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Why this plan/path
Public evidence supports this fit: difficulty 33/100, friction 35/100, $492 to first payout.
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Why this plan/path
Public evidence supports this fit: difficulty 100/100, friction 21/100, $99 to first payout.
No blocking public evidence fields are attached to this profile fit. Confidence 90%.
Why this plan/path
Public evidence supports this fit: difficulty 100/100, friction 23/100, $145 to first payout.
No blocking public evidence fields are attached to this profile fit. Confidence 90%.
| Category | DayTraders ✓ Verified Mar 31, 2026 | Tradeify ✓ Verified Mar 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 63/100Good | 73/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $309DT | $99 |
| Total to Start | $439(eval + activation) | $99(eval + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Reset Fee | — | $60 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%) | $1,500 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | 1 day |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | 1 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(6%) | $1,000(4%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | $800 | $600 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | News trading allowed on all accounts (eval + funded). Not recommended due to volatility/liquidity risks. No flat window, no prohibited events. Exercise caution during high-impact releases. | No restrictions. Tradeify allows trading during all news events without limitation. |
| Automation | Banned | Semi-Auto Only |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Scalping Rules | None | 50% of trades AND profits from trades held 10+ seconds(min 10s) |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:59 PM ET | 4:59 PM ET |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 75/100 | 83/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 30% max/dayModerate | 35% max/dayModerate |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 30% max/day | 35% max/day |
| Funded DLL | None | $1,000 |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Min Profitable Days | 8 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 100% | 100%(First $15K) 90%(first $15,000) |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Bi-weekly |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Winning Days | 8 days($100+) | 5 days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | — |
| Min Balance for Payout | $26,600 | $53,000 |
| Min Balance After Payout | $26,000 | — |
| Account Closure | — | After $80,000 total (transitions to live) |
| Day 1 Payouts | Yes | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
| Processing Time | ~32 minutes (automated) | 60 minutes |
| Payout Methods | ProjectX Automated | Crypto |
| Max Contracts | 6 full / 60 micro | 1 full / 10 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | ProjectX, Quantower | Tradovate, WealthCharts |
| Total Withdrawal Cap | $150,000 | — |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | — |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | None | None |
| Quick Math | ||
| True Cost to Start | $439 $309 eval + $130 activation | $99 $99 eval |
| Daily Profit Target | $750/day over 2 days | $1,500/day over 1 day |
| First Payout Timeline | ~42 days 2d eval + 8d winning + 32d processing | ~66 days 1d eval + 5d winning + 60d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 100% |