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TakeProfitTrader PRO Account Overview 2026
PRO accounts are where you actually start trading with funded capital at TakeProfitTrader. But here's the critical part most traders miss: the drawdown rules completely change when you upgrade from Test to PRO. The switch from end-of-day trailing to intraday trailing drawdown catches traders off guard every single time. One good trade that peaks at $800 profit but closes at $500 can permanently shift your drawdown limit—and if you give back too much before flattening, you're done.
This guide covers everything about TakeProfitTrader's PRO accounts: how to qualify, what changes when you upgrade, the activation process, intraday trailing drawdown mechanics, payout structure, reset policy, and how PRO accounts differ from both Test and PRO+ 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.
What Is a PRO Account?
A PRO account is TakeProfitTrader's funded trading tier. Once you pass your Test evaluation, you transition to a PRO account where you trade simulated capital with real payout potential. PRO accounts operate in a sim environment (orders don't hit the CME), but your profits are real—TakeProfitTrader pays you 80% of what you make.
Key PRO account features:
- 80/20 profit split (you keep 80%)
- Day one payout access (no minimum days requirement)
- Intraday trailing drawdown (moves in real-time with unrealized P&L)
- No consistency rule (unlike Test accounts)
- No daily loss limit
- No recurring subscription fees (one-time $130 activation, then free)
- Up to 3 resets if you violate rules
- Maximum 5 PRO accounts per trader
PRO accounts are simulated, but the money you withdraw is 100% real. TakeProfitTrader pays out from collected Test fees, tech fees, and shared PRO+ profits.
How to Qualify for a PRO Account
To unlock a PRO account, you must successfully pass your Test evaluation. Here's what that requires:
Test passing requirements:
1. Hit your 6% profit target
- $25K account = $1,500 profit
- $50K account = $3,000 profit
- $100K account = $6,000 profit
- $150K account = $9,000 profit
2. Trade at least 5 days
You must have 5 separate trading days before you're eligible to pass, even if you hit your profit target faster.
3. Satisfy the 50% consistency rule
No single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profits. If you make $3,000 total and one day accounts for $1,600, you violate this rule.
4. Don't exceed position size limits
Stay within your account's contract limits at all times. Exceeding by even one contract disqualifies you instantly.
5. Don't violate EOD trailing drawdown
Your account balance at end of day cannot drop below your maximum drawdown limit (4% of starting balance, trailing upward as you profit).
Once you satisfy all these requirements, your Test account automatically flags for PRO upgrade. TakeProfitTrader reviews it (usually within 5-30 minutes) and sends you an email notification that you've passed.
PRO Account Activation Process
After passing your Test, you need to manually activate your PRO account. Here's how:
Step 1: Check your email
You'll receive an email from TakeProfitTrader confirming you passed your Test and are eligible for PRO upgrade.
Step 2: Log in to your dashboard
Go to takeprofittrader.com, log in, and navigate to the PRO section.
Step 3: Click "Go to PRO"
You'll see a button labeled "Go to PRO" or "Activate PRO Account."
Step 4: Pay the $130 activation fee
PRO activation costs a one-time $130 fee (same price for all account sizes). You can pay with:
- Credit/debit card
- PayPal
- Promo credits (if you used a code that waives activation fees)
Important: Some promo codes (like NOFEE40, NOFEE30, NOFEE100) waive the $130 activation fee entirely. If you used one of these codes, select "Your credits" as your payment method instead of paying $130.
Step 5: Receive your PRO credentials
After payment, your PRO account activates within 5-30 minutes. You'll receive new login credentials for your trading platform. Your Test account is now closed, and you're trading your PRO account going forward.
Timeline: The entire activation process takes about 10 minutes once you've passed, assuming no delays with payment processing.
What Changes When You Upgrade to PRO
Transitioning from Test to PRO changes several critical rules. Understanding these differences is essential—many traders violate their PRO accounts in the first week because they're still trading like they're in Test.
The biggest change: Drawdown switches from EOD trailing to intraday trailing. This is the #1 reason traders lose PRO accounts in their first week.
Intraday Trailing Drawdown: The PRO Account Killer
Understanding intraday trailing drawdown is critical. This is where most PRO traders fail.
How it works:
Your drawdown limit trails your peak intraday balance in real-time, including unrealized profit and loss. The drawdown amount is 4% of your starting balance (same as Test), but it moves differently.
Example: $50K PRO Account
- Starting balance: $50,000
- Maximum drawdown: $2,000 (4%)
- Minimum account balance: $48,000
Scenario 1: Unrealized profit shifts the drawdown
- You enter a trade and go up $800 unrealized
- Your peak balance is now $50,800
- Your new minimum is $48,720 (50,800 - 2,000)
- If the trade reverses and you drop to $48,500 before closing, you violate—even though you're still above your original $48,000 limit
Scenario 2: Realized profit locks in the new limit
- You close a trade with $500 realized profit
- Your balance is now $50,500
- Your new minimum is $48,500 (50,500 - 2,000)
- This minimum stays at $48,500 until you make more profit
Scenario 3: The drawdown stops trailing at starting balance
- Once your minimum reaches your starting balance ($50,000), it stops trailing
- Even if you make $10,000 profit, your minimum will never go below $50,000
- This gives you permanent protection once you build enough profit
Why this catches traders:
In Test accounts, you can be down $1,500 intraday, rally back to -$500 by end of day, and you're fine. In PRO accounts, that intraday $1,500 dip might have already shifted your trailing drawdown, locking in a violation before you even realize it.
The fix: Trade smaller position sizes in PRO accounts than you did in Test. Give yourself more room to handle intraday swings without triggering the trailing limit.
Buffer Zone & Withdrawal Requirements
TakeProfitTrader's PRO accounts have a buffer zone requirement before you can withdraw profits.
What is the buffer zone?
The buffer zone is equal to your maximum drawdown amount. You must build this much profit before you're eligible to withdraw.
Buffer amounts by account size:
- $25K account: $1,000 buffer (4% of $25K)
- $50K account: $2,000 buffer (4% of $50K)
- $100K account: $4,000 buffer (4% of $100K)
- $150K account: $6,000 buffer (4% of $150K)
Example: $50K PRO Account
- Starting balance: $50,000
- Buffer requirement: $2,000
- You must reach $52,000 before requesting withdrawals
Once your balance hits $52,000, you can withdraw 80% of profits above $52,000. So if you're at $53,000, you can withdraw $800 (80% of $1,000 profit above buffer).
Important buffer zone rules:
1. You must maintain the buffer
If you withdraw and your balance drops below the buffer threshold, you can't withdraw again until you rebuild above it.
2. You can withdraw inside the buffer only once
If you violate your account and want to close it, you can request a one-time withdrawal of profits inside the buffer zone. The profit split depends on how long you traded the PRO account (details in the contract).
3. The buffer protects TakeProfitTrader's risk
The buffer ensures you have some "skin in the game" before withdrawing. It reduces the incentive to take reckless trades immediately after activation.
Day One Payout Access
One of TakeProfitTrader's strongest selling points: you can withdraw profits from day one of your PRO account.
How it works:
- No minimum days requirement
- No waiting for payout windows
- No consistency rule to satisfy first
- No maximum withdrawal amount
- Request payouts daily if you want
As long as your balance is above the buffer zone, you can submit a withdrawal request immediately.
Payout methods:
- Plaid (US bank accounts, automated, fastest)
- PayPal (domestic and international, manual processing)
- Wise (international, competitive exchange rates)
Processing time: Most payouts process within 24-48 hours. Plaid is typically same-day or next-day. PayPal and Wise take 1-2 business days.
Real-world scenario:
You activate your $50K PRO account on Monday morning. By Wednesday afternoon, you're up to $52,500 ($2,500 profit). You request a withdrawal of $400 (80% of $500 profit above buffer). By Friday, the money is in your bank account.
This is legitimately fast compared to most prop firms, which impose 7-14 day waiting periods or minimum profitable days requirements.
PRO Account Reset Policy
If you violate a rule on your PRO account, you're not immediately done—you get up to 3 resets.
How resets work:
1. First 3 violations: You can reset your account each time by paying a reset fee (higher than the $100 Test reset fee, typically $150-300 depending on account size).
2. Your account resets to starting balance: All profit/loss, drawdown, and trading days reset.
3. Your subscription renewal date doesn't change: Unlike Test resets, PRO resets don't affect anything subscription-related (since PRO has no subscription).
4. After 3 resets, you're done: If you violate a fourth time, you can no longer reset. You'll need to purchase a new Test account and pass again.
When resets make sense:
- You violated early and haven't used your 3 resets yet
- You understand what caused the violation and can fix it
- You're confident you can stay within rules going forward
When resets don't make sense:
- You're on your third reset and still struggling with intraday drawdown
- You don't understand why you violated
- You keep hitting the same rule over and over
If you're burning through resets, it's a sign you need to adjust your strategy, position sizing, or risk management before continuing.
PRO Account Trading Rules
PRO accounts follow most of the same rules as Test accounts, with a few critical additions.
Rule 1: Intraday trailing drawdown (4%)
Your account balance cannot drop below your minimum at any time, including unrealized losses. The minimum trails your peak intraday balance.
Rule 2: Position size limits
Same limits as Test accounts:
- $25K = 3 contracts (30 micros)
- $50K = 6 contracts (60 micros)
- $100K = 10 contracts (100 micros)
- $150K = 15 contracts (150 micros)
Exceeding these limits by even one contract terminates your account immediately.
Rule 3: Weekly trading requirement
You must execute at least one round-trip trade per calendar week (Sunday-Friday). If you go 7 consecutive days without trading, your account may be closed for inactivity.
Exception: Contact support if you need a temporary break due to life circumstances. They may grant exceptions for legitimate reasons.
Rule 4: No automated trading (EAs/bots)
All trades must be manually executed. Automated trading systems, Expert Advisors, and bots are strictly prohibited. Violations result in immediate account termination.
Rule 5: No hedging across accounts
You cannot hold opposite positions in the same product across multiple accounts. For example, you can't be long NQ on one account and short NQ on another. This applies across Test, PRO, and PRO+ accounts.
Rule 6: News trading restrictions
PRO accounts prohibit trading during specific high-impact news events. You must be flat (no open positions) one minute before, during, and one minute after these events:
Prohibited events for all products:
- FOMC announcements (Wednesdays at 2:00 PM ET)
- Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) (Fridays at 8:30 AM ET, monthly)
Product-specific restrictions:
- Crude Oil Inventories → CL (crude oil) prohibited
- Bond Auctions → ZN (10-year note) and ZB (30-year bond) prohibited
Penalty: Trading during prohibited news events results in account termination.
Rule 7: CME price limits
Futures markets have daily price limit rules (limit up/limit down) that halt trading when hit. If the market approaches a price limit and you haven't exited your position, TakeProfitTrader must hedge against your exposure. If a price limit is actually hit and you're still in a position, you lose your PRO account.
The fix: Monitor CME price limits and exit positions well before limits are approached. Check CME's website for current daily price limits on your traded products.
Multiple PRO Accounts
TakeProfitTrader allows you to trade up to 5 PRO accounts simultaneously.
How it works:
- Pass 5 separate Test accounts
- Activate each one to PRO
- Manage all 5 PRO accounts under one login
- Each account operates independently with its own balance, drawdown, and reset count
Why traders use multiple PRO accounts:
1. Diversification across strategies
Run a scalping strategy on one account, swing trades on another, and trend-following on a third.
2. Increased total capital
Five $50K accounts = $250K total allocated capital.
3. Risk segmentation
If you violate one account, your other four remain active.
Copy trading across your own accounts:
You can copy your own trades across multiple PRO accounts. This is allowed as long as:
- You're executing the trades manually (no bots)
- You're copying yourself, not following third-party signals
- Position sizing stays within limits for each account
TakeProfitTrader monitors for correlated trading patterns but allows self-replication.
Transitioning to PRO+ Accounts
PRO accounts are simulated. If you want live market execution, you qualify for PRO+ accounts after proving consistent profitability on a PRO account.
How to qualify for PRO+:
- Trade profitably for at least 10 days on your PRO account
- Maintain positive performance
- TakeProfitTrader reviews your results and sends you a PRO+ invitation
You cannot apply for PRO+. TakeProfitTrader reaches out to you when you qualify.
PRO+ benefits:
- Live market execution (orders hit the CME via Tradovate)
- 90/10 profit split (you keep 90%)
- EOD trailing drawdown (not intraday—much more forgiving)
- No buffer requirement (withdraw immediately from day one)
- No daily loss limit
PRO+ accounts are the best tier at TakeProfitTrader. If you can reach PRO+, you're trading with better rules and higher profit splits than most retail brokers offer.
Common PRO Account Mistakes
Mistake 1: Not adjusting for intraday trailing drawdown
You trade the same position sizes and risk levels as you did in Test, not realizing the drawdown trails in real-time. You hit your limit before you even realize you're close.
The fix: Trade smaller positions in PRO until you're comfortable with how intraday trailing moves.
Mistake 2: Trading during prohibited news events
You forget about FOMC or NFP and leave a position open going into 2:00 PM ET. Your account is instantly terminated.
The fix: Set calendar alerts for FOMC (2nd Wednesday of each month, 2 PM ET) and NFP (first Friday of each month, 8:30 AM ET). Be flat before these times.
Mistake 3: Not trading weekly
You have a good week, take a few days off, and accidentally let 7 days pass without placing a trade. Your account is flagged for inactivity.
The fix: Execute at least one round-trip trade per week, even if it's just a small scalp to satisfy the requirement.
Mistake 4: Burning through all 3 resets too fast
You violate, reset, violate again, reset again, and burn through all 3 resets within a month. Now you're stuck—one more violation and you're done.
The fix: After your first reset, pause and figure out why you violated. Don't just reset and trade the same way.
Mistake 5: Withdrawing below buffer by accident
You withdraw $1,000 but forget it drops your balance below the buffer threshold. Now you can't request another withdrawal until you rebuild.
The fix: Always check your balance vs. buffer before submitting withdrawal requests. Leave yourself a cushion above the buffer.
FAQ: PRO Accounts
Do I need to complete KYC before activating my PRO account?
Yes. You must have approved KYC verification before you can activate a PRO account. If you passed your Test but haven't completed KYC, you'll be stuck until KYC is approved.
Can I skip PRO and go straight to PRO+?
No. Everyone starts with Test, moves to PRO, then qualifies for PRO+ by performing well on PRO. You cannot skip tiers.
What happens to my Test subscription when I activate PRO?
It automatically cancels. You won't be charged again for your Test account. PRO accounts have no recurring subscription fees.
How much does the PRO activation fee cost?
$130 one-time fee for all account sizes. Some promo codes waive this fee entirely.
Can I have Test and PRO accounts running at the same time?
Yes. If you pass one Test and activate PRO, you can still purchase and trade additional Test accounts simultaneously while trading your PRO account.
What's the profit split on PRO accounts?
80/20. You keep 80%, TakeProfitTrader keeps 20%. This improves to 90/10 if you qualify for PRO+.
How often can I request payouts?
As often as you want—daily if you want. There's no minimum frequency or maximum number of withdrawals per month.
Do PRO accounts have monthly fees?
No. After the one-time $130 activation fee, there are no recurring monthly fees. You only pay CME data feed costs (typically $50-80/month).
Bottom Line
PRO accounts are where TakeProfitTrader gets real. The intraday trailing drawdown is the biggest adjustment—it moves with unrealized P&L, which means you can violate your account mid-trade before you even close. This catches most traders in their first week.
The buffer zone requirement means you can't withdraw immediately—you need to build 4% profit first (e.g., $2,000 on a $50K account). But once you're above buffer, payouts are fast: 24-48 hours, no minimum days, no consistency requirements.
Three resets give you breathing room if you mess up, but burning through them too fast means you're back to buying a new Test account. The weekly trading requirement, news trading restrictions, and no-EAs rule are all standard prop firm policies, but the intraday trailing drawdown is TakeProfitTrader-specific and requires real adjustment.
If you can handle the intraday trailing, PRO accounts offer one of the fastest paths from passing to getting paid. And if you perform well on PRO, PRO+ accounts (live CME execution, 90/10 split, EOD drawdown) are the ultimate goal.
Your Next Steps
👉 Activate Your PRO Account at TakeProfitTrader
