The policy updates below apply to all new accounts purchased on or after September 17th, 2025, 9:00 AM Eastern:
✅ Faster Approvals: Payouts reviewed and approved daily (no multi-day delays).
✅ Payout Cycle Cap: Maximum withdrawal amounts have been reduced.
✅ Total Active Sim-Funded Accounts: Max 5 active Elite Sim-Funded accounts per trader (previously 20).
No limit on how many evaluations you can purchase or keep in “Passed” status. See the policy here.
✅ Payout Cap Per Trader: Up to $25,000 can be earned per trader, prior to transitioning to LIVE ELITE.
✅ LIVE ELITE Transition: If a LIVE ELITE account at our live broker is liquidated, traders may, subject to approval, return to SIM and remain eligible for up to $150,000 in lifetime SIM-funded payouts, distributed in $25,000 cap increments.
How do I get moved to LIVE?
You may qualify to trade real capital with our live broker and transition to LIVE ELITE if you satisfy any of the following:
5 payouts per trader
50 Active Trading Days per trader
$25,000 payout cap per trader
What is my starting balance for LIVE ELITE?
The static starting balance is based on your single top-performing Elite Sim-Funded account that has reached the safety net (account max drawdown + $100):
Elite Sim-Funded Account | LIVE ELITE Starting Balance |
|---|---|
50K or Below | $2,000 |
100K | $3,000 |
150K or Above | $5,000 |
25K Direct to Funded (DTF) | $2,500 |
50K Direct to Funded (DTF) | $5,000 |
100K Direct to Funded (DTF) | $5,000 |
ETF may transition traders from their Elite Sim-Funded account to a LIVE ELITE account at its discretion—before, during, or after a payout request.
Ultimate Freedom: Trade However You Want
Did you know we permanently lifted restrictions on trading behavior, thus allowing you to trade however you want? No payout denials will occur for the following trading behavior:
Place scratch trades or scale down contract sizes without limitations
HFT restrictions removed
DCA allowed
Martingale restriction removed
VPN/VPS restriction removed
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: For your very first purchase, if you genuinely made a mistake in selecting your account, you can make one swap to a same-sized evaluation account—or smaller, on the same platform as your original purchase, request a full refund on your first purchased account, or opt for in-house credit to be applied to an evaluation of your choice within 7 (seven) days from purchase. For complete details, please click here.
48-Hour Payout Guarantee: We’ll add $1,000 to your account if ETF does not approve your eligible payout or initiate your LIVE ELITE transition within 48 business hours from the request time.
Elite Sim-Funded Credit Bonus: After passing and activating your Elite Sim-Funded account, you’ll receive a credit equal to the initial price paid for the first month of your evaluation.