📚 Prop Firm Guide futures Updated 2026-04-30

Earn2Trade Trading Journal

A futures prop firm with a heavier focus on trader education. The 'Gauntlet Mini' evaluation is the path to funded accounts.

Why Earn2Trade is harder than it looks

Earn2Trade has unique 'daily loss' rules that many traders miss — it's tied to daily P&L, but also has a 'minimum trading days' rule that restricts aggressive pass attempts.

Most traders approach a Earn2Trade challenge thinking skill is the constraint. It isn't. Rule-awareness under pressure is what decides whether you get funded. A single miscount on your trailing drawdown or a single moment of inattention on the daily loss limit ends the whole attempt — and the fee that came with it.

Rules · Account Mechanics

What you actually need to track

Drawdown typeEnd-of-day trailing, locks at starting balance + target
Daily loss limit4-5% of starting balance depending on account
Profit target8% on Gauntlet Mini, then scaling on funded
Consistency ruleModerate — tracked as a ratio but not as strict as Apex
Minimum trading days10 days (longer than most competitors)
Monthly feeYes — monthly subscription during evaluation (different model)

The 3 mistakes that end most Earn2Trade challenges

Trying to rush the 10-day minimum. Many traders take too much risk in the first week trying to hit target, then have 5+ days left to protect gains.
Ignoring the education content. The 'Boot Camp' actually improves pass rates significantly — not just marketing fluff.
Forgetting the monthly fee. If you go 3+ months, the cumulative cost exceeds a one-time Apex evaluation.

"Prop firms aren't selling you capital — they're selling you a test of your discipline. The traders who pass Earn2Trade aren't the best strategists. They're the ones who never forget where their drawdown is."

How Journali's Prop Firm Mode solves this

Built for Earn2Trade specifically

Journali tracks your day-count progress toward the 10-day minimum so you can pace yourself without rushing. We also show you expected P&L distribution across the 10 days to help you trade consistently, not in bursts.

Plus everything else you'd expect from a professional trading journal: unlimited trade logging, full analytics, equity curve, setup breakdown, emotion tracking, and optional AI coaching on Premier.

How to set up a Earn2Trade account in Journali

Sign up free — takes 30 seconds, no credit card required.
Go to Settings → Prop Firm Mode — toggle on and select Earn2Trade as your firm.
Enter your account size and starting balance — Journali auto-fills the rule set for Earn2Trade.
Link SnapTrade (optional) — auto-syncs every trade from your broker so you never manually log again.
Start trading — your daily loss buffer, trailing drawdown, and consistency ratio are now live on every trade.

Frequently asked questions

Does Journali's prop firm mode work with Earn2Trade?

Yes. Journali's Prop Firm Mode supports Earn2Trade's rule set including end-of-day trailing, locks at starting balance + target. You set it up once, and the dashboard tracks your buffer live on every trade.

Is there a free trial I can use while running a Earn2Trade challenge?

Journali's free plan includes 6 trades. If you're burning through a Earn2Trade evaluation, upgrade to Pro ($20/mo) for unlimited trades and Prop Firm Mode. Cancel anytime — no contract.

What's the #1 reason traders blow their Earn2Trade challenge?

Trying to rush the 10-day minimum. Many traders take too much risk in the first week trying to hit target, then have 5+ days left to protect gains.

Can I track multiple Earn2Trade accounts in Journali?

Yes. Each account gets its own drawdown, daily loss, and consistency tracking. Perfect if you're stacking Earn2Trade accounts during a promo.

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Rules shown are current as of 2026-04-30 and may change. Always verify rules on Earn2Trade's official site before trading.