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TradeDay: SmartPropFirm 8.2 out of 10, from 62 verified reviews, grade B
Smart Points
Payout Bonus
Purchase Protection
CEO / FounderJames Thorpe
CountryUnited States
Founded2020
Age6 years
Profit split
Traders keep 80%Split 80/20 • Firm keeps 20%
Partner offer
55% OFFUse code SMART • 55% OFF all plans
News trading
Allowed across all phases
Max funded
5 accounts
Account types
Evaluation

Trader reviews of TradeDay

Read 62 published reviews. The latest review was published .

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B8.2/10
Based on 62 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
29
4
29
3
3
2
1
1
0
Category Averages
Customer Care
8.4/10B
Trading Rules
8.0/10B
User Experience
8.3/10B
Payout Process
8.0/10B
79% of 62 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,00061
$150,0006
$25,0005
$100,0004
Account Types
End Of Day32
Intraday15
Quick Pay (End of Day)10
Quick Pay (Intraday)8
Fast Pass6
Quick Pay - End of Day3
Fast Pass - End of Day1
Quick Pay - Intraday1
31–40 of 62 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 3.6 out of 5
Anju Jain
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.3/10

Not recommended for tradeday

Review

I’ve traded with [TradeDay](https://tradeday.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) for some time and my experience has been decent overall. The setup process was smooth, and the dashboard is simple enough to track account progress and drawdown without much confusion. Execution during my trades was mostly fine, especially during regular market hours. I did notice occasional slower moments during high volatility, but nothing too major compared to other prop firms. The rules are fairly straightforward and manageable if you already have a consistent strategy. One thing I appreciated was that support replied whenever I had account-related questions, although response times sometimes depended on the day. The platform overall feels stable and professional enough for futures traders. I wouldn’t say it’s a perfect prop firm, but my experience was generally positive and better than some firms I’ve used before. For traders with proper discipline and risk management, TradeDay can still be a reasonable option to try.

Reached Payout
Yes
Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Expensive

Poor Support

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.8 out of 5
Shreyansh Jain
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.5/10

Not recommended for tradeday

Review

I’ve been traded with trade day once, and my experience was decent. What I liked first was how simple and professional the platform felt. The dashboard is clean, easy to navigate, and tracking drawdown and profit targets was straightforward. I mainly traded futures during NY session volatility, and execution on my side was stable without any major issues. The rules also felt fair compared to many other prop firms. I didn’t feel pressured to force trades or take unnecessary risks just to meet targets quickly. That made it easier to stay disciplined and follow my normal trading plan. Customer support was another positive point for me. Whenever I had account-related questions, the replies were professional and helpful. In the prop firm space, good communication honestly makes a big difference. Also, if anyone is planning to try TradeDay, using the coupon code “SMART” is worth it because you can get a free account after your first payout through that offer. Overall, TradeDay has been a solid experience for me. It’s not perfect, but it definitely feels more reliable and trader-focused than many firms I’ve tried before.

Reached Payout
Yes
Payout Evidence
Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Concerns

Strict Trading Rules

Poor Support, Expensive

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.6 out of 5
Harry Singh
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.3/10

Not recommended for tradeday

Review

I tried TradeDay for futures trading, but personally my experience was not that great. The platform and dashboard are simple enough to use, but I felt that the overall trading conditions and rules were not very comfortable for my trading style. One of the main problems for me was that the rules felt too restrictive at times, especially when trading volatile market moves. It sometimes felt difficult to trade naturally without constantly worrying about account limitations. Compared to some other futures prop firms, I did not feel the flexibility was good enough. I also expected a smoother overall experience considering the pricing. Customer support was okay, but the firm did not really stand out to me in terms of value or trader friendliness. While some traders may still like the structure, I personally found other prop firms better in terms of rules, payouts, and trading freedom. Overall, my experience with TradeDay was average and not something I would rank among my top futures prop firms. It may work for certain traders, but it was not the best fit for me personally. If anyone still wants to try it, you can use the SMART coupon code for a discount, and after your first payout you may also qualify for a free account through Smart Prop Firm rewards.

Reached Payout
Yes
Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
D
6.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Concerns

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Strict Trading Rules, Poor Support, Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.5 out of 5
Vidhan Jain
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.0/10

Not recommended for tradeday

Review

I tried TradeDay for futures trading and my experience was not the best overall. The platform itself is clean and easy enough to navigate, but the trading rules felt more restrictive than I expected. It sometimes became difficult to trade comfortably during fast market conditions. One thing that disappointed me was the overall flexibility. Compared to some other futures prop firms, I felt there was too much focus on restrictions instead of giving traders room to manage trades naturally. Because of that, trading started to feel stressful rather than smooth. Customer support was acceptable, but the overall value for the price did not fully match my expectations. While some traders may still prefer their structure, it personally did not suit my trading style. Overall, TradeDay was an average experience for me and probably not one of my top choices among futures prop firms. If anyone still wants to purchase an account, you can use the SMART coupon code for a discount, and after your first payout you may also qualify for a free account through Smart Prop Firm rewards.

Reached Payout
Yes
Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
C
7.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Concerns

Poor Support

Strict Trading Rules, Confusing or Hidden Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Raymond Lin
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for tradeday

Review

This firm is actually insanely underrated and a hidden gem. I see Tradeday as TPT but with the option to trade on a EOD account. The website is the only thing people really complain about but I personally don't mind it. The eval process is a little bit annoying but it's definitely worth it once you get funded. Will always have a Tradeday account in my arsenal to take advantage of daily payouts without live trailing drawdown. I also love the transition to live and how you retain your balance instead of starting from 0. This is extremely underrated.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Flexible Trading, Strong Reputation

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Prince Kumar
Intraday $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for tradeday

Review

I’ve been trading with TradeDay for a while now, and honestly, it’s been a great experience. The evaluation was just 5 days for me — quick and straightforward. Once I got funded, I was able to request a payout on day one, which is awesome! So far, What I really like about TradeDay is their tradovate platform — it’s smooth, easy to use, and has everything I need for trading. Plus, they have an End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown, which gives you more flexibility during the trading day. The rules are simple and easy to follow, nothing confusing or overly strict. Overall, TradeDay has been very reliable and trader-friendly — fast payouts, fair rules, and a great platform. Highly recommend it for anyone serious about trading futures!

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Kevin Gbadegbegnon
End Of Day $50,000Intraday $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.0/10

Review for tradeday

Review

Tradeday is an old firm, already established that is looking for Live traders. Their evaluation might be stricter than most of the firms that exists, with their 30% Consistency rule and 5 days trading, but once you pass this. You get an account that is the closest of what you would have as a personal trading account. Their payout rules are 1 day with a 80/20 split, with a goal of 5.000$ to get to a live environment Tradeday is clearly a top firm, that is less known due to their pricing a bit high, but if you have the discipline, they are clearly in the top firm. They are an equivalent of TPT with EOD drawdown

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Joshua
End Of Day $100,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for tradeday

Review

These guys are a hidden gem among the "daily payouts" crowd! One of the things that impressed me most about the service was how many value added freebies they throw into your subscription. Like a real-time squawk service that lets you hear the important news headlines read aloud before they show up on most other services. It's also super cool that you can earn points by going through their training and education courses. By completing them I had enough free points to reset my evaluation account at no cost! Truly a great experience all around.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
Todd Cramer
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for tradeday

Review

Great firm once you get past the 5 trading days! Taught me a lot about trading by taking it slow and having that 30% consistency rule!

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

6500

Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
Kinh Nguyen
End Of Day $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for tradeday

Review

Very fast customer service They have easy rules to trade with. pricing is a little bit higher than others. overall, I like the firm.

Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
F
5.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

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Profit Target / Drawdown
$1,500 / $1,000
Drawdown Type
Intraday
Daily Loss Limit
N/A
Max Contract Size
2
News Trading
Allowed
Minimum Days to Pass
5 days
Minimum Days for Payout
1 days

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