What you are signing up for
An evaluation is a test where you trade on a demo account to reach a specific goal without breaking risk rules.
- Earn2Trade uses a monthly subscription model. For example, a $50,000 account costs $170 every month until you pass the test or cancel.
- Hyperticks Futures offers a one-time purchase. A $50,000 "Beginner" account costs $156 once, with no recurring monthly fees.
The "profit target" is the amount of money you must earn to pass. In a $50,000 account, Earn2Trade asks for $3,000, while Hyperticks asks for $2,500.
How hard each one is
The main difficulty lies in the "drawdown," which is the maximum loss allowed before your account is closed.
- Earn2Trade uses EOD (End of Day) drawdown during the evaluation. This means your loss limit only updates when the markets close, which is more forgiving for beginners because it doesn't penalize you for profits that vanish during the trading session.
- Hyperticks Futures also uses EOD drawdown for its "Beginner" accounts. However, its "HYPER Intra" or "Instant Flex" plans use "intraday trailing drawdown." "Trailing" means the loss limit follows your balance in real-time as you make money, making it much harder because you have less room for error while a trade is open.
How long it takes
Time is a key factor when you are learning.
- Earn2Trade has no minimum trading days. If you reach your profit target in one day, you pass immediately.
- Hyperticks Futures requires a minimum of "winning days." For the Beginner account, you need at least 5 days where you make a specific minimum profit to be eligible for your first payout.
Where beginners fail
Most beginners fail because of "consistency rules" or "news trading" restrictions.
- A "consistency rule" prevents you from passing by getting lucky on a single trade. Earn2Trade has a 30% rule: no single day can represent more than 30% of your total profit. Hyperticks has a similar 35% rule for its Beginner accounts.
- Hyperticks prohibits opening new trades 5 minutes before and after high-impact economic news. Breaking this can lead to account termination.
- Earn2Trade requires you to follow a "progression ladder," which is a rule that limits how many contracts (the size of your bets) you can trade based on your current balance.
What happens if you make it
Once you pass, you become a "funded trader" and can start withdrawing real money.
- Earn2Trade charges an activation fee (around $139) once you pass. They keep 20% of your profits, giving you 80%.
- Hyperticks Futures has no activation fees on its current catalog. They offer a higher profit split, where you keep 90% of what you earn.
- Both firms allow you to use popular "platforms" (the software used to place trades) like TradingView, which is very friendly for beginners.
If it is your first time
If this is your first evaluation, Hyperticks Futures is a stronger choice for your wallet because it lacks monthly subscriptions and activation fees. Paying once allows you to trade without the pressure of a ticking clock and a recurring bill.
However, if you prefer a firm with a longer track record and a much wider variety of trading platforms, Earn2Trade is the industry standard. Their EOD drawdown is very fair for a first attempt, provided you can reach the profit target quickly to avoid paying multiple monthly fees.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to start, Earn2Trade or Hyperticks Futures?
Hyperticks Futures is cheaper for a beginner because it uses a one-time payment model. A $50,000 account costs $156 once, whereas Earn2Trade costs $170 every month until you pass. Additionally, Hyperticks does not charge an activation fee after you pass the evaluation, while Earn2Trade requires a payment of $139 to start your funded account.
What is the difference in drawdown between Earn2Trade and Hyperticks Futures?
Both firms offer EOD (End of Day) drawdown on their standard accounts, meaning your loss limit only moves at the end of the day based on your closed balance. However, Hyperticks Futures also offers "HYPER" and "Instant" plans with intraday trailing drawdown, where the loss limit follows your profit in real-time. Earn2Trade only switches to a trailing drawdown once you move from a simulated account to a live funded account.
How does the consistency rule work in Earn2Trade compared to Hyperticks Futures?
Earn2Trade applies a 30% consistency rule, meaning that no single trading day can account for more than 30% of the total profit you earned to pass the evaluation. Hyperticks Futures uses a slightly more relaxed 35% rule for its Beginner evaluation accounts. This rule ensures that your success is based on a series of good trades rather than one lucky gamble.
Which firm offers a better profit split, Earn2Trade or Hyperticks Futures?
Hyperticks Futures offers a more generous profit split of 90%, meaning the trader keeps 90% of the gains and the firm keeps 10%. Earn2Trade offers an 80/20 split for most accounts, where the trader keeps 80%. This makes Hyperticks more profitable for the trader in the long run once the funded phase is reached.
