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    4 audited variantsFounded 2023 · Las Vegas, NV, USA

    DayTraders.com Review: Fees, Rules and Payout Mechanics

    A US futures firm founded in 2023 by an ex-Apex employee. Offers three distinct routes — 1-Step (Trail/Static), Instant Skip-to-Funded (S2F), and an unusual Straight-to-Live (S2L) path that skips simulation altogether. Below: every rule that governs the DayTraders.com evaluation and funded account, with a side-by-side comparison to the firms most often considered alongside it.

    Cheapest path to funding
    $325
    Static (Static/Pro)
    Fastest first payout
    8d
    Trailing (Trail/Pro)
    Highest split available
    100%
    Trailing (Trail/Pro)

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    4 programs audited from the June 2026 master dataset. Pick a program and size to see the exact rules that apply.

    Variant-level data
    Fee
    $379
    One-time
    Profit split
    100%
    Max drawdown
    ~$3,000 (100K)
    Intraday Trailing
    Daily loss
    None
    Profit target
    "00K ~$6,000
    First payout
    8 qualifying days
    Payout cadence
    On-demand; Pro 8 qual days between
    Automated/fast
    Consistency
    50% eval / 30% Pro
    All sizes priced for Trailing (Trail/Pro)4 tiers
    SizeFeeCurrency
    $25K$249USD
    $50K$379USD
    $150K$699USD
    $300K$879USD

    Notes:DCA/news OK

    Compare account sizes

    DayTraders.com 25KDayTraders.com 50KDayTraders.com 100KDayTraders.com 150KDayTraders.com 300K
    ModelEval + Instant
    Split100% (sim) / 80/20 (live)
    Drawdown$3,000 trailing (Trail)
    PayoutDaily (live)
    ScalingUp to 15 funded accounts ("50K total)
    Audited Variants (4)Deep audit · 25 June 2026
    VariantDD TypeMin DaysCycleSpeedCap %/$ConsistencyFirst payout
    DayTraders.com Trailing (Trail/Pro)Intraday Trailing8On-demand; Pro 8 qual days betweenAutomated/fast—50% eval / 30% ProDay 8
    DayTraders.com Static (Static/Pro)Static8On-demand; Pro 8 qual daysAutomated—50% eval / 30% ProDay 8
    DayTraders.com S2F (Straight to Funded)EOD Trailing10On-demand; 10 qual daysAutomated—20% fundedDay 10
    DayTraders.com S2L (Straight to Live)Intraday Trailing—Daily/on-demandDaily 5-6pm ET—25% eval-only—
    Static EOD Trailing Intraday Trailing EOD Balance User Choice

    A US futures firm founded in 2023 by an ex-Apex employee. Offers three distinct routes — 1-Step (Trail/Static), Instant Skip-to-Funded (S2F), and an unusual Straight-to-Live (S2L) path that skips simulation altogether.

    Pricing Matrix
    SizeEvalInstant
    $25K$42$76

    Fee refund: No

    Key Strength

    Low "30 activation, straight-to-live option, daily live payouts, multi-account scaling

    Key Weakness

    Newer firm (2023), "50K total live cap, trailing drawdown on Trail plan

    Platforms
    NinjaTrader
    Tradovate
    Rithmic
    News trading: Allowed
    Weekend holding: Not allowed
    EAs/Bots: Allowed
    Min trading days: 0
    Profit Split
    100%

    100% (sim) / 80/20 (live)

    Maximum achievable split

    Payout Rules
    First payout in
    Daily (live)
    Cycle
    Every 8 days (Pro) / Daily (live)
    Cap per cycle
    Unspecified
    Cap per account
    Up to 15 funded accounts ("50K total)
    Split schedule
    100% (sim) / 80/20 (live)
    Withdrawal
    Wire, Deel
    Consistency gate
    30% (funded) / 50% (eval)
    Evaluation Phases
    1
    1-Step (Trail/Static)
    Profit target with chosen DD type
    2
    S2F (Instant)
    Skip eval, higher fee
    3
    S2L (Straight-to-Live)
    Real capital from day one
    Scaling Roadmap
    $25K
    $50K
    "00K
    "50K
    $300K (max)
    Variant rules audited from PDF master data; pricing tiers interpolatedData verified June 2026

    Compare DayTraders.com against

    Apex Trader Funding

    Flat 100% profit split, one-time eval fee, large funded account base, simplified rule set

    ~"67 one-time (promos to ~$30)·100% (flat — Apex 4.0)
    Topstep

    14 year track record, live funded account pathway, breakeven drawdown lock

    "49/month·90% (100% first "0K legacy only)
    Tradeify

    No activation fee, 3 day min eval, daily payout option, EOD drawdown locks early

    ~$265 one-time·90% (Sim Funded) / 80% (Elite Live)

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    Quick facts

    • MarketsFutures (CME)
    • Account sizes$25K to $300K
    • Evaluation1-Step (Trail/Static) + Instant (S2F) + Straight-to-Live (S2L)
    • Min trading days0
    • Time limitUnlimited
    • US tradersYes
    • Payout methodsWire, Deel
    • Trustpilot4.4 / 5
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    Disclaimer: This is independent editorial research based on public firm documentation and trader reports. We are not affiliated with DayTraders.com. Information was last verified on 25 June 2026 and prop firm rules can change without notice. Always read the firm's current terms before purchasing an evaluation.