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TradeDay Pricing and Evaluation Guide

A complete breakdown of TradeDay pricing across three evaluation types and three account sizes. Covers monthly fees, activation costs, reset fees, and value comparison with other futures prop firms.

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Bottom Line

  • TradeDay's evaluation pricing ranges from $125 to $375 per month depending on account size and drawdown type, with a $139 activation fee upon passing.
  • The Intraday $50K account is the most affordable at $125/month, while the EOD $50K account costs $175/month, offering a more forgiving drawdown.
  • TradeDay's $50K Intraday plan is competitively priced compared to MFFU Core at $77/month and Topstep's $49/month standard option.
  • A 30% discount is available with the promo code SAVE30, reducing the cost of the Intraday $50K plan to approximately $88/month.
  • Each subscription renewal includes one free reset, and paid resets range from $80 to $149 depending on the account size and drawdown type.

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TradeDay evaluation pricing ranges from $125 to $375 per month depending on account size and drawdown type1. The firm offers three drawdown models (Intraday, EOD, and Static) across $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000 accounts. A $139 activation fee applies upon passing2.

This guide covers pricing for each evaluation type and compares TradeDay's costs to other futures prop firms.

Intraday Trailing Drawdown Pricing

The most affordable option with real-time trailing drawdown1:

  • $50,000: $125/month — $3,000 target, $2,000 trailing DD, 5 contracts
  • $100,000: $200/month — $6,000 target, $3,000 trailing DD, 10 contracts
  • $150,000: $300/month — $9,000 target, $4,000 trailing DD, 15 contracts

EOD Trailing Drawdown Pricing

Mid-tier pricing with end-of-day drawdown calculation1:

  • $50,000: $175/month — $3,000 target, $2,000 EOD trailing DD, 5 contracts
  • $100,000: $275/month — $6,000 target, $3,000 EOD trailing DD, 10 contracts
  • $150,000: $375/month — $9,000 target, $4,000 EOD trailing DD, 15 contracts

Static Drawdown Pricing

Fixed drawdown that never trails, with lower profit targets and contract limits1:

  • $50,000: $165/month — $1,500 target, $500 static DD, 1 contract
  • $100,000: $250/month — $2,500 target, $750 static DD, 2 contracts
  • $150,000: $350/month — $3,750 target, $1,000 static DD, 3 contracts

Activation and Reset Fees

Activation Fee

A one-time $139 fee when you pass the evaluation and set up your funded account2. This fee may be waived during promotional periods.

Reset Fees

Paid resets are available if you need to restart before subscription renewal1:

  • Intraday $50K: $801
  • EOD/Static $50K: $1041
  • All $100K accounts: $1241
  • All $150K accounts: $1491

Each subscription renewal includes one free reset automatically3.

What Each Plan Includes

All evaluation subscriptions include3:

  • Access to Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, and Jigsaw
  • Futures products across CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX
  • Free account reset on subscription renewal
  • No time limit to pass the evaluation
  • 5 minimum trading days required

Funded Account Costs

  • Funded Sim: No ongoing data fees, simulated execution4
  • Funded Live: $156/month per exchange for professional market data4

Fee Comparison with Competitors

Comparing $50K account pricing across major prop firms:

TradeDay $50K (Intraday): $125/month + $139 activation12

TradeDay $50K (EOD): $175/month + $139 activation1

MFFU Core $50K: $77/month + $0 activation

Topstep $50K: $49/month (Standard) + $149 activation, or $109/month (NAF) + $0

Tradeify Select $50K: $159/month + $0 activation

TradeDay's Intraday $50K at $125/month is competitively priced. The EOD option at $175/month adds cost for the more forgiving drawdown type. Promotional discounts (30% off with code SAVE30) bring prices lower1.

Value Analysis

  • Budget entry: Intraday $50K at $125/month (or ~$88 with 30% off promo)1
  • Best balance: EOD $50K at $175/month (or ~$123 with promo) — more forgiving drawdown1
  • Conservative option: Static $50K at $165/month — fixed drawdown never trails1

TradeDay's value proposition centers on day-one payouts5, no daily loss limit3, and three drawdown choices. Firms with lower monthly fees often have longer payout waiting periods.

Conclusion

TradeDay's pricing ranges from $125 to $375/month with a one-time $139 activation fee12. The Intraday model is cheapest, while EOD provides more forgiving drawdown at a premium. Free resets on renewal3 reduce cumulative cost for traders who need multiple attempts.

Check the TradeDay website for current promotional discounts before purchasing.

References

1 TradeDay - Pricing
2 TradeDay Help Center - Post-Evaluation Process
3 TradeDay - How It Works
4 TradeDay Help Center - Funded Sim vs Funded Live
5 TradeDay Help Center - Payout Policy

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