The Prop Firm I Trust

TradeDay is the futures prop firm I personally use and recommend to traders who want an opportunity to work toward a funded trading account. The company was established in 2020 and was founded by futures industry professionals James Thorpe and Steve Miley.   

TradeDay allows traders to complete an evaluation in a simulated trading environment. Traders who meet the required profit target while following the account’s risk and trading rules may become eligible for a funded account. Depending on the program and TradeDay’s decision, successful traders may progress through a funded simulated account or toward live funding.  

Why I Use TradeDay

I chose TradeDay because its structure feels more focused on developing sustainable traders rather than encouraging reckless trading. TradeDay currently highlights flexible drawdown options, multiple funded accounts, payout options beginning from the first eligible day on certain plans, and a path toward funded live trading.  

I also have personal experience working through TradeDay’s evaluation and funded account process. That allows me to teach from experience while helping members better understand account rules, drawdown management, risk, and the discipline required to work toward funding.

What You Should Know

A prop firm evaluation is not guaranteed funding or easy access to trading capital. TradeDay states that its evaluation is difficult even for experienced traders, and its published pass rate for January through June 2026 was 36%.  

Before purchasing an evaluation, carefully review the current rules for the specific account you select. TradeDay’s account types, prices, profit targets, drawdown methods, permitted position sizes, payout conditions, and funding pathways may vary and can change over time.  

Is TradeDay Right for You?

TradeDay may be worth considering if you already have a trading process, understand risk management, and want to demonstrate consistency without personally supplying the full value of a larger trading account.