Trade The Pool Review: Fees, Rules and Payout Mechanics
The only major prop firm focused exclusively on US equities. Trade The Pool is a sister brand of The5ers and uses real US stock data with simulated execution, intra-day shorting, and pre-market access. Capital is expressed as buying power rather than cash, which is the convention in equities. Below: every rule that governs the Trade The Pool evaluation and funded account, with a side-by-side comparison to the firms most often considered alongside it.
| Variant | DD Type | Min Days | Cycle | Speed | Cap %/$ | Consistency | First payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Trade Flex ("00K BP) | Static | 3 | biweekly | — | — | 50% (Flex). 30% Disciplined Day eval-only. 30%/70% Swing Disciplined. | Day 14 |
The only major prop firm focused exclusively on US equities. Trade The Pool is a sister brand of The5ers and uses real US stock data with simulated execution, intra-day shorting, and pre-market access. Capital is expressed as buying power rather than cash, which is the convention in equities.
| Size | Eval |
|---|---|
| $50K | "09 |
| $100K | "99 |
| $200K | $368 |
Fee refund: Yes (with 1st payout)
Only equities-focused major prop, real stock data, intra-day shorting, sister to The5ers
Slower payout cycle, lower starting split, niche market means smaller community
70 to 80% (scales to 90%)
Maximum achievable split
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Quick facts
- MarketsUS Stocks
- Account sizes$20K BP to $260K BP
- Evaluation1-Step
- Min trading days10
- Time limitUnlimited
- US tradersYes
- Payout methodsWire, Rise
- Trustpilot4.4 / 5
Disclaimer: This is independent editorial research based on public firm documentation and trader reports. We are not affiliated with Trade The Pool. Information was last verified on 28 April 2026 and prop firm rules can change without notice. Always read the firm's current terms before purchasing an evaluation.