TradeDay Challenges
TradeDay runs 1 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $50K to $150K, with evaluation fees from $125–$375. Trading runs on Jigsaw Daytradr, NinjaTrader, Quantower, TradeDayX, TradingView, Tradovate.
TradeDay challenge types and pricing
9 active TradeDay challenges across 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 9
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 4% | 80% | Daily |  174 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 3% | 80% | Daily | 280 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 2.6% | 80% | Daily | 420 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 4% | 80% | Daily | 244 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 3% | 80% | Daily | 384 | |
| $150K | 1 Step | 6% | 0% | 2.6% | 80% | Daily | 524 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 3% | 0% | 1% | 80% | Daily | 230 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 2.5% | 0% | 0.7% | 80% | Daily | 350 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 2.5% | 0% | 0.6% | 80% | Daily | 490 |
174280420244384524230350490Key trading rules
The rules that shape every TradeDay evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
TradeDay does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail TradeDay challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to TradeDay's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative balance drawdown
TradeDay'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
TradeDay enforces a 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). 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
TradeDay requires at least 5 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
TradeDay 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 TradeDay 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 prefer a single-phase evaluation over a longer 2-step process.
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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