Introduction
At the OneUp Trader-funded trader program, there are two paths to funding: through the standard evaluation or through the express account, which requires only 5 days of trading and has same-day processing! This means that if you sign up on Monday for an express account, you could be trading your brand new, fully funded account with zero risk to you the following Monday!
If you’ve already proven you can trade and recently had a Funded Trader Account terminated, then the express option is available to you.
This program is designed for traders who were funded within the last 30 days but need another opportunity to quickly get back into a funded account. It is for traders who don’t mind spending a little more for an evaluation in order to fast-track the process. So, let’s take a closer look at the express account option at OneUp Trader and how it works.
Who Is Eligible for Express Funding?
Express Funding is available to traders who:
- Previously had a Funded Trader Account with OneUp Trader
- Received an FTA termination within the past 30 days
This isn’t for brand new traders. It’s specifically for those who have already been funded before. If you’ve been funded once, you’ve already proven you can do it again, and so in this way, we offer you a faster way to get back in the saddle.
Express funding has been a very popular choice, especially amongst the more serious full-time traders who trade multiple accounts. At the OneUp Trader funded trader program, you can get funded on up to 3 accounts at a time. With the express funding option, this means rotating accounts is easy, and if done correctly, you will always have at least one account funded at a time.
How Express Funding Works
The rules are the same as a normal Evaluation account. The only difference is the speed. Instead of taking longer to qualify, you can now complete the process in just five trading days.
That means:
- Trade a minimum of 5 trading days
- Meet the required profit target for the specific evaluation
- Follow the rules
Once completed successfully, you can submit the account for review on the day you have traded a minimum of 5 days, and thanks to the faster review process, it could mean funding on the following day.
Account Size & Monthly Fee
You can only purchase an Express Funding account in the same size as your previous Funded Account. So if you were funded on the 50K evaluation, you can’t suddenly sign up for an express account on the 150K option.
Subscription billing recurs every 30 days, just like a standard evaluation.
Also important:
You can only have one Express Funding account at a time, and you may use Express Funding a maximum of two times within a 30-day calendar period.
Trading Rules & Parameters
Express Funding follows the same core evaluation structure traders are already familiar with.
Trading Days
You must trade at least five trading days.
Weekends and holidays do not count.
Permitted Products
You may trade approved futures products including:
ES, NQ, YM, RTY, MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K, CL, GC, NG, ZB, ZN, ZF, ZT, ZC, ZS, ZW, 6E, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6J, and many others.
Permitted Times
All positions must be closed by 3:15 PM CT.
The trading day runs from 5:00 PM CT to 3:15 PM CT.
No new positions may be opened between 3:15 PM CT and 5:00 PM CT.
Profit Target & Position Size
Your profit target depends on the account size you choose. This is the minimum net profit required to qualify.
Your maximum position size is also based on account size. This represents the total open contracts allowed at any given time across all products.
The Consistency Requirement
Consistency is one of the most important components of Express Funding, this is how it works:
The total of your next three best trading days must equal at least 80% of your largest trading day.
For example:
If your best trading day is $1,000
Then 80% equals $800
Your next three best trading days combined must total $800 or more.
Example:
- $400
- $300
- $240
Total = $940
This shows your performance isn’t coming from one lucky day.
In some cases, the consistency requirement can even be completed in just two days, depending on performance distribution.
Trailing Drawdown
Like all evaluations, the trailing drawdown rule applies.
As your account balance increases, the drawdown level adjusts upward. You must not allow your account balance to hit or exceed the drawdown threshold.
If you hit the trailing drawdown:
- You may reset your account
- Reset cost is $50 for 25K and 50K accounts
- Reset cost is $100 for larger accounts
What Happens If You Cancel?
If you cancel your Express Funding subscription, you lose the Express Funding offer.
To continue trading after cancellation, you would need to start a standard Evaluation account instead.
Why Traders Love Express Funding
Trading is performance-based. Even the best traders can have setbacks.
If you’ve already proven yourself and recently lost your funded account, you shouldn’t have to wait unnecessarily to earn it back. The express option gives skilled traders a faster route back to funding and makes their lives a little easier.
If you were funded before and are ready to get back to work, Express Funding was built for you.
