Automate DayTraders with TradersPost

DayTraders.com connects to TradersPost through its ProjectX platform¹. High-frequency trading is prohibited², but standard algorithmic strategies are supported. With up to 15 simultaneous evaluation accounts², DayTraders is one of the most scalable prop firms for automated trading.

This guide covers setting up TradersPost automation, managing the consistency rule, and scaling across multiple accounts.

How TradersPost Connects to DayTraders

TradersPost connects to DayTraders through ProjectX, the firm's proprietary web-based platform with TradingView charting and Rithmic execution¹:

• TradingView or TrendSpider fires a strategy alert
• TradersPost receives the webhook and processes the order
• ProjectX executes the trade in your DayTraders account

DayTraders does not use Tradovate — all automation routes through ProjectX¹.

Automation Policy

Key automation rules from DayTraders' help center:

• Standard automation: Supported via TradersPost webhooks¹
• High-frequency trading: Prohibited with system monitoring²
• Hedging across accounts: Prohibited²
• Martingale: Prohibited³
• DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging): Allowed²
• Scalping: Allowed¹
• News trading: Allowed but not recommended²

Setting Up the Integration

Step 1: Choose Your Account Type

For automated trading, consider these factors:

• Trail accounts: Highest contract limits but intraday trailing drawdown requires careful risk management¹
• Static accounts: Fixed drawdown is easier to manage programmatically¹
• S2F accounts: EOD trailing drawdown is most forgiving for automation, but the 20% consistency rule is the tightest³

Step 2: Connect ProjectX to TradersPost

Add your DayTraders ProjectX credentials in TradersPost's broker section. Verify the account displays correctly with proper balance and position limits.

Step 3: Configure TradingView Alerts

Set up TradingView alerts with webhook messages directed to your TradersPost URL. Include entry, exit, and bracket order parameters.

Step 4: Test in Paper Mode

Test the entire automation chain in paper mode. Verify consistency rule compliance and contract limit adherence before going live.

Managing the Consistency Rule

Consistency rules tighten as you progress through DayTraders' funding stages:

• Evaluation: 50% (no single day exceeds 50% of total profit)²
• Pro (Funded): 30%³
• S2F (Funded): 20%³

For automated strategies:

• Design for consistent daily returns rather than occasional large wins
• Set daily profit targets that keep each day's gains within the consistency threshold
• The 20% S2F rule is the most restrictive — ensure at least 5 trading days contribute meaningfully to total profit
• A small variance buffer exists — a 51/49 split will still pass²

Position Closure Considerations

The DayTraders trading day runs from 6:00 PM ET to 5:00 PM ET the following day³. DayTraders will not automatically close positions at 4:59 PM ET², but positions held beyond that time are subject to Mark-to-Market adjustments².

For automated strategies, consider building position closure logic into your system before 5:00 PM ET to avoid M2M adjustments on your drawdown calculations.

Scaling Across Multiple Accounts

DayTraders allows up to 15 simultaneous evaluation accounts² and up to 5 funded accounts (2 Pro + 3 S2F)³:

• Run the same TradersPost strategy across multiple evaluation accounts simultaneously
• Test strategy variants across different account sizes or types
• Hedging across accounts is prohibited — all accounts must trade in the same direction²

Choosing the Right Drawdown for Automation

Trail (Intraday Trailing)

Highest contract limits but the trailing drawdown moves in real time¹. Best for strategies that consistently build profit without large intraday swings. The drawdown locks at the starting balance once you build enough profit buffer².

Static (Fixed)

The fixed floor makes risk management simpler to code¹. Your strategy always knows the exact minimum balance.

S2F (EOD Trailing)

Most forgiving for intraday automation since drawdown only updates at the end of day³. Skip the evaluation entirely. The 20% consistency rule is the tightest constraint³.

Tips for Automated Trading

• Design for consistency: Plan for the tightening consistency rules (50% eval, 30% funded, 20% S2F)²³
• Use bracket orders: Set stop losses and take profits on every automated trade through TradersPost
• Scale across accounts: Leverage the 15-account evaluation limit for strategy testing²
• Avoid HFT patterns: System monitoring flags high-frequency behavior²
• No martingale: Doubling down after losses is prohibited³
• 100% retention advantage: Every dollar of automated profit is yours¹
• Meet activity requirements: Monthly accounts need 1 trading day per billing cycle, lifetime accounts need 4²

Conclusion

Automating DayTraders with TradersPost is well-supported through the ProjectX integration¹. The 100% profit retention, 15-account evaluation scaling, and standard automation support make it attractive for automated traders¹².

The main constraints are the tightening consistency rules, the prohibition on HFT and martingale, and the $150,000 withdrawal cap³. Verify DayTraders' current automation policies on their website before setting up automated trading.

References

¹ DayTraders - Main Website
² DayTraders - Evaluation Account Rules
³ DayTraders - Funded Account Trading Rules