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Trade The Pool

2.0 A
Israel Stocks
VS

Elite Trader Funding

3.7 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Split 80% vs 100% Price $47 vs $38

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 3 wins
3 4
Elite Trader Funding 4 wins
Overall Rating 3.7 vs 2.0
TrustPilot 4.3 vs 3.9
Starting Price $38 vs $47
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 17 vs 13 options
Platform Choice 8 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Elite Trader Funding
Maximum profit potential Elite Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Trade The Pool
Fast payouts Elite Trader Funding

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool Elite Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric Elite Trader Funding
2.0/10 PFM Score 3.7/10
4.3/5 (596) TrustPilot 3.9/5 (1,067)
A Safety Grade B+
70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Profit Split Up to 100%
Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static Daily Drawdown Static, EOD, or Trailing (varies by plan)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency Same Day
$47 Starting Price $37.50
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Israel Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Feb 2022
17 options Challenge Options 13 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Trade The Pool Elite Trader Funding Savings
$50K $230 $58 Save $172
$100K $435 $38 Save $398

Trade The Pool vs Elite Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and Elite Trader Funding are both Stocks firms. Trade The Pool has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Elite Trader Funding was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, Elite Trader Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $38, which is $10 less than Trade The Pool's starting price of $47. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options, while Elite Trader Funding offers 13.

Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) profit split, while Elite Trader Funding offers Up to 100%. Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and Elite Trader Funding pays out Same Day.

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 596 reviews, while Elite Trader Funding has 3.9/5 with 1,067 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, Elite Trader Funding B+.

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

Pros & Cons

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.
Elite Trader Funding
Pros
Clear path to Live Funding, No time limits on evaluations, Reward points system, 100% satisfaction guarantee
Cons
Complex payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or Elite Trader Funding?

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

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $38. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options starting from $47, while Elite Trader Funding offers 13 options starting from $38.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or Elite Trader Funding?

Trade The Pool has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.3/5. Trade The Pool has 596 reviews while Elite Trader Funding has 1,067.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) while Elite Trader Funding offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Trade The Pool and Elite Trader Funding pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days payouts while Elite Trader Funding offers Same Day payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.