About TradeDay
TradeDay, based in the United States, was established in January 2020. The firm operates as a futures proprietary trading firm and offers 1 Step programs. Account sizes range from $10,000 to $250,000. Platforms supported include Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Jigsaw Daytradr, TradeDayX, and NinjaTrader. Tradable instruments include futures with access to CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX.
TradeDay Key Information
TradeDay Quick Stats
TradeDay Trading Rules
Consistency Rule: Consistency Rule of 30%: Only during evaluation phase, Profits on a single trading day must not exceed 30% of the profit target. There is no consistency objective for funded traders.
EA Details: Automated strategies are allowed provided they comply with CME exchange rules and do not utilize prohibited HFT practices.
News Trading Details: Restriction to open any positions and be working no orders in the order book, from 2 minutes before the data release until 2 minutes after the data release.
Drawdown Basis: Balance
Drawdown Measurement: Relative
TradeDay Funding and Account Options
Reset Fee: Depending on account size
TradeDay Available Instruments
TradeDay Payout Policy
TradeDay Scaling Plan
TradeDay Futures Details
TradeDay Banned Countries (82)
TradeDay Challenge Types and Costs
TradeDay offers 1-step programs with account sizes from $50K to $150K, with evaluation fees ranging from $87 to $262.
1 step
Compare every TradeDay challenge tier
Profit targets, drawdowns, fees and payouts side-by-side.
TradeDay Real Trader Results and Payouts
Verified trader feedback, payout cadence and the policies that determine how often you can withdraw profits at TradeDay.
Payout policy at a glance
- First payout available after 1 days of trading.
- Payouts cycle on a Daily schedule.
- Withdrawals process in 1-2 Business Days.
- Minimum withdrawal amount: $250.
- Supported payout methods: Riseworks.
TradeDay Trading Rules Deep Dive
The fine print that decides whether traders pass or breach. Each rule below uses TradeDay's specific values.
TradeDay Scaling Plan and Long-Term Growth
How your account grows once you're funded with TradeDay, and where the profit split ceiling sits.
How scaling works at TradeDay
Conditions: Contract limits increase as the account balance reaches specific profit milestones.
Increment: 1-5 Contracts per tier
Maximum of 1 concurrent accounts permitted.
How TradeDay Compares
Where TradeDay outperforms typical prop firms — and where its rules are stricter than the industry average.
TradeDay strengths
- High profit split ceiling (100%) versus a typical 80% industry standard.
- Fast first payout — available after 1 days versus the typical 30-day minimum.
- Quick payout processing (1-2 Business Days).
- Wide platform choice: Jigsaw Daytradr, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradeDayX, TradingView, Tradovate.
- US traders are accepted.
Things to watch out for
- Consistency rule applies — best day capped as a percentage of total profit.
- 82 banned countries — verify your jurisdiction before purchasing.
- KYC verification is required before payouts.
- Weekend position holding is not permitted.
TradeDay pricing starts from $87 and goes up to $262.
Use TradeDay's active discounts to lower the entry cost.
TradeDay Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions traders ask about TradeDay.