TradeDay Rules

TradeDay is a 1-step prop trading firm that offers 5 account sizes ranging from $10,000 to $150,000. Futures-focused 1-step prop firm. Trailing EOD drawdown with no daily loss limit. Growing competitor to TopStep and Apex in the futures space. The firm supports Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView and gives traders access to futures markets. Expert advisors are not permitted, so all trading must be manual or semi-manual. Copy trading is not allowed.

The evaluation uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day), which means your drawdown floor moves up at end of day when your closing balance exceeds the previous peak. This is more forgiving than intraday trailing because temporary spikes in profit during the day do not permanently raise the floor. On a $150,000 account, if you close the day up $3,000, the floor rises by that same amount.

Notably, TradeDay does not enforce a daily loss limit during evaluation. This gives traders more freedom on volatile days but also means a single bad day can consume all of your drawdown room if you are not disciplined with position sizing. Profit split starts at 80% and scales up to 90%, with payouts processed every 7 days.

Common mistakes traders make on TradeDay: Misunderstanding the trailing drawdown is the number one account killer. Many traders assume their profits create a permanent cushion, but with trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day), your floor rises with your peak equity. Without a daily loss limit, revenge trading on bad days is the most common way traders blow their accounts. Forgetting to close positions before market close triggers an overnight holding violation, which can end your evaluation regardless of P&L. Always verify the current rules on the official rules page before starting.

Who TradeDay is best for: Disciplined day traders who can manage risk within the trailing drawdown structure. The EOD calculation gives you breathing room during the session. Futures traders exclusively -- the firm does not offer forex or CFD markets. Budget-conscious traders will appreciate the low entry point of $99 for the $10,000 account.

TradeDay pays out every 7 days with a profit split starting at 80% and scaling up to 90%. The profit split structure means you keep 80% of all profits on your funded account. As you demonstrate consistent performance, the split increases -- rewarding disciplined traders who stay funded longer.

The scaling from 80% to 90% is TradeDay's incentive for longevity. Most traders who pass the evaluation but get their accounts terminated within 60 days never see the higher split. Building a sustainable trading approach is more valuable than chasing the profit target aggressively.

For detailed payout terms, processing speed, and withdrawal methods, see the TradeDay payout breakdown.