DayTraders Account Types & Pricing (2026)

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Thoroughly researched: I've analyzed every DayTraders account type — Trail, Static, S2F, and the brand-new S2L — comparing pricing, drawdown structures, payout rules, and contract limits across all sizes. This breakdown comes from their official documentation, help center, and verified community data.

DayTraders offers four distinct funding paths with very different risk profiles and payout structures. I compared all of them side by side in my complete DayTraders account types breakdown. For the full picture, read my complete DayTraders review. For the absolute latest, check DayTraders' website or their help center.

DayTraders is a futures prop firm that offers four completely separate product lines, each with its own drawdown type, pricing structure, consistency rule, and payout path. The four products are Trail, Static, S2F (Straight to Funded), and S2L (Straight to Live).

That's more variety than most prop firms offer. It's also more confusing. I've spent a lot of time mapping every account type across every size, and the differences between them aren't small. A $50K Trail account and a $50K S2F account have almost nothing in common except the number on the label.

This is the central hub for everything DayTraders account-related. I'll walk through every product line with real numbers, then give you a framework for picking the right one based on how you actually trade.

How Many Product Lines Does DayTraders Offer?

DayTraders operates four distinct product lines as of April 2026:

1. Trail — Intraday trailing drawdown evaluation. Pass in as few as 2 days, then activate a Pro Account for $130. Seven sizes from $25K to $300K.

1. Static — Fixed drawdown evaluation. Same 2-day pass minimum, same Pro Account path. Seven sizes from $25K to $300K. Lower cost, tighter drawdown, higher profit targets.

1. S2F (Straight to Funded) — No evaluation. You're funded from day one with EOD trailing drawdown. Three sizes: $25K, $50K, $150K. 100% profit split, but 20% consistency and 10 qualifying days between payouts.

1. S2L (Straight to Live) — Launched March 2026. Pass an 8-day eval, then trade a real brokerage account with DayTraders' actual capital. Three plans: Core ($50K), Edge ($150K), Ultra ($300K). 80/20 profit split with daily payouts.

Each line has its own drawdown mechanic, consistency threshold, contract limits, and payout rules. You can't mix and match rules between them.

What Does Every Trail Account Size Cost?

Trail accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown. Your maximum loss threshold follows your highest unrealized balance in real time. Pass the evaluation in at least 2 qualifying days, then activate a Pro Account for $130 to start earning payouts.

As of April 2026, Trail accounts are running at 85% off regular pricing:

The 50K Trail is their most popular size. At $57 on sale, it gives you 10 contracts, a $2,500 drawdown buffer, and a $3,000 profit target. No daily loss limit on any Trail account.

The catch with Trail accounts is that the drawdown follows your highest unrealized balance. If your account spikes to $52,500 on an open trade and falls back, your drawdown floor has already moved up. That's the tradeoff for the lower price.

For a full breakdown of how the trailing mechanics work with numerical examples, read my DayTraders Trail account guide.

What Does Every Static Account Size Cost?

Static accounts use a fixed drawdown that never moves. Your floor is calculated at purchase and stays locked forever, regardless of how high your balance grows. Same evaluation path as Trail: pass in 2+ qualifying days, then activate Pro for $130.

As of April 2026, Static accounts are 80% off:

Static accounts cost less than Trail accounts at every size. The $50K Static is $40 on sale versus $57 for Trail. But look at the differences: the Static drawdown is only $1,000 (vs. $2,500 on Trail), the profit target is $3,750 (vs. $3,000 on Trail), and you get only 6 contracts (vs. 10 on Trail).

You're paying less, but the evaluation is harder. That's the tradeoff. The fixed drawdown is more forgiving during volatile sessions since it won't move against you, but the tighter buffer means one bad trade can end it.

For the full Static drawdown breakdown with examples, read my DayTraders Static account guide.

What Does Every S2F Account Size Cost?

S2F (Straight to Funded) skips the evaluation entirely. You get a funded account from day one with end-of-day trailing drawdown, 20% consistency rule, and 100% profit split. The catch: no resets. If you breach an S2F account, it's gone.

As of April 2026, S2F accounts are 40% off:

S2F accounts require 10 qualifying days before your first payout request. The payout targets are progressive: your first withdrawal target on the $50K S2F is $3,500, the second drops to $3,000, and from the third payout onward it's $2,500. Maximum of 3 S2F accounts at a time.

The EOD drawdown is more forgiving intraday than Trail's real-time trailing. Your drawdown only recalculates at market close, so intraday spikes won't move your floor. But the daily loss limit on the $50K and $150K sizes adds another layer.

For a complete S2F breakdown, read my DayTraders S2F guide.

What Does Every S2L Account Plan Cost?

S2L (Straight to Live) is DayTraders' newest product, launched in March 2026. It's a two-phase program: pass an 8-day evaluation on sim, then get a live brokerage account funded with DayTraders' real capital. The profit split is 80/20 (you keep 80%), but payouts are daily.

As of April 2026, S2L pricing:

The S2L evaluation requires 8 minimum qualifying days with a 25% consistency rule. After passing, your live account has no consistency rule and no minimum daily profit. Activation is free, real-time data is free, and setup takes 1-5 business days.

One critical limitation: NinjaTrader is not supported on S2L live accounts. You also can't trade sim and live accounts at the same time.

For the complete S2L deep dive, read my DayTraders S2L guide.

How Do the Four Product Lines Compare Side by Side?

This table shows the core structural differences between all four DayTraders product lines:

Two things jump out from this comparison. First, S2L is the only product that gives you real capital. Every other product keeps you on simulated accounts, even after you're "funded." Second, S2F's 20% consistency rule is the strictest across all four products, which is a steep price for skipping the evaluation.

What Happens After You Pass a Trail or Static Evaluation?

After passing a Trail or Static evaluation, you activate a Pro Account. As of April 2026, the Pro Account activation fee is $130 one-time. You have 10 days after passing to activate, or you forfeit your passed status.

The Pro Account is where the real money starts. You keep 100% of simulated profits. The consistency rule drops from 50% (evaluation) to 30%. You need 8 qualifying days between payout requests, with a $500 minimum withdrawal per request.

Maximum withdrawal per request varies by account size: $1,000 for the 25K, $2,000 for the 50K, up to $5,000 for the 300K. There are also minimum balance requirements to maintain before and after each withdrawal.

You can hold up to 5 Pro accounts at once (combining Trail and Static). After 6 payouts on different dates, you may qualify for a transition to a real live brokerage account.

For the full Pro Account walkthrough, read my DayTraders Pro Account guide.

Which DayTraders Account Type Should You Choose?

This is where most traders get stuck. Four products, seven sizes on two of them, different rules on each. Here's how I'd frame the decision:

Choose Trail if:

• You want the cheapest possible entry ($37-$132 on sale)
• You're comfortable with a drawdown that moves against you in real time
• You trade intraday and don't typically let winners run far before managing risk
• You want up to 40 contracts on the 300K size
• You can pass a 2-day evaluation

Choose Static if:

• You want a drawdown floor that never moves, regardless of your balance
• You can handle tighter drawdown buffers ($750-$3,500 depending on size)
• You can hit higher profit targets with fewer contracts
• You're a swing trader or hold positions through volatile sessions where trailing drawdown would hurt you
• You want the lowest entry cost ($30-$115 on sale)

Choose S2F if:

• You want to skip the evaluation entirely
• You can handle a 20% consistency rule (strictest at DayTraders)
• You're prepared to wait 10 qualifying days between payouts
• You accept that a breached S2F account is gone forever with no reset option
• You're willing to pay $222-$495 for immediate access

Choose S2L if:

• You want to trade real capital on a real brokerage account
• You're fine with an 80/20 profit split (lower than 100% on other products)
• You want daily payouts instead of waiting 8-10 qualifying days
• You can pass an 8-day evaluation (longer than Trail/Static's 2-day minimum)
• You don't need NinjaTrader (not supported on S2L live accounts)

The Budget-Conscious Play

If you're new to DayTraders and want to minimize risk, start with a 50K Trail at $57. If you pass, you'll spend an additional $130 on the Pro Account activation, putting you at $187 total cost for a 100% profit split funded account. Compare that to $342 for a 50K S2F that gives you the same split but stricter consistency.

The Maximum Capital Play

If you want the most capital with the least hassle, the S2L Ultra gives you $300,000 in live capital for $499. The 80/20 split is lower than the 100% on Pro, but you're trading real money with daily payouts. No other DayTraders product offers that combination.

What Are the Account Limits at DayTraders?

DayTraders caps the number of accounts you can hold simultaneously:

The combined funded limit of 5 accounts (Pro + S2F together) is worth noting. If you have 3 S2F accounts, you can only have 2 Pro accounts active. And there's a $150,000 global withdrawal cap across all Pro and S2F accounts combined.

S2L accounts sit outside this limit. You can hold up to 5 S2L live accounts separately from your Pro and S2F accounts. But you can't trade sim and live accounts concurrently if you have both.

What Fees Should You Expect Beyond the Account Purchase?

DayTraders keeps the fee structure simple compared to many prop firms. Every evaluation is a one-time purchase with no recurring monthly fees. But there are a few additional costs to factor in:

• Pro Account activation: $130 (one-time, after passing Trail or Static eval)
• S2L activation: Free
• Real-time market data: Free on all accounts
• Second login session: $30/month (if you need simultaneous connections)
• Market Depth (all exchanges): $30/month
• Market Depth (single exchange): $10/month
• Trade Copier (rTrader Pro): $10/month
• Professional CME data: $115+/month (only if you're classified as professional)

Commissions are baked into the trading costs. The most common: ES futures cost $3.98 round turn, MES micros cost $1.02 round turn. Profit targets are net of commissions, so factor those in when calculating how many trades you need.

All purchases are final. No refunds. No resets on any account type. If you breach a Trail or Static evaluation, DayTraders emails you a discount code about a day after failure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many account types does DayTraders offer?

DayTraders offers four distinct product lines as of April 2026: Trail (intraday trailing drawdown), Static (fixed drawdown), S2F or Straight to Funded (EOD drawdown, no evaluation), and S2L or Straight to Live (real capital after 8-day eval). Each product has completely different rules, pricing, and payout structures.

What is the cheapest DayTraders account available right now?

The cheapest DayTraders account as of April 2026 is the 25K Static at $30 on sale (80% off the regular $150 price). The 25K Trail is close at $37 (85% off). Both require passing an evaluation before you can access payouts through the Pro Account.

Does DayTraders offer a 100% profit split?

DayTraders offers 100% profit split on Pro Accounts (Trail/Static path) and S2F accounts. The S2L live accounts use an 80/20 split where the trader keeps 80%. The tradeoff with S2L is that you're trading real capital with daily payouts, while Pro and S2F are simulated.

Can you hold multiple DayTraders accounts at the same time?

DayTraders allows up to 15 evaluation accounts, 5 Pro accounts, 3 S2F accounts, and 5 S2L live accounts simultaneously. The combined funded limit (Pro + S2F) is capped at 5 total. DayTraders also imposes a $150,000 global withdrawal cap across all Pro and S2F accounts.

What is the difference between Trail and Static accounts at DayTraders?

DayTraders Trail accounts use an intraday trailing drawdown that follows your highest unrealized balance, while Static accounts have a fixed drawdown floor that never moves. Trail accounts offer more contracts and lower profit targets, while Static accounts cost less but have tighter drawdowns and higher profit targets.

Is there a daily loss limit on DayTraders accounts?

DayTraders does not impose a daily loss limit on Trail or Static accounts. S2F accounts have a daily loss limit on the $50K ($1,250) and $150K ($3,750) sizes. S2L accounts have daily loss limits on all sizes. Hitting the daily loss limit on S2F is a soft breach that locks you out for the session, not a permanent account failure.

How long does it take to pass a DayTraders evaluation?

DayTraders Trail and Static evaluations can be passed in as few as 2 qualifying days with no maximum time limit. S2L evaluations require a minimum of 8 qualifying days. A qualifying day is a session where you meet the minimum daily profit requirement ($100-$400 depending on account size) and follow all trading rules.

What happens if you breach a DayTraders S2F account?

A breached DayTraders S2F account cannot be reset or reinstated. If you blow an S2F account, it's gone permanently. You'd need to purchase a new S2F account or switch to a different product line. This is different from Trail and Static evaluations, where you can simply buy a new evaluation (with a discount code emailed after failure).

Does DayTraders charge monthly fees?

DayTraders does not charge monthly fees on any account type. All evaluation purchases (Trail, Static, S2F, S2L) are one-time payments. The only recurring costs are optional add-ons like a second login session ($30/month), Market Depth ($10-$30/month), and Trade Copier ($10/month). Real-time market data is included free on all accounts.

What is the global withdrawal cap at DayTraders?

DayTraders imposes a $150,000 global withdrawal cap across all Pro and S2F accounts combined per trader. Once you've withdrawn $150,000 total across every Pro and S2F account you've ever had, you've hit the ceiling. S2L live account payouts operate separately and aren't subject to this cap.