TradeDay Pricing and Evaluation Guide

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