Scaling Plan & Growth

Earn2Trade Scaling Philosophy: The Trader Career Path

Earn2Trade operates the most structured and rewarding career progression ladder in the futures prop firm sector. Known as the Trader Career Path (TCP), the program is designed to transform retail futures scalpers into institutional prop desk traders.

Unlike conventional prop firms that require traders to buy new evaluation accounts to access larger capital pools, Earn2Trade automatically upgrades your funded account tier for free each time you hit your profit milestone and withdraw your gains.

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The 5-Stage Scaling Progression Ladder ($25K to $400K)

The table below outlines the exact progression milestones from the entry-level TCP25 up to the terminal $400,000 Static Drawdown account.

Progression Stage	Nominal Capital	Profit Target (Per Stage)	Max Drawdown	Drawdown Mechanics	Max Contract Sizing	Upgrade Trigger
Stage 1 (TCP25)	$25,000	$1,750 (7.0%)	$1,500	End-of-Day Trailing	3 Minis / 30 Micros	Withdraw $1,750 Profit
Stage 2	$50,000	$3,000 (6.0%)	$2,000	End-of-Day Trailing	6 Minis / 60 Micros	Withdraw $3,000 Profit
Stage 3	$100,000	$6,000 (6.0%)	$3,500	Intraday Trailing	12 Minis / 120 Micros	Withdraw $6,000 Profit
Stage 4	$200,000	$11,000 (5.5%)	$6,000	Static Drawdown	16 Minis / 160 Micros	Withdraw $11,000 Profit
Stage 5 (Terminal)	$400,000	Uncapped	$12,000	Permanent Static DD	30 Minis / 300 Micros	Institutional Prop Desk

Alternative Entry: Traders can also enter directly at Stage 2 (TCP50) by purchasing the $50,000 Trader Career Path combine, skipping Stage 1 entirely.

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Detailed Step-by-Step Scaling Mechanics

[Stage 1: $25K Account] ===(Withdraw $1,750)===> [Stage 2: $50K Account]
                                                          │
                                                    (Withdraw $3,000)
                                                          │
                                                          ▼
[Stage 4: $200K Static Account] <===(Withdraw $6,000)=== [Stage 3: $100K Account]
             │
       (Withdraw $11,000)
             │
             ▼
[Stage 5: $400,000 Terminal Static Account]
- Permanent $12,000 Static Loss Floor
- 30 Minis (300 Micros) Contract Capacity
- 80/20 Uncapped Payouts

Stage 1: The $25,000 Foundation

• Target: $1,750. Maximum EOD Trailing Drawdown: $1,500.
• Daily Loss Limit: $550.
• When you accumulate $1,750 in profits and request your withdrawal, you receive your 80% profit split ($1,400) minus the one-time $139 CME fee.
• Earn2Trade immediately provisions your new $50,000 Stage 2 account.

Stage 2: The $50,000 Expansion

• Target: $3,000. Maximum EOD Trailing Drawdown: $2,000.
• Contract sizing doubles to 6 Minis (60 Micros).
• Upon withdrawing $3,000, your 80% split ($2,400) is paid out, and your account upgrades to Stage 3 ($100K).

Stage 3: The $100,000 Bridge Tier

• Target: $6,000. Drawdown: $3,500. Contract allowance: 12 Minis.
• This stage acts as the final proving ground before transitioning to static drawdown rules.
• Reaching and withdrawing $6,000 ($4,800 net payout) advances you to Stage 4 ($200K).

Stage 4: Transition to Static Drawdown ($200,000)

• Elimination of Trailing Risk: At Stage 4, the trailing drawdown is permanently eliminated. Your $6,000 maximum loss limit is 100% static, anchored permanently at $194,000.
• Profits accumulated do not move the floor upward, giving you freedom to let swing runners develop.

Stage 5: The $400,000 Terminal Institutional Desk

• The ultimate goal of the Trader Career Path.
• Nominal capital: $400,000.
• Permanent Static Drawdown: $12,000 static loss cushion (floor permanently fixed at $388,000).
• Contract Allowance: 30 standard Minis (300 Micros).
• Uncapped Distributions: All subsequent profits are 100% uncapped and paid out weekly at the standard 80/20 split.

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Gauntlet Mini vs Trader Career Path Comparison

Traders who prefer a fixed capital allocation without mandatory milestone stepping can opt for the Gauntlet Mini:

• Fixed Allocation: Choose directly between $50K, $100K, $150K, or $200K accounts.
• No Career Progression: Profits earned are withdrawn directly without advancing account sizes.
• LiveSim Ceiling: Gauntlet Mini LiveSim accounts cap withdrawals at $4,000 before requiring transition to live broker capital.
• Recommendation: The Trader Career Path delivers vastly superior long-term economic value due to its automated progression to the $400K static account.