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At DayTraders, we offer a fresh approach to futures trading. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, we're here to make your journey smooth, transparent, and rewarding. Here’s how to get started and start making money:
1. Sign Up for an Evaluation Account
- Choose Your Account: Pick the evaluation account that suits your trading goals. We offer one-time fee accounts, and no hidden monthly charges.
- Start Your Evaluation: Start Trading your Evaluation account and prove your skills without risking real money.
2. Track Your Progress in Real-Time
- Trade using Quantower
- Use the DayTraders Dashboard or rTrader Pro to monitor trades and key metrics
- Stay on track with real-time updates on your trading performance and goals
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3. Pass the Evaluation and Move to Pro
Once you meet the profit target and minimum trading day requirements, you will qualify for a Pro Account.
Activate and trade your Pro account with a one-time fee, with full transparency on payouts and trading requirements.
4. Withdraw Your Earnings
- Once you're on a Pro Account, earn and withdraw your simulated profits. We process payouts quickly, with an average approval time of 32 minutes. (Learn how Payouts work HERE)
Please note that the minimum payout request is $500. Ensure your account meets this threshold before submitting a request to streamline the process.
5. Transitioning from Pro Account to Live Account
Transition to Live Funded Accounts
At DayTraders, progression to live trading is based on performance.
Traders may be transitioned to a live account at any time based on performance and risk evaluation.
Performance and consistency are continuously reviewed by the Risk Team.
There is no guaranteed promotion. Consistency and rule adherence are required.
We currently transition around 1% of traders that come through the sim funded program.
Live Transition Payout Rule
If you are moved to live during a payout and your total payouts exceed $10,000:
- 50% of the payout will be sent to your payout method
- 50% will be allocated to your live account
Specific account parameters will be discussed with a Risk Manager.
At minimum, 50% of your payout will be your MLL in live.
Why Choose DayTraders?
- One-time fee accounts with no recurring costs
- Real-time performance tracking
- Transparent payout process
- Structured environment focused on consistency
- Support from an active trading community
Start Trading with Confidence Today
If you're ready to step into a structured trading environment, this is your opportunity.
Choose your evaluation account, commit to the rules, and start proving your performance.
Content and resources provided by DayTraders.com, including simulated trading environments, are for educational purposes only. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Services are exclusively for non-professional traders.
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