Day Traders Challenges
Day Traders runs Instant + 1 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $25K to $300K, with evaluation fees from $150–$879. Trading runs on Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradingView (via Tradovate), ONYX.
Day Traders challenge types and pricing
14 active Day Traders challenges across instant + 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 14
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 5% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days |  114 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 5.6% | 0% | 3% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 210 | |
| $300K | 1 Step | 5% | 0% | 2.3% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 264 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 7.5% | 0% | 2% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 60 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 10% | 0% | 3% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 45 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 5.7% | 0% | 1.5% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 98 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 4.5% | 0% | 1.1% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 120 | |
| $25K | Instant | 0% | 0% | 4% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 444 | |
| $50K | Instant | 0% | 2.5% | 5% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 684 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 80% | Daily | 458 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 5.6% | 1.1% | 3% | 80% | Daily | 738 | |
| $300K | 1 Step | 5% | 1% | 2.3% | 80% | Daily | 998 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 6% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 75 | |
| $150K | Instant | 0% | 2.5% | 4% | 100% | 8–10 Qualifying Days | 990 |
11421026460459812044468445873899875990Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Day Traders evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Day Traders does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Day Traders challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Day Traders's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative balance drawdown
Day Traders's drawdown is relative balance, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
Day Traders enforces a consistency rule (50% Rule (Evaluation); 30% Rule (Pro/Funded); 20% Rule (S2F)). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
- 3
Not meeting the minimum trading days
Day Traders requires at least 2–8 trading days on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
- 4
Holding positions over the weekend
Day Traders does not allow weekend exposure. A position that drifts past Friday's close can void the account regardless of P&L.
Tip: Set a hard alarm 30 minutes before your platform's weekly close — flatten everything before market shutdown.
Who Day Traders fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
- Traders who want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- Swing traders — all positions must be flat by Friday close.
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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