Quick Answer
Elite Trader Funding's cheapest path to a funded account is $75 (Fast Track for $100K). Monthly subscription plans range from $165/mo (1-Step $50K) to $655/mo (1-Step $300K). One-time evaluation fees range from $99 (Static $10K) to $699 (DTF $50K). After passing, activation costs $87/month or $177-$307 one-time (depending on method). Trading commissions are $2.00 per mini contract, $0.62 per micro, and $0.69 per Eurex contract. As of April 2026, add-ons like ODTP, TradeShield, and PriceSlash can reduce or restructure costs further.
Tested firsthand: I've analyzed all six Elite Trader Funding evaluation models—1-Step, EOD, Fast Track, Static, Diamond Hands, and Direct to Funded. The pricing breakdowns, activation fees, and payout cap structures here are verified against their current help center documentation and real trader reports.
If you want to understand which account type gives the best value—including why the $75 Fast Track is the cheapest entry in the industry and why the $25K payout cap matters—read my complete account types breakdown. For the full picture, read my complete Elite Trader Funding review. For the absolute latest, check Elite Trader Funding's website or their help center.
Elite Trader Funding's pricing structure is one of the most complex in the prop trading industry because they offer six distinct evaluation models, each with its own fee structure. As of April 2026, the costs span from $75 one-time (Fast Track) to $655/month (1-Step $300K), plus activation fees, commissions, data fees, and optional add-ons that can change your total spend significantly.
I've seen traders get surprised by costs they didn't account for. The evaluation fee is just the beginning. Activation fees, exchange data charges, and commission structures all add to your total cost of trading with Elite Trader Funding. This guide lays out every dollar so there are no surprises.
Evaluation Fees: All Six Models
Elite Trader Funding offers six evaluation types. Here's the complete pricing for each.
1-Step Evaluation Pricing (Monthly Subscription)
| Account Size | Monthly Price | Profit Target | Trailing Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $165/mo | $3,000 (6%) | $2,000 (4%) |
| $100,000 | $385/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $3,000 (3%) |
| $150,000 | $435/mo | $9,000 (6%) | $4,500 (3%) |
| $200,000 | $535/mo | $12,000 (6%) | $5,000 (2.5%) |
| $300,000 | $655/mo | $18,000 (6%) | $7,500 (2.5%) |
The 1-Step is the most popular plan. Intraday trailing drawdown, no daily loss limit, no time limit. Subscription runs until you pass, cancel, or breach.
EOD Evaluation Pricing (Monthly Subscription)
| Account Size | Monthly Price | Profit Target | EOD Trailing DD | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $135/mo | $3,000 (6%) | $2,500 (5%) | $1,000 (2%) |
| $100,000 | $245/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $3,500 (3.5%) | $2,000 (2%) |
| $150,000 | $315/mo | $9,000 (6%) | $5,000 (3.3%) | $3,000 (2%) |
| $250,000 | $535/mo | $15,000 (6%) | $6,500 (2.6%) | $4,000 (1.6%) |
The EOD plan uses end-of-day trailing drawdown (more forgiving) but adds a daily loss limit that the 1-Step doesn't have. Cheaper than 1-Step at every size.
Fast Track Pricing (One-Time Fee)
| Account Size | One-Time Fee | Profit Target | Trailing Drawdown | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $75 | $6,000 (6%) | $3,000 (3%) | 14 calendar days |
| $250,000 | $175 | $15,000 (6%) | $5,000 (2%) | 14 calendar days |
No resets available. Positive balance at expiry transfers to 1-Step. Maximum one active per trader.
Static Evaluation Pricing (One-Time Fee)
| Account Size | One-Time Fee | Profit Target | Static Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $99 | $1,000 (10%) | $500 (5%) |
| $25,000 | $229 | $1,500 (6%) | $1,000 (4%) |
| $50,000 | $449 | $3,000 (6%) | $2,000 (4%) |
Fixed drawdown that never moves. No monthly subscription. No time limit.
Diamond Hands Pricing (Monthly Subscription)
| Account Size | Monthly Price | Profit Target | EOD Trailing DD | Daily Loss Limit | Max Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $365/mo | $5,000 (5%) | $3,500 (3.5%) | $1,500 (1.5%) | 2 mini |
Only plan allowing overnight/weekend holds. Single size only.
Direct to Funded (DTF) Pricing (One-Time Fee)
| Account Size | One-Time Fee | Drawdown Type | ATDs Per Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $599 | EOD Trailing | 10 |
| $50,000 | $699 | EOD Trailing | 15 |
| $100,000 | TBD | Static | 20 |
Skips evaluation entirely. Max 5 accounts, max 2 resets per account. Swing trading allowed.
Activation Fees (After Passing)
Passing an evaluation is only step one. The Elite Sim-Funded account requires activation, and that comes with its own costs.
Monthly Activation
The standard activation path is a monthly subscription of $87/month. Your first month is free on most evaluation types, meaning you don't pay activation until month two of your funded account.
$87/month is a recurring cost for as long as you hold the funded account. If you trade 12 months, that's $1,044 in activation fees alone.
One-Time Activation Options
Elite Trader Funding also offers one-time activation fees that eliminate the monthly charge. These are typically in the $177 to $307 range, depending on account size and promotional pricing. The exact one-time activation fee varies, so check their website for current rates.
Double Down Deal Activation
The Double Down Deal offers activation at a reduced one-time fee of $47. This is a promotional option that may be available during specific periods or as part of bundle purchases. When available, it's the cheapest activation option by a significant margin.
Activation With the 3D Add-On
The 3D (three-day) add-on bundles a reduced activation fee of $47 as part of the package. If you're already purchasing the 3D add-on, the activation cost is effectively included.
The bottom line: activation costs between $47 (Double Down or 3D) and $1,044/year ($87/month), depending on which path you take. This is a real ongoing cost that most traders underestimate when budgeting.
Reset Fees
Resets restore a breached or underperforming account to its starting balance.
| Reset Type | Cost | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Reset | $47 | All evaluation types (except Fast Track) |
| Free Reset | $0 | One per subscription renewal (1-Step, EOD, Diamond Hands) |
| DTF Reset | Varies | Maximum 2 per DTF account lifetime |
| Fast Track Reset | N/A | Not available |
On subscription plans (1-Step, EOD, Diamond Hands), you get one free reset each time your subscription renews. So a $385/month 1-Step that renews gives you a fresh reset at no additional cost. Paid resets beyond that cost $47 each, unlimited.
Static accounts don't have subscription renewals, so every reset costs $47. No free resets.
DTF accounts get a maximum of 2 resets total, ever. After that, the next breach permanently closes the account.
Trading Commissions
Every trade you execute on an Elite Trader Funding account incurs commissions. These apply during both evaluation and funded phases.
Commission Schedule
| Contract Type | Commission (Round Turn) |
|---|---|
| Mini Futures (e.g., ES, NQ, YM) | $2.00 |
| Micro Futures (e.g., MES, MNQ, MYM) | $0.62 |
| Eurex Contracts | $0.69 |
These are per-contract round-turn commissions. A round turn means opening and closing one contract. If you open 5 ES contracts and close them, you pay 5 x $2.00 = $10.00.
Commission Impact on Profitability
For active day traders, commissions add up fast. Here's what 20 round turns per day looks like:
| Instrument | 20 RT/Day | Monthly (22 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Mini ES | $40/day | $880/month |
| Micro MES | $12.40/day | $272.80/month |
| Eurex | $13.80/day | $303.60/month |
If you're paying $385/month for a 1-Step $100K subscription and trading 20 mini round turns daily, your commissions ($880/month) exceed your evaluation cost. That's a factor most pricing comparisons ignore.
For scalpers who execute 50+ round turns daily, the commission burden becomes massive. $100+ per day in commissions on minis means you need to generate that much profit just to break even before making progress toward the profit target.
Professional Data Fees
This is the hidden cost that blindsides many traders.
If your trading platform requires professional-tier market data (which most do for simulated funded accounts), you may need to pay $128 per exchange for real-time data access.
Common exchanges and their data costs:
| Exchange | Monthly Data Fee |
|---|---|
| CME (ES, NQ, YM, RTY) | $128/mo |
| CBOT (ZB, ZN, ZC, ZS) | $128/mo |
| NYMEX (CL, NG) | $128/mo |
| COMEX (GC, SI) | $128/mo |
If you trade instruments across multiple exchanges, these fees stack. Trading ES (CME) and crude oil (NYMEX) means $256/month in data fees alone.
Not all traders are required to pay professional data fees. The requirement depends on your platform, your data feed setup, and whether you qualify as a professional or non-professional trader. Check with Elite Trader Funding and your platform provider to confirm whether this applies to you.
Add-Ons and Extras
Elite Trader Funding offers several optional add-ons that modify your evaluation or funded account terms.
ODTP (One Day to Pass)
The ODTP add-on removes the minimum trading day requirement from your evaluation. Normally, you need 5 trading days to pass. With ODTP, you can pass in a single session if you hit the profit target.
ODTP is purchased at checkout when you buy your evaluation. It's not available after purchase. The cost varies by account type — check the checkout page for current pricing.
TradeShield
TradeShield is a risk management add-on that provides additional protection against account breaches. The specific mechanics and pricing have changed over time. Verify the current TradeShield terms on the Elite Trader Funding help center before purchasing.
PriceSlash
The PriceSlash add-on gives you 90% off your next evaluation after a breach or expiry. If you breach a $385/month 1-Step, PriceSlash would let you start a new one at $38.50/month.
PriceSlash must be purchased alongside your original evaluation. You're essentially buying insurance against failure. If you pass on the first attempt, PriceSlash is wasted money. If you fail, it saves you a huge amount on the retry.
For traders with a historically high failure rate on evaluations, PriceSlash can be excellent value. For traders with high pass rates, it's unnecessary overhead.
Double Down Deal
The Double Down Deal offers a $47 activation fee instead of the standard $87/month. This is a significant savings if you plan to hold your funded account for multiple months. The Deal is typically available as a promotional option during checkout.
At $47 one-time versus $87/month, the Double Down Deal pays for itself in less than one month. If it's available when you're purchasing, it's almost always worth taking.
Total Cost Scenarios
To illustrate what you'll actually spend from evaluation to first payout, here are three realistic scenarios.
Scenario 1: Cheapest Possible Path
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Evaluation: Fast Track $100K | $75 |
| Resets | $0 (not available) |
| Activation: Double Down Deal | $47 |
| Data Fees (1 month, CME only) | $128* |
| Commissions (20 RT/day, micros, 1 month) | $272.80 |
| Total | $522.80 |
*Data fee may not apply to all traders.
This gets you a $100K funded account with your first payout cycle underway for under $525. If you skip professional data (not everyone needs it), you're under $400. The Fast Track + Double Down Deal is the cheapest funded account path I've found at any prop firm.
Scenario 2: Mid-Range Path
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Evaluation: 1-Step $100K (2 months) | $770 |
| Reset (1 paid) | $47 |
| Activation (3 months at $87/mo, first free) | $174 |
| Data Fees (5 months, CME) | $640* |
| Commissions (15 RT/day, minis, 5 months) | $3,300 |
| Total | $4,931 |
Five months from start to your third payout cycle. Commissions are the largest single cost. Most traders don't realize they'll spend more on commissions than on the evaluation itself.
Scenario 3: Premium Path (DTF)
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| DTF $50K | $699 |
| Resets | $0 (saving both) |
| Activation (included in DTF) | $0* |
| Data Fees (3 months, CME) | $384* |
| Commissions (10 RT/day, minis, 3 months) | $1,320 |
| Total | $2,403 |
*Confirm DTF activation terms on the current help center.
The DTF path costs more upfront but skips evaluation time entirely. You're in a funded account from day one.
How Does Elite Trader Funding Compare on Price?
Elite Trader Funding's pricing is competitive across most segments. The $75 Fast Track is the cheapest evaluation in the futures prop trading industry. Their monthly subscription rates ($165-$655) are mid-range compared to competitors.
Where costs add up is in the funded phase. The $87/month activation, potential data fees, and commission rates create ongoing expenses that some competitors bundle differently. A firm with higher evaluation fees but lower (or zero) ongoing costs might end up cheaper over a 12-month funded period.
When comparing, always calculate the total 12-month cost, not just the entry fee. Entry fee + activation + resets + commissions + data = your real cost.
Common Pricing Mistakes
Only comparing evaluation fees. The $75 Fast Track looks incredible until you factor in the $87/month activation, lower payout caps, and the fact that it can't be reset. Total cost over 6 months matters more than the entry fee.
Ignoring commissions. Active traders easily spend $500-$1,000+/month on commissions. This is often the single largest cost and the one traders budget least for.
Not considering PriceSlash on high-risk evaluations. If you've failed multiple evaluations in the past, PriceSlash (90% off your next eval) is cheap insurance. Traders who "don't need it" often do.
Paying monthly activation when one-time is available. The Double Down Deal at $47 one-time saves you $87/month for as long as you hold the account. Four months of $87/month ($348) versus $47 one-time is a massive difference.
Forgetting data fees exist. $128/exchange per month is a real cost that applies to many traders. If you trade across three exchanges, that's $384/month in data alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elite Trader Funding cost?
Elite Trader Funding costs between $75 (Fast Track one-time) and $655/month (1-Step $300K), depending on the evaluation model and account size. After passing, activation costs $87/month (first month free on most plans) or $47-$307 as a one-time payment. Trading commissions are $2.00 per mini round turn and $0.62 per micro round turn.
What is the cheapest Elite Trader Funding evaluation?
Elite Trader Funding's cheapest evaluation is the $75 Fast Track, which gives you a $100K account with a 14-day time limit. The cheapest monthly subscription is the $50K EOD plan at $135/month. The cheapest one-time evaluation is the $10K Static at $99.
How much is the Elite Trader Funding activation fee?
Elite Trader Funding charges $87/month for activation of the Elite Sim-Funded account, with the first month free on most evaluation plans. One-time activation options range from $47 (Double Down Deal or 3D add-on) to $177-$307 depending on account size and promotional availability.
What are the trading commissions at Elite Trader Funding?
Elite Trader Funding charges $2.00 per round turn on mini futures contracts, $0.62 per round turn on micro futures contracts, and $0.69 per round turn on Eurex contracts. These commissions apply during both the evaluation and funded phases.
Does Elite Trader Funding charge data fees?
Elite Trader Funding may require professional market data fees of $128 per exchange per month, depending on your platform and data feed setup. Traders using CME, CBOT, NYMEX, or COMEX data may each incur separate $128/month charges. Check with Elite Trader Funding and your platform provider to confirm applicability.
How much does an Elite Trader Funding reset cost?
Elite Trader Funding charges $47 per paid reset on all evaluation types except Fast Track (which cannot be reset). Subscription-based plans (1-Step, EOD, Diamond Hands) include one free reset per subscription renewal. DTF accounts are limited to 2 resets total over the account's lifetime.
What is PriceSlash at Elite Trader Funding?
Elite Trader Funding's PriceSlash add-on provides 90% off your next evaluation after a breach or expiry. It must be purchased alongside the original evaluation at checkout. PriceSlash is essentially failure insurance — if you pass on the first attempt, the add-on goes unused.
What is the Double Down Deal at Elite Trader Funding?
Elite Trader Funding's Double Down Deal offers a one-time activation fee of $47 instead of the standard $87/month recurring charge. When available, it saves significant money over monthly activation payments. The deal is typically offered as a promotional option during checkout.
How much does it cost to go from evaluation to first payout at Elite Trader Funding?
Elite Trader Funding's cheapest path from evaluation to first payout is approximately $122-$522, depending on data fee requirements: $75 (Fast Track) + $47 (Double Down activation) + potential data and commission costs. A more typical path through the 1-Step $100K plan costs $385 (first month) + $0 (activation, first month free) + commissions.
Are there any hidden fees at Elite Trader Funding?
Elite Trader Funding's main fees beyond the evaluation are: activation ($87/month or one-time), trading commissions ($2.00/mini, $0.62/micro), and potential professional data fees ($128/exchange/month). These aren't hidden — they're documented in the help center — but many traders don't factor them into their total cost calculation.
