Getting Started with Edmond Trader Funding
Your complete guide to creating an account, choosing a plan, and beginning your trading journey.
1. Understanding Our Platform
Edmond Trader Funding is a proprietary trading firm that evaluates traders in a simulated environment. Successful traders who meet our criteria follow the rules and can earn payouts.
Evaluation Accounts
Start with an evaluation account where you demonstrate your trading skills in a simulated environment. These accounts have specific profit targets and risk management rules that must be met to qualify for a funded PRO Account.
- Available in $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000 sizes
- One-step eval: hit the profit target inside the 30-day window. No minimum trading days.
- Stay above the drawdown fail line (live trail on intraday; EOD close then live next session). EOD evals also have a session daily loss limit.
- Be flat by 4:59 PM Eastern on evaluation accounts
PRO Accounts
Once you successfully complete your evaluation, you'll be able to upgrade to a PRO Account. These accounts offer:
- Built-in contract and DLL scaling from the latest EOD close (can move up or down; never below Level 1)
- Profit sharing and payout eligibility when rules are met
- One-time PRO activation fee after eval pass. See the PRO plan picker
- Intraday trailing or EOD drawdown, matching your eval path. EOD PRO fail line can lock at start + $100
2. Creating Your Account
Step 1: Sign Up
Navigate to our signup page and provide the following information:
- Full name (as it appears on government-issued ID)
- Valid email address (used for account communications)
- Secure password (minimum 8 characters, mix of letters and numbers)
- Country of residence (see Restricted Countries)
Step 2: Email Verification
After registration, check your email inbox for a verification link. Click the link to activate your account. If you don't see the email:
- Check your spam or junk folder
- Wait a few minutes (emails may take 2-5 minutes to arrive)
- Verify you entered the correct email address
- Contact support if issues persist
Step 3: Complete Your Profile
Once logged in, complete your profile with:
- Phone number for account security
- Mailing address (required for payouts)
- Preferred timezone
- Trading experience level
3. Choosing Your Evaluation Plan
Select an evaluation account size that matches your trading style and risk tolerance. Each plan has different requirements:
| Account Size | Profit Target | Max Drawdown (intraday trailing) | Daily Loss | Min Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 | None | None |
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | None |
| $100,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | None |
| $150,000 | $9,000 | $4,000 | None | None |
Tip: Figures above are for intraday trailing evaluations (30-day pass window). EOD drawdown evals use the same profit targets plus a session daily loss limit. See Plan Rules, Intraday Trailing, and EOD Drawdown.
4. Payment and Billing
Payment Methods
We accept various payment methods for evaluation account purchases:
- Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Cryptocurrency checkout (USDT / USDC based on current Confirmo setup)
- Bank transfers (ACH, wire transfers)
- Digital payment platforms (PayPal, Wise, Zelle)
Evaluation Billing
Evaluation accounts are a one-time fee. Your payment covers:
- Access to the evaluation account
- Rithmic trading platform access
- Real-time market data
- Account monitoring and support
Note: Evaluation billing does not renew automatically. After passing, PRO activation is a separate one-time fee based on model and size.
5. Setting Up Your Trading Platform
After purchasing your evaluation account, copy credentials from Setup and Key (also in your welcome email). Connect Rithmic or TradeSea — same User ID and password. Full walkthrough: Trader Onboarding.
Step 1: Download Rithmic Trader Pro
Download the Rithmic Trader Pro platform from the official Rithmic website. The platform is available for Windows. For Mac users, you can use the web version or run Windows via virtualization.
Step 2: Install and Launch
Install the software following the installation wizard. Once installed, launch Rithmic Trader Pro and you'll see the login screen.
Step 3: Enter Your Credentials
Use the Rithmic User ID and password provided in your welcome email. These credentials are unique to your account and should be kept secure.
Step 4: Verify Connection
After logging in, verify that you can see your account balance and access market data. If you encounter connection issues, use our Rithmic Setup Guide or TradeSea Setup Guide.
Or connect TradeSea
Prefer TradeSea (web, desktop, or mobile)? Open app.tradesea.ai → Account Centre → Connect New → Edmond Trader Funding → paste the same credentials → Environment Simulation for evals. Step-by-step: Onboarding Module 3B or TradeSea Setup.
6. Understanding Your Dashboard
Your account dashboard provides real-time information about your evaluation progress:
Account Balance
Current account equity including open positions and unrealized P&L.
Profit Target Progress
Visual indicator showing how close you are to reaching your profit target.
Risk Metrics
Maximum loss limit, daily loss limit, and trailing stop status.
Trading Days
Number of trading days completed and remaining to meet minimum requirements.
7. Next Steps
You're Ready to Start Trading!
Now that your account is set up, here's what to do next:
- Review the trading rules for your account type
- Familiarize yourself with the Rithmic platform
- Start with small position sizes to get comfortable
- Monitor your risk metrics regularly
- Work towards your profit target while staying within limits