Entry price
The cost of starting depends on whether you prefer a subscription or a single payment. Atlas Funded Futures uses a one-time fee model:
- $25K account: $89 (Standard), $139 (Apex), or $269 (Direct).
- $50K account: $139 (Standard), $199 (Apex), or $429 (Direct).
- $150K account: $329 (Standard), $429 (Apex), or $729 (Direct).
Earn2trade uses a monthly subscription, meaning the price multiplies if you don't pass quickly:
- $25K account (Trader Career Path): $150 per month.
- $50K account: $170 to $190 per month.
- $150K account: $375 per month.
What you pay while trading
The "invisible" costs after buying the challenge are where the gap widens. Atlas Funded Futures has a $0 activation fee and a $0 monthly subscription for funded accounts. Their profit split is highly competitive, starting at 90% and reaching 100% on Atlas Live accounts after the fourth payout.
In contrast, Earn2trade charges a lifetime activation fee of $139 once you pass the evaluation. Furthermore, their profit split is generally 80%, which can drop to 50% if your profits are below a specific threshold. Earn2trade also details specific commissions per side (e.g., $2.04 for ES or NQ), while Atlas Funded Futures does not charge for the evaluation platform (Volumetrica).
What mistakes cost you
Errors in these firms are paid for with resets or profit deductions. At Earn2trade, breaking a rule like the "Progression Ladder" (trading more contracts than allowed for your balance) requires a reset fee ranging from $65 to $155. However, their End-Of-Day (EOD) drawdown is "cheaper" for your psychology, as it only updates at the end of the day, allowing for more intraday flexibility.
At Atlas Funded Futures, mistakes like trading during news or scalping (trades under 3 minutes) on funded accounts don't cost you the account, but they cost you the trade's profit, which is deducted. Their drawdown is Trailing (updates in real-time or at day close depending on the plan), which is more expensive because it "eats" your cushion as your equity grows.
What it costs to get paid
To see money in your bank account, Earn2trade applies several friction costs. They charge a $50 fee for withdrawals via Rise or Deel (for non-US customers) and have a minimum withdrawal of $100.
Atlas Funded Futures has no withdrawal fees via Rise or USDT. However, they require a "mandatory buffer": after withdrawing, your balance must remain at least $100 above the starting balance. They also offer a payout guarantee: if they are late (over 24-48 working hours), they pay you an extra $500 with that payout and another $500 with the next.
Where each one hides its cost
Atlas Funded Futures hides its cost in the consistency and news rules. A 20% consistency rule (Direct/Live) means you cannot have one very lucky day; you must trade for more days to "dilute" that profit before being eligible for withdrawal.
Earn2trade hides its cost in the "Trader Career Path" scaling logic and the monthly renewal. If you are a slow, conservative trader, you might end up paying several hundred dollars in subscriptions before even reaching the funded stage, plus the $139 activation fee that Atlas Funded Futures simply doesn't have.
Cheapest for whom
Atlas Funded Futures is the cheapest for experienced traders who want to maximize their profit split (90-100%) and avoid recurring monthly costs or activation fees.
Earn2trade is better for traders who prefer the safety of an End-Of-Day drawdown and don't mind paying a premium (subscription and activation) in exchange for a more relaxed risk measurement during the evaluation phase.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $50K account, Atlas Funded Futures or Earn2trade?
Atlas Funded Futures is cheaper, with prices starting at $139 (Standard) as a one-time fee. Earn2trade costs between $170 and $190 depending on the program, and since it is a monthly subscription, you will have to pay that amount again every 30 days until you pass the evaluation.
Do Atlas Funded Futures and Earn2trade charge activation fees for funded accounts?
Atlas Funded Futures does not charge any activation or subscription fees for the funded phase ($0 cost). In contrast, Earn2trade requires a one-time lifetime activation fee of $139 once you pass the evaluation and move to a funded account.
Which firm has more expensive withdrawal conditions, Atlas Funded Futures or Earn2trade?
Earn2trade has more expensive conditions because it charges a $50 fee for withdrawals through platforms like Rise or Deel. Atlas Funded Futures does not charge withdrawal fees, although it does require you to leave a small $100 buffer above your initial balance after any withdrawal.
Is the drawdown more expensive to manage at Atlas Funded Futures or Earn2trade?
The drawdown at Atlas Funded Futures is generally more expensive for the trader because it is a Trailing drawdown (following your profit in real-time or at day close), which limits your room for error as you gain profit. Earn2trade uses an End-Of-Day (EOD) drawdown during evaluation, which is much more favorable as it ignores intraday fluctuations and only accounts for your balance at the end of the session.
