Scalping
Both firms allow scalping, but they apply very different constraints that affect high-frequency traders.
- Rules and Limits: Earn2Trade uses a "Progression Ladder," which limits the number of contracts you can open based on your current account balance. If you exceed this limit, you must reset the account. Funded Futures Family allows scalping but strictly prohibits "micro-scalping"; at least 50% of your trades and 50% of your profits must come from positions held for longer than 20 seconds.
- Platforms: Earn2Trade is superior for this style due to its massive compatibility list (over 20 platforms including Jigsaw, Bookmap, and Quantower). FFF is more limited, focusing on Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and TradingView.
- Risk and Drawdown: Earn2Trade's End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown is favorable for scalpers as it doesn't penalize unrealized intraday peaks. FFF offers both EOD and Intraday drawdown options depending on the chosen plan (Premier EOD vs. Premier Intraday).
Automated Trading (EA)
There is a clear divide between the two firms regarding the use of expert advisors or bots.
- Rules: Earn2Trade explicitly allows the use of EAs. In contrast, Funded Futures Family prohibits bots and algorithmic trading across all its plans.
- Interactions: In Earn2Trade, while EAs are allowed, they must still comply with the "Progression Ladder" and the 30% consistency rule (no single day can account for more than 30% of total profit). For an automated system, the prohibition of holding positions over the weekend in both firms means the EA must be programmed to flat all positions before the Friday close.
- Cost: Operating an EA in Earn2Trade involves the monthly subscription cost ($150-$550 depending on size) plus any platform-specific fees if using advanced tools like Sierra Chart or MultiCharts.
News Trading
Both firms permit trading during high-impact economic news, but with specific technical restrictions.
- Rules: Earn2Trade allows news trading without specific time-window bans. Funded Futures Family also allows it but forbids "straddles" or "strangles" that attempt to exploit news volatility. Additionally, FFF has a "CME 2% Price Limit Rule," prohibiting trading when a contract is within 2% of its price limit.
- Risk: The high volatility of news trading can quickly trigger Earn2Trade’s daily loss limit ($550 on a $25k account). In FFF, while most evaluation plans lack an explicit daily loss limit, hitting the 2% CME limit results in a violation.
- Payout Influence: Since news trading often results in "windfall" profits, Earn2Trade’s 30% consistency rule and FFF’s 40-50% consistency rules are critical; a single massive trade during a news event might prevent you from passing the evaluation if it exceeds these percentages of the total profit.
Swing Trading and Holding Positions
Neither firm is designed for long-term swing trading due to strict closure rules.
- Holding Rules: Earn2Trade is strictly intraday; holding positions overnight or over the weekend is not allowed. Funded Futures Family allows "overnight" trading (positions can stay open past the 4:15 PM EST close and resume at 6:00 PM EST), but all positions must be closed by Friday afternoon. No weekend holding is permitted in either firm.
- Risk: For FFF traders, holding overnight means exposure to gap risk at the 6:00 PM EST reopen, which could blow the drawdown before the trader can react.
- Cost: FFF is slightly better for "multi-day" intraday styles because it doesn't force a flat at 4:15 PM if the trader intends to continue the position two hours later, whereas E2T requires total closure daily.
Copy Trading
This style is generally restricted in both ecosystems.
- Rules: Earn2Trade does not allow copy trading. Funded Futures Family also lists "unauthorized group trading/signal services" as a prohibited strategy.
- Alternatives: Traders looking to manage multiple accounts must do so manually. Earn2Trade allows up to 5 concurrent evaluation accounts, while FFF allows up to 4 Simulated Funded accounts. However, since copy trading software is often detected as "algorithmic" or "group trading," it is risky to use in either firm.
If you trade like this
- If you are an Algorithmic Trader (EA): Earn2Trade is your only choice, as FFF prohibits bots.
- If you are a Scalper who holds for seconds: Earn2Trade is better because it lacks FFF's 20-second minimum hold rule.
- If you want the highest profit share: Funded Futures Family is better with its 90% split compared to Earn2Trade's 80%.
- If you need many platform options: Earn2Trade offers over 20 platforms, while FFF only offers 4.
- If you want to skip the evaluation: Funded Futures Family offers "Straight to Funded" (S2F) plans, whereas Earn2Trade always requires an evaluation phase.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $50,000 account, Earn2Trade or Funded Futures Family?
Funded Futures Family is generally cheaper for a standard evaluation, with its Premier EOD $50k account priced between $159 and $194 monthly, while Earn2Trade's Gauntlet Mini $50k costs $170. However, FFF also offers a "Velocity" $50k plan for as low as $125. If you want to skip the evaluation entirely, FFF offers a $50k S2F account for a one-time fee of $469, an option Earn2Trade does not provide.
Who offers a better profit split, Earn2Trade or Funded Futures Family?
Funded Futures Family offers a superior profit split of 90% for the trader on its Simulated Funded accounts. Earn2Trade typically offers an 80/20 split, which can even drop to 50/50 if the profit remains below a specific threshold set for the account size. For professional-grade accounts, FFF drops to 80%, which matches Earn2Trade's standard rate.
Which firm allows more platforms, Earn2Trade or Funded Futures Family?
Earn2Trade is the clear winner in terms of technology, supporting over 20 different trading platforms including NinjaTrader, RTrader Pro, Bookmap, ATAS, and Sierra Chart. Funded Futures Family is much more restrictive, officially supporting only Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, and WealthCharts.
Does Earn2Trade or Funded Futures Family have stricter consistency rules?
Earn2Trade is stricter during the evaluation phase, requiring that no single trading day accounts for 30% or more of the total profit. Funded Futures Family uses a more lenient consistency rule, which varies between 40% and 50% depending on the specific plan and whether you are in the evaluation or funded stage.






















