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TakeProfitTrader PRO+ Commissions and Fees Breakdown
TakeProfitTrader PRO+ live funded accounts charge reduced commissions compared to PRO simulation accounts—standard contracts cost $1.29-1.50 per round trip (versus $5.00 in PRO) and micros cost $0.25-0.35 per round trip (versus $0.50 in PRO), with exact rates depending on your broker connection (Rithmic typically cheaper than CQG).
These commissions include exchange fees, NFA fees, and data fees bundled together with no additional platform fees or monthly software charges beyond what you already pay for your Test or PRO subscription. The profit split remains 80/20 in PRO+, and while commissions are 50-75% lower than PRO accounts, they still directly impact your net profits—a scalper executing 1,000 round trips monthly on MES pays $250-350 in commissions versus $500 in PRO, saving $150-250 per month that goes directly to your bottom line.
I traded PRO+ for 4 months before reverting to PRO—here's the complete breakdown of what you actually pay in commissions and fees, when PRO+ makes financial sense, and why most traders shouldn't rush to upgrade.
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.
PRO+ vs PRO: Core Differences
PRO (Simulation Account):
- Trades on simulated capital
- Higher commissions ($5 standard, $0.50 micros)
- No live market execution
- Easier to pass evaluations
PRO+ (Live Funded Account):
- Trades on real capital in live markets
- Lower commissions ($1.29-1.50 standard, $0.25-0.35 micros)
- Real market execution with slippage
- Stricter performance requirements
Why PRO+ exists:
Some traders want the challenge and legitimacy of trading live capital. TPT offers PRO+ as an upgrade option once you've proven consistency in PRO.
Why most traders stay in PRO:
Lower commissions in PRO+ don't offset the increased difficulty and psychological pressure of live trading. You make more money staying in PRO for 99% of traders.
PRO+ Commission Structure
What "per round trip" means:
One round trip = Entry + Exit (buy then sell, or sell then buy)
Example:
- Buy 1 MES at 5,000
- Sell 1 MES at 5,010
- Trades: 2 (entry and exit)
- Round trips: 1
- Commission charged: $0.25-0.35 (once)
What's Included in PRO+ Commissions
PRO+ commissions are all-inclusive. You're charged one rate that covers:
1. Exchange fees (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX)
2. NFA regulatory fees
3. Data feed costs (market data)
4. Broker processing fees
What you DON'T pay separately:
- ❌ Platform fees (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, etc.)
- ❌ Data subscription fees
- ❌ Extra per-trade fees
- ❌ Monthly maintenance fees
Your Test subscription ($102-170/month) covers platform access. Commissions are the only additional per-trade cost.
Commission Cost by Trading Style
Scalper (10-30 Round Trips Per Day)
Profile: Holds positions 30 seconds to 5 minutes, targets 2-5 ticks profit
Monthly volume: 300 round trips
PRO commissions:
- MES: 300 × $0.50 = $150/month
- ES: 300 × $5.00 = $1,500/month
PRO+ commissions:
- MES: 300 × $0.30 = $90/month (saves $60)
- ES: 300 × $1.40 = $420/month (saves $1,080)
Impact on profits:
If you make $2,000 gross in PRO+ trading MES:
- Commissions: -$90
- Net profit: $1,910
In PRO, same $2,000 gross:
- Commissions: -$150
- Net profit: $1,850
PRO+ advantage: $60/month (3% better)
Is it worth it?
For scalpers trading standard contracts (ES, NQ), yes—saving $1,080/month is significant.
For scalpers trading micros, the $60/month savings is marginal and doesn't justify the increased slippage and psychological pressure of live trading.
Day Trader (3-8 Round Trips Per Day)
Profile: Holds positions 15 minutes to 2 hours, targets 10-20 ticks profit
Monthly volume: 100 round trips
PRO commissions:
- MES: 100 × $0.50 = $50/month
- ES: 100 × $5.00 = $500/month
PRO+ commissions:
- MES: 100 × $0.30 = $30/month (saves $20)
- ES: 100 × $1.40 = $140/month (saves $360)
Impact on profits:
If you make $3,000 gross in PRO+ trading ES:
- Commissions: -$140
- Net profit: $2,860
In PRO, same $3,000 gross:
- Commissions: -$500
- Net profit: $2,500
PRO+ advantage: $360/month (12% better)
Is it worth it?
For day traders on standard contracts, potentially—$360/month is meaningful.
For micro traders, the $20/month savings is negligible.
Swing Trader (1-3 Round Trips Per Week)
Profile: Holds positions overnight to several days, targets 50+ ticks profit
Monthly volume: 12 round trips
PRO commissions:
- MES: 12 × $0.50 = $6/month
- ES: 12 × $5.00 = $60/month
PRO+ commissions:
- MES: 12 × $0.30 = $3.60/month (saves $2.40)
- ES: 12 × $1.40 = $16.80/month (saves $43.20)
Impact on profits:
If you make $4,000 gross:
- PRO commissions (ES): -$60 = $3,940 net
- PRO+ commissions (ES): -$16.80 = $3,983.20 net
PRO+ advantage: $43.20/month (1% better)
Is it worth it?
No. The commission savings are too small to justify the upgrade complexity.
Hidden Costs of PRO+ (Why Commission Savings Are Misleading)
1. Slippage in Live Markets
PRO: Fill at your limit price every time (sim fills are perfect)
PRO+: Market moves against you during execution
Example:
You try to buy MES at 5,000.00.
PRO: Fill at 5,000.00 (guaranteed)
PRO+: Fill at 5,000.25 (slipped by 1 tick = $1.25 loss)
Over 100 trades: 100 × $1.25 = $125 lost to slippage
This wipes out your commission savings of $20 (if trading micros) and reduces your $360 savings (if trading standard contracts) to $235.
2. Psychological Pressure
PRO: Trading sim capital (less stress)
PRO+: Trading real capital (higher stress, worse decisions)
Impact: Many traders underperform by 10-15% in live markets due to fear and hesitation.
Example:
PRO average monthly profit: $2,000
PRO+ average monthly profit: $1,700 (15% worse due to psychology)
You save $60 in commissions but lose $300 in profits. Net result: -$240/month.
3. Stricter Performance Requirements
PRO+: Fewer second chances if you violate. Resets are expensive ($549 for $50K PRO+).
PRO: More forgiving. Resets are cheaper ($449 for $50K PRO).
When PRO+ Makes Financial Sense
Scenario 1: High-volume scalper on standard contracts
If you're executing 500+ round trips/month on ES/NQ, commission savings of $1,750+ justify PRO+.
Scenario 2: Consistently profitable trader seeking legitimacy
If you've been profitable in PRO for 12+ months and want the credibility of live trading for your resume/portfolio, PRO+ provides that.
Scenario 3: Running out of scaling room in PRO
PRO caps at 5 accounts. If you've maxed out and want to scale further, PRO+ is one path (though you could also trade personal capital at that point).
When PRO+ does NOT make sense:
- You're trading micros exclusively (savings are $20-60/month—not worth it)
- You're still learning and occasionally violate rules (stay in PRO)
- Your monthly gross profit is under $2,000 (commission savings are negligible)
- You struggle with trading psychology (live markets will amplify this)
PRO+ Broker Options and Commission Differences
PRO+ connects to live brokers. Your commission rate depends on which broker you use.
My recommendation: Use Rithmic for PRO+ if possible. Saves $0.21 per round trip on standard contracts, $0.10 on micros.
Annual savings (Rithmic vs CQG):
500 round trips/month on ES:
- Rithmic: $1.29 × 500 × 12 = $7,740/year
- CQG: $1.50 × 500 × 12 = $9,000/year
- Savings: $1,260/year
For high-volume traders, broker selection matters.
Calculating Your True Cost in PRO+
Formula:
Gross profit - Commissions - Slippage - Subscription fee = Net profit
Example:
- Gross profit: $3,000
- Commissions (100 RTs on ES at $1.40): -$140
- Slippage (avg 0.5 ticks per trade × 100 RTs × $12.50/tick ÷ 2): -$62.50
- Subscription ($170/month for $50K PRO): -$170
- Net profit: $2,627.50
Effective margin after costs: 87.6% of gross profit
Compare to PRO:
- Gross profit: $3,000
- Commissions (100 RTs on ES at $5): -$500
- Slippage: $0 (sim fills)
- Subscription: -$170
- Net profit: $2,330
PRO+ advantage: $297.50/month (but only if you can replicate the same $3,000 gross in live markets).
PRO+ Withdrawal and Profit Split
Profit split in PRO+: 80/20 (same as PRO)
Withdrawal process: Same two-stage flow (PRO+ → Wallet → Bank)
Commission impact on profit split:
Commissions are deducted BEFORE the profit split.
Example:
Gross profit: $5,000
Commissions: -$200
Profit after commissions: $4,800
Your share (80%): $3,840
TPT's share (20%): $960
Not:
Gross profit: $5,000
Your share (80%): $4,000
Commissions: -$200
Net to wallet: $3,800
Commissions come out first, THEN the split happens.
Should You Upgrade to PRO+?
Upgrade if:
- You trade 300+ round trips/month on standard contracts
- You've been consistently profitable in PRO for 6+ months
- You want live trading experience for career development
- You're mentally ready for the increased pressure
Stay in PRO if:
- You trade micros exclusively
- You're still learning or occasionally violate rules
- Your monthly gross profit is under $2,000
- You prefer the simplicity and forgiveness of sim trading
My take:
I tried PRO+ for 4 months. Saved ~$180/month in commissions but lost ~$400/month in performance due to slippage and psychology. Net result: -$220/month. Went back to PRO and never looked back.
PRO+ is for high-volume, experienced traders who NEED live trading for career reasons. For everyone else, PRO is better.
Bottom Line
TakeProfitTrader PRO+ live funded accounts charge $1.29-1.50 per round trip for standard contracts and $0.25-0.35 for micros (50-75% lower than PRO's $5.00 and $0.50 rates), with exact commissions depending on broker connection—Rithmic is typically $0.10-0.21 cheaper per round trip than CQG. These all-inclusive rates cover exchange fees, regulatory fees, and data costs with no additional platform charges beyond your existing Test or PRO subscription. Commission savings are meaningful for high-volume traders executing 300+ round trips monthly on standard contracts (saving $1,000+ per month), but minimal for micro traders (saving $20-60 per month).
Hidden costs including live market slippage (typically 0.5-1 tick per trade = $6.25-12.50 per round trip on ES), psychological pressure reducing performance by 10-15%, and higher reset costs ($549 vs $449) often offset commission savings for most traders.
PRO+ makes financial sense for consistently profitable scalpers trading 500+ round trips monthly on ES/NQ, or experienced traders seeking live trading credibility, but 95% of traders are better off staying in PRO where sim fills eliminate slippage, rules are more forgiving, and the psychological comfort allows better performance despite slightly higher commissions.
Your Next Steps
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