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Funded Account Trading Rules (Pro + S2F)

Explore the complete list of Pro Account and S2F (Straight to Funded) trading rules on our FAQ page.

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Pro Account Limit

You may have up to 5 active Pro-level accounts at any given time in total.

This can include a combination of:

  • Up to 3 Straight to Funded (S2F) accounts, and

  • Up to 2 regular Pro accounts.


S2F Accounts – Straight to Funded

In addition to Pro accounts, traders can now opt for S2F (Straight to Funded) accounts. These accounts allow you to skip the evaluation phase and begin trading in a simulated funded environment right away.

Unlike Pro accounts, S2F accounts have their own rules and payout requirements, including drawdown structure, daily minimums, and profit expectations. Please see below for S2F-specific details.

S2F Account Limits:
You may hold up to 3 active S2F accounts at a time.


Pro account limit: 5 active Pro accounts at any given time.

  • Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA): DCA is allowed during both the evaluation and Pro account phases.

  • News Trading: is allowed. Trading during news is not recommended as liquidity can drastically decrease and volatility can drastically increase, potentially leading to unfavorable fills. Exercise caution during these times.

  • No hedging: It is prohibited to be long in one account and short in another account.

  • No High Frequency Trading (HFT): It is prohibited to use automated high-frequency trading.


To promote stable and responsible trading, we require consistency in your profit distribution throughout each payout cycle.

  1. Pro Accounts: No single trading day may exceed 30% of your total simulated profit.

  2. S2F Accounts: No single trading day may exceed 20% of your total simulated profit.


Minimum Trading Days

  • Pro Accounts require at least 8 qualifying trading days.

  • S2F Accounts require at least 10 qualifying trading days.


All accounts must be traded at least once every 30 days to remain active.

  • If no trades are placed within a 30-day window, the account may be marked inactive and closed.

  • This applies to all Evaluation and Funded accounts (Pro + S2F).


Minimum Daily Simulated Profit

Each trading day must meet a minimum simulated profit to count toward the required trading days.

Account Size

Minimum Daily Profit

25k

$100

50k

$200

75k

$200

100k

$300

150k

$300

250k

$300

300k

$400


Drawdown (Static & Trailing)

Pro accounts retain the same drawdown rules as their evaluation accounts. These include either static or intraday trailing drawdowns.

Drawdown (S2F - Straight To Funded)

S2F accounts use an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown, which only updates based on your highest balance at the close of each trading day. This provides more flexibility and reduces the likelihood of a loss due to intraday price movement.


Trading Day Definition

A trading day runs from 6 PM ET to 5 PM ET the following day.

Example: A trade opened at 6 PM ET on Sunday and closed Monday morning counts as Monday’s trading day.


Minimum Account Balance & Maximum Withdrawal Limits

DayTraders.com focuses on developing consistent traders through performance-based education. All withdrawal and balance requirements are designed to encourage longevity and disciplined trading.


Minimum Account Balance for Payout Requests

Full & Static Pro Accounts:

Minimum Payout request: $500

Account Size

Min. Balance for Payout

Min. Balance After Withdrawal

Max Withdrawal per Request

25k

$27,000

$26,000

$1,000

50k

$52,600

$52,000

$2,000

75k

$77,850

$77,500

$2,500

100k

$103,100

$103,000

$3,000

150k

$155,100

$153,500

$3,500

250k

$256,600

$254,000

$4,000

300k

$307,600

$305,000

$5,000

Example:
You have $53,000 in a 50k Pro account and request a $800 payout. After withdrawal, your balance is $52,200. Since this is above the required $52,000, the payout is approved.


S2F (Straight To Funded) Accounts:

Payout Profit Targets is the simulated profit that must be generated between payouts.

Payout Targets

25k Account

50k Account

150k Account

Profit Target 1

$2,000

$3,500

$10,000

Profit Target 2

$1,500

$3,000

$5,000

Profit Target 3+

$1,000

$2,500

$3,500

Max. Payout Request

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000


S2F Payout Example – $50K Account

  • Starting balance: $50,000

  • Payout 1: Earn $3,500 in profit from the starting balance (reach $53,500), then request a $2,000 payout → new balance becomes $51,500

  • Payout 2: From this new balance ($51,500), you must earn an additional $3,000 profit (reach $54,500), then request a $2,000 payout → new balance becomes $52,500

  • Payout 3 and beyond: From the current balance, you must generate $2,500 profit before each payout (for example, reach $55,000 or higher), then request a $2,000 payout → balance adjusts accordingly


How it works:

After each approved payout, the payout amount is deducted from your account balance. Your next profit target is always calculated as a fixed profit amount starting from your updated balance after the payout.


Maximum Withdrawal Limit per User

  • The total withdrawal cap per trader is $150,000 across all accounts.


Transition to Live Funded Accounts

Upon reaching the Pro account payout max or completing 6 (six) payout milestones, our risk team will evaluate your performance and initiate the transition to a live funded account.


Account Failure Policy

If a Pro account fails, the trader must complete another evaluation before receiving a new Pro account.

S2F accounts are not evaluation-based, so re-purchase is required if the account breaches drawdown or other failure rules.


Final Notes

Stay disciplined, trade smart, and follow the rules to secure your payout and elevate your trading journey.


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