Scalping
Scalping is a viable strategy in both firms, though they monitor for "unrealistic" behavior in different ways.
- Boxcar Trading: Allows realistic scalping but may review accounts if more than 50% of the profit is generated from trades lasting 5 seconds or less. Traders can use high-performance platforms like Jigsaw, Bookmap, and ATAS, and the firm includes a Chicago Windows VPS (6 Ryzen CPUs, 16 GB RAM) to minimize latency.
- Earn2trade: Permits scalping without a specific time-based profit cap like Boxcar's, though it prohibits "high-speed abuse." It offers a wide range of compatible platforms, including Volfix and Quantower, which are favored by order flow scalpers.
- Risk and Cost: Both firms use End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown in many evaluation plans, which is beneficial for scalpers as intraday fluctuations do not immediately penalize the maximum drawdown. Boxcar's commissions for micros (e.g., $0.50 for MES/MNQ) are slightly more competitive than Earn2trade’s ($0.93 for micros).
Automated Trading (EA)
Both firms allow the use of automated strategies, but with significant constraints on the type of software used.
- Boxcar Trading: Permits own automated strategies on evaluations and simulated-funded accounts. However, it strictly prohibits exploitative HFT (High-Frequency Trading) or strategies relying on technical defects.
- Earn2trade: Allows EAs but explicitly bans AI or high-speed abuse and the exploitation of platform errors.
- Interactions: Both firms prohibit holding positions over the weekend and during the daily close (16:45 to 18:00 ET). This means any automated system must be programmed to flatten all positions daily, which limits long-term algorithmic strategies.
News Trading
The approach to news trading is one of the most critical differences between these two firms.
- Boxcar Trading: Generally allowed on Prime, Flex, and Funded plans. However, the "Funded Payout" plan has a very strict rule: traders must be flat (no open positions or pending orders) from 1 minute before to 1 minute after high-impact USD news. Violating this results in account breach.
- Earn2trade: Does not impose specific time-based restrictions around news releases, allowing traders to capitalize on volatility without the fear of a technical breach, provided they stay within their drawdown and contract limits.
- Impact on Payout: For Boxcar traders on the Payout plan, a news violation means losing the account and all pending profit. Earn2trade is more lenient for those whose edge depends on economic events.
Copy Trading
If you manage multiple accounts, the rules for synchronization vary drastically.
- Boxcar Trading: Explicitly allows copy trading across your own Boxcar accounts using built-in Rithmic tools or third-party copiers. This is ideal for those who want to trade up to 5 funded accounts simultaneously.
- Earn2trade: Does not allow copy trading. Each account must be traded independently, and sharing credentials or trading for others is strictly prohibited.
- Platform convenience: Boxcar offers a Rithmic server-side copier for $15/month, ensuring that trades are replicated across all logins with minimal slippage.
Swing Trading
Both firms are primarily designed for intraday traders, making swing trading difficult.
- Boxcar Trading: Prohibits holding positions overnight and over weekends. Positions must be closed by 16:45 ET.
- Earn2trade: Also prohibits holding positions overnight or during weekends.
- Alternatives: Since neither firm allows true swing trading (multi-day holds), traders must treat each session as a new trade. Earn2trade’s EOD drawdown in the evaluation phase is more forgiving for "day-swinging" (holding a position the entire session) compared to intraday trailing drawdowns.
Hedging
- Boxcar Trading: Allows "limited hedging," meaning you can hold opposing positions in different products (like ES vs. NQ) or mini/micro pairs within the same account. However, you cannot hedge the exact same contract or use correlated products across different accounts.
- Earn2trade: No specific data is provided regarding hedging rules in the structured data. In the absence of information, traders should assume it is restricted or requires manual approval from the broker (Dorman or Edge Clear).
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- If you are a Copy Trader: Boxcar Trading is the only viable option, as it allows and provides tools for replicating trades across multiple accounts.
- If you are a News Trader: Earn2trade is safer, as it lacks the strict 2-minute "flat" rule found in Boxcar’s Payout accounts.
- If you are an Order Flow Scalper: Boxcar Trading offers a superior technical edge with its included high-RAM VPS and $0 payout fees.
- If you use TradingView: Earn2trade is the better choice as it supports Tradovate/TradingView integration, whereas Boxcar is centered on Rithmic-based platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a 50K account, Boxcar Trading or Earn2trade?
Boxcar Trading is generally more cost-effective because it uses a one-time payment model; for example, a 50K "BoxcarFlex" account costs approximately $90 to $105 with no recurring fees. Earn2trade uses a monthly subscription model, where a 50K "Gauntlet Mini" costs $170 every month until you pass, plus a one-time activation fee of $139 once funded.
Does Boxcar Trading or Earn2trade have a better profit split and payout frequency?
Boxcar Trading offers a superior profit split of 90% and allows for daily payout requests once the trader is eligible. Earn2trade provides an 80% profit split (which can drop to 50% if the profit is below a certain threshold) and processes payouts only once a week on Wednesdays.
Can I use a trade copier with Boxcar Trading or Earn2trade?
You can use a trade copier with Boxcar Trading to sync trades across your own accounts within the firm, and they even offer a server-side Rithmic copier for $15/month. In contrast, Earn2trade does not allow copy trading, requiring each evaluation or funded account to be traded individually.
Which firm has stricter news trading rules, Boxcar Trading or Earn2trade?
Boxcar Trading has stricter rules specifically for its "Funded Payout" accounts, where you must be flat 1 minute before and after high-impact news or face account termination. Earn2trade allows news trading without these specific time restrictions, making it more flexible for traders who operate during economic releases.






















