The split
The potential earnings vary significantly between the two firms depending on the chosen program:
- Sure Leverage Funding: Offers a top-tier 90% split for 1-Step Evaluation and Futures Style programs. The 2-Step evaluation pays 80%, while Instant Funding programs scale from 50% to 80% (except for the "Zero" model which starts at 70%).
- The Trading Pit: Maintains a standard 80% profit split across its evaluation-based models.
How often you can withdraw
The speed at which you can access your money depends on the account type:
- Sure Leverage Funding: Provides "Instant" payout requests for 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations once requirements are met. Other products like Instant Funding Static or Trailing follow a 14-day cycle. The EA Challenge requires 4 weeks for the first payout, then bi-weekly.
- The Trading Pit: Operates on a fixed 14-day payout frequency for its earning accounts.
Minimums and methods
Both firms have established clear thresholds and channels for moving funds:
- Sure Leverage Funding: Requires a minimum withdrawal of $100. Payouts are processed via RiseWorks.io or USDT (TRC20). There is a 2% payout fee or a $10 minimum transaction fee.
- The Trading Pit: Set a $100 minimum withdrawal ($200 for Instant Earning accounts). They support Bank Transfers and Crypto, with a 1% payout fee.
What delays a payout
Before seeing a cent, you must navigate specific risk and consistency rules that can postpone or nullify a withdrawal:
- Sure Leverage Funding: Implements a Profit Consistency Rule. For the 1-Step, no single day can exceed 50% of total profits. For the 2-Step, that limit is 25%. Additionally, trades should generally stay open for more than 2 minutes to avoid being flagged as prohibited scalping.
- The Trading Pit: Requires at least 3 "profitable days" (where you earn at least 0.5% of the initial balance) before being eligible for a payout. There is also a consistency rule for specific accounts where the best day cannot exceed 50% of the total profit. They also require an active Stop Loss on trades.
What it takes to get there
The journey begins with the initial investment and the technical setup:
- Sure Leverage Funding: Offers a very low barrier to entry with the "Buy Now, Pay Later" challenge for just $10. A standard $10,000 2-Phase account costs $40, while a 1-Step $10,000 account is $113. They support MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker. Note that EAs are generally prohibited except in the specific "EA Challenge" phase.
- The Trading Pit: A $10,000 account (1-Phase or 2-Phases) costs $99. They offer more platform variety, including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader. Unlike their competitor, they allow the use of EAs more broadly.
Which pays out more comfortably
Sure Leverage Funding is the better choice for aggressive traders who want the highest possible split (90%) and the ability to request payouts instantly after passing an evaluation. However, the strict profit consistency rules (especially the 50% or 25% caps) require a very disciplined trading style.
The Trading Pit offers a more "comfortable" path for traders who value platform choice (cTrader) and those who use Expert Advisors. While the 3 profitable days rule adds a slight delay, the lack of a "2-minute minimum" rule on all accounts makes it more flexible for high-speed manual traders.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $10,000 account, Sure Leverage Funding or The Trading Pit?
Sure Leverage Funding is significantly cheaper for a 2-step process, charging only $40 for a $10,000 account, and even offers a "Buy Now, Pay Later" option for $10. The Trading Pit charges a flat $99 for both its 1-phase and 2-phase $10,000 evaluations.
Does Sure Leverage Funding or The Trading Pit allow the use of EAs?
The Trading Pit allows the use of Expert Advisors across its platforms. In contrast, Sure Leverage Funding generally prohibits EAs, only allowing them during the evaluation phase of the specific "EA Challenge" and banning them once the account becomes funded.
Who offers a higher profit split, Sure Leverage Funding or The Trading Pit?
Sure Leverage Funding offers a higher maximum split of 90% for its 1-Step and Futures Style evaluations. The Trading Pit provides a consistent 80% profit split, which is lower than Sure Leverage's best offer but higher than some of Sure Leverage's initial Instant Funding tiers.
Between Sure Leverage Funding and The Trading Pit, which one supports cTrader?
The Trading Pit supports cTrader along with MetaTrader 4 and 5. Sure Leverage Funding does not offer cTrader, limiting its users to MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker.





















