TakeProfitTrader Accounts Overview 2026: Eval, PRO & PRO+ Explained

TakeProfitTrader runs a three-tier account structure: Test (evaluation), PRO (simulated funded), and PRO+ (live funded). After trading multiple TakeProfitTrader accounts over the past months—passing evaluations, transitioning to PRO, dealing with the intraday trailing drawdown switch, and withdrawing real money—I can tell you the account structure is one of the simpler ones in the futures prop firm space.

But "simple" doesn't mean there aren't traps. The biggest one: the drawdown rules change completely when you move from Test to PRO. Most traders don't realize this until they breach their first funded account within a week. The second trap: not understanding the buffer zone, which determines when you can actually withdraw profits.

This guide breaks down every tier with exact numbers, real costs, rule differences, and which account size actually makes sense based on how you trade.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TakeProfitTrader and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check TakeProfitTrader´s website or their knowledge base.

How TakeProfitTrader's Three-Tier System Works

The path is straightforward: Test → PRO → PRO+. Each tier has different rules, different drawdown mechanics, and different profit splits. Understanding these differences before you start trading saves you money and frustration.

Test Account (Evaluation Phase)

The Test account is where you prove yourself. You pick an account size ($25K to $150K), pay a monthly subscription, and trade until you hit a 6% profit target while following risk management rules. Pass the Test, and you unlock a PRO account where you trade for real payouts.

There's no time limit. Some traders pass in 5 days (the minimum), others take months. But here's the thing nobody emphasizes enough: you're paying monthly. A $50K Test costs $170/month. Take 3 months to pass and you've already spent $510 in subscription fees before you even activate PRO.

Key Test account rules:

• 6% profit target (same across all account sizes)
• End-of-day (EOD) trailing drawdown — your drawdown only updates at market close, not intraday
• 50% consistency rule — no single trading day can account for more than 50% of total profits
• 5 minimum trading days required
• No daily loss limit (removed January 2025)
• All positions must be closed by 5 PM ET

The EOD trailing drawdown during evaluation is actually forgiving. You can be down $1,500 intraday, recover to -$200 by close, and only the -$200 counts. This is a significant advantage over firms that use intraday trailing drawdown during evaluation.

PRO Account (Simulated Funded)

Once you pass your Test, you activate a PRO account with a one-time $130 fee. Your monthly subscription stops. This is where you trade simulated capital with real payout potential—TakeProfitTrader pays you 80% of profits above the buffer zone.

Here's where the critical change happens that catches most traders off guard: PRO accounts switch from EOD trailing drawdown to intraday trailing drawdown.

That means your drawdown floor now moves in real-time during the trading session. If your account peaks at $51,500 intraday, your drawdown floor immediately jumps to $49,500 (on a $50K account with $2,000 max drawdown). Even if you close the day at $50,500, your drawdown floor stays at $49,500. You're now only $1,000 away from breach instead of $2,000.

I've seen traders pass their Test comfortably, then breach their PRO account within the first week because they traded with the same position sizing. The intraday trailing changes everything about how aggressively you can trade.

Other PRO account details:

• 80/20 profit split (you keep 80%)
• Buffer zone equal to max drawdown ($2,000 on 50K)
• Must build profit above buffer before withdrawing
• Day-one withdrawal eligibility (no waiting period)
• Up to 3 resets available ($399-$999 depending on account size)
• No consistency rule
• News trading restricted during FOMC and NFP

PRO+ Account (Live Funded)

PRO+ is the top tier. You don't apply for it—TakeProfitTrader invites you once you've demonstrated consistent profitability on your PRO account. The general requirement is generating $5,000+ in profits on PRO, though TakeProfitTrader doesn't publish exact criteria.

PRO+ changes the game:

• 90/10 profit split (you keep 90%)
• Returns to EOD trailing drawdown (huge improvement over PRO's intraday trailing)
• No buffer zone requirement
• Live market execution via Tradovate (orders actually hit the CME)
• No daily loss limit

PRO+ is where TakeProfitTrader becomes genuinely competitive with trading your own capital. A 90% profit split with EOD drawdown and no buffer? That's better terms than most retail futures brokers offer if you're trading with limited capital.

TakeProfitTrader Account Sizes and Pricing Breakdown

TakeProfitTrader offers five account sizes. Here's the complete breakdown:

Notice something about the $150K account: the max trailing drawdown drops to 3% ($4,500). That's significantly tighter than the 4% on $50K-$100K accounts and way tighter than the 6% on $25K. You're getting more capital but less room to make mistakes.

Which Account Size Should You Choose?

My take: the $50K account is the sweet spot for most traders. Here's why.

The $50K gives you 6 mini contracts (or 60 micros), which is enough to trade NQ or ES with proper position sizing. The $170/month fee is reasonable, the $2,000 drawdown gives you workable breathing room, and the $3,000 profit target is achievable without taking excessive risk.

I trade NQ almost exclusively. With 2-3 contracts on a $50K account, I can hit the $3,000 target in 5-8 trading days during normal market conditions. That's one month of subscription fees at most.

The $25K account looks cheap at $150/month, but 3 mini contracts limits your flexibility significantly. And the 6% drawdown ($1,500) sounds generous percentage-wise but gives you very little absolute room if you trade NQ (where a single point move on one contract equals $20).

The $100K and $150K accounts? Only if you're already consistently profitable and need the extra contract capacity for your strategy. The higher monthly fees burn faster if you need multiple attempts.

The Real Cost of Getting Funded at TakeProfitTrader

Let's talk actual numbers. Most articles just list the subscription fee and move on. But the real cost includes resets, potential re-evaluations, and the activation fee.

Best-Case Scenario (50K Account)

• 1 month subscription: $170
• Pass Test in 5-10 days
• PRO activation: $130 (waived with some promo codes like NOFEE40)
• Total: $170-$300

Realistic Scenario

• 2 months of subscription: $340 (most traders don't pass on the first cycle)
• 1 Test reset: $100
• PRO activation: $130
• Total: $570

Worst-Case Before Cutting Losses

• 3+ months subscription: $510+
• 2 Test resets: $200
• PRO activation: $130
• 1 PRO reset: $649 (yes, $649 for a 50K PRO reset)
• Total: $1,489+

The PRO reset costs are what really hurt. TakeProfitTrader doesn't advertise these prominently. A $50K PRO reset costs $649 based on their BBB complaint responses. A $100K PRO reset is reportedly around $999. At those prices, you need to seriously consider whether resetting is worth it or if starting fresh with a new Test account makes more financial sense.

My approach: I treat the evaluation as a sunk cost and focus on passing efficiently. If I breach a PRO account, I look at how much profit I've already withdrawn. If it's more than the reset cost, resetting is a no-brainer. If I breached early before any withdrawals, I usually go back to Test instead—$170 + $100 reset is cheaper than $649.

Cost Comparison Across Account Sizes

On a pure cost-per-$1K-of-capital basis, the $150K account looks best. But remember that tighter 3% drawdown. The $50K hits the sweet spot between affordability, position sizing flexibility, and survivable drawdown limits.

Rule Differences Between Test, PRO, and PRO+

This is where most guides get lazy and just say "check the website." But the rule differences between tiers fundamentally change how you need to trade. Here's every meaningful difference:

The takeaway: Test is the easiest to trade because of EOD drawdown and no daily loss limit. PRO is the hardest because of intraday trailing. PRO+ is the best because it combines EOD drawdown with higher profit split and live execution.

If you want to understand how intraday vs end-of-day drawdown actually impacts your trading, I wrote a detailed breakdown. It's one of the most misunderstood concepts in prop trading.

Scaling with Multiple TakeProfitTrader Accounts

TakeProfitTrader allows up to 5 active PRO or PRO+ accounts simultaneously. That's $250K in total allocated capital across five $50K accounts, or $750K if you max out with five $150K accounts.

This is where things get interesting for serious traders. Running multiple accounts lets you:

• Diversify risk across separate drawdown pools
• Mirror the same strategy using copy trading software
• Lose one account without affecting the others
• Scale income significantly (5 accounts × $500/week = $2,500/week potential)

I typically run 2-3 TakeProfitTrader accounts at the same time. One gets treated as my "primary" where I execute my best setups, and the others mirror those trades with slightly conservative position sizing.

Important: you can't hold opposing positions across accounts (long ES in one, short ES in another). TakeProfitTrader monitors for counter-positioning and will flag it.

Frequently Asked Questions About TakeProfitTrader Accounts

What is a TakeProfitTrader Test account?

The Test account is TakeProfitTrader's one-step evaluation. You pick an account size ($25K-$150K), pay a monthly subscription ($150-$360), and trade to hit a 6% profit target while following risk rules. Pass once, and you're funded. No second phase.

How much does it cost to get funded at TakeProfitTrader?

Minimum cost is one month's subscription ($150-$360 depending on size) plus $130 PRO activation. Realistically, budget for 2 months of subscription plus activation. Promo codes like NOFEE40 can waive the activation fee entirely.

What's the difference between TakeProfitTrader PRO and PRO+ accounts?

PRO is simulated with 80/20 profit split, intraday trailing drawdown, and a buffer zone. PRO+ is live execution via Tradovate with 90/10 split, EOD trailing drawdown, and no buffer. PRO+ requires an invitation after demonstrating consistent profitability.

How do I qualify for a TakeProfitTrader PRO+ account?

You can't apply directly. TakeProfitTrader invites you after you've generated approximately $5,000+ in profits on your PRO account with consistent trading. There's also a path through earning $10,000 in a single day, though that's rare.

Can I hold positions overnight at TakeProfitTrader?

No. All positions must be closed by 5 PM ET (market close) in Test and PRO accounts. Holding past 5 PM results in immediate account termination. This is strictly enforced with no exceptions.

What is the TakeProfitTrader buffer zone?

The buffer is equal to your account's maximum drawdown amount. On a $50K account, the buffer is $2,000, meaning you must reach $52,000 before withdrawing. Once above the buffer, you withdraw 80% of excess profits. The buffer itself is only returned when you close the account.

How many TakeProfitTrader accounts can I have?

You can run up to 5 active PRO or PRO+ accounts simultaneously and unlimited Test accounts. Many traders use copy trading to mirror one strategy across multiple accounts. You cannot hold opposing positions across accounts.

What happens if I breach my TakeProfitTrader PRO account?

You have up to 3 resets available at $399-$999 per reset depending on account size ($649 confirmed for 50K). After 3 resets, the account is permanently closed and you must pass a new Test. You can request a one-time buffer withdrawal before resetting.

Is the TakeProfitTrader 50% consistency rule hard to pass?

The 50% rule only applies during the Test evaluation—not in PRO or PRO+. If your best day exceeds 50% of total profits, keep trading until total profits rise enough that no single day exceeds 50%. It's not hard to pass, just potentially time-consuming.

Does TakeProfitTrader have a daily loss limit?

Test accounts have no daily loss limit (removed January 2025). PRO accounts do have daily loss limits that vary by account size. PRO+ accounts have no daily loss limit. The daily loss limit in PRO is one more reason the transition from Test to PRO feels harder.

Which TakeProfitTrader account size is best for beginners?

The $50K account. It gives you 6 contracts (enough for NQ or ES), a workable $2,000 drawdown, and $170/month is reasonable. The $25K is too restrictive on contracts, and $100K+ exposes you to higher fees without proportional benefit unless you already have a proven strategy.

Can I trade news events at TakeProfitTrader?

Test accounts allow all news trading. PRO and PRO+ accounts restrict trading during FOMC rate decisions and Non-Farm Payroll (NFP). You must flatten positions before these events or risk termination. Check TakeProfitTrader's knowledge base for the current restricted events list.

How fast are TakeProfitTrader payouts?

TakeProfitTrader offers day-one withdrawal eligibility on PRO accounts (once above buffer). US traders receive funds via Plaid/ACH, typically within 1-2 business days. Non-US traders use PayPal or Wise. Withdrawals over $250 are free; smaller withdrawals incur a $50 fee.

What's the TakeProfitTrader PRO account activation fee?

$130 one-time fee after passing your Test. Some promo codes (NOFEE40, NOFEE100) waive this fee entirely. If you used a qualifying code, select "Your credits" as payment method during activation instead of paying $130.

What are TakeProfitTrader reward points?

TakeProfitTrader has a rewards program where you earn points for activities like passing evaluations (250 points) and spending money (1 point per $1). Points can be redeemed for free Test resets, Test accounts, and even a $50K PRO account. It's a nice bonus for active traders running multiple accounts.

Should I use a promo code when signing up for TakeProfitTrader?

Always. Promo codes like VIBES save you 30-40% on subscription fees and some codes waive the $130 PRO activation fee entirely. There's no reason to pay full price—TakeProfitTrader almost always has active promotions. Check for the latest discount codes before purchasing any account.

Is TakeProfitTrader worth it compared to other prop firms?

For intraday futures traders who want fast payouts and simple rules, yes. TakeProfitTrader's day-one withdrawal policy and one-step evaluation are genuine advantages. The main downsides are the intraday trailing drawdown on PRO (harder than many competitors) and expensive PRO resets. For a complete breakdown, see the TakeProfitTrader review.

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