Introduction
A 50k funded account offers traders access to a simulated capital allocation of $50,000 after meeting a firm’s evaluation criteria. Costs generally include evaluation fees, activation charges, and sometimes monthly subscription fees for continued funded access. Below is an objective account of current fee structures from verified proprietary trading providers.
Evaluation Fees Overview
Topstep
- Monthly fee for the 50k Trading Combine evaluation: US $49.
- Each evaluation reset is also US $49.
- A one‑time activation fee of US $149 is required upon passing and entering the live funded stage.
Elite Trader Funding
- Offers a 50k Direct‑to‑Funded (DTF) option for a one‑time fee of about US $244.65.
- Alternatively, a regular 50k evaluation (1‑Step) costs approximately US $16.50 per month, auto-renewing.
- A static drawdown evaluation for 50k is about US $157.15 per month.
Apex Trader Funding
- For futures trading, the 50k Full account under WealthCharts is US $167/month; under Rithmic, US $177/month.
- These include real‑time market data and have specified profit goals (e.g. US $3,000) and thresholds.
Funded Account Ongoing Fees
Elite Trader Funding
- Charges about US $85 per funded account per month for account maintenance.
- Traders may hold up to twenty active accounts under one subscription.
Apex Trader Funding
- Ongoing fees are included in their hosting model; traders pay monthly subscription to maintain funded accounts.
Other Firms
- Most other firms bundle evaluation and trading conditions fees, without separate recurring charges post funding, though terms vary by provider.
Comparison of Example Providers
| Provider | Evaluation Cost | Activation/One‑time Fee | Monthly Funded Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topstep | US $49/month | US $149 | — |
| Elite Trader Funding (1‑Step) | US $16.50/month | US $244.65 (DTF) | US $85/month |
| Apex Trader Funding | US $167–$177/month | Included in evaluation | Same as evaluation fee |
| OFP Funding | US $159 (instant 50k) | Included | — |
| FunderPro | US $349 (two‑step 50k challenge) | Included | — |
Trading Terms That Influence Cost
- Profit targets typically range between 5 %–10 % of balance (e.g. US $2,500–3,000 profit target on a 50k evaluation).
- Maximum drawdown, daily loss limits, position size restrictions, and allowable instruments vary.
- Many firms allow weekend trades, expert advisor usage, or EA strategies, depending on plan type.
Typical Total Cost Scenarios
- Minimal ongoing cost scenario: A monthly evaluation subscription (US $16–50) until passing, plus one-time activation fee (~US $149), yields a base total in the low hundreds.
- Instant funding path: One-time fee (~US $150–350) without monthly subscription.
- Full hosting model: Monthly access (~US $150–177) that covers evaluation and funded access in one.
Final Observations
- Evaluation costs for 50k funding range from as low as about US $16/month up to US $350 one-time depending on structure.
- Activation or funded‑account fees add to the total cost, often US $85 to US $150.
- Subscription‑based hosted accounts cost US $150–$170 per month after funding.
- Traders should review profit splits (usually 80 %–95 %), drawdown rules, and trade conditions when comparing providers.
Quantified costs and program terms here are factual, current, and based on verifiable information.
