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Profile data updated: September 29, 2026
TradersYard
TradersYard GmbH
Note
Operating. FX and CFD challenges discontinued after 30 September 2026; firm continuing with futures challenges and B2B/tech expansion (GlobeNewswire / FinanceFeeds 22 Sep 2026).
Vienna-based simulated prop firm (TradersYard GmbH), Swiss-backed via Andromeda. Futures challenges are the primary product after FX/CFD challenges end 30 Sep 2026.
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Founded
- 2020
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on futures; traders who want a choice between evaluation and instant-funding paths; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require exchange-traded equities, options; you rely on copy trading; your strategy depends on trading around news releases.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
TradersYard GmbH is a Vienna-registered proprietary trading company (FN 543439 a) that sells simulated trading evaluations and performance-based rewards. Founded in 2020 and led by CEO Manuel Sonnleithner, the firm is majority-backed by Swiss investor Andromeda Capital Partners Suisse. In September 2026 TradersYard announced it would discontinue FX and CFD challenges after 30 September 2026 and concentrate product development on futures challenges, proprietary technology, and a B2B platform stack. It states it holds a CME market-data distribution licence. Trading runs on AgenaTrader / TradersYard WebTrader and Mobile (no MetaTrader). Paths include Instant Funding, 1-Step, 2-Step, Futures, and a Build-Your-Own configurator. Official profit split on funded accounts is tiered: 100% of the first $300, 90% from $300–$1,000, and 80% above $1,000. Maximum funded allocation is typically $300,000 or two funded accounts. All accounts are demo/simulated.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures
- Trading Style
- Discretionary intraday trading
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Vienna, Austria
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- CEO
- Manuel Sonnleithner
- Operating name
- TradersYard GmbH
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
AvailablePass a challenge before receiving a funded account.
Instant funding
AvailableFunded account without an evaluation phase.
Scaling plan
AvailableFX-path scaling historically +10% after every 4th qualifying reward up to $200K. Futures: FAQ states no scaling plan. Max funded allocation $300K or 2 accounts (regional caps e.g. $100K MY/PK/ID).
Fees are one-time and configuration-dependent (Build Your Own). Confirm current futures Standard/Premium and BYO prices on tradersyard.com checkout — do not treat playground plan sheets as live prices.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
FX-path scaling historically +10% after every 4th qualifying reward up to $200K. Futures: FAQ states no scaling plan. Max funded allocation $300K or 2 accounts (regional caps e.g. $100K MY/PK/ID).
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
- +Named EU legal entity (TradersYard GmbH, Vienna)
- +Configurable rules and transparent published split tiers
- +Fast stated reward processing (most within 4–6 business hours after KYC)
- +Dedicated futures product focus with CME data control claim
Trade-offs
- −FX/CFD challenges ending 30 Sep 2026 — product mix changing
- −No MetaTrader; proprietary AgenaTrader stack only
- −Strict conduct rules (VPN/VPS ban; funded news window; consistency on many configs)
- −Exact live futures tier fees need checkout confirmation
TradersYard FAQs
Based on terms reviewed September 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing TradersYard?+
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 TradersYard before purchasing.
Does TradersYard offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
TradersYard 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 TradersYard's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 80% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a first reward after ~15 days on 1/2-step, then ~every 14 days; instant/futures often every ~10 days (varies by plan) basis; first payout eligibility: Typically after 15 days on 1-Step/2-Step; KYC required before rewards. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does TradersYard's scaling plan work?+
TradersYard publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $300,000 through scaling. FX-path scaling historically +10% after every 4th qualifying reward up to $200K. Futures: FAQ states no scaling plan. Max funded allocation $300K or 2 accounts (regional caps e.g. $100K MY/PK/ID). A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are TradersYard's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is restricted, copy trading is not 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 TradersYard?+
Platforms: AgenaTrader, TradersYard WebTrader, TradersYard Mobile. Markets: futures. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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