The split
The profit share at Atlas Funded is one of the highest in the industry, starting at 90% for its 1-Step and 2-Step challenges. This can be increased to 100% through paid add-ons. However, the split is sensitive to risk: if the Atlas Protector is triggered (2% floating loss), the split is permanently reduced to 50% for that account.
Leveraged offers a standard 80% profit split across its programs. While lower than Atlas’s base rate, it can be upgraded to 95% via a paid add-on at checkout. Unlike Atlas, Leveraged does not reduce the split based on floating loss triggers, maintaining a more stable, albeit lower, starting percentage.
How often you can withdraw
Atlas Funded provides several withdrawal timelines depending on the plan:
- 1-Step and 2-Step: First payout after 14 days, then every 14.
- Daily Plans: On-demand withdrawals (Monday to Friday) once the account has 3 trading days.
- Access: First payout after 28 days, then every 14.
- Instant/Zero: Every 14 days.
Leveraged generally follows a 14-day cycle for its Turbo, ONE, Junior, Senior, and Executive programs. The Sprint program allows for the first payout as soon as the account is funded. For those needing faster access, Leveraged offers a paid "5-day payout" add-on for its Instant, Nitro, and ONE plans.
Minimums and methods
Atlas Funded requires a minimum profit of $50 for Daily plans and $100 for all other programs to request a withdrawal. They do not impose an additional minimum on the amount chosen once the threshold is met. Payouts are handled via:
- Rise
- USDT (ERC20)
- Atlas Balance (internal credit)
Leveraged does not publish a specific minimum dollar amount, but notes a $25 fee for wire transfers and Revolut. Their methods are more traditional:
- Wire Transfer
- Revolut
- Debit Card
- Crypto
- Loyalty credits
What delays a payout
Both firms use consistency rules and trading requirements that can postpone your first check.
At Atlas Funded:
- Minimum Trading Days: 5 days per cycle for standard plans; 3 days for Daily and Access plans.
- Consistency: Instant Funded has a 20% best-day rule; Access has a 40% rule. Standard 1-Step and 2-Step accounts have no consistency rule.
- Profitability Rule: For funded accounts, days must close with at least +0.5% (or +1% for Instant) to count toward the minimum days.
At Leveraged:
- Minimum Trading Days: Most programs require 3 non-consecutive days with at least 0.5% profit before a payout. Instant and Nitro require 5 such days.
- Consistency: A 20% best-day rule applies to funded Turbo, Leveraged ONE, and Instant accounts.
- News Trading: Profits from trades opened/closed within 5 minutes of high-impact news are deducted on most plans, unless an add-on is purchased.
What it takes to get there
To reach the payout stage, you must first clear the evaluation costs and risk hurdles.
Investment and Phases:
- Atlas Funded: A $100,000 1-Step challenge costs $478. Their "Access" model allows you to start for just $5, but requires a $492 activation fee after passing the evaluation.
- Leveraged: The Turbo $100,000 plan uses a "Pay After You Pass" model ($8.88 upfront, $540.12 activation). The Leveraged ONE $100,000 is a direct 1-step for $188.
Risk Rules:
- Atlas Funded: 1-Step and 2-Step use static drawdowns (7% and 10% respectively). Instant and Access use trailing drawdowns.
- Leveraged: Turbo and ONE use trailing drawdowns that lock at the starting balance after a 6% gain. Sprint and Portfolio Manager plans use static drawdown.
Platforms and Styles:
- Atlas: MT5, TradeLocker, and MatchTrader. Allows EAs and copy trading between your own Atlas accounts.
- Leveraged: MT5 and cTrader. Only allows self-built EAs; commercial EAs are strictly banned.
Which pays out more comfortably
Atlas Funded is the better choice for high-volume traders who want the maximum possible split (up to 100%) and the flexibility of on-demand payouts via the "Daily" plans, provided they can navigate the 3-minute trade duration rule.
Leveraged is more comfortable for swing traders or those looking for the lowest upfront risk, thanks to the $8.88 Turbo entry and the availability of cTrader. However, the ban on commercial EAs and the news trading restrictions on basic plans require a more manual or "genuine" trading approach to reach that first payout.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 account, Atlas Funded or Leveraged?
Leveraged is significantly cheaper for a $100,000 evaluation if you choose the "Leveraged ONE" plan, which costs $188. In contrast, Atlas Funded charges $478 for its standard $100,000 1-Step challenge. Even with Atlas's "Access" model, while the entry is $5, the total cost including the activation fee for $100,000 is $497, making Leveraged the more budget-friendly option for starting.
Does Atlas Funded or Leveraged offer a higher profit split?
Atlas Funded offers a higher standard profit split of 90% on its challenge accounts, which can be boosted to 100% with an add-on. Leveraged starts with a lower base split of 80%, although this can be increased to 95% through a paid add-on. Therefore, Atlas Funded provides a better percentage of the profits for the trader.
Which firm has stricter rules for using Expert Advisors, Atlas Funded or Leveraged?
Leveraged has much stricter EA rules, as it bans all commercial, bought, or publicly distributed EAs, only allowing those you have built and control yourself. Atlas Funded is more lenient, allowing the use of EAs without the requirement that they be self-developed, as long as they do not engage in prohibited strategies like latency arbitrage.
What is the difference in drawdown types between Atlas Funded and Leveraged 1-step accounts?
Atlas Funded's standard 1-Step accounts use a static drawdown (7% total), which is generally considered easier for traders as the floor does not move up with balance. Leveraged's 1-step accounts (like Turbo or ONE) use a trailing drawdown that follows the closed balance until it locks at the starting balance after a 6% gain, which requires more careful equity management in the early stages of the account.
