What is the TradeDay consistency rule?
TradeDay applies a consistency rule of 30% to 45% in the evaluation and None to 45% on the funded account, as of October 31, 2026.
TradeDay rules
Every loss limit and trading rule per plan, read on TradeDay's own pages on October 31, 2026.
As of October 31, 2026, TradeDay uses intraday and end of day, 24 of 24 setups have no daily loss limit and a consistency rule applies in the evaluation. News trading is limited, EAs are limited, weekend holding is not allowed.
Loss limits and pass rules per plan
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | Intraday, Tradovate | $1,500 | $1,000 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $25K | Intraday, Rithmic | $1,500 | $1,000 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $25K | End of day, Tradovate | $1,500 | $1,000 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $25K | End of day, Rithmic | $1,500 | $1,000 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $50K | Intraday, Tradovate | $3,000 | $2,000 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $50K | Intraday, Rithmic | $3,000 | $2,000 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $50K | End of day, Tradovate | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $50K | End of day, Rithmic | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | Intraday, Tradovate | $6,000 | $3,000 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 10 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | Intraday, Rithmic | $6,000 | $3,000 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 10 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | End of day, Tradovate | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 10 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | End of day, Rithmic | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 10 minis / 50 micros |
| $150K | Intraday, Tradovate | $9,000 | $4,500 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 15 minis / 50 micros |
| $150K | Intraday, Rithmic | $9,000 | $4,500 | Intraday | None | 30% | None | 5 | 15 minis / 50 micros |
| $150K | End of day, Tradovate | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 15 minis / 50 micros |
| $150K | End of day, Rithmic | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 30% | None | 5 | 15 minis / 50 micros |
Funded Sim drawdown is intraday whichever evaluation drawdown was bought. No payout buffer. Funded position limit: 2 Contracts (20 Micros).
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | End of day, Tradovate | $1,500 | $1,000 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $25K | End of day, Rithmic | $1,500 | $1,000 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| $50K | End of day, Tradovate | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $50K | End of day, Rithmic | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | End of day, Tradovate | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 10 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | End of day, Rithmic | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 10 minis / 50 micros |
| $150K | End of day, Tradovate | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 15 minis / 50 micros |
| $150K | End of day, Rithmic | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 45% | 45% | 3 | 15 minis / 50 micros |
Funded Sim drawdown is EOD. Funded position limit: 1 contracts (or 10 Micros), scales +1 contract per $2k profit at EOD, max 2 minis.
Source: tradeday.com, checked 2026-10-31.
What you may do at TradeDay
- News tradingLimitedPositions auto-liquidated 2 minutes before tier 1 releases (FOMC, CPI, NFP; EIA and crop reports for those products) and reopen 2 minutes after. Accidental breaches do not fail; abuse loses the account.
- Algos and EAsLimitedOwn systems allowed on supported platforms. Third-party or shared bots banned; no API access; more than 200 trades a day banned.
- Copy tradingLimitedAllowed across 2 to 10 Evaluation and Funded Sim accounts, or up to 5 Funded Live, and from personal accounts into TradeDay. Not between Funded Live and the other types.
- Overnight holdingNot allowedSession trading through the night is allowed, but positions cannot be carried into the daily close; auto-liquidation 10 minutes before close.
- Weekend holdingNot allowedNo position may be held through a market close.
- ScalingYesFast Pass Funded Sim starts smaller and adds 1 contract per $2k profit at EOD. Quick Pay has no scaling.
Source: tradeday.freshdesk.com, checked 2026-10-31.
Questions about TradeDay rules
What drawdown does TradeDay use?
TradeDay uses intraday and end of day drawdown; 24 of its 24 setups have no daily loss limit. Each plan's exact dollar amounts are in the plan table above.
Does TradeDay allow news trading?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Positions auto-liquidated 2 minutes before tier 1 releases (FOMC, CPI, NFP; EIA and crop reports for those products) and reopen 2 minutes after. Accidental breaches do not fail; abuse loses the account.
Does TradeDay allow EAs and algos?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Own systems allowed on supported platforms. Third-party or shared bots banned; no API access; more than 200 trades a day banned.
Does TradeDay allow copy trading?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Allowed across 2 to 10 Evaluation and Funded Sim accounts, or up to 5 Funded Live, and from personal accounts into TradeDay. Not between Funded Live and the other types.
Does TradeDay allow weekend holding?
No, as of October 31, 2026. No position may be held through a market close.
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Rules explained: max drawdown, daily loss limit, consistency rule, news, algos and holding rules.