Independent firm profile
TradeDay
Futures evaluation firm built by ex-Topstep operators with a focus on transparency.
- Headquarters
- London/Chicago
- Founded
- 2021
- Funding model
- Evaluation-Based Funding
- Region served
- Europe
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
TradeDay was founded by former Topstep executives and offers a one-step futures evaluation across CME products. It emphasizes consistency, simple rules, and direct access to a real trading desk.
"Build the most trader-friendly futures funding program in the industry."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation-Based Funding prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures
- Trading Style
- Evaluation-Based Funding, evaluation-based funding
- Institutional Level
- Retail-accessible proprietary firm
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Geography
- London/Chicago · Europe
- Known For
- One-step evaluation
- CEO
- Hugh Kimber
- Team size
- 25–50
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
AvailablePass a challenge before receiving a funded account.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
AvailableEarn allocation increases at $5K profit milestones up to 5x starting size.
Monthly fees from ~$99 to ~$399.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Earn allocation increases at $5K profit milestones up to 5x starting size.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Industry veterans
- +Clean rules
- +Solid support
Trade-offs
- −Futures-only
- −Smaller scale than Topstep/Apex
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about TradeDay
Is TradeDay a legitimate prop firm?+
TradeDay was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in London/Chicago. Futures evaluation firm built by ex-Topstep operators with a focus on transparency.
Does TradeDay require an evaluation?+
Yes. TradeDay requires traders to complete an evaluation phase before being granted a funded account.
What is the profit split at TradeDay?+
TradeDay pays traders 90% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.
What is the maximum account size at TradeDay?+
Traders can scale up to a maximum allocation of $150,000 with TradeDay, subject to the firm's scaling and consistency rules.
How often does TradeDay pay out?+
TradeDay processes payouts on a on-demand (after profit threshold) basis, with first payout eligibility: 5 winning days, 10 trading days.
What platforms does TradeDay support?+
TradeDay supports the following trading platforms: Rithmic, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower.
What trading restrictions does TradeDay enforce?+
At TradeDay, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.