DayTraders just launched a new product type that changes the game: S2L (Straight to Live). Unlike their existing Trail, Static, and S2F products where you trade in a simulated environment, S2L puts you directly into a real live brokerage account backed by firm capital after passing an evaluation.
Here's what you need to know.
What Is S2L?
S2L stands for Straight to Live. It's an evaluation-to-live pathway with three plans:
| Plan | Account Size | Eval Fee | Profit Target | Drawdown | DLL | Contracts | |------|-------------|----------|---------------|----------|-----|-----------| | Core | $50,000 | $329 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | 2 mini / 20 micro | | Edge | $150,000 | $469 | $8,500 | $4,500 | $1,750 | 3 mini / 30 micro | | Ultra | $300,000 | $599 | $15,000 | $7,000 | $3,250 | 4 mini / 40 micro |
All plans are one-time fees (no monthly subscription) and use the DT promo code for 85% off.
How S2L Differs from Trail/Static/S2F
The biggest difference: S2L funded accounts trade real capital. Every other DayTraders product operates in simulation. Here's the full comparison:
Evaluation Phase
- 8 qualifying days to pass (vs 2 for Trail/Static)
- 25% consistency rule (vs 50% on Trail/Static, 20% on S2F)
- Intraday trailing drawdown with a daily loss limit
- Same one-time fee structure as other products
Live Funded Account
- 80/20 profit split — you keep 80%, DayTraders keeps 20%. This is different from the 100% split on Trail/Static/S2F funded accounts
- Daily payouts with automated approval
- No consistency rule on the funded account
- No minimum daily profit requirement
- Lower contract limits initially (1/2/3 mini by size) but scaling is available
- $0 activation fee
- 1-5 business day setup for the live brokerage account
Who Is S2L For?
S2L makes sense if you:
- Want to trade real markets — not simulated environments. Your orders go to the exchange.
- Are comfortable with 80/20 split — you give up the 100% split for the credibility and feel of real capital.
- Can demonstrate consistency over 8 days — the evaluation takes longer than Trail/Static (2 days) but is shorter than most other firms.
- Want to build a real track record — live brokerage statements carry weight if you're building a trading career.
S2L vs S2F: Which Should You Pick?
| Feature | S2F | S2L | |---------|-----|-----| | Evaluation | None (instant) | 8 qualifying days | | Environment | Simulated | Live brokerage | | Profit Split | 100% | 80/20 | | Consistency (eval) | N/A | 25% | | Consistency (funded) | 20% | None | | Daily Payouts | No (10 QDay cycles) | Yes | | DLL | Varies by size | Yes, all sizes | | Price | $370-$825 | $329-$599 |
S2F gives you instant access with 100% split but in a simulated environment. S2L requires an 8-day evaluation but rewards you with real capital and daily payouts. If you value the legitimacy of live trading, S2L is the better fit.
Bottom Line
DayTraders' S2L is the first product from a major futures prop firm that goes straight to a live brokerage account after a simple evaluation. The trade-off is clear: you accept an 80/20 split instead of keeping 100%, but you get real market execution, daily payouts, and no consistency constraints once funded.
The evaluation itself is reasonable — 8 qualifying days with 25% consistency and a daily loss limit. If you can trade profitably and manage risk for 8 days, you'll be trading real capital within a week.
Compare DayTraders with other firms to see how S2L stacks up against the competition.