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TradeDay review: fees, rules and all-in cost
Every figure on this page is read from TradeDay's own site and dated line by line. Last checked: August 18, 2026.
Is TradeDay the right choice?
TradeDay bills its evaluation per month and lets you choose the drawdown type: trailing, calculated intraday, or recalculated end-of-day for a higher monthly rate — $131 against $175 on the 50K. That choice is not a display setting, it is a price. Added to it is a consistency rule that runs for the whole evaluation, and whose rate also depends on the plan: 30% on the two Quick Pay plans, 45% on Fast Pass, which in exchange settles for three trading days instead of five. Put differently, the meter runs while the rules ask you to spread your profits out — and it is that relationship, not the headline price, that decides your final bill.
The price shown for TradeDay on this site is the base price, not the one on the promotional banner. The firm runs a permanent discount with no announced end date: the struck-through price is therefore what nobody pays as long as the offer stays on screen. Our convention — store the base and carry the discount separately — makes it possible to know what you will pay the day the banner comes down, but it mechanically makes TradeDay look more expensive than it is next to firms whose stored price is already discounted. The cost table on this page is calculated excluding the promo, while the calculator applies the current codes by default: the gap between the two is exactly the discount.
The funded account, for its part, is documented on this page: the table below carries the drawdown type once funded, the payout split, the wait before the first payout, the minimum withdrawal and the payout model. One clarification is needed on the split, though, because it does not fit into a comparable cell: it is not a single figure but a scale that depends on the phase and on the net profit already accumulated, less favourable at the start than at the end. It therefore has to be read in full, and not like the fixed splits most competitors advertise — it is the variable that decides what you bank, so check on the page of the plan you are aiming at which tier you will really sit in.
Strengths
- No activation fee: the line item that derails the bill at five of the thirteen firms tracked here — a sixth announces it without publishing the amount — does not exist, and its absence is written into the price we recorded rather than inferred from a silence — compare with what activation costs elsewhere.
- Every line of the fee table carries a figure, a date and a source — activation included, stated at zero: nothing there is marked “not published”, so the total shown is a real total and not a floor.
- At every account size, a reset is billed at exactly the price of one discounted month's subscription: the cost of starting again is known in advance, and it is the cost of carrying on.
- The monthly subscription limits the outright loss if you give up early: quitting after a few sessions leaves only one month paid, where a one-off payment is lost in full.
- The smallest account size is proportionally the most forgiving: it leaves more room for loss for a target of the same relative size than the two larger ones do, whose ratio tightens and then stops moving.
Watch out for
- On the intraday plan — the cheapest of the three — the trailing drawdown follows your unrealised profit: a position that runs in your favour and then comes back to where it started has added nothing to your balance and has nevertheless raised the loss threshold for good (see the glossary). The two end-of-day plans escape that mechanism, and that is exactly what their premium buys.
- The consistency rule forbids a single session from carrying most of the result: it mechanically lengthens the evaluation, and under a monthly subscription every week lost ends up being paid for.
- Our record does not say whether the subscription stops at the moment of funding: if it continues, the cost calculated on this page is understated.
- The payout split cannot be reduced to a single figure — it varies with the phase and with the profit already accumulated, it is less favourable at the start than at the end, and it therefore cannot be compared line by line with the firms that advertise a fixed split.
- The cap on micro contracts does not move from one account size to the next while the number of mini contracts follows the account size: moving up in size does not buy you more micros.
Who it suits
This model suits an already seasoned intraday trader, able to end every session flat and to produce regular winning sessions rather than one big hit: the consistency rule and the trailing drawdown reward exactly that profile. The subscription works in your favour if you are aiming at a short evaluation and if you trade several times a week — that is the only case where the month you paid for is amortised. It works against you as soon as the evaluation stretches out, since every extra month is another bill, where slowness is free at a one-off-payment firm. To be avoided if you hold positions beyond the session, if you trade only a few days a month, or if you need a payout split you can reduce to a single figure before parting with any money: TradeDay's appears in full in the table below, but it is a tiered scale, and yours will depend on the profit you will have accumulated. Run the calculator on your real duration, not on the reference scenario's.
What are the trading rules at TradeDay?
The evaluation drawdown is trailing and calculated intraday. The loss threshold therefore does not update at the close: it follows continuously the highest point your account reaches, unrealised profit included. A position that rises and then comes back to where it started has changed nothing in your balance and has nevertheless raised the floor for good. That is the whole practical difference with an end-of-day drawdown, which holds only the closing balance and can be read at a glance in the evening. That harder reading has a cost visible on this page: it is one of the points TradeDay loses on its transparency score, which rewards the end-of-day drawdown for its legibility, not for its generosity.
The consistency rule applies during the evaluation: no session may carry most of the result, which rules out passing the account on a single hit and forces the profit to be spread over several days. A minimum number of trading days is added on top. Taken separately, those two rules are unremarkable; taken together under a monthly subscription, they have a consequence no pricing page spells out: the rules that slow you down are billed per month. At a one-off-payment firm, an evaluation that drags on costs nothing extra. Here, it is paid for.
Two things to know before reading the tables. First, the evaluation is a subscription: the amount repeats for as long as the evaluation lasts, and the ranking in the comparison, sorted on one month's rate, cannot guess how many months you will take. Second, an asymmetry in our own data, which is worth knowing about: the evaluation price is stored at the base price, while the cost of a reset was recorded at the advertised promotional price. The total excluding the promo therefore mixes two pricing regimes — it is neither the full-price bill nor the banner's. The only consistent total is the one obtained with the promo applied on a scenario of ONE SINGLE month of evaluation. Beyond that, since the firm does not state whether its discount renews, the calculation takes the cautious assumption of a single discounted payment: the total then mixes one discounted month with full-price months.
Finally, the plan priced here is the intraday variant of the offer. TradeDay sells the drawdown type as an option on the order: an end-of-day variant exists, with its own price and its own rules, and our record does not cover it. If drawdown legibility matters to you, that other plan is the one to go and read — comparing it on its own price, not on the one in the tables on this page. The funded phase and the platform list, on the other hand, are properly documented here: the rules table below carries the drawdown applied once funded, the split scale, the wait before the first payout, the minimum withdrawal, the payout model and the accepted platforms.
| Evaluation rule | 50K 50K Intraday (subscription) | 100K 100K Intraday (subscription) | 150K 150K Intraday (subscription) | 50K 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 100K 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 150K 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 50K 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | 100K 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | 150K 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Minimum trading days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Maximum contracts | 5 contrats (50 micros) | 10 contrats (50 micros) | 15 contrats (50 micros) | 5 contrats (50 micros) | 10 contrats (50 micros) | 15 contrats (50 micros) | 5 contrats (50 micros) | 10 contrats (50 micros) | 15 contrats (50 micros) |
| News trading | Prohibited | ||||||||
| Microscalping | Prohibited or restricted | ||||||||
| Interest rate products (bonds) | Tradable | ||||||||
| Platforms | ATAS · NinjaTrader · Quantower · Rithmic · Sierra Chart · TradingView · Tradovate · Wealthcharts | ||||||||
"Not checked" means this comparison did not verify the point on the pass of August 16, 2026 — not that the firm hides it. Gaps that are the firm's own doing are listed separately below.
How much is the TradeDay activation fee?
Activation fee at TradeDay: the firm states the item is free on 9 plans. Recorded August 18, 2026.
| Size | Plan | Item | Amount | Frequency | Verification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K Intraday (subscription) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 16, 2026 · source | “No activation fee” shown on the pricing card for every account size |
| 100K | 100K Intraday (subscription) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 16, 2026 · source | “No activation fee” shown on the pricing card for every account size |
| 150K | 150K Intraday (subscription) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 16, 2026 · source | “No activation fee” shown on the pricing card for every account size |
| 50K | 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 18, 2026 · source | TradeDay charges no activation fee, on any of its plans |
| 100K | 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 18, 2026 · source | TradeDay charges no activation fee, on any of its plans |
| 150K | 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 18, 2026 · source | TradeDay charges no activation fee, on any of its plans |
| 50K | 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 18, 2026 · source | TradeDay charges no activation fee, on any of its plans |
| 100K | 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 18, 2026 · source | TradeDay charges no activation fee, on any of its plans |
| 150K | 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Activation (funded account) | $0 | one-off | verified August 18, 2026 · source | TradeDay charges no activation fee, on any of its plans |
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How much does a reset cost at TradeDay?
Reset fee at TradeDay: the firm charges from $59 to $225 (per reset) on 9 plans. Recorded August 18, 2026.
| Size | Plan | Item | Amount | Frequency | Verification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K Intraday (subscription) | Reset | $59 | per reset | verified August 16, 2026 · source | The price SHOWN during the 55% promo. TradeDay publishes no reset price outside the promo: a “without code” total therefore mixes an evaluation at the base price with a reset at the discounted one |
| 100K | 100K Intraday (subscription) | Reset | $108 | per reset | verified August 16, 2026 · source | The price SHOWN during the 55% promo. No reset price outside the promo is published by the firm |
| 150K | 150K Intraday (subscription) | Reset | $162 | per reset | verified August 16, 2026 · source | The price SHOWN during the 55% promo. No reset price outside the promo is published by the firm |
| 50K | 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Reset | $79 | per reset | verified August 18, 2026 · source | $79 shown; across the whole grid the price of a reset is the price of the current month, so discounted along with it — it would in all likelihood go back up when the promo ends, which the site does not say |
| 100K | 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Reset | $129 | per reset | verified August 18, 2026 · source | $129 shown; across the whole grid the price of a reset is the price of the current month, so discounted along with it — it would in all likelihood go back up when the promo ends, which the site does not say |
| 150K | 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Reset | $180 | per reset | verified August 18, 2026 · source | $180 shown; across the whole grid the price of a reset is the price of the current month, so discounted along with it — it would in all likelihood go back up when the promo ends, which the site does not say |
| 50K | 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Reset | $85 | per reset | verified August 18, 2026 · source | $85 shown, which is the price of the current month as everywhere on this grid. On Rithmic the same card shows $89 instead of $85 — a gap reproduced in both directions, the only point on the grid where the platform changes an amount |
| 100K | 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Reset | $149 | per reset | verified August 18, 2026 · source | $149 shown, which is the price of the current month as everywhere on this grid. |
| 150K | 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Reset | $225 | per reset | verified August 18, 2026 · source | $225 shown, which is the price of the current month as everywhere on this grid. |
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Does TradeDay charge monthly or data fees?
In evaluation, TradeDay bills a monthly subscription: from $131 to $500. No data fee and no monthly fee line was recorded at TradeDay on this pass: that silence is ours — the firm has not stated that there are none.
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How does the TradeDay drawdown work?
The TradeDay drawdown is TRAIL / EOD depending on the plan in evaluation, and TRAIL on the funded path we model — the mode is picked plan by plan at this firm. Maximum threshold: from $2,000 to $4,500, depending on account size. No plan imposes a daily loss limit. From the pass of August 16, 2026.
| Evaluation rule | 50K 50K Intraday (subscription) | 100K 100K Intraday (subscription) | 150K 150K Intraday (subscription) | 50K 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 100K 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 150K 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 50K 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | 100K 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | 150K 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | TRAIL | TRAIL | TRAIL | EOD | EOD | EOD | EOD | EOD | EOD |
| Maximum loss limit | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Daily Loss Limit | None — the same at every size | ||||||||
| Drawdown type (funded) | TRAIL | ||||||||
"Not checked" means this comparison did not verify the point on the pass of August 16, 2026 — not that the firm hides it. Gaps that are the firm's own doing are listed separately below.
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What is the TradeDay consistency rule?
In evaluation, TradeDay imposes a consistency rule of 30% or 45% depending on the plan. On the funded account, the firm states no consistency rule. The maths: best day divided by total profit, kept at or below the stated rate. From the pass of August 16, 2026.
| Evaluation rule | 50K 50K Intraday (subscription) | 100K 100K Intraday (subscription) | 150K 150K Intraday (subscription) | 50K 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 100K 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 150K 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | 50K 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | 100K 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | 150K 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency rule | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Consistency rule (funded) | None | ||||||||
"Not checked" means this comparison did not verify the point on the pass of August 16, 2026 — not that the firm hides it. Gaps that are the firm's own doing are listed separately below.
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What are TradeDay's payout rules?
Payouts at TradeDay: split 50/50 below $4,000 of running profit, 80/20 above, 90/10 on Funded Live, payouts with no cap, minimum withdrawal $250, first payout after 1 trading day. From the pass of August 16, 2026.
| Payout split | 50/50 below $4,000 of running profit, 80/20 above, 90/10 on Funded Live |
|---|---|
| Payout model | No cap |
| Minimum withdrawal | $250 |
| Wait before first payout | 1 trading day |
| Payout fee | not checked on this pass |
"Not checked" means this comparison did not verify the point on the pass of August 16, 2026 — not that the firm hides it. Gaps that are the firm's own doing are listed separately below.
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What does TradeDay cost to first payout?
The price a prop firm advertises covers the evaluation alone. The table below adds activation, resets and recurring fees on a realistic scenario.
| Size | Plan | Cost to 1st payout |
|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K Intraday (subscription) | $321 |
| 100K | 100K Intraday (subscription) | $588 |
| 150K | 150K Intraday (subscription) | $882 |
| 50K | 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | $429 |
| 100K | 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | $699 |
| 150K | 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | $980 |
| 50K | 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | $463 |
| 100K | 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | $809 |
| 150K | 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | $1,225 |
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What are TradeDay's prices, tier by tier?
TradeDay publishes 9 evaluation plans across 3 account sizes — from $131 to $500 (per month). Recorded August 18, 2026.
| Size | Plan | Item | Amount | Frequency | Verification | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K Intraday (subscription) | Evaluation | $131 | per month | verified August 16, 2026 · source | Base price; $59/month shown with the 55% promo. Minimum 5 trading days, no activation fee |
| 100K | 100K Intraday (subscription) | Evaluation | $240 | per month | verified August 16, 2026 · source | Base price; $108/month with the 55% promo |
| 150K | 150K Intraday (subscription) | Evaluation | $360 | per month | verified August 16, 2026 · source | Base price; $162/month with the 55% promo |
| 50K | 50K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Evaluation | $175 | per month | verified August 18, 2026 · source | Base price; $79/month shown with the 55% promo. The same plan as the intraday one, drawdown aside: the maximum is recalculated at the end of the day, which gives the session room to breathe and costs $44 more per month |
| 100K | 100K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Evaluation | $285 | per month | verified August 18, 2026 · source | Base price; $129/month shown with the 55% promo. The same plan as the intraday one, drawdown aside: the maximum is recalculated at the end of the day, which gives the session room to breathe and costs $45 more per month |
| 150K | 150K Quick Pay end-of-day (subscription) | Evaluation | $400 | per month | verified August 18, 2026 · source | Base price; $180/month shown with the 55% promo. The same plan as the intraday one, drawdown aside: the maximum is recalculated at the end of the day, which gives the session room to breathe and costs $40 more per month |
| 50K | 50K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Evaluation | $189 | per month | verified August 18, 2026 · source | Base price; $85/month shown with the 55% promo. A plan both more expensive AND more demanding than Quick Pay: 45% consistency instead of 30%, as against 3 minimum trading days instead of 5. It exists only with an end-of-day drawdown |
| 100K | 100K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Evaluation | $330 | per month | verified August 18, 2026 · source | Base price; $149/month shown with the 55% promo. A plan both more expensive AND more demanding than Quick Pay: 45% consistency instead of 30%, as against 3 minimum trading days instead of 5. It exists only with an end-of-day drawdown |
| 150K | 150K Fast Pass (subscription, end-of-day) | Evaluation | $500 | per month | verified August 18, 2026 · source | Base price; $225/month shown with the 55% promo. A plan both more expensive AND more demanding than Quick Pay: 45% consistency instead of 30%, as against 3 minimum trading days instead of 5. It exists only with an end-of-day drawdown |
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Every fee stated by TradeDay carries a public amount: the total cost on this page is therefore a firm figure, not a minimum.
Is there a promo code for TradeDay right now?
| Code | Discount | Scope | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
TDNEW |
−55% | all sizes | not stated |
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