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TradeDay review: rules, costs and payouts

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This page sets out the rules, costs, payout terms and country availability we have recorded for TradeDay from official sources. Each verified value has a numbered reference to the official page it comes from, listed under Sources at the end. Values we have not verified are marked "Not yet confirmed".

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Rules and costs by plan

Fast Pass[2]: rules and costs by account size
Account size$25,000[2]$50,000[2]$100,000[2]$150,000[2]
Fee modelMonthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee$130/month[2]$189/month[2]$350/month[2]$530/month[2]
Activation feeNone[2]None[2]None[2]None[2]
Reset fee$65[20]$95[20]$165[20]$250[20]
Profit target$1,500[2]$3,000[2]$6,000[2]$9,000[2]
Maximum drawdown$1,000[2]Position limit: 2 contracts (20 micros).$2,000[2]Position limit: 5 contracts (50 micros).$3,000[2]Position limit: 10 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.$4,500[2]Position limit: 15 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown typeTrailing, calculated end of day[2]Trailing, calculated end of day[2]Trailing, calculated end of day[2]Trailing, calculated end of day[2]
Daily loss limitNone[6]None[6]None[6]None[6]
Minimum trading days3 days[8]3 days[8]3 days[8]3 days[8]
Consistency ruleNo single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]
Notes that apply to every plan above
  • Fee model: Priced per month. According to the help center, the subscription is canceled once you are funded.
  • Evaluation fee: List price.
  • Activation fee: The pricing page states "No activation fee"; the help center states "TradeDay no longer has an activation fee."
  • Reset fee: Per TradeDay's help center, confirmed as the current reference by TradeDay support (Oct 27, 2026). The pricing page shows different reset prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99.
  • Profit target: According to the help center, exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target; it does not fail the account.
  • Drawdown type: According to the help center, the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. Fast Pass funded sim accounts use an end-of-day drawdown; Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday drawdown.
  • Daily loss limit: The help center states "TradeDay has just one rule - Don't break the Maximum Drawdown Limit!" and the How It Works page states "One rule. One way to fail." Neither mentions a daily loss limit.
  • Minimum trading days: Confirmed by TradeDay support on Oct 27, 2026. The Terms (section 3) and the How It Works page currently state different minimums.
  • When the monthly subscription renews, TradeDay resets the account automatically if its dashboard status is "Not being evaluated" when the renewal payment is received. This automatic reset cannot be saved for later use.[20]
SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Fast Pass[2]

$25,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$130/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$65[20]
Profit target
$1,500[2]
Maximum drawdown
$1,000[2]Position limit: 2 contracts (20 micros).
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
3 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$50,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$189/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$95[20]
Profit target
$3,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$2,000[2]Position limit: 5 contracts (50 micros).
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
3 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$100,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$350/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$165[20]
Profit target
$6,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$3,000[2]Position limit: 10 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
3 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$150,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$530/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$250[20]
Profit target
$9,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$4,500[2]Position limit: 15 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
3 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 45% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]
Notes that apply to every plan above
  • Fee model: Priced per month. According to the help center, the subscription is canceled once you are funded.
  • Evaluation fee: List price.
  • Activation fee: The pricing page states "No activation fee"; the help center states "TradeDay no longer has an activation fee."
  • Reset fee: Per TradeDay's help center, confirmed as the current reference by TradeDay support (Oct 27, 2026). The pricing page shows different reset prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99.
  • Profit target: According to the help center, exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target; it does not fail the account.
  • Drawdown type: According to the help center, the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. Fast Pass funded sim accounts use an end-of-day drawdown; Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday drawdown.
  • Daily loss limit: The help center states "TradeDay has just one rule - Don't break the Maximum Drawdown Limit!" and the How It Works page states "One rule. One way to fail." Neither mentions a daily loss limit.
  • Minimum trading days: Confirmed by TradeDay support on Oct 27, 2026. The Terms (section 3) and the How It Works page currently state different minimums.
  • When the monthly subscription renews, TradeDay resets the account automatically if its dashboard status is "Not being evaluated" when the renewal payment is received. This automatic reset cannot be saved for later use.[20]

SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Quick Pay (End of Day drawdown)[2]: rules and costs by account size
Account size$25,000[2]$50,000[2]$100,000[2]$150,000[2]
Fee modelMonthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee$120/month[2]$175/month[2]$285/month[2]$400/month[2]
Activation feeNone[2]None[2]None[2]None[2]
Reset fee$54[20]$79[20]$129[20]$180[20]
Profit target$1,500[2]$3,000[2]$6,000[2]$9,000[2]
Maximum drawdown$1,000[2]Position limit: 2 contracts (20 micros).$2,000[2]Position limit: 5 contracts (50 micros).$3,000[2]Position limit: 10 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.$4,500[2]Position limit: 15 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown typeTrailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]
Daily loss limitNone[6]None[6]None[6]None[6]
Minimum trading days5 days[8]5 days[8]5 days[8]5 days[8]
Consistency ruleNo single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]
Notes that apply to every plan above
  • Fee model: Priced per month. According to the help center, the subscription is canceled once you are funded.
  • Evaluation fee: List price.
  • Activation fee: The pricing page states "No activation fee"; the help center states "TradeDay no longer has an activation fee."
  • Reset fee: Per TradeDay's help center, confirmed as the current reference by TradeDay support (Oct 27, 2026). The pricing page shows different reset prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99.
  • Profit target: According to the help center, exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target; it does not fail the account.
  • Drawdown type: According to the help center, the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. Fast Pass funded sim accounts use an end-of-day drawdown; Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday drawdown.
  • Daily loss limit: The help center states "TradeDay has just one rule - Don't break the Maximum Drawdown Limit!" and the How It Works page states "One rule. One way to fail." Neither mentions a daily loss limit.
  • Minimum trading days: Confirmed by TradeDay support on Oct 27, 2026. The Terms (section 3) and the How It Works page currently state different minimums.
  • When the monthly subscription renews, TradeDay resets the account automatically if its dashboard status is "Not being evaluated" when the renewal payment is received. This automatic reset cannot be saved for later use.[20]
SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Quick Pay (End of Day drawdown)[2]

$25,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$120/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$54[20]
Profit target
$1,500[2]
Maximum drawdown
$1,000[2]Position limit: 2 contracts (20 micros).
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$50,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$175/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$79[20]
Profit target
$3,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$2,000[2]Position limit: 5 contracts (50 micros).
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$100,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$285/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$129[20]
Profit target
$6,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$3,000[2]Position limit: 10 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$150,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$400/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$180[20]
Profit target
$9,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$4,500[2]Position limit: 15 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated end of day (evaluation); Quick Pay funded sim accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]
Notes that apply to every plan above
  • Fee model: Priced per month. According to the help center, the subscription is canceled once you are funded.
  • Evaluation fee: List price.
  • Activation fee: The pricing page states "No activation fee"; the help center states "TradeDay no longer has an activation fee."
  • Reset fee: Per TradeDay's help center, confirmed as the current reference by TradeDay support (Oct 27, 2026). The pricing page shows different reset prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99.
  • Profit target: According to the help center, exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target; it does not fail the account.
  • Drawdown type: According to the help center, the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. Fast Pass funded sim accounts use an end-of-day drawdown; Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday drawdown.
  • Daily loss limit: The help center states "TradeDay has just one rule - Don't break the Maximum Drawdown Limit!" and the How It Works page states "One rule. One way to fail." Neither mentions a daily loss limit.
  • Minimum trading days: Confirmed by TradeDay support on Oct 27, 2026. The Terms (section 3) and the How It Works page currently state different minimums.
  • When the monthly subscription renews, TradeDay resets the account automatically if its dashboard status is "Not being evaluated" when the renewal payment is received. This automatic reset cannot be saved for later use.[20]

SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Quick Pay (Intraday drawdown)[2]: rules and costs by account size
Account size$25,000[2]$50,000[2]$100,000[2]$150,000[2]
Fee modelMonthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee$100/month[2]$131/month[2]$240/month[2]$360/month[2]
Activation feeNone[2]None[2]None[2]None[2]
Reset fee$45[20]$59[20]$96[20]$144[20]
Profit target$1,500[2]$3,000[2]$6,000[2]$9,000[2]
Maximum drawdown$1,000[2]Position limit: 2 contracts (20 micros).$2,000[2]Position limit: 5 contracts (50 micros).$3,000[2]Position limit: 10 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.$4,500[2]Position limit: 15 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown typeTrailing, calculated intraday[2]Trailing, calculated intraday[2]Trailing, calculated intraday[2]Trailing, calculated intraday[2]
Daily loss limitNone[6]None[6]None[6]None[6]
Minimum trading days5 days[8]5 days[8]5 days[8]5 days[8]
Consistency ruleNo single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]
Notes that apply to every plan above
  • Fee model: Priced per month. According to the help center, the subscription is canceled once you are funded.
  • Evaluation fee: List price.
  • Activation fee: The pricing page states "No activation fee"; the help center states "TradeDay no longer has an activation fee."
  • Reset fee: Per TradeDay's help center, confirmed as the current reference by TradeDay support (Oct 27, 2026). The pricing page shows different reset prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99.
  • Profit target: According to the help center, exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target; it does not fail the account.
  • Drawdown type: According to the help center, the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. Fast Pass funded sim accounts use an end-of-day drawdown; Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday drawdown.
  • Daily loss limit: The help center states "TradeDay has just one rule - Don't break the Maximum Drawdown Limit!" and the How It Works page states "One rule. One way to fail." Neither mentions a daily loss limit.
  • Minimum trading days: Confirmed by TradeDay support on Oct 27, 2026. The Terms (section 3) and the How It Works page currently state different minimums.
  • When the monthly subscription renews, TradeDay resets the account automatically if its dashboard status is "Not being evaluated" when the renewal payment is received. This automatic reset cannot be saved for later use.[20]
SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Quick Pay (Intraday drawdown)[2]

$25,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$100/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$45[20]
Profit target
$1,500[2]
Maximum drawdown
$1,000[2]Position limit: 2 contracts (20 micros).
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated intraday[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$50,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$131/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$59[20]
Profit target
$3,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$2,000[2]Position limit: 5 contracts (50 micros).
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated intraday[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$100,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$240/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$96[20]
Profit target
$6,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$3,000[2]Position limit: 10 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated intraday[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]

$150,000[2]

Fee model
Monthly subscription[2]
Evaluation fee
$360/month[2]
Activation fee
None[2]
Reset fee
$144[20]
Profit target
$9,000[2]
Maximum drawdown
$4,500[2]Position limit: 15 contracts; micro contracts capped at 50.
Drawdown type
Trailing, calculated intraday[2]
Daily loss limit
None[6]
Minimum trading days
5 days[8]
Consistency rule
No single day > 30% of total profit; exceeding it raises the profit target (not a fail)[9]
Notes that apply to every plan above
  • Fee model: Priced per month. According to the help center, the subscription is canceled once you are funded.
  • Evaluation fee: List price.
  • Activation fee: The pricing page states "No activation fee"; the help center states "TradeDay no longer has an activation fee."
  • Reset fee: Per TradeDay's help center, confirmed as the current reference by TradeDay support (Oct 27, 2026). The pricing page shows different reset prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99.
  • Profit target: According to the help center, exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target; it does not fail the account.
  • Drawdown type: According to the help center, the trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. Fast Pass funded sim accounts use an end-of-day drawdown; Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday drawdown.
  • Daily loss limit: The help center states "TradeDay has just one rule - Don't break the Maximum Drawdown Limit!" and the How It Works page states "One rule. One way to fail." Neither mentions a daily loss limit.
  • Minimum trading days: Confirmed by TradeDay support on Oct 27, 2026. The Terms (section 3) and the How It Works page currently state different minimums.
  • When the monthly subscription renews, TradeDay resets the account automatically if its dashboard status is "Not being evaluated" when the renewal payment is received. This automatic reset cannot be saved for later use.[20]

SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Terms for all plans

TradeDay: terms that apply to all plans
Funded account typeSimulated and live[13]Passing an evaluation normally leads to a Funded Sim account, which is simulated; payouts are based on simulated profits. Traders may later move to Funded Live, a real sub-account at a broker. The Terms and Conditions define a Funded SIM Account as simulated.
Profit splitQuick Pay Funded Sim: 80/20 when account profit stays above $4,000 after the payout, otherwise 50/50 (mixed when crossing $4,000). Fast Pass Funded Sim: 80/20. Funded Live: 90/10.[10]Fast Pass: help center, Fast Pass Funded Sim Payout Policy. Funded Live: help center, Funded Sim vs Funded Live. The homepage says "keep up to 90%"; 90% applies only to Funded Live.
Payout frequencyQuick Pay: from day one, any positive balance, no buffer. Fast Pass: after every 5 profitable days meeting the per-day minimum ($100/$150/$200/$250 for 25k/50k/100k/150k).[1][11]TradeDay support confirmed on Oct 27, 2026 that Quick Pay and Fast Pass have no buffer requirement; one older help center article still mentions a buffer.
Minimum payout$250[10]Fast Pass is also $250 (help center, Fast Pass Funded Sim Payout Policy).
Payout capQuick Pay: not published. Fast Pass: max 50% of account balance and $750 / $1,500 / $1,875 / $2,250 per request (25k/50k/100k/150k, accounts opened on/after Jul 26, 2026).[11]Fast Pass accounts opened before Jul 26, 2026: $2,000 / $2,500 / $3,000 (50k / 100k / 150k). No page was found that states a cap for Quick Pay.
Payout processing timeWithin 24 hours (business days) for requests received before 5:30 pm CT[12]The Quick Pay payout policy gives the cutoff as 5:30 pm ET in one paragraph and 5:30 pm CT in another. Withdrawal fees: international wire $15, US wire free, crypto L1 $2.50 plus gas, L2 free (via Riseworks).
PlatformsTradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView (own license), Jigsaw (own license) on CQG; Rithmic: R|Trader Pro, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Jigsaw, Sierra Chart, EdgeProX, Finamark, Volfix, WealthCharts, MultiCharts, Overcharts[19]NinjaTrader Desktop is not supported with Rithmic accounts.
Support channelsEmail support@tradeday.com (listed as available 24/7); support ticket form; help center[1]The Contact button opens a support ticket form. Funded Live payout requests go to fundedtrader@tradeday.com.
News tradingRestricted: positions are auto-liquidated 2 minutes before and markets reopen 2 minutes after Tier 1 releases (FOMC, CPI, NFP for all products; EIA oil/gas and crop reports for related contracts)[18]Trading through a release by accident does not fail the account; deliberate abuse can lead to losing it. Profits from Tier 1 news trades are not paid out when a funded account is lost (help center, funded trader rules).
SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

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Availability by country

TradeDay: availability by country
CountryStatus
US United States Available[17]TradeDay's help center states that US-based single-person LLCs are permitted. It does not separately address individual US residents. Multi-member LLCs, S-corps, C-corps and non-US businesses are not accepted.
UK United Kingdom Not confirmed by the firm[16][17][4]The pages we checked do not state that traders from the United Kingdom are accepted. The UK is not on the prohibited countries list; Gibraltar is prohibited.
DE Germany Conditional[16]German citizens cannot move to Funded Live; after passing an evaluation they can trade Funded Sim only, and may stay in Funded Sim indefinitely. TradeDay may offboard traders it assesses as high risk.
FR France Not confirmed by the firm[16][17][4]The pages we checked do not state that traders from this country are accepted. It is not on the prohibited countries list or the conditional/limited jurisdictions list.
ES Spain Not confirmed by the firm[16][17][4]The pages we checked do not state that traders from this country are accepted. It is not on the prohibited countries list or the conditional/limited jurisdictions list.
IT Italy Not confirmed by the firm[16][17][4]The pages we checked do not state that traders from this country are accepted. It is not on the prohibited countries list or the conditional/limited jurisdictions list.
NL Netherlands Not confirmed by the firm[16][17][4]The pages we checked do not state that traders from this country are accepted. It is not on the prohibited countries list or the conditional/limited jurisdictions list.
SourcesNumbered references link to the official pages listed under Sources.

Availability is recorded per country. The UK is listed separately from EU member states, and each EU country is checked on its own.

Score

61.0/ 100

CriterionWeightScore
Transparency & disclosuresTradeDay documents the difference between Funded Sim and Funded Live accounts and lists prohibited and conditional jurisdictions, but it does not state whether it accepts traders from five of the seven countries we track. Its official pages also contradict each other on core terms, including the minimum trading days, the reset fee and the payout buffer.[2][3][4][12][13][16][17] 25% 2 / 5
Trading rulesTradeDay's evaluation has a single failure rule, the maximum drawdown, and its drawdown and consistency rules are defined in a way traders can monitor. Some conditions add complexity: exceeding the consistency limit raises the profit target, and Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday trailing drawdown even when the evaluation used end of day.[6][7][9][15] 25% 3 / 5
Fees & total costsTradeDay lists its monthly evaluation prices on the pricing page, states that there is no activation fee, and gives a reset price for every plan in its help center. The reset prices and the rule that the subscription ends once you are funded are in separate help center articles, so working out the total cost to a funded account takes some effort and depends on how many months the evaluation runs.[2][14][20] 20% 3 / 5
Payout termsTradeDay documents the profit split, payout frequency, eligibility conditions, the $250 minimum, Fast Pass payout caps and a 24-hour processing time, in separate payout policies for Quick Pay and Fast Pass. Gaps remain: no page states a payout cap for Quick Pay, and the Quick Pay policy gives the request cutoff as both 5:30 pm ET and 5:30 pm CT.[10][11][12] 20% 4 / 5
Support & accessibilityTradeDay lists supported platforms in detail and documents email support (listed as available 24/7), a support ticket form and a help center. Some help center articles are inconsistent with other official pages, for example on the payout buffer.[1][5][12][19] 10% 4 / 5

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Strengths and drawbacks

Strengths

  • There is no activation fee on any plan.[2][14]
  • Exceeding the consistency limit on a single day raises the profit target instead of failing the account.[9]
  • The trailing drawdown stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance.[7]
  • Quick Pay evaluations offer a choice of end-of-day or intraday trailing drawdown.[2]
  • TradeDay lists more than 15 supported trading platforms across CQG and Rithmic.[19]
  • The firm publishes a list of prohibited countries and conditional jurisdictions, including country-specific limits.[16]
  • No daily loss limit is stated; the only failure rule is the maximum drawdown.[6][3]

Drawbacks

  • Evaluations are billed monthly, so the cost recurs until you pass.[2][14]
  • Official pages disagree on the reset fee: the help center lists a price for each plan, the pricing page shows different prices for some plans, and the Terms state $99. The Terms and the How It Works page also state different minimum trading days.[20][2][4][3][8]
  • Funded accounts start as simulated Funded Sim accounts, and payouts are based on simulated profits.[13][4]
  • On Quick Pay, the profit split falls to 50/50 when the account's profit after a payout is below $4,000.[10]
  • Fast Pass payouts are capped per request at $750 to $2,250 depending on account size, and at 50% of the balance (accounts opened on or after Jul 26, 2026).[11]
  • Quick Pay funded sim accounts always use an intraday trailing drawdown, even when the evaluation used end of day.[15]
  • Positions are automatically liquidated around Tier 1 news releases.[18]
  • German citizens cannot move to a Funded Live account.[16]

Frequently asked questions

Does TradeDay use simulated or live accounts?

Simulated and live.[13]

How much does a TradeDay evaluation cost?

From $100/month to $530/month, depending on the program and account size.[2]

Is the TradeDay fee one-time or monthly?

Monthly subscription on all 12 plans.[2]

Does TradeDay charge an activation fee?

None on all 12 plans.[2]

What type of drawdown does TradeDay use?

It varies by program and account size. See the plan table above for each plan.[2]

Does TradeDay have a daily loss limit?

None on all 12 plans.[6]

Does TradeDay have a consistency rule?

It varies by program and account size. See the plan table above for each plan.[9]

What is the profit split at TradeDay?

It depends on the account type; see "Profit split" in the terms table above.[10]

How often can you request a payout from TradeDay?

Quick Pay: from day one, any positive balance, no buffer. Fast Pass: after every 5 profitable days meeting the per-day minimum ($100/$150/$200/$250 for 25k/50k/100k/150k).[1][11]

Which trading platforms does TradeDay support?

Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView (own license), Jigsaw (own license) on CQG; Rithmic: R|Trader Pro, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Jigsaw, Sierra Chart, EdgeProX, Finamark, Volfix, WealthCharts, MultiCharts, Overcharts.[19]

Is news trading allowed at TradeDay?

Restricted: positions are auto-liquidated 2 minutes before and markets reopen 2 minutes after Tier 1 releases (FOMC, CPI, NFP for all products; EIA oil/gas and crop reports for related contracts).[18]

Is TradeDay available in my country?

Available: the United States; Not confirmed by the firm: the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands; Conditional: Germany. See the availability table for the conditions that apply.[4][16][17]

Answers summarize values verified against official sources. Full details are in the tables above.

Sources

Official TradeDay pages used for this review. Numbered references throughout the page point to this list.

  1. TradeDay homepage (incl. pricing section and FAQ)
  2. TradeDay pricing section (Build Your Account)
  3. TradeDay How It Works page
  4. TradeDay Terms and Conditions (Last Modified Aug 11, 2026)
  5. TradeDay support ticket form (Contact)
  6. Help Center: Objectives and rules of Quick Pay and Fast Pass Evaluation
  7. Help Center: What is the maximum drawdown rule?
  8. Help Center: Minimum number of days objective
  9. Help Center: What is the consistency objective?
  10. Help Center: Quick Pay Funded Sim Payout Policy
  11. Help Center: Fast Pass Funded Sim Payout Policy
  12. Help Center: How do I request a payout and how long does it take?
  13. Help Center: Funded Sim vs Funded Live account
  14. Help Center: Are there any fees when I am funded?
  15. Help Center: Rules for Funded Sim and Funded Live traders
  16. Help Center: Prohibited countries
  17. Help Center: Can anyone join TradeDay?
  18. Help Center: Can I trade news or data releases?
  19. Help Center: Which trading platforms does TradeDay use?
  20. Help Center: What happens when the subscription renews?