Take Profit Trader at a glance
An established prop trading firm, reviewed by the Tradelytic team and rated by traders.
Firm Profile and Evaluation Setup
James Sixsmith founded Take Profit Trader in Orlando, Florida, in 2021. Today, the firm provides funded access from $25,000 to $150,000 for futures day traders across CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX markets. The qualification model uses a streamlined 1-Step Test. Traders face no maximum time deadlines to pass. Evaluation accounts use an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown that updates only at daily market close based on settled equity.
Platform Execution and Payout Framework
Traders execute orders through NinjaTrader 8, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, and R | Trader Pro. The firm enforces strict manual trading rules, prohibiting automated bots and algorithmic EAs across all stages. Funded PRO accounts offer an 80% profit split, which upgrades to 90% if invited to live-market PRO+ accounts. Traders can request withdrawals daily starting from day one once their account clears the required safety buffer zone.
Our verdict
The Tradelytic editorial assessment — independent of any commercial relationship.
Take Profit Trader provides strong value for futures day traders who prioritize immediate payout availability and straightforward 1-step evaluations. Using an End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown during the Test phase lets traders run intraday positions without fearing sudden intraday drawdown breaches from temporary pullbacks. Once you clear the buffer zone on a funded PRO account, the ability to take daily withdrawals without waiting for bi-weekly payout windows is one of the fastest withdrawal models in the prop industry.
However, traders must prepare for distinct operational shifts once they pass. Funded PRO accounts change the risk model from an EOD drawdown to an intraday trailing drawdown that tracks unrealized open profits. You cannot withdraw any profits until your balance exceeds the max loss buffer amount. In addition, Take Profit Trader strictly bans algorithmic bots and automated EAs, enforces news blackouts around tier-1 events on PRO accounts, and requires flattening all trades daily before 5:00 PM ET.
Our take: Take Profit Trader is an excellent prop firm for disciplined, manual futures day traders who want genuine day-one payout access and reliable EOD evaluations.
Pros & cons
The honest summary, weighed from our testing and trader feedback.
- Daily on-demand payouts available from day one once the account balance clears the buffer zone
- End-of-Day (EOD) trailing drawdown during the 1-Step Test phase
- No maximum time limits to complete the evaluation
- Direct TradingView, NinjaTrader, and Tradovate execution compatibility
- 50% consistency rule on the Test does not fail the account (only raises profit requirement)
- Profit split scales from 80% on simulated PRO accounts up to 90% on live PRO+ accounts
- Withdrawals over $250 carry zero internal processing fees
- Trade CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX contracts side-by-side with micro futures
- Funded PRO drawdown switches from EOD to an intraday trailing drawdown
- First withdrawal requires building a buffer zone equal to starting balance plus max drawdown
- Automated trading bots, EAs, and algorithmic tools are strictly prohibited
- Mandatory position flattening daily before 5:00 PM ET (auto-liquidation at 4:55 PM ET)
- Mandatory news trading blackout 1 minute before and after high-impact economic releases on PRO accounts
- Withdrawals of $250 or less incur a $50 processing fee
Who it's for
Here's how to tell if this prop firm is right for you.
- Trade CME futures (ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC) manually from charts
- Want the option to withdraw profits daily without waiting for scheduled weekly or monthly cycles
- Value End-of-Day drawdown tracking during evaluation stages
- Prefer executing orders through Tradovate, TradingView, or NinjaTrader 8
- Plan to build a steady profit buffer and harvest daily payouts systematically
- Run automated trading algorithms, Python scripts, or Expert Advisors (strictly banned)
- Need to hold futures positions overnight through market close or over weekends
- Trade spot Forex currency pairs or crypto tokens rather than centralized futures
- Dislike having initial payout access gated behind an account safety buffer
Fees & platforms
What it costs to trade, and what you'll trade on.
Take Profit Trader provides a direct, single-phase futures evaluation pathway designed to reward consistent manual traders. With an End-of-Day trailing drawdown during the evaluation phase, direct connectivity to TradingView and Tradovate, and daily withdrawal availability, the firm strips away many of the traditional waiting periods found in prop trading. Below is a detailed breakdown of Take Profit Trader's account sizes, risk rules, payout policies, and trading platforms.
Evaluation Tiers & Pricing
Take Profit Trader features five 1-Step Test tiers across account sizes from $25,000 to $150,000: – $25,000 Account: Carries a $1,500 profit target with a $1,500 maximum drawdown limit. Position size permits up to 3 standard contracts or 30 micro contracts. – $50,000 Account: Sets a $3,000 profit target paired with a $2,000 maximum drawdown threshold. Position size allows up to 6 standard contracts or 60 micro contracts. – $75,000 Account: Features a $4,500 profit target alongside a $2,500 allowable drawdown limit. Traders can execute up to 9 standard contracts or 90 micro contracts. – $100,000 Account: Demands a $6,000 profit target with a $3,000 maximum drawdown cushion. The position limit caps at 12 standard contracts or 120 micro contracts. – $150,000 Account: Requires a $9,000 profit target with an allowable $4,500 drawdown buffer. Maximum position size allows up to 15 standard contracts or 150 micro contracts.
Drawdown & Risk Rules
The drawdown mechanics change depending on account phase: – Test Accounts (EOD Trailing): The drawdown limit trails only the highest End-of-Day closing balance at 5:00 PM ET. Floating intraday peaks do not drag the drawdown floor upward. The trailing stops once it reaches your initial starting balance. – PRO Accounts (Intraday Trailing): The drawdown switches to real-time intraday trailing, tracking peak unrealized equity tick-by-tick until locking at starting balance.
Profit Split & Scaling
Funded PRO accounts provide an 80/20 profit split. Traders who establish proven track records on PRO accounts can receive invitations to PRO+ live-brokerage accounts, raising the split to 90/10 while removing the buffer zone and reverting to an EOD drawdown. Traders can operate up to 5 concurrent accounts.
Payout Policy
Payouts can be requested daily starting on day one, provided the account balance has cleared the required buffer zone (starting balance + maximum drawdown). For example, on a $50k account with a $2,000 drawdown, any profit generated above $52,000 can be withdrawn immediately. Withdrawals over $250 carry no fee, while payouts under $250 incur a $50 fee. Payments process via bank transfer, Wise, or PayPal within 2 to 4 business days.
Trading Rules & Restrictions
Key operational rules include: – Time Limits: Unlimited (no maximum time limit). – Minimum Days: 5 active trading days required during the Test. – Consistency Rule: During the Test, no single day can exceed 50% of your total net profit. If breached, your account does not fail; the dashboard simply raises your overall profit target. Consistency rules do not apply on PRO accounts. – Market Close: All positions must close daily before 5:00 PM ET (automatic flattening occurs at 4:55 PM ET). – Automated Trading: EAs, automated bots, and algorithmic tools are strictly prohibited across all accounts. – News Trading: PRO accounts enforce a news blackout 1 minute before and 1 minute after designated tier-1 economic events.
Platform & Execution
Take Profit Trader provides connectivity through Tradovate and Rithmic data engines. Traders can execute orders on NinjaTrader 8, Tradovate Web/Desktop, TradingView, Quantower, and R | Trader Pro.