DayTraders and Legends Trading are both popular futures prop trading firms. But how do they actually compare? This guide breaks down the key differences to help you decide which one fits your trading style and budget.
Cost Comparison
DayTraders starts at $150 (one-time fee). Legends Trading starts at $59 (monthly fee). Legends Trading is the cheaper option to get started.
Drawdown Rules
DayTraders uses intraday trailing drawdown. Legends Trading uses EOD trailing drawdown. These are fundamentally different approaches — intraday trailing moves with your equity while EOD trailing stays fixed. Learn more about drawdown types.
Profit Split
DayTraders offers up to 100% profit split. Legends Trading offers up to 100% profit split. Both firms offer the same maximum split.
Trading Rules
DayTraders: news trading allowed, overnight holds allowed, no automation. Legends Trading: news trading allowed, no overnight holds, no automation. These rules matter depending on your trading style. Check out our trading styles guide to see which firm fits best.
Speed to Funded
DayTraders requires a minimum of 2 trading days to pass. Legends Trading requires a minimum of 1 trading day to pass. Legends Trading can get you funded faster.
The Verdict
Legends Trading comes out ahead with lower starting cost and faster path to funded. The best choice depends on your trading style and priorities.
Compare Side by Side
Want to see every rule and metric compared in detail? Use the full comparison tool to see DayTraders vs Legends Trading head to head.