TradeDay rules
Every trading rule we track for TradeDay, 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 TradeDay’s public rules pages, not editorial summaries.
Evaluation-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency | Max contracts | Min days | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Pay Evaluation — Intraday drawdown $50,000 | $2,000 intraday trailing | none | 30% | 5 minis / 50 micros | 5 | none |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — End of Day drawdown (Intraday funded drawdown) $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | none | 30% | 5 minis / 50 micros | 5 | none |
| Fast Pass Evaluation — End of Day drawdown $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | none | 45% | 5 minis / 50 micros | 3 | none |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — Intraday drawdown $100,000 | $3,000 intraday trailing | none | 30% | 10 minis / 50 micros | 5 | none |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — End of Day drawdown (Intraday funded drawdown) $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailing | none | 30% | 10 minis / 50 micros | 5 | none |
| Fast Pass Evaluation — End of Day drawdown $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailing | none | 45% | 10 minis / 50 micros | 3 | none |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — Intraday drawdown $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | none | 30% | 15 minis / 50 micros | 5 | none |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — End of Day drawdown (Intraday funded drawdown) $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | none | 30% | 15 minis / 50 micros | 5 | none |
| Fast Pass Evaluation — End of Day drawdown $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | none | 45% | 15 minis / 50 micros | 3 | none |
Funded-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Consistency | Max contracts | First payout after | Payout eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Pay Evaluation — Intraday drawdown $50,000 | $2,000 intraday trailing | none | 5 minis / 50 micros | 1 days | On-demand from day 1 in Funded Sim (Min Days to Payout: 1, no buffer, no milestones); requests before 5:30pm ET processed next business day |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — End of Day drawdown (Intraday funded drawdown) $50,000 | $2,000 intraday trailing | none | 5 minis / 50 micros | 1 days | On-demand from day 1 in Funded Sim; next-business-day processing |
| Fast Pass Evaluation — End of Day drawdown $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | 45% | 2 minis / 20 micros, scales +1 contract per $2k profit at EOD | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Payout cycle: 5 profitable trading days of >= $150 each (non-consecutive); processed within ~24h |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — Intraday drawdown $100,000 | $3,000 intraday trailing | none | 10 minis / 50 micros | 1 days | On-demand from day 1 in Funded Sim; next-business-day processing |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — End of Day drawdown (Intraday funded drawdown) $100,000 | $3,000 intraday trailing | none | 10 minis / 50 micros | 1 days | On-demand from day 1 in Funded Sim; next-business-day processing |
| Fast Pass Evaluation — End of Day drawdown $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailing | 45% | 3 minis / 30 micros, scales +1 contract per $2k profit at EOD | 5 days5 winning days of $200+ | Payout cycle: 5 profitable days of >= $200 each; processed within ~24h |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — Intraday drawdown $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | none | 15 minis / 50 micros | 1 days | On-demand from day 1 in Funded Sim; next-business-day processing |
| Quick Pay Evaluation — End of Day drawdown (Intraday funded drawdown) $150,000 | $4,500 intraday trailing | none | 15 minis / 50 micros | 1 days | On-demand from day 1 in Funded Sim; next-business-day processing |
| Fast Pass Evaluation — End of Day drawdown $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | 45% | 4 minis / 40 micros, scales +1 contract per $2k profit at EOD | 5 days5 winning days of $250+ | Payout cycle: 5 profitable days of >= $250 each; processed within ~24h |
Compiled from TradeDay’s public rules pages. Firms change rules often; confirm current terms on the firm’s site before purchasing.
TradeDay rules FAQ
- Does TradeDay have a daily loss limit?
- No TradeDay plan in our database sets a daily loss limit; only the overall drawdown rule applies.
- How many minimum trading days does TradeDay require?
- It varies by plan, from 3 to 5 trading days; see the per-plan table above.
- Is there a time limit on TradeDay evaluations?
- No. TradeDay evaluations we track have no maximum day count; the evaluation runs until you pass or breach a rule.