Core Concepts
A structured test that measures one thing: can you trade profitably without blowing up? Here is exactly how the process works and what to expect at each stage.
The evaluation is not designed to trick you. It is designed to confirm that you can manage risk, follow rules, and execute with discipline. At DayTraders.com, it is a single-phase process. No Phase 1 followed by Phase 2. You pass once, and you are funded.
The amount of profit you must reach. $1,500 on 25K Trailing up to $15,000 on 300K. Proportional to account size.
Maximum decline from peak (trailing) or starting balance (static). Violating it ends the evaluation immediately.
Cap on single-session losses. Prevents a bad day from destroying the entire evaluation. Forces you to stop.
Minimum days needed to pass. If you hit the target while respecting all rules, you can pass in just 2 sessions.
Many traders fail not because they lack skill, but because they chase one massive trade instead of building profit steadily.
No single day can account for more than half of your total profits. This forces you to build the habit of showing up, executing your plan, and compounding small wins.
This is a feature, not a restriction. It separates traders who pass and stay funded from traders who pass and blow up within a week. Read more about consistency rules.
Setup takes 1 to 5 business days. The habits you build during evaluation transfer directly to funded trading. At DayTraders.com, the rules you pass with are the rules you trade under. No post-funding surprises.
Intraday trailing drawdown. Floor rises with equity. Highest contract limits: 6 on 25K up to 40 on 300K. Best for active day traders and scalpers.
End-of-day trailing drawdown with daily loss limits. Same contracts as Trailing. Drawdown only updates after the close. Better intraday breathing room for swing setups.
Fixed drawdown floor that never moves. More room to absorb pullbacks after building a cushion. Best for conservative strategies.
Straight to Funded. No evaluation phase. EOD drawdown. Funded from day one. For experienced traders ready immediately.
Straight to Live evaluation. Pass once, trade real markets. Daily payouts. 80/20 split on live funded account.
Trailing, EOD, and Static evaluations require just 2 qualifying days with no time limit. Take as long as you need.
There is no bonus for passing quickly. The only thing that matters is passing clean. Understanding why traders fail is just as important as understanding the rules.
Pay $379 one-time. No subscription. No recurring charges. Account credentials delivered immediately.
Profit target: $3,000. Trailing drawdown: $2,500. Contracts: 10 (100 micros). Consistency rule: 50%. No time limit.
Reach $3,000 across at least 2 qualifying days. No single day exceeds 50% of total profits. No drawdown violation.
$130 one-time Pro activation. Setup in 1 to 5 business days. Real-time data: free. Platform license: included.
Keep 100% of profits on Pro. Consistency rule tightens to 30%. Drawdown rules same as eval. Payouts after 8 qualifying trading days.
Drawdown type, contract limits, market access, platform, data feeds
Profit target removed. Consistency rule tightens (50% → 30%). Payouts activated at 100%.
