Top One Futures vs TradeDay
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Top One Futures ($39 vs $100).
- Faster payout cycle: Top One Futures (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: Top One Futures (4.8).
- Overall PA Score: Top One Futures 7.8 vs TradeDay 7.4.
Top One Futures stronger on 5TradeDay stronger on 1of 9 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Top One Futures7.8 PA Score | TradeDay7.4 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.8 (stronger figure) | 7.4 |
| Trustpilot | 4.85,282 (stronger figure) | 4.61,453 |
| Founded | Not published | 2020 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Cheyenne, WY, United States | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Markets | Futures, Indices, Commodities, Forex, Crypto (stronger figure) | Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, instant | 1-step |
| Entry fee from | $39 (stronger figure) | $100 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $0.78 (stronger figure) | $2.4 |
| Largest account | $150K | $150K |
| Profit target | 6% | 6% ($1,500-$9,000) |
| Daily loss limit | $500-$1,850 depending on size (none on Elite Access evaluation) | none |
| Max drawdown | $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 (Elite Daily) | $1,000-$4,500 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | intraday or EOD trailing (Quick Pay funded: intraday) |
| Profit split | 90% | 50% up to 90% |
| Leverage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, BlackArrow, WealthCharts | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Jigsaw, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, EdgeProX, Finamark, Volfix, WealthCharts, MultiCharts, Overcharts |
| Payout frequency | Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met | Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule |
| First payout (days) | 1 | 1 |
| Min trading days | Not published | 5 |
| Consistency rule | Elite Daily: 40% on the evaluation only. Elite Access: none on the evaluation, 40% funded. Instant Sim Funded: 20%. Ignite: 15% | Evaluation: no day >30% of total profit (Quick Pay), >45% (Fast Pass); Quick Pay Funded Sim: none |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Discount code | 50% off Elite Daily and Ignite, 45% off Instant (Halloween) | Up to 55% off (Quick Pay 55%, Fast Pass 50% shown at checkout prices) |
| Visit site (opens Top One Futures in a new tab) | Visit site (opens TradeDay in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Top One Futures scores 7.8/10 and TradeDay 7.4/10, a clear but not huge gap. Both are futures prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Top One Futures if
- you want the cheaper way in ($39 vs $100 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($0.78 vs $2.4)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you need BlackArrow
- review volume matters to you (5,282 Trustpilot reviews vs 1,453)
- you weigh firm-reported payouts (Paid out to traders $31,053,814)
Pick TradeDay if
- you do not want an evaluation deadline
- you need Jigsaw, R|Trader Pro and Quantower
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2020)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Top One Futures | TradeDay |
|---|---|---|
| $25K | $178 | $100 |
| $50K | $39 | $131 |
| $100K | $398 | $240 |
| $150K | $549 | $360 |
Payouts
Top One Futures: Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met. First payout after 1 days. Methods: Rise: bank, Rise: crypto. The firm reports "Paid out to traders $31,053,814" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
TradeDay: Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule. First payout after 1 days. Methods: Rise (bank wire), Rise (crypto, USDC). The firm reports "$10M+ Verified Payouts" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes logged for either firm since tracking began. Any change will show here and on the rule-change log.
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Top One Futures legit? · Is TradeDay legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Top One Futures or TradeDay?
Smallest published entry fee: Top One Futures $39, TradeDay $100. Cheapest per $1K of account: Top One Futures $0.78, TradeDay $2.4.
Which pays out faster, Top One Futures or TradeDay?
Top One Futures: Elite Daily: daily from funded Day 1; Elite Access: every 5 profitable days; Instant/Ignite: each time the payout profit target is hit with consistency met. TradeDay: Quick Pay: day-one payouts from any positive balance, no buffer (min 1 day, min request $250); Fast Pass: structured payout schedule.
Which has the higher profit split?
Top One Futures: 90%; TradeDay: 50% up to 90%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Top One Futures or TradeDay?
On our six-point beginner checklist Top One Futures meets 2 and TradeDay meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Top One Futures and TradeDay legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/topone-futures/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/tradeday/legit/.