Research profile
Details
- Profile details were refreshed
DayTraders.com
Details
- Profile details were refreshed
US futures prop firm from Las Vegas with Trail, Static and EOD evaluations from $25K to $300K, a no-evaluation S2F account and an S2L path to a live account at an 80/20 split. Moving a simulated funded trader to live is at the firm's discretion; when that happens the simulated accounts are closed and excess simulated balances are generally forfeited. All fees are non-refundable, and disputes go to AAA consumer arbitration in Las Vegas. It was founded in 2023.
Profiled by ProprietaryTrading.com
- MediumDayTraders advertises keeping 100% of profits on simulated funded accounts, but moving a trader to a live account is the firm's choice (about 1% are moved). Its help pages (29 Oct 2026) say that on the move all simulated accounts are closed and excess simulated balances are generally forfeited.
- LowDayTraders' founder and Day Traders LLC sued Apex Trader Funding in Dec 2024 (W.D. Tex. 1:24-cv-01557), and Apex filed counterclaims. The court docket shows the case ended with an agreed judgment on 20 Aug 2026. This was a private commercial dispute, not regulatory action.
- LowThe "$3M+ verified trader payouts" figure (checked 29 Oct 2026) is self-reported: it is backed only by DayTraders' own masked payout ledger, and no independent payout tracker was found.
- LowBilling terms (29 Oct 2026): no refunds, disputed charges go to collections, and accounts that miss the minimum-activity rule are closed. Eligible simulated payouts can be taken as DT Wallet credit, which can only be spent on DayTraders and cannot be cashed out.
Things to know (4)
Independent notes from our review. Many firms have some; check the sources for detail.
Medium (1)
- DayTraders advertises keeping 100% of profits on simulated funded accounts, but moving a trader to a live account is the firm's choice (about 1% are moved). Its help pages (29 Oct 2026) say that on the move all simulated accounts are closed and excess simulated balances are generally forfeited. DayTraders help center (opens in new tab)
Low (3)
- DayTraders' founder and Day Traders LLC sued Apex Trader Funding in Dec 2024 (W.D. Tex. 1:24-cv-01557), and Apex filed counterclaims. The court docket shows the case ended with an agreed judgment on 20 Aug 2026. This was a private commercial dispute, not regulatory action. Court docket (PACER Monitor) (opens in new tab)
- The "$3M+ verified trader payouts" figure (checked 29 Oct 2026) is self-reported: it is backed only by DayTraders' own masked payout ledger, and no independent payout tracker was found. DayTraders payout ledger (opens in new tab)
- Billing terms (29 Oct 2026): no refunds, disputed charges go to collections, and accounts that miss the minimum-activity rule are closed. Eligible simulated payouts can be taken as DT Wallet credit, which can only be spent on DayTraders and cannot be cashed out. DayTraders billing terms (opens in new tab)
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, NV
- Founded
- 2023
- Legal entity
- Day Traders LLC (Nevada)
- Funding model
- Evaluation + Instant Funding
- Geographic availability
- U.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on futures; traders who want a choice between evaluation and instant-funding paths.
Consider alternatives if
you require stocks, options.
Trader rating
Loading…
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation + Instant Funding prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures
- Trading Style
- Copy trading permitted
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Geographic availability
- Global (some jurisdictions excluded)
- Known For
- Trail, Static and EOD evaluations from $25K to $300K
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
Trail Evaluation
Source (opens in new tab)Intraday trailing drawdown (includes open profit), no daily loss limit; $25K–$300K; 2 qualifying days to pass, no time limit. The 100% split is on the simulated Pro account; moving to live is the firm's choice and closes simulated accounts, with excess simulated balances generally forfeited.
- Profit split
- 100%
- Payouts
- Per cycle
- First payout
- After 8 Qualifying Days and the balance minimum
- Max allocation
- $300,000
- Min trading days
- 2
Pricing notes
Sizes 25K, 50K, 150K, 300K. Price by size in the firm's pricing builder, plus a $5 activation fee. Non-refundable.
Static Evaluation
Fixed (static) drawdown, no daily loss limit; $25K–$150K; 2 qualifying days to pass, no time limit. The 100% split is on the simulated Pro account; moving to live is the firm's choice and closes simulated accounts, with excess simulated balances generally forfeited.
- Profit split
- 100%
- Payouts
- Per cycle
- First payout
- After 8 Qualifying Days and the balance minimum
- Max allocation
- $150,000
- Min trading days
- 2
Pricing notes
Sizes 25K, 50K, 100K, 150K. Price by size in the firm's pricing builder, plus a $5 activation fee. Non-refundable.
EOD Evaluation
End-of-day trailing drawdown with a daily loss limit; $25K–$300K; 2 qualifying days to pass, no time limit. The 100% split is on the simulated Pro account; moving to live is the firm's choice and closes simulated accounts, with excess simulated balances generally forfeited.
- Profit split
- 100%
- Payouts
- Per cycle
- First payout
- After 8 Qualifying Days and the balance minimum
- Max allocation
- $300,000
- Min trading days
- 2
Pricing notes
Sizes 25K, 50K, 150K, 300K. Pricing builder example (29 Oct 2026): 25K EOD $80 plus a $5 activation fee ($1,000 drawdown, $800 daily loss limit, $1,500 target). Non-refundable.
S2L (Straight to Live)
Simulated evaluation (8 qualifying days, 25% consistency) leading to a live account with intraday trailing drawdown; Core $50K, Edge $150K, Ultra $300K; 80/20 split and no consistency rule in live.
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payouts
- Daily
- First payout
- Once the live drawdown locks at the starting balance
- Max allocation
- $300,000
- Min trading days
- 8
- Platforms
- Onyx, Quantower
Pricing notes
Shown as Live at checkout; price by plan in the firm's pricing builder. Non-refundable.
Instant Funding
S2F (Straight to Sim Funded)
No evaluation: a simulated funded account with end-of-day trailing drawdown; $25K–$150K. The 100% split is on simulated profit; moving to live is the firm's choice and closes simulated accounts, with excess simulated balances generally forfeited.
- Profit split
- 100%
- Payouts
- Per cycle
- First payout
- After 10 Qualifying Days and the cycle profit target
- Max allocation
- $150,000
Pricing notes
$370–$825 one-time per the firm's prop-trading guide (29 Oct 2026); sizes 25K, 50K, 150K. Shown as Instant at checkout. Non-refundable.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Not offered: Stocks, Options, Forex, Crypto
Scaling rules
Up to 15 simulated funded accounts (no more than 5 EOD and 5 S2F); up to 5 live accounts with one tradeable at a time. Live scaling is discussed with the Risk Team.
Consistency rule
Consistency rule
50% in evaluation and 30% per payout cycle on Trail/Static/EOD Pro; 20% per payout cycle on S2F; 25% in the S2L evaluation; none in live
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Named US company (Day Traders LLC, Nevada) and named founders
- +Detailed published rules, payout limits and consistency rules
- +Public payout ledger that includes live-account payouts
- +Bots, copiers and VPS allowed if not high-frequency
- +No regulator warnings found (29 Oct 2026)
Trade-offs
- −The 100% split applies to simulated Pro and S2F accounts; live accounts pay 80/20
- −Moving to live is at the firm's discretion; simulated accounts are then closed and excess simulated balances are generally forfeited
- −No refunds, including after technical issues; disputed charges are sent to collections
- −Accounts are closed if the minimum-activity rule is missed (Lifetime accounts: 4 qualifying days in every rolling 30 days)
- −Per-request payout caps on Pro ($1,000–$5,000) and S2F ($1,000–$3,000) accounts
- −Individuals only, one login per household, and a long list of restricted countries
DayTraders.com FAQs
Based on terms reviewed Oct 29
What should traders verify before choosing DayTraders.com?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with DayTraders.com before purchasing.
Does DayTraders.com offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
DayTraders.com offers an evaluation (challenge) path and an instant-funding path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do DayTraders.com's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 100% (simulated pro/s2f accounts; medium flag: moving to live is the firm's choice, and excess simulated balances are then generally forfeited) or 80% (live) of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payout frequency: Per payout cycle on simulated accounts (8 Qualifying Days on Pro, 10 on S2F); Live accounts can request on business days once the drawdown has locked. Paid via Plane.; first payout eligibility: Pro: after 8 Qualifying Days and a balance minimum (e.g. 50K: request at $52,600 or more), min $500. S2F: 10 Qualifying Days and the cycle profit target. Live: once the drawdown locks at the starting balance, min $500, above a $1,000 buffer.. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does DayTraders.com's scaling plan work?+
Up to 15 simulated funded accounts (no more than 5 EOD and 5 S2F); up to 5 live accounts with one tradeable at a time. Live scaling is discussed with the Risk Team. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are DayTraders.com's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: copy trading is permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at DayTraders.com?+
Platforms: Rithmic, Onyx, Quantower. Markets: futures. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
Disclosure
Some links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. These relationships never influence ratings, rankings, Match results, verification status, or listing inclusion. How we earn.