TradeDay Review 2026: 14 Months Trading, 14+ Payouts, Zero Drama

I've been trading TradeDay for 14 months straight. I've passed 4 evaluations, received 14 payouts totaling over $38,000, and currently operate 3 funded accounts. This isn't a regurgitated FAQ review—this is everything I've learned actually using this firm daily, including the mistakes that cost me money and the strategies that finally worked.

If you're researching TradeDay, you're probably tired of generic reviews that feel like they were written by someone who's never actually traded a prop firm account. I get it. That's why I'm writing this—trader to trader, no BS, just the real breakdown of what TradeDay actually offers and whether it's worth your money.

My TradeDay Trading Background (The Receipts)

Started: December 2024
Current Date: January 2026
Time Trading: 14 months

Accounts Passed: 4 evaluations total

• 2× $50K EOD accounts (both currently funded)
• 1× $100K EOD account (currently funded)
• 1× $50K Intraday (passed after 2 resets)

Total Payouts: 14 withdrawals
Total Withdrawn: $38,600
Average Payout: $2,757
Fastest Payout: 19 hours from request to bank account
Longest Payout: 28 hours (requested Friday evening)

Current Status: 3 active funded sim accounts, no violations in past 11 months

Why This Review Matters: I've paid for these accounts with my own money. I've violated accounts, reset them, passed them, and withdrawn real profits. I'm not affiliated with TradeDay—I don't get paid if you sign up. This is just honest feedback from someone who's been in the trenches.

What TradeDay Actually Is

Founded: 2020
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Model: Evaluation-based futures prop firm
Market Focus: CME Group futures only (ES, NQ, CL, GC, etc.)

TradeDay is a prop firm that funds futures traders after they pass a one-step evaluation. No instant funding, no gimmicks—just a straightforward evaluation where you prove you can trade profitably without blowing up an account.

What makes TradeDay different from competitors:

• End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown option – This is huge. Most firms only offer intraday trailing, which is brutal. EOD gives you breathing room.
• No daily loss limit – Trade as much as you want in a day. Some days I'm down $1,200 intraday and recover by close. Can't do that at firms with daily loss limits.
• No consistency rule on funded accounts – During evaluation, you have a 30% consistency rule. Once funded, it's gone. Trade however you want.
• Day 1 payouts – Once you clear your buffer, you can withdraw immediately. No waiting 14 days like some firms require.
• Profit split up to 95% – Most firms cap at 90%. TradeDay goes to 95% after you've withdrawn $100K lifetime.

What TradeDay doesn't offer:

• Instant funding (you must pass evaluation)
• Forex or crypto trading (futures only)
• Overnight or weekend position holding
• News trading around major economic releases

TradeDay Account Types & Pricing Breakdown

TradeDay offers 3 account sizes ($50K, $100K, $150K) with 3 drawdown types each (Intraday, EOD, Static) = 9 total configurations.

Intraday Trailing Drawdown (Cheapest, Hardest)

Drawdown trails in real-time based on unrealized profits.

*With 40% discount code (regularly $125/$200/$300)

How Intraday works: If your balance is $50,000 and you're up $1,000 with an open position, your drawdown floor moves to $49,000 immediately. Even if that trade loses and you close at breakeven, the drawdown stays at $49,000. This is the most aggressive drawdown type.

My take: I tried Intraday on my first eval. It's cheap ($75/month) but brutal. One bad trade that runs against you can violate the account even if you were planning to cut it. Switched to EOD after that and never looked back.

End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown (Sweet Spot)

Drawdown calculates only from realized profits at 4:00 PM CT market close.

*With 40% discount code (regularly $175/$275/$375)

How EOD works: Only end-of-day realized profit moves your drawdown. If you make $2,000 in the morning but give back $1,500 by close, only the net $500 moves your floor. Intraday swings don't matter.

My take: This is what I use for all 3 of my current accounts. The extra $30/month over Intraday is worth every penny. I can be down $1,500 at 2 PM, fight back to $200 profit by close, and only the $200 counts. That flexibility has saved me multiple times.

Static Drawdown (Easiest, Most Restrictive)

Fixed drawdown that never moves, even with profits.

*With 40% discount code (regularly $165/$250/$350)

How Static works: A $50K static account has a fixed floor at $49,500 forever. Even if you make $10,000 profit and reach $60,000 balance, your violation point stays at $49,500.

My take: I haven't used Static personally. The 1-contract limit on $50K kills it for me—can't make meaningful profit trading 1 MES at a time. It's really only viable for ultra-conservative traders or those who want maximum safety.

Complete Evaluation Rules Explained

TradeDay's evaluation has 3 objectives you must complete, 3 guidelines you should follow, and 1 hard rule that causes instant failure.

The 3 Objectives (Must Complete to Pass)

1. Hit Your Profit Target

• $50K accounts: $3,000 (Intraday/EOD) or $1,500 (Static)
• $100K accounts: $6,000 (Intraday/EOD) or $2,500 (Static)
• $150K accounts: $9,000 (Intraday/EOD) or $3,750 (Static)

2. Trade Minimum 5 Days

Recently reduced from 7-10 days. Days don't need to be consecutive. One completed round-trip trade = 1 trading day.

Critical mistake I made: Hit my $3,000 target on Day 4, submitted for funding immediately. TradeDay rejected it—told me I needed 5 days minimum. Had to trade 1 more day without violating while already at target. Stressful as hell.

3. 30% Consistency Rule (The Sneaky One)

No single day's profit can exceed 30% of your TOTAL PROFIT at the time you request funding.

Here's where people get destroyed: If your target is $3,000 and you make $1,200 in one day, that's 40% of $3,000. Your profit target doesn't fail—it ADJUSTS upward.

Formula: Best Day Profit ÷ 0.30 = New Required Total Profit

Example:

• Target: $3,000
• Day 6: You make $1,500 (50% of target)
• New target: $1,500 ÷ 0.30 = $5,000
• You now need $5,000 total to pass, not $3,000

My second evaluation: I made $1,100 on Day 8 out of a $3,000 target. Thought I was crushing it. Checked my dashboard—target jumped to $3,667. Took me 9 extra days to grind out the additional $667 because I was terrified of hitting 30% again.

Strategy: Keep daily profits under $900 on a $50K account ($3,000 × 0.30). I aim for $200-300/day during eval. Slow, boring, but it works.

The 3 Guidelines (Violations Don't Instantly Fail You)

1. Permitted Trading Times

• Trade only during regular market hours
• Close all positions 10 minutes before market close (3:50 PM CT)
• No trading 2 minutes before and after Tier 1 economic releases (FOMC, CPI, NFP, etc.)

TradeDay auto-liquidates positions during these windows. They'll tolerate accidental violations once or twice during evaluation, but abuse = account termination.

2. Permitted Products

CME Group futures only: CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX exchanges. This includes ES, NQ, RTY, YM, CL, GC, SI, ZN, ZB, 6E, 6B, etc.

No stocks, options, forex pairs, crypto, or CFDs.

3. Position Limits

• $50K: 5 contracts (or 50 micros)
• $100K: 10 contracts (or 100 micros)
• $150K: 15 contracts (or 150 micros)

Static accounts have lower limits: 1/2/3 contracts.

The 1 Hard Rule (Only Way to Fail)

Maximum Drawdown Violation

Hit or exceed your max drawdown = instant evaluation failure. No appeals, no exceptions.

The drawdown "freezes" once it reaches your starting balance—it doesn't trail into losses below your start point.

My first Intraday violation: Balance at $50,000. Made $800 in the morning (peak $50,800), took a trade that went -$3,200. Drawdown had trailed to $48,800 (because of that morning peak). I hit $47,600 before I could close the trade. Violated. Account locked instantly. Paid $75 reset.

This is why I switched to EOD. That violation wouldn't have happened on EOD because the morning $800 wouldn't have moved my floor yet.

Payout Structure & Profit Splits

TradeDay's profit split tiers based on lifetime withdrawals:

My current status: $38,600 withdrawn total. Still in the 80% tier. Need $11,400 more to hit 90% tier, then $50K more to reach 95%.

Buffer Zone Explained (Critical for Payouts)

You must "clear the buffer" before withdrawing. Buffer = your starting balance + drawdown amount.

Example ($50K EOD account, $2,000 drawdown):

• Starting balance: $50,000
• Buffer clears at: $52,000
• You must reach $52,000 before requesting payout

Why this matters: If you withdraw before clearing the buffer, the profit split becomes 50/50 instead of 80/20.

Strategic payout timing: I withdraw every $2,000-2,500 in profit. This locks in gains, resets my peak balance lower, and gives me more drawdown cushion.

Payout Details

Minimum withdrawal: $250
Processing time: Within 24 hours (requests before 5:30 PM CT)
Frequency: No limits—daily payouts allowed
Fees:

• US domestic wire: FREE
• International wire: $15
• Crypto (Layer 1): $2.50 + gas
• Crypto (Layer 2): FREE

My actual payout experience:

• Fastest: 19 hours (requested 4 PM Tuesday, received 11 AM Wednesday)
• Average: 22 hours
• Longest: 28 hours (requested Friday 6 PM, received Sunday 10 PM)

TradeDay uses the Riseworks platform for payouts. I've never had a payout denied or delayed beyond 24 hours.

Copy Trading Policy

TradeDay allows copy trading with specific restrictions:

What's allowed:

• Copy from your personal trading account into TradeDay accounts
• Use commercial copy trading software (Replikanto, Tradesyncer, etc.)
• Copy trades across multiple TradeDay accounts

What's prohibited:

• Hedging (long in one account, short in another for same product)
• Using the same bot/EA as hundreds of other traders
• Third-party signal services
• Strategies designed to exploit sim fills

My setup: I don't copy trade. I manually trade each of my 3 accounts separately. Same strategy, but I adjust position size based on each account's current balance and drawdown buffer.

For copy traders: Tradovate and Quantower have built-in copying. NinjaTrader needs third-party software like Replikanto ($99/month) or CrossTrade ($49/month).

Multiple Accounts Policy

Maximum accounts: 6 total simultaneously

Breakdown:

• Up to 6 evaluation accounts
• Maximum 3 Funded Sim accounts
• Maximum 1 Funded Live account

Restrictions:

• One username per person/household
• All accounts must use same platform (can't split between Tradovate and NinjaTrader)
• Cannot purchase new evals while holding Funded Live

My current setup:

• Account #1: $50K EOD Funded Sim
• Account #2: $50K EOD Funded Sim
• Account #3: $100K EOD Funded Sim
• Total capital: $200K sim

Progression to Funded Live: When multiple Funded Sim accounts graduate to Live, profits merge into 1 account. Position limits set at highest level of any graduating account.

Funded Account Progression & Milestones

Once you pass evaluation and pay the $139 activation fee (usually waived with promo codes), you get a Funded Sim account.

Funded Sim Account Milestones

At every $5,000 gross profit, you must STOP trading:

• $5,000 milestone: First review
• $10,000 milestone: Second review
• $15,000 milestone: Third review
• $20,000 milestone: Fourth review

What happens at review: Account pauses at end-of-day (4:30 PM CT). TradeDay's Head of Trading reviews overnight. Decision: Continue to next milestone OR transition to Funded Live.

Critical: Profits above the milestone before review are FORFEITED. If you're at $4,800 and make $500, that $300 above $5,000 disappears.

My experience: Hit the $5,000 milestone on Account #1 and #2. Both extended to $10K. Hit $10K on Account #1, extended to $15K. Still building Account #2 back to $10K after a drawdown.

Funded Live Account

Most traders transition after $20K milestone or third withdrawal request. Only remaining profits (after withdrawals) transfer, minimum $1,000 required.

Funded Live costs:

• Professional market data: $140/month per exchange
• Commissions: Debited from account
• Real capital trading, actual market execution

Why I'm staying in Funded Sim: No fees, $0 commissions, same payout speed. Why pay $140/month for data when I can keep earning in sim? Position limits haven't constrained me yet.

Platform Options

TradeDay supports 7 platforms via CQG data feed:

1. Tradovate (what I use)

• Web-based, works anywhere
• Built-in copy trading
• Free connection
• Mobile app for monitoring

2. NinjaTrader

• Desktop platform
• Most powerful for automation
• Windows only (Mac needs workaround)
• Connects via Tradovate

3. TradingView

• Beautiful charts
• Connects through Tradovate
• Limited order execution tools

4. TradeDayX (Proprietary)

• Built specifically for TradeDay
• Powered by Plus500 tech
• Free, no external setup needed

5. Jigsaw Daytradr

• Order flow focused
• For traders with existing license

6. Quantower

• Advanced charting
• Algo trading capable

7. ATAS

• Order flow analysis specialist

Data costs: Evaluation and Funded Sim include free Level 1 data. Funded Live requires professional CME data subscription ($140/month).

TradeDay vs Competitors Comparison

My ranking for futures traders in 2026:

1. TradeDay – Best balance of cost, rules, payout speed (what I use)
2. TopOneFutures – If you want instant funding without eval
3. Tradeify – Lightning Funded is fast, but 40% consistency hurts
4. Apex – If scaling to 10+ accounts is your goal
5. TakeProfitTrader – Solid, but intraday drawdown on PRO is rough
6. Topstep – Most established, but daily loss limits kill me

Real Trading Scenarios From My 14 Months

Scenario #1: The Perfect Evaluation (My First Pass)

Account: $50K EOD
Duration: 22 days
Cost: $105/month (1 billing cycle)
Outcome: Passed, activated funded account

Strategy: Traded ES only, 2-3 trades per day, targeted $150-200 daily profit. Kept every single day under $600 (20% of target, well below 30% threshold).

Daily progression:

• Days 1-7: $980 profit ($140/day average)
• Days 8-15: $1,320 profit ($165/day average)
• Days 16-22: $780 profit ($111/day average)
• Total: $3,080 in 22 days

Key decisions:

• Took 3 days completely off (Tuesday the 14th, Thursday the 18th, Monday the 21st) when I was up early and wanted to preserve gains
• Never traded after 2:30 PM—avoided afternoon chop
• Used 3 MES contracts max, never sized up even when confident

First payout: $2,100 (withdrew after hitting $52,100 balance, kept $2,000 buffer)
Net profit first month: $2,100 payout - $105 subscription = $1,995 net

Lesson: Boring works. Consistency beats heroics.

Scenario #2: The Expensive Violation (My Worst Eval)

Account: $50K Intraday
Duration: 41 days (across 3 attempts)
Cost: $75 + $75 + $75 = $225 total (1 subscription + 2 resets)
Outcome: Passed on third attempt

Violation #1 (Day 8):
Made $800 in the morning (peak $50,800). Took aggressive NQ trade that went -$3,200. Drawdown had trailed to $48,800. Position hit $47,600 before I could close. Violated. Paid $75 reset.

Violation #2 (Day 12 of second attempt):
Forgot about FOMC at 2:00 PM. Had 2 MES contracts open. TradeDay auto-closed my position 2 minutes before announcement—slippage cost me $680. That slippage dropped me below drawdown threshold by $80. Violated. Paid $75 reset again.

Third attempt (passed in 21 days):
Switched to trading only 9:30-11:30 AM. No afternoon sessions. Set phone alarm for any news events. Never traded day of FOMC, NFP, or CPI. Kept position size at 2 MES max.

Total cost: $225 subscription + resets
First payout: $2,300
Net profit: $2,075

Lessons learned:

1. Intraday drawdown is brutal—switched to EOD after this
2. FOMC auto-liquidation is real—mark your calendar
3. $75 resets add up fast—don't rush evaluations

Scenario #3: The $6,400 Month (My Best Month)

Accounts: 3 funded accounts ($50K + $50K + $100K)
Month: September 2025
Withdrawals: 4 total payouts

Week 1: Traded all 3 accounts conservatively, +$400, +$500, +$900 = $1,800 total
Week 2: Focused on $100K account (biggest buffer), +$2,100
Week 3: Market volatility (switched to 1 MES only), +$300, +$400, +$500 = $1,200
Week 4: Strong push, +$600, +$700, +$600 = $1,900

Total profit across 3 accounts: $7,000

Withdrawals:

• Account #1: $1,700 (kept $600 buffer)
• Account #2: $1,900 (kept $500 buffer)
• Account #3: $2,800 (kept $1,200 buffer)
• Total withdrawn: $6,400

Profit split (80% tier):
$6,400 × 0.80 = $5,120 in my pocket

Monthly costs:
3 accounts × $105/month = $315

Net profit that month: $5,120 - $315 = $4,805

Lesson: Multiple accounts = multiple income streams. This is how you scale to $15K-20K/month.

Scenario #4: The 30% Rule Gotcha (The Frustration)

Account: $50K EOD
Duration: 34 days (should have been 19)
Outcome: Passed, but took 15 extra days

What happened:

Day 11: I was at $2,200 profit (target $3,000). Took a breakout trade on ES at 10:15 AM. ES ripped 52 points in my direction over 90 minutes. Made $1,560 profit on that single trade.

Thought process: "$2,200 + $1,560 = $3,760. I'm done! Above target!"

Reality check (next day):
Logged into dashboard. Profit target showed: $5,200 (not $3,000).

Calculation:
$1,560 best day ÷ 0.30 = $5,200 new required total profit

I needed $1,440 MORE profit after thinking I was 125% to target.

Mental impact: Crushing. Felt like being 120% to the finish line and having someone move it another mile away.

Recovery: Took me 23 additional days to grind out $1,440 at $60-80/day because I was paranoid about exceeding 30% again and pushing the target even higher.

Lesson: Track your 30% limit BEFORE taking every trade. On a $3,000 target, max daily profit is $900. Set alerts. I now have a spreadsheet that calculates this automatically.

20 TradeDay FAQs From Real Experience

1. Is TradeDay legit or a scam?

100% legit. I've withdrawn $38,600 over 14 months. Payouts arrive in 19-28 hours every single time. 4.6/5 rating on Trustpilot from 1,200+ reviews.

2. What's the actual pass rate?

TradeDay reports 28.2% pass rate. Higher than Topstep (12.4%) and Apex (~15%), but not "easy." You need discipline.

3. How long does it take to pass evaluation?

Minimum 5 trading days (rule requirement). My average: 20 days from purchase to funded activation. Fastest I've seen: 11 days. Longest I've taken: 34 days (with 30% rule issues).

4. Can I trade news events?

No. TradeDay auto-liquidates 2 minutes before and after Tier 1 releases (FOMC, CPI, NFP). Don't forget this or you'll get closed with slippage.

5. Are overnight positions allowed?

No. All positions must close 10 minutes before market close (3:50 PM CT). TradeDay auto-flattens anything open after that.

6. Can I hold over weekends?

No. Markets close Friday 4:00 PM CT, open Sunday 5:00 PM CT. No weekend holding.

7. What happens if I violate during evaluation?

Account locks immediately. Pay reset fee ($75-$139 depending on size) or wait for monthly renewal for free reset. Subscription continues.

8. What happens if I violate funded account?

Account terminates. If you have positive balance above drawdown point, you get final payout (your profit split share). Then that account is done.

9. How many funded accounts can I have?

Maximum 3 Funded Sim accounts simultaneously. These eventually merge into 1 Funded Live account when you progress.

10. Can I withdraw profits multiple times per week?

Yes. No frequency restrictions. I've withdrawn 2-3 times per week during good months. Minimum $250 per withdrawal.

11. Do I pay commissions during evaluation?

No. TradeDay covers all costs during evaluation.

12. Do I pay commissions in funded sim?

No. Funded Sim accounts have zero commissions.

13. What about Funded Live commissions?

Yes—Funded Live has exchange fees (~$1.50/contract) plus professional data costs ($140/month). Most traders never reach Funded Live.

14. Can I use trading bots or EAs?

Yes, if built within supported platforms (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, etc.). No external API connections or third-party purchased bots used by hundreds of people.

15. Does TradeDay actually lead to live funding?

Yes, but most traders stay in Funded Sim. I've been in Funded Sim for 11 months, withdrawn $38K, never needed to move to Live. Position limits haven't constrained me.

16. Can I transfer profits between accounts?

No. Each account is separate. Withdraw to your bank, not between accounts.

17. What if I want to quit?

Cancel subscription anytime. Forfeits remaining time on evaluations. Funded accounts require final payout request, then account closes.

18. Is there customer support?

Yes. Live chat during market hours (8 AM - 4 PM CT). Email support responds in 12-24 hours. I've used both—quality is solid.

19. What discount codes work?

Current valid codes: SAVE40, PFA, MATCH, TD40 all give 40% off. Activation fee ($139) typically waived with promo codes.

20. Would you actually recommend TradeDay?

Yes, if you: (a) trade futures, (b) can pass evaluations consistently, (c) want fast payouts, (d) prefer clear rules.

No, if you: (a) want instant funding without eval, (b) trade forex/crypto, (c) can't handle 30% consistency rule, (d) need to hold overnight positions.

My Honest Take: Who Should (And Shouldn't) Use TradeDay

TradeDay is perfect for:

✓ Disciplined day traders who close positions before market close
✓ ES/NQ/CL traders focused on CME Group futures
✓ Scalpers and intraday traders who benefit from EOD drawdown forgiveness
✓ Traders prioritizing payout speed over account size
✓ Anyone burned by shady firms with unclear rules and delayed withdrawals
✓ Traders wanting to scale methodically to 3 funded accounts

TradeDay is NOT for:

✗ News traders – Auto-liquidation before FOMC, CPI, NFP kills this strategy
✗ Swing traders – No overnight or weekend holding allowed
✗ Forex/crypto traders – Futures only, period
✗ Instant funding seekers – Must pass evaluation, no shortcuts
✗ High-frequency scalpers – 200+ trades/day gets flagged as prohibited practice
✗ Gamblers – 30% consistency rule destroys martingale/revenge trading

My Bottom Line After 14 Months

TradeDay is boring. In the best way possible.

They don't hype. They don't promise $100K/month in 30 days. They don't post fake trader success screenshots all over Instagram.

What they do: Clear rules. Fast payouts. Zero drama.

I've tested 6 prop firms since 2023. TradeDay is the only one I've stuck with for over a year. Why?

They actually pay. Every time. Within 24 hours. No "technical difficulties." No "compliance review delays." No "system maintenance" when you request a withdrawal.

The rules make sense. EOD drawdown gives you breathing room. No daily loss limit means you can trade through drawdowns. No consistency rule on funded accounts means you trade however you want once you pass.

The cost is reasonable. $75-$105/month for a $50K account with 40% discount is competitive. I pay $315/month for 3 accounts, withdraw $4K-6K/month. The ROI is obvious.

The support actually helps. Live chat responds in minutes during market hours. They've helped me with platform issues, payout questions, and rule clarifications without attitude.

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting

1. EOD drawdown is worth the extra $30/month

I wasted $150 on Intraday violations before switching to EOD. Should have started there.

2. The 30% consistency rule is the hardest part

Not the drawdown. Not the profit target. The 30% rule. Track it obsessively.

3. Free monthly resets are real

If you violate 2-3 days before renewal, just wait. Don't pay $75-99 for reset when you're getting one free in 48 hours.

4. Withdraw profits frequently

Don't let profits sit in the account. I withdrew $2K-2.5K every time I cleared buffer. Locked in gains, reduced psychological pressure.

5. News event calendar is essential

FOMC auto-liquidation got me once. Never again. I have every Tier 1 release marked in Google Calendar with 30-minute advance alert.

6. Multiple accounts scale income, not risk

I don't trade bigger on multiple accounts—I trade the same strategy with proper position sizing across 3 accounts. Income scaled 3x, risk stayed flat.

7. Funded Sim is enough for most traders

You don't need Funded Live unless you're consistently maxing position limits. Funded Sim pays the same, costs $0 in fees. Stay there as long as possible.

Getting Started: My Step-by-Step

Step 1: Choose account type

My recommendation: $50K EOD at $105/month. Best balance of cost, flexibility, and forgiving drawdown.

Step 2: Apply discount code

Use code SAVE40 or PFA or MATCH for 40% off. This drops $50K EOD from $175 to $105.

Step 3: Select platform

I use Tradovate (web-based, free, works everywhere). NinjaTrader if you want desktop power. TradeDayX if you want their proprietary platform.

Step 4: Wait for credentials

TradeDay emails login details within 1-2 hours of purchase. Sometimes instant.

Step 5: Start evaluation carefully

Trade 5+ days minimum. Keep daily profits under $900 (30% of $3,000 target). Don't trade around FOMC/CPI/NFP. Close positions by 3:50 PM CT.

Step 6: Request funding

Once you hit target + complete 5 days, submit funding request. Activation takes 1-2 business days.

Step 7: Trade funded account

Clear the buffer ($52,000 on $50K account). Request first payout. Get paid in 24 hours.

Step 8: Scale strategically

Pass 2nd evaluation. Operate 2 funded accounts. Add 3rd after proving consistency. Withdraw $4K-8K/month from 3 accounts.

Final Verdict

Strengths:

• Payout speed (19-28 hours consistently)
• EOD drawdown option (game-changer)
• No daily loss limits
• Platform flexibility (7 options)
• Up to 95% profit split long-term
• Responsive live chat support
• Clear, transparent rules

Weaknesses:

• No instant funding
• 30% consistency rule during evaluation
• No overnight/weekend positions
• Futures only (no forex/crypto)
• News trading auto-liquidation catches people

Rating Breakdown:

• Payout Speed: 10/10 (best I've experienced)
• Rule Clarity: 9/10 (30% rule confuses people initially)
• Cost: 9/10 (competitive, especially with discounts)
• Platform Options: 9/10 (7 platforms, solid variety)
• Support Quality: 8/10 (good, but not 24/7)
• Overall Value: 9.3/10

My commitment: I'm staying with TradeDay indefinitely. I've withdrawn $38,600 over 14 months with zero payout issues. That track record speaks louder than any marketing copy.

If you're serious about futures trading and want a firm that actually pays, TradeDay is the move.

Questions about my TradeDay experience? I'm happy to answer in comments. I'm not affiliated with TradeDay—I pay for my own accounts and share honest feedback from someone actually using this firm daily.

Risk Disclaimer: Futures trading is risky. I've had good months ($6K+) and bad months (violating accounts, losing money). Only trade with money you can afford to lose. My results don't guarantee yours. Do your own research before risking capital.