Trading Rules
The simplest rules in the industry. No daily loss limit. No time limit. No consistency rule. No catch.
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Time Limit
3 Days
Minimum Trading Days
$0
Daily Loss Limit
Day 1
First Payout Available
Evaluation Rules
Hit your profit target with no time pressure — pass in as few as 3 trading days.
Universal Evaluation Rules
| Rule | 50K | 100K | 150K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target (6%) | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Max Drawdown | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Max Contracts | 5 Minis / 50 Micros | 10 Minis / 100 Micros | 15 Minis / 150 Micros |
How Two-Phase Drawdown Works
During the initial buffer phase, drawdown is tracked intraday. Once the buffer is cleared, drawdown switches to end-of-day (EOD) trailing.
Funded Account Rules
Pass the eval and start trading your funded account — same rules, no profit target.
Same as Evaluation
- Two-phase drawdown (intraday → EOD)
- Same Max Drawdown limits
- Same Max Contracts
- No Daily Loss Limit
- News Trading Allowed
- Close by 4:59 PM ET
- 28-day inactivity timeout
What Changes
- No profit target — trade freely, withdraw when ready
- Payouts from day 1 — request a withdrawal immediately
- Trailing drawdown continues — intraday while clearing buffer, then EOD
Payout Rules
Get paid fast — same-day processing, no minimum days, request from day 1.
4 Slots / Month
Per calendar month, unused slots don't roll over
Same-Day Processing
Most payouts processed same or next business day
$100 Minimum
Min payout amount; balance can't drop below start + $100
Day 1 Eligible
Request your first payout on your very first day
What is a Green Day?
A Green Day is any trading day where your net profit is $100 or more. Green Days accumulate over the lifetime of your funded account and determine your payout tier. They reset if your account fails.
| Tier | Green Days | 50K Cap | 100K Cap | 150K Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rookie | 0-7 | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Trader | 8-21 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Pro | 22+ | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
Payout caps are per withdrawal request. Tiers reset if the funded account fails.
How We Compare
See why traders are switching to Day Trader Funding.
| Feature | DTF | TopStep | Apex | Tradeify | MFFU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | None | $165/mo | $147/mo | ||
| Daily Loss Limit | None | Yes | Yes | ||
| Min Trading Days | 3 Days | 2 Days | 7 Days | ||
| Day-1 Payouts | Yes ✓ | No | No | ||
| Time Limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| News Trading | Allowed | Restricted | Allowed | ||
| Consistency Rule | None | Yes | None |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our rules.
Is there a daily loss limit?
No. Day Trader Funding does NOT have a daily loss limit. You only need to stay above your trailing drawdown.
How long do I have to pass the evaluation?
There is no time limit. Take as long as you need. You can pass in as few as 3 trading days.
When can I request a payout?
You can request a payout starting day 1 of your funded account. We process payouts same-day or next business day.
What is the trailing drawdown?
During the initial buffer phase, drawdown is tracked intraday. Once the buffer is cleared, drawdown switches to end-of-day (EOD) trailing.
Can I hold positions overnight?
No. All positions must be closed by 4:59 PM ET. No overnight or weekend holding.
Can I trade during news events?
Yes! News trading is fully allowed on both evaluation and funded accounts.
What is a Green Day?
A Green Day is any trading day where your net profit is $100 or more. Green Days determine your payout tier.
How many payouts can I request per month?
You get 4 payout slots per calendar month. Unused slots do not roll over.
Is there a consistency rule?
No. There is no consistency rule during the evaluation. Trade however you want.
What happens if I don't trade for a long time?
If your account has no trading activity for 28 consecutive days, you will lose your data feed. Stay active to keep your account.
Ready to Get Funded?
No subscription. No daily loss limit. No consistency rule. Pass in one day. Get paid from day one.