DayTraders now states the conditions for S2L live payouts. Payouts unlock once the trailing drawdown has locked at the initial balance. There is no waiting period and no payout limit: as soon as the drawdown has locked, a request can be made, even on the first trading day.
Requests are processed daily between 5:00 and 6:00 PM ET. If the balance has fallen below the initial balance + $1,000 by the time of processing, the request is not processed.
Full rules are on the DayTraders firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| S2L live payout unlock condition | Not stated | Trailing drawdown locked at the initial balance |
| S2L live payout requests | Not stated | No waiting period once unlocked, no payout limit |
| S2L live payout processing | Not stated | Daily, 5:00–6:00 PM ET |
| S2L live balance at processing | Not stated | At least initial balance + $1,000 |
Figures as of 13 October 2026.