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TradeDay $50,000 Account Rules

Source checked Apr 7, 2026 | Primary source: Official TradeDay rules
According to TradeDay's official documentation (verified 2026-04-07), the TradeDay $50,000 account has a no daily loss limit, $2,000 max drawdown (trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day)), and a $3,000 profit target. The challenge fee is $199, with no minimum trading days. Breach level is $48,000.

TradeDay's $50,000 evaluation has a no daily loss limit, $2,000 maximum drawdown (trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day)), and a $3,000 profit target. No minimum trading days. Fee: $199. Always confirm live rules before purchasing because firms can change limits without updating older screenshots or reviews.

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Rules by Phase

evaluationfunded
Daily LossNoneNone
Max Drawdown$2,000$2,000
DD TypeTrailing EODTrailing EOD
Profit Target$3,000None
Min Days0None
News Tradingallowedallowed
OvernightNoNo

What This Means In Practice

Your account can never drop below $48,000.

If you grow to $51,000 by end of day, the floor moves up to $49,000. Your safety net stays the same size, but it follows you up.

How Many Losing Trades Before You Blow

Understanding how many consecutive losers your account can survive is the difference between passing and failing. Here is the math for the TradeDay $50,000 account at different risk levels, based on the $2,000 max drawdown (trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day)).

Risk Per TradeDollar RiskLosers to Max DD
0.5%$2508
1%$5004
1.5%$7502
2%$1,0002
3%$1,5001

At the commonly recommended 1% risk per trade ($500), you can absorb 4 consecutive losing trades before breaching the $2,000 max drawdown. Since TradeDay has no daily loss limit, you could theoretically take all 4 losers in a single day. This freedom requires extra discipline -- consider setting your own daily stop.

Because TradeDay uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day), profits do not create additional buffer. If you are up $2,000 and then start losing, you still only have $2,000 of drawdown room from your peak. This is why trailing drawdown firms require more conservative risk management.

Position Sizing Guide for $50,000

Proper position sizing on the TradeDay $50,000 account depends on your stop loss distance, the instrument you trade, and the rules you need to respect. Below are practical guidelines for this specific account.

Futures (ES / NQ micro and standard):

At 1% risk ($500) on the Micro E-mini S&P 500 (MES, $5/point), you can risk 100 points per contract, or trade 10 MES contracts with a 10-point stop. On the standard ES ($50/point), a 10-point stop means a $500 risk per contract, so you can trade 1 contract at 1% risk.

Conservative vs. aggressive sizing:

Conservative (0.5% risk): Risk $250 per trade. You can survive 8 consecutive losers before max drawdown. At a 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio, you need 6 winning trades (with no losers) to hit the $3,000 profit target.

Standard (1% risk): Risk $500 per trade. You can survive 4 consecutive losers. At a 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio, you need 3 winning trades to hit the target.

Aggressive (2% risk): Risk $1,000 per trade. Only 2 losers before breach. Not recommended unless you have a proven win rate above 60%.

The key takeaway: on a $50,000 account with $2,000 max drawdown, trailing drawdown means you need to be especially disciplined because your floor follows your peak equity. Your profit target is $3,000 (6%), which means you need to earn 1.0x what you can afford to lose. Use the drawdown simulator to test different scenarios.

Pros

  • +1-step evaluation for futures
  • +No daily loss limit
  • +Weekly payouts
  • +TradingView and Tradovate supported

Cons

  • -Trailing EOD drawdown -- floor rises with peaks
  • -No overnight or weekend holding
  • -Futures only -- no forex or CFDs
  • -EA and algorithmic trading not allowed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the daily loss limit on TradeDay $50,000?

TradeDay does not enforce a daily loss limit on the $50,000 account during evaluation. However, the $2,000 max drawdown still applies.

How much can you lose on TradeDay $50,000?

The maximum you can lose on the TradeDay $50,000 account is $2,000. Your account is terminated if equity drops below $48,000. TradeDay uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day).

What is the profit target for TradeDay $50,000?

The profit target for the TradeDay $50,000 account is $3,000 (6%). You need to grow your account to $53,000 to pass the evaluation.

How much does the TradeDay $50,000 challenge cost?

The TradeDay $50,000 challenge costs $199. This fee is typically refunded with your first payout after passing the evaluation.

How many losing trades can I take on TradeDay $50,000?

At 1% risk per trade ($500), you can survive 4 consecutive losing trades before hitting the $2,000 max drawdown.

Is TradeDay's $50,000 drawdown static or trailing?

TradeDay uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day) on the $50,000 account. The floor moves up at end of day when your closing balance exceeds the previous peak.

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