same-day payout approval; no daily loss limit on 1 Step, Static, Fast Track, and DTF plans.
Cons
Most plans auto-renew every 30 days (1 Step, Static, EOD, DH); one-time activation fees up to $307; only Fast Track and DTF are one-time payments.
TradeDay
Pros
Day One Payouts Up to 95% Profit Share Clear Path to Live Funding
Cons
Unable to offer a refund after purchase, monthly subscription fees apply

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Elite Trader Funding
80% OFF 80% off non-Fast-Track evaluations. Fast Track evaluations are $40 flat. All add-ons 30% off. Code REALTRADER. Verified from ETF affiliate email Apr 24 2026.
TradeDay
30% OFF 30% off + no activation fee on all evaluations

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Elite Trader Funding or TradeDay?

Both firms are competitive. Elite Trader Funding wins in 4 categories while TradeDay wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Elite Trader Funding or TradeDay?

Elite Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $57. Elite Trader Funding offers 15 challenge options starting from $57, while TradeDay offers 9 options starting from $87.

Which has better reviews, Elite Trader Funding or TradeDay?

TradeDay has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Elite Trader Funding has 1,077 reviews while TradeDay has 1,350.

Which offers a higher profit split, Elite Trader Funding or TradeDay?

Elite Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Elite Trader Funding offers Keep up to 100% while TradeDay offers 95%.

How fast do Elite Trader Funding and TradeDay pay out?

Elite Trader Funding has Same-day approval payouts while TradeDay offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.