Frequently Asked General Questions

Currently our platform exclusively grants access to TradeLocker, MatchTrader and cTrader.

FX pairs, CFD indices, metals, other commodities and cryptocurrencies.

For cTrader, Match-Trade and TradeLocker our commission structure involves a flat fee of:

• $0 per lot – cryptocurrencies, indices and commodities
• $5 per lot – FX pairs and metals

Raw spread is applied on all assets.

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

• Forex      : 1:100
• Indices   : 1:100
• Commodities: 1:100
• Crypto    : 1:100

We use lower leverage initially to protect against unforeseen losses. Depending on your risk-management record we may increase it back to maximum.

For a day to count as a valid trading day the trader must generate a minimum net profit of 0.5 % of the initial account balance. This rule ensures consistency and proper risk management.

Once you meet all conditions for the month our team automatically processes your reward. We commit to timely payouts; if we fail to process within the usual timeframe we add $100 bonus compensation. This bonus does not apply if the delay is caused by pending KYC or additional data clarification requests.

Rewards are processed every month. A minimum withdrawal amount of $100 is required. We pay via PayPal, Bank Transfer or Crypto Wallet. From there you can withdraw using your preferred method.

Funded Account Reward Guidelines
Daily Profit Limit: traders can generate a maximum profit of $3,000 per trading day. Any profits exceeding this limit will be deducted (not a breach).

Profit Withdrawal Limits for Initial Rewards: for the first two reward processes traders can withdraw a maximum of 6 % of the initial account balance. Any profits beyond this limit are deducted. After the first two rewards this restriction is removed.

These limits create a stable environment and allow us to assess each trader’s performance fairly.

You will receive your credentials via e-mail immediately or up to 24 hours after you successfully complete your purchase. Please allow our team up to 2 business days to review your account and invite you to complete KYC; once KYC is completed you’ll receive your simulated funded account within the following business day.

1. Can I trade during news events with ETS Funded?
Yes, trading during news events is fully allowed on ETS Funded accounts. Engaging in news trading does not represent a breach of our rules.

2. Are there any limitations on profits generated during high-impact news events?
The only limitation is: any trade opened or closed (manually or automatically, including stop loss, take profit, or pending orders) within 2 minutes before or after the release of high-impact news (red folder on ForexFactory.com) can generate a maximum profit of 1 % of the account’s initial balance.

3. Does this policy apply to both the challenge and funded phases?
Yes, this rule applies equally to both the challenge phase and the funded phase.

4. What happens if profits exceed the 1 % limit during these times?
If the profit generated from trades during the restricted time exceeds 1 % of the initial account balance, the excess profit will be removed. This adjustment will not result in any breach or penalty.

• Exploit errors or latency in the pricing and/or platform(s) provided by the Broker
• Utilize non-public and/or insider information
• Front-run trades placed elsewhere
• Trade in any way that jeopardizes the relationship ETS Funded has with a broker or may result in the cancelling of trades
• Trade in any way that creates regulatory issues for the Broker
• All-or-Nothing Trading, where you can lose the account in one trade
• Any trading style that we deem too risky will be breached and refunded in full
• Martingale Strategy
• We strictly prohibit hedging positions within the same trading account, between accounts owned by the same traders, and between accounts owned by different traders. Hedging is defined as the act of opening two opposite positions on the same asset, regardless of differences in lot size or calculated risk. This policy is in place to ensure fair and transparent trading practices within our community and to uphold the integrity of our trading environment. Hedging can lead to confusion in risk management and may create unfair advantages or disadvantages for traders.
• Utilize any third-party strategy, Expert Advisor, off-the-shelf strategy or one marketed to pass assessment accounts will lead to a breach of your account or reward. We may require to prove that your Expert advisor is your own by presenting the code for any doubts we have, at our own discretion
• Utilize one strategy to pass an assessment and then utilizing a different strategy in a simulated funded account, refers only to the use of EA in assessment and manual trading in simulated Funded stage and vice versa, as determined by ETS Funded in its sole discretion
• It is essential to successfully complete each challenge individually. Importantly, you cannot duplicate trades (whether executed manually or via EA) from a master account to an evaluation account or from one evaluation account to another. This applies to both the trades and trade ideas. After successfully passing the evaluation process, you have the flexibility to either combine the Master/Funded accounts into a single account or keep them separate, based on your personal preference.

If ETS Funded detects that your trading constitutes Prohibited Trading Practices, your participation in the program will be terminated and may include forfeiture of any fees paid to ETS Funded. Additionally, and before you shall receive a simulated funded account, your trading activity under these Terms and Conditions shall be reviewed by ETS Funded to determine whether such trading activity constitutes Prohibited Trading. In the case of Prohibited Trading, you shall not receive a simulated funded account or, if trading already in a simulated funded account, we may close that account, in which case you will forfeit any profits therein.

Martingale involves initiating a larger position in either direction to the original one after experiencing a loss or while the initial position remains open. Hedging, which involves opening opposing positions on the same asset, undermines fair trading and disrupts the integrity of our platform. Failure to adhere to this rule 3 times will result in the closure of your account.

Arbitrage is the practice of exploiting price differences of an asset across different markets or platforms to generate risk-free profit by buying low and selling high simultaneously. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in the closure of your account.

HFT aims to profit from small price movements in the market by placing trades at extremely high speeds. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in the closure of your account.

This involves excessive use of leverage and risking a large portion of your account on limited trades, for example, using over x3.5 most-used lot size on a certain pair. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in denial of payout for the month. If a denial happens, the trader will still be able to trade in order to gain profit during the following month.

This involves mirroring trades from any of our accounts to another. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in the closure of your account.

News straddling is a strategy where traders open long and/or short positions on an asset just before a major economic news announcement. It is considered prohibited by trading platforms because it can distort real market conditions. To avoid this, it is prohibited to open trades within a specific 4-minute window, starting two minutes before and ending two minutes after a major news event. Additionally, this rule does not prevent you from entering a trade before the 4-minute window, holding it throughout, and closing the trade after this window. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in denial of payout for the month. If a denial happens, the trader will still be able to trade in order to gain profit during the following month.

Hedging across multiple accounts, even those belonging to the same trader, is strictly prohibited. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in the closure of your account.

Clear abuse of the simulated environment is characterized by continuously executing large-volume trades without a clear or logical trading strategy. This behaviour disregards fundamental market analysis and risk management practices and does not provide us with viable trading data. Accounts engaging in consistent, high volume trades without a coherent strategy may be flagged for review. This allows us to assess and take appropriate action to maintain a fair trading environment consistent with our mission of obtaining credible trading data. Accounts identified to be consistently executing large-volume trades without a clear strategy may face warnings, temporary limitations on trading activities, or in severe cases, suspension, or termination to uphold the platform's trading policies.

At ETS Funded, we have a strict policy against high-risk, "all or nothing" trading strategies. Our goal is to support traders who demonstrate strong risk management, consistent performance, and the ability to generate sustainable profits. These are the traders we partner with, offering simulated funded accounts of up to $400,000. We define gambling-style trading as any trade where more than 80 % of available margin is used in a single position. Such excessive risk exposure indicates a lack of proper risk management, which goes against the principles we uphold. Trading strategies that rely on high-risk, all-or-nothing approaches are not permitted. If a trader engages in such activities, it may lead to profit deductions, phase resets, or account breaches. At ETS Funded, we prioritize disciplined and strategic trading to ensure long-term success in the financial markets.

If any breach or prohibited practice violation is detected on your account, that account will be suspended and rendered ineligible for future rewards or to advance to the next stage.

No, hedging is strictly prohibited. This includes:

• Hedging within the same trading account.
• Hedging between multiple accounts owned by the same trader.
• Hedging between accounts owned by different traders.
• Hedging between a ETS Funded account and another Firm’s account, either if the two accounts are owned by the same person or by two different people.

Hedging is defined as opening two opposite positions on the same asset, regardless of lot size or calculated risk. This rule is in place to maintain fair and transparent trading practices and to protect the integrity of our trading environment. If we detect any hedging activity—especially between a ETS Funded account and an external firm—the account will be breached immediately, and the user will be permanently banned from our platform. In the case of a Simulated Funded Account, the trader will not be eligible for any rewards.

No, is not. While we highly encourage utilizing stop losses and take profits as part of disciplined risk management, we do not make them mandatory.

Yes, you can hold trades over the weekend.

ETS Funded reserves the right to set specific risk limitations on any trader’s account if we believe it is necessary to maintain responsible trading practices. Our team monitors trading behavior to ensure it aligns with our standards for a safe and fair trading environment. If we observe patterns of excessive risk-taking, we may impose limitations, such as restricting risk per trade idea to a maximum of 1 % of the account’s initial balance. Consequences of Non-Compliance with Risk Limitations: If a trader does not comply with these imposed risk restrictions after being notified, it will result in an immediate breach of the account. Accounts breached under these circumstances are ineligible for any rewards, and no further entitlements will be granted. These risk measures are in place to encourage a disciplined approach to trading and to protect account stability. Restrictions may be reconsidered if consistent adherence to safe risk practices is observed over time.

Yes, you can use them as long as the EAs comply with the prohibited trading practices rule. However, you are not allowed to use high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies / systems and/or Gold Arbitrage EA.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A hard breach happens when a trader exceeds the maximum daily loss or total drawdown limit, resulting in the immediate closure of the account.

Max Daily Drawdown – 3 % (Trailing)
The maximum daily loss limit is 3 % of your initial account balance. The daily drawdown is calculated daily at 5 PM EST based on your account balance or equity. Your equity must not drop by more than 3 % of your initial account balance in a single trading day. Example: For a $100,000 account, the daily drawdown limit is $3,000. If your account balance or equity drops below $97,000, you will exceed your daily loss limit.

Max Total Drawdown – 6 % (Trailing)
The maximum total drawdown for Instant Accounts is a trailing drawdown set at 6 % of the equity value at the end of each trading day. This means that your maximum loss limit adjusts based on your account’s performance at the end of each day. If your equity increases, your maximum drawdown limit also moves up. However, it does not decrease if your equity drops, ensuring a dynamic but protective risk management system. Example: For a $100,000 account: if your account reaches $104,000 at the end of a trading day, your new trailing drawdown limit becomes $97,760 (6 % below your account’s equity). If your account then drops to $103,000, your new trailing drawdown limit will still be $97,760. Your drawdown limit follows your Equity value at the end of each trading day and remains 6 % of that value.

Understanding the Maximum Loss Per Trade Rule
If your floating profit and loss (PnL) drops below -2 % of your account balance at any moment, the account will be permanently closed. This rule enforces strict risk management and prevents excessive losses. For example, on a $50,000 account, if your combined open trade losses reach -$1,000 (-2 %), the account will be immediately closed.

Traders on Instant Accounts must complete at least 5 trading days before requesting a reward. These trading days do not have to be consecutive, but to be considered a trading day there must be a minimum profit of 0.5 % of initial balance generated.

What is it? The consistency rule ensures steady and sustainable profits over time. It states that no single trading day can account for 15 % or more of your total profits during a payout period. Example: if you make $1,500 in one trading day, your total profits must reach at least $10,000 to be eligible to request a payout. You cannot request a payout until the highest profit day falls below 15 % of the total profits for the period.

What happens if I violate the 15 % rule? Will my account be terminated? No, violating the 15 % rule will not result in account termination. However, you will be unable to request a payout until your highest profit trading day is below 15 % of your total profits. What should I do next? Continue trading and generating profits until your highest profit day falls below the 15 % threshold. Once this happens, you will be eligible to request a payout again.

Traders receive a 50 % profit split as standard. Example: If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $2,500 as their total payout. Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add-on to: 70, 80, 90 % PROFIT SPLIT. We offer monthly payouts, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every 30 days.

Additional Details: All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions. Please monitor our website or WhatsApp or announcements regarding trading parameters, updates, or system changes.

Yes, if no trades are placed on your account for 30 consecutive days, it will be breached due to inactivity. This rule applies to both Evaluation and Simulated Funded Accounts. Once breached, the account cannot be reinstated, and the fee will not be refunded. Make sure to stay active to keep your account in good standing.