Frequently Asked Questions

Edmond Trader Funding is a U.S.-based futures proprietary trading evaluation firm. We provide simulated trading evaluations and pay eligible traders rewards based on simulated trading performance.

Edmond restricts accounts by current legal residence, not citizenship or birth country. If you live legally in an allowed country, you may sign up even if your passport is from a restricted country. Select your current residence at signup. Residents of certain countries cannot open an account. Full list and details: Restricted Countries.

No, Edmond Trader Funding is neither a broker nor an investment firm. We do not manage client funds for investment. We provide evaluation accounts in a simulated environment to assess and learn trading skills.

Our programs are designed for people that want to learn to be consistently profitable traders who demonstrate strong risk management skills before risking money in real money accounts.

We offer a straightforward, one-step evaluation process with only a trailing threshold. After passing evaluation you can go to "PRO" where you follow pretty much standard prop firm rules, consistency, We are more relaxed than most firms and we offer one time resets for Evaluation and PRO Accounts.

We offer various evaluation account sizes, including $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000. Each account size has specific parameters for profit targets, trailing thresholds, and contract limits.

Our programs primarily focus on futures contracts listed on major exchanges such as CME. Specific permitted instruments are detailed in the rules for your chosen plan.

All trading in evaluation and PRO Accounts is conducted in a simulated environment. Compensation to successful PRO Account traders is based on profits achieved in this simulated environment.

It's a single-step process. You select an account size, pay the evaluation fee, and trade in a simulated environment. To pass, you must reach a specific profit target and adhere to the trailing threshold rule. After you pass, you can activate a PRO Account (separate one-time activation fee) and request payouts once eligible trading days are met.

A PRO Account is for traders who have passed an evaluation. Intraday Trailing and EOD Drawdown PRO Accounts have separate drawdown and payout rules. See the Intraday PRO guide, EOD PRO guide, or plan picker.

After each end-of-day close, contract size and daily loss limit are set from profit above starting balance on that close, not the all-time high. The new row applies at the next session and can move up or down. It never goes below the starting (Level 1) row. Reaching the evaluation profit-target balance does not freeze the tier. Hitting the daily loss limit pauses the session; it does not close the account. Full table: plan rules.

No, as long as you stay above the active EOD fail line. After the highest EOD close reaches $52,100, that fail line locks at $50,100 and does not move down. A later close of $52,732 stays open and typically steps to 3 minis and a $1,000 daily loss limit. On evaluation the lock is different: after highest EOD $55,000 the eval fail line locks at $53,000. Details: EOD PRO rules.

Weekly when eligible. Request on the day you qualify (5 qualifying trading days at the account-type and size-based minimum daily profit), once the 50% consistency and minimum-balance rules are met. Maximum 5 paid payouts per PRO Account.

Available methods include PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, paper check, and optional bank transfer.

Breaching a rule in your PRO Account can lead to forfeiture of payout eligibility, reversal of profits gained during non-compliance, and potential permanent account closure, depending on the severity and frequency of the violation.

All trading in PRO Accounts is conducted in a simulated environment. Compensation to successful PRO Account traders is based on profits achieved in this simulated environment.

Copy trading from your own accounts (that you personally manage and trade) to your Edmond Trader Funding account(s) is generally permitted. Copying trades from third-party signal providers or other traders is not allowed.

Market hours, All positions must be closed, and any pending orders cancelled, before a specific time each trading day (e.g., 3:55 PM EST). Holding positions over weekends or major holidays is also restricted.

The maximum contract size depends on your chosen account size. For example, a $25,000 account might have a limit of 4 contracts (40 micros). These limits are detailed in your plan's rules.

Yes, trading without a defined stop-loss strategy is prohibited. Relying on the Trailing Threshold as the sole stop-loss for every trade is not acceptable.

For payout eligibility, the largest profitable trading day must be less than 50% of net profit accumulated since activation or the last paid payout. The calculation resets after each paid payout.

Strategies involving adding to an initial losing position ("averaging in") are permissible if executed responsibly, maintaining appropriate risk-to-reward for the combined position and complying with all other guidelines.

Holding opposing positions (long and short) simultaneously in the same instrument, or spread trading between highly correlated instruments to neutralize directional risk, is prohibited. All trading must be fundamentally directional.

Yes, traders must operate with a clearly defined, consistently applied trading strategy. We may request explanations or charts to verify compliance.

Your account includes Rithmic R|Trader Pro and TradeSea (web, desktop, and mobile). We do not include Quantower, NinjaTrader, or other third-party platform subscriptions. If you already have an active personal license on a Rithmic-compatible platform, you may connect it with your Edmond credentials. Details: Supported Platforms.

No. Edmond does not provide a NinjaTrader, Quantower, or similar third-party license. If you already pay for one of those platforms and it connects through Rithmic, you may use your personal subscription with your Edmond credentials. R|Trader Pro and TradeSea are included with your account.

Detailed connection guides for Rithmic are available in our Setup Guide section on the dashboard. You will need your Rithmic User ID and Password.

Evaluations are a one-time fee (see Funding Plans for current pricing by size). You have 30 calendar days from your start date (Day 0 through Day 30) to pass—there is no automatic monthly renewal. If you fail or blow the account, you may reset at a discounted fee only while time remains in that same pass window. After Day 30, purchase a new evaluation. When you pass, the eval account closes when your PRO account is activated.

We accept major credit and debit cards through our secure payment processor, crypto payments soon.

Due to the nature of our service and immediate access to the evaluation platform, all evaluation and PRO activation fees are non-refundable. If something is wrong with a charge, contact support@edmondtraderfunding.com before you file a bank dispute. Filing a chargeback after access has been delivered is a Terms violation. See the Chargeback Policy.

Edmond may freeze all accounts on that profile, contest the claim with the payment processor, and refuse later purchases. Each case is reviewed before a final decision. Contact support first: Chargeback Policy.

Weekly when eligible. Once the selected PRO Account meets its 5 qualifying days, 50% consistency, minimum balance, and sequential cap, request on the day you qualify through your dashboard.

Requests may be submitted whenever an account is eligible. Payouts are reviewed and approved within 1–3 business days. Transfer timing still depends on the payout method.

Available methods include PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, paper check, and optional bank transfer.

All fees are transparently listed. There are no hidden fees for our evaluation or PRO activation billing. Payouts may incur standard transaction fees from the chosen payout method.

The minimum payout request is $500 for every supported PRO Account size.

Please refer to our Setup Guide and FAQ section for common troubleshooting steps. If issues persist, contact our support team, providing details of your platform and the error message.

You can manage your active subscriptions, including cancellations, directly from your user dashboard on the Edmond Trader Funding website.

Our dedicated support team is available to assist you. Email support@edmondtraderfunding.com, call the VA office at 540-369-2512, or use the contact form on our website. Mail: Edmond Trader LLC, 145 Harrell Rd, Suite 111, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. You can also join the official Edmond Trader Funding Discord.

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