As an Elite Sim-Funded trader, you keep 100% up to $25,000 in simulated profits, subject to our payout policy and Terms and Conditions. Here is the important part: ETF reserves the right to move any trader to LIVE ELITE at any time. That means this transition can happen before you reach the $25,000 mark in sim. When you move to Live Elite, your sim profits do not carry over. Your live account starts with a fixed starting balance based on your top-performing sim account size, not your sim profit balance. For example, a 150K sim account translates to a $5,000 Live Elite starting balance. You can see the full starting balance table and Live Elite details here. We know that it can feel like a reset, and we are upfront about it. But Live Elite is where the real opportunity is. There is no fixed payout cap on live markets, and withdrawals are typically processed same day. We are putting up real capital because we believe in your ability. Payouts are processed through Rise with ACH and crypto withdrawal options, and remain subject to our payout policy and internal risk controls. Live Elite pathway moves qualified traders into real capital accounts in live markets. You may qualify after reaching milestones such as 5 payouts, 50 active trading days, or reaching $25,000 in total payouts. Full qualifying criteria are outlined in our Terms and Conditions. ETF also reserves the right to move traders to live at any time based on performance. Based on payout amount eligibility above the safety net, your single top-performing Elite Sim-Funded account determines your Live Elite starting balance. Live Elite traders keep 80% of profits on live markets.

some account types have an Active Trading Days (ATD) requirement that ensures you are demonstrating consistent market participation, not consistent P&L. ATD means you need a certain number of days where you actively traded before requesting a payout. This is not about limiting your best days. It is about making sure you are actually trading regularly and not just getting lucky on a single session. The specifics vary by plan type and payout level. Read the full breakdown of ATD rules and how they work.