DayTraders.com was founded in 2023 and is headquartered at 2300 W Sahara Ave. Suite 800, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102. The futures prop firm offers evaluation-based futures prop trading accounts across multiple account structures, including standard evaluation-to-funded paths, a skip-the-evaluation Straight to Funded (S2F) option, and a Straight to Live (S2L) program that leads to a live brokerage account backed by real firm capital. The firm focuses exclusively on futures instruments.
DayTraders.com discloses that evaluation and Pro (sim funded) accounts are simulated and do not involve real capital. Live funded accounts through the S2L program involve real market execution. The firm states it is not a broker-dealer and does not provide financial advice.
Account Types & Pricing
DayTraders.com offers five distinct product lines. All fees are one-time lifetime payments, with no recurring charges or re-billing beyond the initial purchase.
Trail Accounts
Trail accounts use intraday trailing drawdown. Four account sizes are available.
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| Account Size | Profit Target | Total Drawdown | Contracts (Standard / Micro) | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 6 / 60 | $249 |
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 | 10 / 100 | $379 |
| $150,000 | $8,500 | $4,500 | 24 / 240 | $699 |
| $300,000 | $15,000 | $7,000 | 40 / 400 | $879 |
Trail accounts have no daily loss limit. Maximum total Trail Pro accounts: 15. A one-time activation fee of $130 applies at the transition to funded.
EOD Accounts
EOD accounts use end-of-day trailing drawdown and include a daily loss limit. Four account sizes are available.
| Account Size | Profit Target | Total Drawdown | Daily Loss Limit | Contracts (Standard / Micro) | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $800 | 6 / 60 | $309 |
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 | $1,250 | 10 / 100 | $469 |
| $150,000 | $8,500 | $4,000 | $2,000 | 12 / 120 | $899 |
| $300,000 | $15,000 | $6,500 | $3,250 | 40 / 400 | $1,599 |
Maximum total EOD accounts (evaluation and Pro combined): 5. A one-time activation fee of $130 applies at the transition to funded.
Static Accounts
Static accounts use a fixed drawdown that does not move regardless of profits. Five account sizes are available.
| Account Size | Profit Target | Total Drawdown | Contracts (Standard / Micro) | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $2,500 | $750 | 4 / 40 | $150 |
| $50,000 | $3,750 | $1,000 | 6 / 60 | $200 |
| $100,000 | $5,750 | $1,500 | 8 / 80 | $325 |
| $150,000 | $6,750 | $1,750 | 8 / 80 | $400 |
| $300,000 | $12,000 | $3,500 | N/A | $575 |
Static accounts have no daily loss limit. Maximum total Static Pro accounts: 15. A one-time activation fee of $130 applies at the transition to funded.
Straight to Funded (S2F)
S2F accounts skip the evaluation phase and drop traders directly into a simulated funded environment. Three account sizes are available.
| Account Size | Maximum Loss Limit | Daily Loss Limit | Contracts (Standard / Micro) | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,000 | None | 1 | $370 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 | $1,250 | 5 | $570 |
| $150,000 | $6,000 | $3,750 | 12 | $825 |
S2F accounts use EOD trailing drawdown. The maximum loss limit stops trailing once it reaches the initial account balance. Minimum 10 qualifying days required before requesting a payout. Maximum 5 S2F accounts at any time. There is no activation fee for S2F; traders are funded immediately upon purchase.
Straight to Live (S2L)
S2L is a separate evaluation program that leads directly to a live brokerage account backed by real firm capital, with no simulated funded stage in between. Three plans are available.
| Plan | Starting Buying Power | Profit Target | Total Drawdown | Daily Loss Limit | Contracts (Standard / Micro) | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $50,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | 2 / 20 | $329 |
| Edge | $150,000 | $8,500 | $4,500 | $1,750 | 3 / 30 | $469 |
| Ultra | $300,000 | $15,000 | $7,000 | $3,250 | 4 / 40 | $599 |
S2L evaluations use intraday trailing drawdown. Minimum 8 qualifying days required to pass. No activation fee applies. Maximum 5 S2L evaluation accounts at any time. For full S2L and live account details, see the Live Account Pathway section below.
Evaluation Rules
This section covers the Trail, EOD, and Static evaluation account programs. S2L evaluation rules are covered separately under Live Account Pathway.
Profit Target
Rules differ across account lines. See the table below.
| Account Line | $25k | $50k | $100k | $150k | $300k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail | $1,500 | $3,000 | N/A | $8,500 | $15,000 |
| EOD | $1,500 | $3,000 | N/A | $8,500 | $15,000 |
| Static | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,750 | $6,750 | $12,000 |
Profit targets are expressed as dollar amounts. The Trail and EOD lines do not offer a $100k account size.
Drawdown Rules (Evaluation)
Rules differ across account lines. See the tables below.
Trailing Drawdown Values
| Account Line | $25k | $50k | $100k | $150k | $300k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail | $1,500 | $2,500 | N/A | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| EOD | $1,500 | $2,500 | N/A | $4,000 | $6,500 |
| Static | $750 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $3,500 |
For Trail accounts, the drawdown level trails from the account’s highest unrealized or realized balance (intraday, including open trade highs). For EOD accounts, the drawdown level trails from the highest end-of-day closing balance only. For Static accounts, the drawdown level is fixed at account creation and does not move.
Daily Loss Limit
Trail accounts and Static accounts have no daily loss limit at the evaluation stage. EOD accounts carry a hard daily loss limit at every account size:
| Account Size | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|
| $25k EOD | $800 |
| $50k EOD | $1,250 |
| $150k EOD | $2,000 |
| $300k EOD | $3,250 |
Breaching the daily loss limit on an EOD account results in immediate account termination.
Drawdown Calculation Method
Trail accounts use intraday trailing drawdown: the drawdown level moves up in real time as unrealized or realized profit grows during the session. Intraday highs set the high-water mark.
EOD accounts use EOD trailing drawdown: the drawdown level only updates at the end of each trading day based on the highest closing balance. Intraday highs do not move the level.
Static accounts use a static drawdown: the level is fixed at account creation and never moves, regardless of profits.
Drawdown Lock
For Trail and EOD accounts, the drawdown level stops trailing once it reaches the initial account balance. At that point, the drawdown level is permanently fixed and can no longer increase. This means you cannot lose your initial starting capital once the lock triggers.
Static accounts have no trailing behavior. The drawdown level is fixed from the start and never changes.
Consistency Rule (Evaluation)
A 50% consistency rule applies during the evaluation stage for all three account lines (Trail, EOD, Static). No single trading day may exceed 50% of total simulated profits. A small variance exists: if your largest day is 51% and you subsequently trade down to compliance, the account will still be marked as passed. If the consistency rule is violated, you may continue trading until either the profit target is met or the drawdown is hit.
Minimum Trading Days
All Trail, EOD, and Static evaluations require a minimum of 2 qualifying days. A qualifying day is any day where net profit meets or exceeds the minimum daily profit for your account size and remains within the consistency rule. Days below the minimum profit threshold do not count toward the 2-day requirement.
Minimum daily profit requirements by account size:
| Account Size | Minimum Daily Profit |
|---|---|
| $25k | $100 |
| $50k | $200 |
| $100k | $300 |
| $150k | $300 |
| $300k | $400 |
Time Limit
No time limit applies to Trail, EOD, or Static evaluations. Accounts are subject to the minimum activity policy (see Additional Rules), but there is no fixed deadline to pass.
Position Size & Contract Limits
Contract limits during evaluation are stated in the Account Types & Pricing section above. All contract limits apply per account. Micro contracts count as 1/10 of a standard contract toward position sizing.
Activation Fee
A one-time activation fee of $130 applies at the transition from evaluation to funded (Pro account) for all Trail, EOD, and Static account sizes. This fee is the same across all sizes ($25k through $300k) for both Trailing and Static account types. The fee must be paid within 10 days of passing the evaluation. Failing to activate within this window may result in forfeiture of the Pro account. There are no recurring activation charges.
S2F accounts carry no activation fee. S2L accounts carry no activation fee.
Funded Account Rules
DayTraders.com uses the term “Pro account” for the simulated funded stage reached after passing a Trail, EOD, or Static evaluation. S2F accounts are a separate instant-funded product with their own rules. Both are covered here. All Pro and S2F accounts trade simulated capital and do not involve real money.
Drawdown Rules (Funded)
Trailing Drawdown Values
Pro accounts (Trail and EOD lines) retain the same drawdown values from their evaluation stage. The drawdown level and structure carry over directly, with no reset or recalibration at activation.
| Account Line | $25k | $50k | $100k | $150k | $300k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Pro | $1,500 | $2,500 | N/A | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| EOD Pro | $1,500 | $2,500 | N/A | $4,000 | $6,500 |
| Static Pro | $750 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $1,750 | $3,500 |
| S2F | $1,000 | $2,500 | N/A | $6,000 | N/A |
For S2F accounts, the maximum loss limit (MLL) stops trailing once it reaches the initial account balance.
After a payout is taken, the payout amount is deducted from the account balance. Future drawdown levels and payout targets are calculated based on the updated balance.
Daily Loss Limit
Trail Pro and Static Pro accounts have no daily loss limit at the funded stage. EOD Pro accounts carry the same daily loss limits as their evaluation stage:
| Account Size | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|
| $25k EOD Pro | $800 |
| $50k EOD Pro | $1,250 |
| $150k EOD Pro | $2,000 |
| $300k EOD Pro | $3,250 |
S2F daily loss limits:
| Account Size | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|
| $25k S2F | None |
| $50k S2F | $1,250 |
| $150k S2F | $3,750 |
For S2F accounts, hitting the daily loss limit is a soft breach: positions are liquidated and the account is locked until the following trading day.
Drawdown Calculation Method
Trail Pro accounts use intraday trailing drawdown, the same method as the evaluation stage.
EOD Pro accounts use EOD trailing drawdown, the same method as the evaluation stage.
Static Pro accounts use a static drawdown: the fixed level established at evaluation creation remains in place.
S2F accounts use EOD trailing drawdown throughout.
Drawdown Lock
For Trail Pro and EOD Pro accounts, the drawdown level stops trailing permanently once it reaches the initial account balance. Once locked, the account cannot lose its initial starting capital.
For Static Pro accounts, the drawdown level was never trailing. It remains fixed at the level set at account creation.
For S2F accounts, the maximum loss limit stops trailing once it reaches the initial account balance.
Consistency Rule (Funded)
The consistency rule becomes more lenient at the Pro funded stage compared to the evaluation. For Pro accounts (Trail, EOD, and Static lines), no single trading day may exceed 30% of total simulated profits within the payout cycle. For S2F accounts, no single trading day may exceed 20% of total simulated profits within the payout cycle.
These rules apply to payout eligibility. Violating the consistency rule voids payout eligibility for that cycle.
Position Size & Contract Limits (Funded)
Pro accounts retain the same contract limits from their evaluation stage. These do not scale up as the account balance grows; no scaling plan exists for Pro or S2F accounts.
EOD accounts have no scaling requirements. Full contract limits are available from the first trading day in the funded stage.
Profit Split
Pro account (Trail, EOD, and Static) and S2F account traders keep 100% of simulated profits. This applies to all account sizes.
Payout Rules
First Payout Requirements
Pro accounts (all lines): Before requesting a first payout, your account balance must reach the minimum balance required for your account size, and you must have completed at least 8 qualifying days within the current payout cycle. A qualifying day requires net profit to meet or exceed the minimum daily profit for your account size, and the day must comply with the consistency rule.
Minimum account balance required to request a payout (Pro accounts):
| Account Size | Min. Balance to Request | Min. Balance After Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| $25k | $26,600 | $26,000 |
| $50k | $52,600 | $52,000 |
| $75k | $77,850 | $77,500 |
| $100k | $103,100 | $103,000 |
| $150k | $155,100 | $153,500 |
| $300k | $307,600 | $305,000 |
S2F accounts: Before the first payout, you must complete at least 10 qualifying days and reach the first-cycle profit target for your account size. S2F payout targets decrease with each completed payout:
| Account Size | Profit Target 1 | Profit Target 2 | Profit Target 3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25k | $2,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| $50k | $3,500 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| $150k | $10,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
Subsequent Payout Requirements
For Pro accounts, the same balance requirements and 8-qualifying-day minimum apply to every subsequent payout cycle. After a payout is approved, the next trading session counts as Day 1 of the new cycle.
For S2F accounts, the profit target required between payouts decreases from the first to second cycle, and again from the second to the third (and all subsequent) cycles, as shown in the table above.
Payout Frequency
Pro account payouts can be requested once every 8 qualifying days. S2F account payouts can be requested once every 10 qualifying days. The day you submit a payout request does not count as a qualifying day.
Payout Buffer
For Pro accounts, the buffer is built into the minimum account balance requirements. After a withdrawal, the account must remain at or above the “Min. Balance After Withdrawal” figure for your account size (see table under First Payout Requirements). You cannot withdraw into this buffer.
S2F accounts do not use the same buffer structure. They use progressive profit targets between payouts instead.
Daily Progression Rule
No daily progression rule applies to Pro or S2F accounts.
Payout Caps & Limits
Minimum payout request: $500 (in increments of $500). Maximum payout per request for Pro accounts:
| Account Size | Max Per Request |
|---|---|
| $25k | $1,000 |
| $50k | $2,000 |
| $75k | $2,500 |
| $100k | $3,000 |
| $150k | $3,500 |
| $300k | $5,000 |
Maximum payout per request for S2F accounts:
| Account Size | Max Per Request |
|---|---|
| $25k | $1,000 |
| $50k | $2,000 |
| $150k | $3,000 |
Scaling Plan
No scaling plan applies to Pro or S2F sim funded accounts. Contract limits are set at account activation and do not increase as the account balance grows. Scaling is available only on live accounts through the S2L program (see Live Account Pathway below).
Live Account Pathway
Traders on Pro or S2F accounts may be transitioned to a live funded account based on performance review by DayTraders’ Risk Team. This is not a rules-based automatic promotion; selection is discretionary. Approximately 1% of traders who come through the sim funded program are currently transitioned to live. There is no guaranteed promotion, and there is no fixed threshold that automatically triggers a live transition.
When a trader is moved to live during a payout cycle and total payouts from that cycle exceed $10,000, 50% of the payout is sent to the trader’s payout method and 50% is allocated to the live account. Specific live account parameters are discussed with a Risk Manager. At minimum, 50% of the payout will equal the trader’s maximum loss limit in the live account.
Live Account Pathway (S2L Program)
The Straight to Live (S2L) program is a separate product that bypasses the simulated funded stage entirely. Traders pass an evaluation, then transition directly into a live brokerage account backed by real firm capital.
S2L Evaluation Rules
Three plans are available. Rules differ across plans. See the table in Account Types & Pricing above. The evaluation uses intraday trailing drawdown. Minimum 8 qualifying days required to pass. No time limit applies, subject to minimum activity requirements. A 25% consistency rule applies during the evaluation: no single day may exceed 25% of total profits. Minimum daily profit requirements match those of the corresponding account sizes.
Live Account Parameters
Once a trader passes the S2L evaluation, a live funded account is set up within 1–5 business days. Contract limits on the live account are lower than on the evaluation:
| Plan | Buying Power | Contracts (Live) | Total Drawdown | Daily Loss Limit | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | $50,000 | 1 / 10 Micros | $2,000 | $1,000 | 80/20 |
| Edge | $150,000 | 2 / 20 Micros | $4,500 | $1,750 | 80/20 |
| Ultra | $300,000 | 3 / 30 Micros | $7,000 | $3,250 | 80/20 |
Live accounts use intraday trailing drawdown. The daily loss limit is calculated from the start of the trading day. No consistency rule applies on the live account. No minimum daily profit applies on the live account. Payout frequency is daily.
Live Account Drawdown Lock
On live accounts, the drawdown stops trailing and converts to a static level once the account’s highest unrealized (open trade) balance reaches Starting Balance + Total Drawdown. For the Core Plan, this threshold is $52,000 ($50,000 + $2,000). Once this threshold is crossed during any open trade, the drawdown locks permanently and will no longer trail upward.
Live Account Payout Rules
Payouts can be requested starting from the first trading day, once the trailing drawdown has locked at the initial account balance. There are no payout caps and no limits on payout frequency; traders may request payouts starting from Day 1 provided account conditions are met. Payouts are processed daily between 5:00–6:00 PM ET. All live accounts require a $1,000 buffer above the initial balance. You can trade within this buffer but cannot withdraw into it. Payouts are processed through Plane.
Live Account Scaling
Once the trailing drawdown has locked at the initial account balance, traders may contact Support to request a Risk Team review for potential scaling adjustments. Scaling options may include an increase in contract size by +1, conversion of the daily loss limit to a percentage of cash on hand (start-of-day balance), or in certain cases removal of the daily loss limit. Additional options may be presented based on individual performance.
Failing a Live Account
If a live account is failed, it closes. Traders may return to the live environment by passing a new S2L evaluation. There is no cooldown period. Any existing sim-funded accounts (Pro, S2F, or S2L evaluation accounts) are closed when a trader transitions to live. You cannot hold both live and sim accounts simultaneously.
Trading Rules & Restrictions
Permitted Instruments
Trading is restricted to simulated futures contracts listed on the CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT exchanges. Trading in spot currencies (Forex), contracts for difference (CFDs), individual stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies is strictly prohibited on all account types.
Specific instruments available include equity futures (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, EMD, NKD), currency futures (6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6S, 6N), agricultural futures (HE, LE, GF, ZC, ZW, ZS, ZM, ZL), energy futures (CL, QM, MCL, NG, QG, HO, RB), metal futures (GC, SI, HG, PL, PA), and micro futures (MES, MYM, MNQ, M2K, MGC, M6A, M6E, M6J, MCL). Trading outside these approved instruments may result in account suspension or termination.
Trading Hours & Overnight Policy
A trading day runs from 6:00 PM ET to 5:00 PM ET the following day. DayTraders.com does not force-close positions at 4:59 PM ET. It is the trader’s responsibility to close open positions or pending orders. Positions held through market close are subject to Mark-to-Market adjustments, and an account can be failed if those adjustments cause the balance to hit the drawdown limit.
Positions may be held overnight, but overnight exposure carries the risk of Mark-to-Market adjustments affecting drawdown levels. There is no automatic liquidation time enforced by DayTraders.com. Traders are responsible for their own position management.
Half-day holidays do not count as trading days. Traders may trade on holidays as long as the market is open.
News Trading Policy
News trading is permitted on all account types, at both the evaluation and funded stages. Trading during news events is allowed, but liquidity can drastically decrease and volatility can drastically increase during these periods, potentially resulting in unfavorable fills. This caution applies to both evaluation and Pro/S2F accounts. There are no stated consequences for trading during news; no restrictions or penalties apply.
Expert Advisors & Copy Trading
rTrader Pro Copier: A third-party Rithmic plug-in that allows traders to copy trades across Rithmic-based accounts. This tool is available to traders using rTrader Pro. The rTrader Pro Copier cannot be used in combination with other trade copiers; using multiple copiers simultaneously may cause execution errors. Any technical issues must be directed to Rithmic support.
Onyx Trade Copier: The Onyx platform includes a built-in trade copier feature for copying trades across accounts within the Onyx environment.
Both tools are described as available functionality. No explicit policy classifies copy trading as permitted or prohibited as a general trading practice. Traders should confirm with DayTraders.com support how copy trading interacts with the no-hedging rule before using these tools across accounts.
Automated high-frequency trading (HFT) is prohibited on all accounts, at all stages. HFT is defined as automated high-frequency trading and is monitored systemwide.
Prohibited Practices
The following practices are explicitly prohibited:
Hedging: Being long in one account and short in another account at the same time is prohibited on all account types, at all stages.
High-frequency trading (HFT): Automated high-frequency trading is prohibited and monitored automatically. This applies to all accounts without discretion.
VPN/VPS usage: Using any VPN or VPS on accounts is strictly prohibited and may result in account termination and forfeiture of profits.
Account sharing: Sharing login credentials is not permitted. Each account is for the sole use of the purchasing trader.
Identity, payment, and credential fraud: Identity fraud, payment fraud, and sharing account credentials are violations that result in removal from the platform. Payouts are not processed on accounts where fraud is detected.
Additional Rules
Maximum Account Limits
Traders may hold up to 15 active evaluation accounts at any time. Funded accounts are capped at 15 total (combining Pro Static, Pro Trail, S2L, and S2F accounts), with S2F limited to a maximum of 5 within that total. Maximum 5 S2L evaluation accounts at any time. Maximum 5 live funded accounts simultaneously.
Minimum Activity Policy
All accounts require minimum trading activity within each rolling 30-day cycle to remain active. For monthly/lifetime accounts, the minimum is at least 1 qualifying trading day within each 30-day billing cycle (that day must meet the minimum daily profit for the account size). For lifetime accounts specifically, 4 qualifying trading days per payout cycle are required to keep the account in good standing.
If a Pro account is not activated within 30 days of the last trade on the passed evaluation account, the Pro account may be forfeited.
Household Restriction
Only one (1) user account per household is permitted.
Account Modification Policy
Once a purchase is finalized, modifications to account type, size, or market data provider are not possible. All purchases are final; no refunds are offered for evaluation fees, Pro account fees, data fees, or additional login session fees.
Trading Platforms
Available Platforms
DayTraders.com accounts connect via Rithmic as the primary data infrastructure. DayTraders recommends Onyx, their own proprietary platform, for its functionality and user experience. Onyx is a web-based and desktop platform with integrated charting (TradingView charts), DOM (Depth of Market), a built-in trade journal, a trade copier, real-time performance stats, and a global leaderboard. A free Onyx license is included with evaluation and Pro accounts.
Quantower is also supported for sim accounts and a free platform license is provided. For live S2L accounts, Quantower is available but a full license is not provided by DayTraders. Traders must own their own license.
Additional third-party platforms compatible with Rithmic-based accounts (sim stage) include: ATAS, MotiveWave, Sierra Chart, EdgeProX, Bookmap, VolFix, and WealthCharts.
NinjaTrader and Tradovate are not supported for live accounts. Both platforms are available for sim-stage accounts but are explicitly excluded from live account use.
Data Feeds & Connectivity
Real-time market data is provided through Rithmic. Data fees are included at no additional cost on evaluation, Pro, S2F, and S2L accounts. Rithmic data is valued at $55/month on sim accounts and $150/month on live S2L accounts; both are included free.
Optional Rithmic add-ons are available at additional cost: a second login session (billed monthly, expires end of calendar month) and Market Depth/Level 2 Data (available at different subscription levels, also billed monthly). These are optional and priced separately from account fees.
Billing & Account Management
Subscription Model
All DayTraders.com account fees are structured as one-time lifetime payments. There are no recurring charges or monthly rebilling. The billing terms explicitly state that the payment is processed as a one-time lifetime fee at sign-up and that the account remains active for the lifetime of the product with no additional payments required. If a trader chooses to cancel, the account cannot be reactivated. A new account must be purchased.
The one-time fee model covers both evaluation accounts and the $130 Pro account activation fee. Optional add-ons such as second login sessions and Market Depth/Level 2 data are billed separately on a monthly basis and expire at the end of the calendar month regardless of when they were purchased. These must be manually renewed each month if desired.
Resets
Pro accounts (funded stage) cannot be reset. If a Pro account fails, the system automatically cancels the account and the one-time Pro account fee is also cancelled, so no further charges apply. To return to funded status, a trader must purchase a new evaluation account and pass again. Evaluation accounts also cannot be reset in the traditional sense; they are one-time purchases, and a new purchase is required after a failure.
There are no free or courtesy resets included. There are no reset fees as a separate charge. The cost to restart is simply the cost of a new evaluation account.
Payouts & Withdrawals
This section covers payment methods, processing timelines, and tax requirements. For payout qualification rules, minimum balances, caps, and frequency, see Funded Account Rules above.
Payment Methods
Payouts are processed through Plane, DayTraders.com’s payout provider. Traders must set up their Plane account and sign the payout contract before any withdrawal can be processed. This requires setting up a Plane account linked to your DayTraders dashboard, providing identity documentation (US Citizen/taxpayer status, government ID or passport number), and verifying bank details within Plane.
Plane is the only payout provider available. No alternative methods such as ACH, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency are offered.
Processing Times
For Pro and S2F accounts: payouts approved before 5:00 PM ET are processed and reflected the same day. The system verifies account balances during a processing window and deducts the payout amount before the next trading session begins.
For live S2L accounts: payouts are processed daily between 5:00–6:00 PM ET.
Downstream transfer timelines (how long Plane takes to deliver funds to a bank account) are not published by DayTraders.com.
Tax & Eligibility Requirements
US-based traders receive a 1099-NEC tax form by January 31 of the following year. Non-US traders do not receive tax forms from DayTraders.com. Identity documentation (US citizen/taxpayer status or government ID/passport) is required to set up a payout method through Plane before any withdrawal can be processed.
The platform is intended exclusively for non-professional traders. No restricted country list is published on the DayTraders.com site.