TakeProfitTrader Evaluation Time Limit: How Long Do I Have to Pass?

Quick Answer: TakeProfitTrader has no maximum time limit to pass the Test phase. You can take 1 day, 30 days, 6 months—doesn't matter. But here's the catch: you're paying $119-$252/month (depending on account size and promos) the entire time you're in Test. The subscription renews monthly until you either pass or cancel. So while there's no hard deadline, your wallet is bleeding every 30 days.

This changes everything about how you should approach the eval. Let's break down the real timeline, the cost implications, and when to push vs when to reset.

The Actual Rules: 5-Day Minimum, Infinite Maximum

TPT's Test phase has only one time-related requirement: You must trade a minimum of 5 separate trading days before you can pass. That's it.

What counts as a "trading day": Any day you place at least one trade between market open and close. Doesn't matter if you profit or lose—just needs one executed trade.

What this means: You could hit the $3,000 profit target (on a $50K account) in 2 days, but you still need to trade 3 more days minimum. Most traders use those extra days to build a small cushion above the target or practice their PRO strategy with smaller size.

No maximum time: TPT doesn't force you to pass within 30, 60, or 90 days. You can take 6 months if you need it. But every month you're in Test, you're paying the subscription fee.

Realistic Timelines: What Actually Happens

Based on TPT's disclosed pass rates and community data, here's how long traders typically take:

Fast passers (5-15 days):

• Who: Experienced traders with 1-2 years profitable trading on personal capital
• Strategy: Aggressive but disciplined. Hit profit target fast using their best setups, minimal grinding
• Cost with NOFEE100 promo: $119 first month, refunded after first withdrawal = $0 total cost
• Pass rate: Estimated 30-40% of this group passes first month

Medium passers (16-45 days):

• Who: Intermediate traders (6-18 months experience), or experienced traders learning TPT's rules
• Strategy: Hit profit target by day 20-30, spend extra days building consistency and understanding the 50% rule
• Cost: $119 first month + potential second month = $119-$238 (depending on when they pass relative to renewal)
• Pass rate: Estimated 15-25% of this group passes within 45 days

Slow passers (46-90 days):

• Who: Learning traders, or traders who failed once and reset, or part-time traders (2-3 days/week)
• Strategy: Multiple attempts to build profit, dealing with emotional setbacks, refining risk management
• Cost: $119 x 3 months = $357, minus $119 first month refund = $238 net
• Pass rate: Estimated 10-15% of this group eventually passes

Very slow passers (90+ days):

• Who: Beginners, inconsistent traders, or those treating it as trading education
• Strategy: Long learning curve, multiple small blowups, gradual improvement
• Cost: $119 x 4-6 months = $476-$714, minus $119 refund = $357-$595 net
• Pass rate: Estimated <10% of this group passes (most quit or blow accounts repeatedly)

TPT's 2024 overall pass rate: 16.86%. Most who pass do it within 60 days. Beyond 90 days, success rates drop sharply.

The Monthly Subscription Trap: When Time = Money

Here's what most traders miss: TPT's subscription doesn't pause. If you pass on day 28 of your billing cycle, you still paid for the full month. If you pass on day 32, you paid for two full months.

Example cost scenarios ($50K account, $119/month with NOFEE100):

Pass on Day 12: Paid $119 for month 1. Get $119 refunded after first withdrawal. Total: $0.

Pass on Day 35: Paid $119 month 1 + $119 month 2 = $238. Get $119 refunded (first month only). Total: $119.

Pass on Day 67: Paid $119 x 3 = $357. Get $119 refunded. Total: $238.

Pass on Day 150: Paid $119 x 5 = $595. Get $119 refunded. Total: $476.

The math is brutal: Every 30 days you stay in Test costs you $119 (after the first month refund). If you're a slow learner or inconsistent trader, you could spend $400-$600 just on Test subscriptions before passing.

Strategic consideration: At some point, paying $476+ to pass a $50K eval makes the economics questionable. You could use that $476 for TradingView premium, better data feeds, or courses that improve your actual trading—not just funding your Test subscription.

When to Reset vs When to Keep Going

TPT allows up to 3 resets per account at $100-$999 (depending on account size). After 3 resets, that account is dead—you'd need to buy a new one.

When to reset immediately:

1. You breached drawdown early (days 1-10). If you hit -$3,000 on day 3 of your $50K Test, don't waste the rest of the month. Reset for $100 and start fresh immediately. You'll save 3 weeks of the subscription.
2. You have 1-2 resets left. Resets are cheaper than monthly renewals if you're close to your billing cycle. $100 reset vs $119 renewal—reset wins.
3. You're tilted or emotional. If you just lost -$2,500 on a revenge trade and you're down to $47.5K, reset now before you blow the rest. Fresh start = fresh mindset.

When to keep going (don't reset):

1. You have 10+ days until renewal. If you breached on day 20 of your billing cycle, you have 10 days to try again with a new strategy or smaller size. Resetting would cost you $100—might as well use the remaining time.
2. You're at $48K-$49K (close to drawdown but not breached). You have room to recover. Drop to 1-2 contracts, trade only your A+ setups, rebuild slowly. Resetting from $48.5K is wasteful—that's still $1,500 cushion on a $50K account ($47K breach threshold).
3. You're on your 3rd reset already. You can't reset again. Either finish this attempt or the account dies. Keep going with ultra-conservative size.

Reset cost analysis:

• $50K reset: $100
• $100K reset: $200-$300 (varies)
• $150K reset: $500+

If you're on reset #2 or #3, you're now spending $200-$300+ in resets on top of monthly fees. At this point, total cost = $119 (month 1) + $100 (reset 1) + $100 (reset 2) + $119 (month 2) = $438+. You're approaching the point where buying a different prop firm's eval might be smarter.

Strategic Timing: When to Push vs When to Wait

Push hard if:

• You're within 10 days of renewal and close to profit target ($2,500+ on $50K account)
• You have a strong win rate (60%+) over the last 10 trades
• You're using A+ setups only (your highest probability trades)
• Market conditions favor your strategy (trending for trend traders, choppy for scalpers)

Slow down if:

• You're more than 15 days from renewal (no urgency, preserve capital)
• Your win rate dropped below 50% in last 10 trades (you're forcing trades)
• You're within $500 of your drawdown threshold (one bad trade blows you)
• Market conditions are terrible for your style (don't force trades in bad conditions)

Optimal strategy for most traders:

• Days 1-5: Conservative. Trade only A+ setups. Goal: hit 5-day minimum without losses. Build small profit ($500-$1,000).
• Days 6-20: Moderate aggression. Trade A and A+ setups. Goal: hit profit target by day 15-20.
• Days 21-25: If you hit target, build cushion with small size. If you're close (80% of target), push hard the next 5 days.
• Days 26-30: Decision point. If you're not at 75%+ of profit target by day 26, consider whether you'll realistically hit it by day 30. If not, plan for a second month and trade conservatively to preserve capital.

The Bottom Line: No Time Limit, But Your Wallet Has One

You can take as long as you want to pass TPT's Test phase—there's no hard deadline. But every month costs $119-$252 (depending on account size and promos), and only the first month gets refunded.

For experienced traders: Pass in 5-20 days, pay $0 with NOFEE100 promo, move to PRO fast. This is the best-case scenario.

For intermediate traders: 30-60 days is realistic. Budget $119-$238 total cost. Acceptable if you pass.

For beginners: 60-90+ days is common, costing $238-$476+. At this cost, consider whether TPT is the right firm or if you need more sim trading first.

The harsh truth: If you're past 90 days and haven't passed, your cost-per-attempt is getting expensive. TPT's 16.86% pass rate means 83% of traders fail—many after spending $300-$600 on subscriptions and resets. At some point, that money is better spent on education, better tools, or a different prop firm with a one-time payment model (like Lucid Trading at $80-$275 one-time).

Know when to fold: If you're on month 4-5, spent $400+, and still not close to passing, you're not learning fast enough. Stop, go back to sim trading for 2-3 months, tighten your strategy, then come back. Paying $119/month to repeatedly fail isn't training—it's expensive hope.

Pass fast, or don't pass at all. TPT rewards speed. The longer you stay in Test, the worse the economics get.

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