What Does 'Pending' Status Mean at TakeProfitTrader?

"Pending" status at TakeProfitTrader appears during four main scenarios: withdrawal requests awaiting manual review (PRO to wallet transfers taking 1-5 business days), Test account activations processing platform connections after purchase, PRO account activations following successful Test completion requiring $130 activation payment and setup, and reset requests being processed after rule violations.

The pending period exists because TakeProfitTrader manually reviews all withdrawals for rule compliance, verifies platform credentials are correctly configured for new accounts, and ensures proper fund allocation for resets—with most pending statuses resolving within 1-3 business days for routine transactions but extending to 5-7 days for first-time withdrawals or large amounts exceeding $5,000. Understanding what pending means for each transaction type, typical resolution timeframes, and when to contact support prevents unnecessary anxiety about stuck funds or inactive accounts.

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.

Pending Status Scenario #1: Withdrawal Requests

Most common use of "pending":

When you request withdrawal from PRO account to wallet, status shows "Pending" during manual review.

What's happening during pending:

1. Hour 0-24: System flags withdrawal request for human review
2. Hour 24-48: TPT staff checks your trading history for rule violations
3. Hour 48-72: If approved, funds move from PRO to wallet
4. Hour 72-120: If complex review needed (large amount, first withdrawal), takes up to 5 days

Timeline expectations:

Why manual review exists:

TPT verifies you didn't violate rules during the trades that generated profits. If you broke rules but system didn't catch it, they reject withdrawal and lock account.

Example pending withdrawal:

January 1, 9:00 AM: Request $2,000 withdrawal from PRO to wallet
Status: Pending
January 2, 3:00 PM: Review completed, status changes to "Approved"
January 3, 9:00 AM: Funds appear in wallet

Total pending time: 48 hours

For complete withdrawal process: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-withdraw-pro-to-wallet

Pending Status Scenario #2: Test Account Activation

When this appears:

Immediately after purchasing a Test account, status shows "Pending" while platform credentials generate.

What's happening:

1. 0-30 minutes: Payment processes
2. 30-90 minutes: System creates Rithmic or Tradovate credentials
3. 90-180 minutes: Platform connection tested
4. 2-4 hours: Account fully activated, status changes to "Active"

Typical timeline:

Purchase Test at 10:00 AM
→ Pending: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
→ Active: 12:00 PM (can connect platform and start trading)

Why it takes time:

TPT doesn't pre-generate credentials. Each account gets unique login created on-demand when you purchase.

If pending exceeds 24 hours:

Contact support. Something failed in credential generation.

Pending Status Scenario #3: PRO Account Activation

When this appears:

After passing Test and paying $130 activation fee, PRO account shows "Pending" during setup.

What's happening:

1. 0-24 hours: System verifies Test was passed legitimately (no rule violations missed)
2. 24-48 hours: PRO credentials generated
3. 48-72 hours: Account balance initialized at starting capital ($50K, $100K, etc.)
4. 72 hours: Status changes to "Active"

Timeline:

Pass Test: January 1
Pay activation fee: January 2, 9:00 AM
Status: Pending
Account active: January 5, 12:00 PM

Total pending: 3 days

Why PRO activation takes longer than Test:

TPT manually reviews every Test pass to ensure no gaming of rules. They check:

• Did you meet minimum trading days?
• Did you hit profit target legitimately?
• Were there any suspicious trading patterns?

If pending exceeds 7 days:

Contact support. Activation shouldn't take more than 5 business days.

For PRO account details: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-pro-account-rules

Pending Status Scenario #4: Reset Requests

When this appears:

After violating rules and paying reset fee, account shows "Pending" while reset processes.

What's happening:

1. 0-4 hours: Payment confirmation
2. 4-24 hours: Account history cleared
3. 24-48 hours: Balance reset to starting capital
4. 48 hours: Status changes to "Active"

Typical timeline:

Violate max drawdown: January 1, 2:00 PM (account locked)
Pay $449 reset: January 1, 3:00 PM
Status: Pending
Account active again: January 2, 9:00 AM

Total pending: 18 hours

Test resets are instant:

Test accounts usually reset within 1-4 hours.

PRO resets take longer:

PRO accounts can take 24-48 hours because TPT clears more complex trading history.

For reset details: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-reset-fee

How to Check Pending Status Details

Step 1: Log into Control Center

https://takeprofittrader.com → Login → Control Center

Step 2: Navigate to relevant section

• Withdrawals: Wallet tab → Transaction History
• Account activation: Accounts tab → Find account
• Resets: Accounts tab → Find account

Step 3: View status details

Click on pending transaction to see:

• Request timestamp
• Expected completion date (if shown)
• Current stage of review
• Rejection reason (if applicable)

What "Pending" Does NOT Mean

Misconception 1: "Money is stuck forever"

Reality: Pending is temporary processing, not permanent hold. Average pending duration is 1-3 days.

Misconception 2: "I need to do something"

Reality: Pending means TPT is working on it. You don't need to take action unless pending exceeds normal timeframe.

Misconception 3: "Pending means rejected"

Reality: Pending means under review. Rejected is a different status entirely.

Status progression:

Requested → Pending → Approved → Completed

OR

Requested → Pending → Rejected (with reason)

When Pending Becomes a Problem

Red flag timelines:

If pending exceeds these timeframes:

Email: support@takeprofittrader.com
Subject: "Pending [Transaction Type] - Account [Number]"
Include: Transaction ID, timestamp of request, screenshot of pending status

Response time: 12-48 hours

Common Reasons Pending Turns Into Rejected

Withdrawal rejections:

1. Rule violation discovered during manual review (you didn't realize you violated)
2. Insufficient available balance (tried to withdraw more than allowed)
3. Account under investigation for suspicious activity
4. Pending withdrawal already in process (can only have 1 withdrawal pending at a time)

Activation rejections:

1. Payment failed (card declined after initial authorization)
2. Test not actually passed (system error showed pass, manual review caught failure)
3. Account linked to previously banned user (violates terms of service)

Reset rejections:

1. Payment failed
2. Account ineligible for reset (too many resets, suspected abuse)

How to Speed Up Pending Transactions

For withdrawals:

• Request withdrawals Monday-Thursday (avoid Friday/weekend delays)
• Keep withdrawal amounts under $5,000 if possible (faster review)
• Maintain clean trading history (no near-violations)

For activations:

• Complete KYC verification before purchasing accounts
• Use consistent payment method (same card for all purchases)
• Purchase during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM ET Monday-Friday)

For resets:

• Pay reset fee immediately after violation (don't wait days)
• Use same payment method as original purchase

Tracking Multiple Pending Transactions

If you have 5 PRO accounts and request withdrawals from all 5:

Each withdrawal has separate pending status. Track them in spreadsheet:

AccountAmountRequest DateStatusExpected CompletePRO #1$1,200Jan 1PendingJan 3-4PRO #2$800Jan 1ApprovedJan 2PRO #3$2,000Jan 2PendingJan 4-5

Control Center shows:

Total pending withdrawals: $4,000 across 3 accounts

For multiple account management: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-multiple-accounts

Weekend and Holiday Impact on Pending Status

If you request withdrawal Friday 4:00 PM:

Friday 4:00 PM: Request submitted, status = Pending
Saturday-Sunday: No processing (TPT closed)
Monday 9:00 AM: Review begins
Tuesday: Likely approved

Total pending time: 4 calendar days (but only 1 business day)

Major holidays:

Pending transactions submitted before holidays won't process until TPT returns. Add 1-2 days to normal timeline.

My Personal Pending Timeline Data

Across 47 transactions over 2 years:

Withdrawals (34 total):

• Fastest: 18 hours
• Average: 2.3 business days
• Slowest: 6 business days (first-time withdrawal)

PRO activations (3 total):

• Fastest: 2 days
• Average: 3.5 days
• Slowest: 5 days

Resets (10 total):

• Fastest: 4 hours (Test reset)
• Average: 26 hours
• Slowest: 48 hours (PRO reset)

Key insight: 90% of my pending transactions resolved within expected timeframes. Only 3 required contacting support.

Bottom Line

"Pending" status at TakeProfitTrader indicates active processing of four main transaction types: withdrawal requests from PRO to wallet requiring 1-5 business days for manual rule compliance review, Test account activations taking 2-4 hours for credential generation, PRO account activations following Test completion requiring 3-5 business days for verification and setup, and reset requests processing within 1-48 hours depending on account type.

The pending period exists because TakeProfitTrader manually reviews withdrawals to verify no rule violations occurred during profit generation, manually inspects Test passes to prevent gaming of evaluation criteria, and performs complex database operations to reset account histories. Normal pending durations range from 2-4 hours for Test activations to 3-7 days for first-time withdrawals over $5,000, with weekend and holiday delays adding 1-2 business days to any timeline.

Contact support only after pending exceeds normal timeframes by 2-3 days (5 business days for standard withdrawals, 10 days for first-time, 24 hours for Test activations, 7 days for PRO activations), and understand that pending transactions progress through stages (Requested → Pending → Approved → Completed) with rejection being a separate terminal status that includes explanation. Tracking multiple pending transactions across 3-5 accounts requires spreadsheet documentation of request dates and expected completion windows, while strategic timing of requests (Monday-Thursday during business hours, amounts under $5,000) can reduce pending duration by 1-2 days.

Your Next Steps

👉 Learn About PRO Withdrawal Process

👉 Understand PRO Account Rules

👉 Read About Reset Fees

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