DayTraders rules
Every trading rule we track for DayTraders, per plan: drawdown type and behavior, daily loss limits, consistency rules at the evaluation and funded stages, contract limits, and the day-count requirements that gate passing and payouts. Compiled from DayTraders’s public rules pages, not editorial summaries.
Evaluation-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency | Max contracts | Min days | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Static Evaluation $25,000 | $750 static | none | 50% | 4 minis / 40 micros | 2$100+ to count | none |
| Static Evaluation $50,000 | $1,000 static | none | 50% | 6 minis / 60 micros | 2$200+ to count | none |
| TRAIL Evaluation $25,000 | $1,500 intraday trailing | none | 50% | 6 minis / 60 micros | 2$100+ to count | none |
| EOD Evaluation $25,000 | $1,000 EOD trailing | $800breach fails the eval | 50% | 6 minis / 60 micros | 2$100+ to count | none |
| Static Evaluation $100,000 | $1,500 static | none | 50% | 8 minis / 80 micros | 2$300+ to count | none |
| CORE Live $50,000 | $2,000 intraday trailing | $1,000breach fails the eval | 25% | 2 minis / 20 micros | 8$200+ to count | none |
| Instant S2F $25,000 | $1,000 EOD trailing | none | none | 2 minis / 20 micros | none$100+ to count | none |
| TRAIL Evaluation $50,000 | $2,500 intraday trailing | none | 50% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 2$200+ to count | none |
| Static Evaluation $150,000 | $1,750 static | none | 50% | 8 minis / 80 micros | 2$300+ to count | none |
| EOD Evaluation $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | $1,250breach fails the eval | 50% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 2$200+ to count | none |
| EDGE Live $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | $1,750breach fails the eval | 25% | 3 minis / 30 micros | 8$300+ to count | none |
| Instant S2F $50,000 | $2,500 EOD trailing | $1,250breach ends the day | none | 10 minis / 100 micros | none$200+ to count | none |
| ULTRA Live $300,000 | $7,000 intraday trailing | $3,250breach fails the eval | 25% | 4 minis / 40 micros | 8$400+ to count | none |
| TRAIL Evaluation $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | none | 50% | 24 minis / 240 micros | 2$300+ to count | none |
| Instant S2F $150,000 | $6,000 EOD trailing | $3,750breach ends the day | none | 24 minis / 240 micros | none$300+ to count | none |
| TRAIL Evaluation $300,000 | $7,000 intraday trailing | none | 50% | 40 minis / 400 micros | 2$400+ to count | none |
| EOD Evaluation $150,000 | $4,000 EOD trailing | $2,000breach fails the eval | 50% | 24 minis / 240 micros | 2$300+ to count | none |
| EOD Evaluation $300,000 | $6,500 EOD trailing | $3,250breach fails the eval | 50% | 40 minis / 400 micros | 2$400+ to count | none |
Funded-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Consistency | Max contracts | First payout after | Payout eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Static Evaluation $25,000 | $750 static | 30% | 4 minis / 40 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $100+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| Static Evaluation $50,000 | $1,000 static | 30% | 6 minis / 60 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $200+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| TRAIL Evaluation $25,000 | $1,500 intraday trailing | 30% | 6 minis / 60 micros (Pro inherits eval metrics) | 8 days8 winning days of $100+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| EOD Evaluation $25,000 | $1,000 EOD trailing | 30% | 6 minis / 60 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $100+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| Static Evaluation $100,000 | $1,500 static | 30% | 8 minis / 80 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $300+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| CORE Live $50,000 | $2,000 intraday trailing | none | 1 mini / 10 micros (live; scaling on request after drawdown locks) | — | Daily after qualification · Split: 80/20 after qualification |
| Instant S2F $25,000 | $1,000 EOD trailing | 20% | 2 minis / 20 micros | 10 days10 winning days of $100+ | Every 10 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| TRAIL Evaluation $50,000 | $2,500 intraday trailing | 30% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $200+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| Static Evaluation $150,000 | $1,750 static | 30% | 8 minis / 80 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $300+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| EOD Evaluation $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | 30% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $200+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| EDGE Live $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | none | 2 minis / 20 micros (live) | — | Daily after qualification · Split: 80/20 after qualification |
| Instant S2F $50,000 | $2,500 EOD trailing | 20% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 10 days10 winning days of $200+ | Every 10 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| ULTRA Live $300,000 | $7,000 intraday trailing | none | 3 minis / 30 micros (live) | — | Daily after qualification · Split: 80/20 after qualification |
| TRAIL Evaluation $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | 30% | 24 minis / 240 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $300+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| Instant S2F $150,000 | $6,000 EOD trailing | 20% | 24 minis / 240 micros | 10 days10 winning days of $300+ | Every 10 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| TRAIL Evaluation $300,000 | $7,000 intraday trailing | 30% | 40 minis / 400 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $400+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| EOD Evaluation $150,000 | $4,000 EOD trailing | 30% | inherits eval | 8 days8 winning days of $300+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
| EOD Evaluation $300,000 | $6,500 EOD trailing | 30% | 40 minis / 400 micros | 8 days8 winning days of $400+ | Every 8 qualifying days · Split: Not shown |
Compiled from DayTraders’s public rules pages. Firms change rules often; confirm current terms on the firm’s site before purchasing.
DayTraders rules FAQ
- Does DayTraders have a daily loss limit?
- Some DayTraders plans set a daily loss limit and some do not; the per-plan table above shows the exact amount for each.
- How many minimum trading days does DayTraders require?
- It varies by plan, from 0 to 8 trading days; see the per-plan table above.
- Is there a time limit on DayTraders evaluations?
- No. DayTraders evaluations we track have no maximum day count; the evaluation runs until you pass or breach a rule.