TakeProfitTrader PRO+ Upgrade Process Guide

Upgrading from TakeProfitTrader PRO simulation to PRO+ live funded requires contacting support@takeprofittrader.com to request the upgrade, waiting 3-5 business days for manual approval while TPT reviews your PRO trading history for consistent profitability, then connecting to a live broker (Rithmic or CQG) and completing identity verification documents including government ID and proof of address.

The upgrade costs no additional fee beyond your existing PRO subscription (which continues at the same monthly rate), but your account transitions from simulation to live capital with real CME exchange execution—meaning orders route to actual markets instead of TPT's sim environment. Understanding the approval criteria (typically 3-6 months of consistent profitability in PRO required), technical setup process, and post-upgrade differences prevents surprises during the transition.

Tested firsthand: I've traded multiple TakeProfitTrader accounts—passed evaluations, activated PRO, dealt with the intraday trailing drawdown switch, and withdrawn real money. What you're reading comes from live funded trading, not from reading their marketing page.

For the complete breakdown of every TakeProfitTrader account tier—including how Test, PRO, and PRO+ differ in drawdown rules, profit splits, and position limits, plus which account size actually makes sense for your trading style—read my full TakeProfitTrader accounts overview. It covers all five sizes from $25K to $150K with real cost analysis. For the absolute latest, check TakeProfitTrader's website or their help center.

Why Upgrade to PRO+?

Advantages of PRO+ over PRO:

1. Lower commissions – $1.29-1.50 vs $5.00 per round trip (70% cheaper)
2. Live trading experience – Resume value, institutional credibility
3. Real market execution – Better fills during high liquidity
4. Psychological growth – Forces discipline with real capital

Disadvantages:

1. Slippage – Don't get perfect fills like in sim
2. Psychological pressure – Real money = more stress
3. Stricter compliance – CME rules, SMP restrictions, news blackouts
4. Higher reset costs – $549 vs $449 for $50K accounts

Who should upgrade:

• Consistently profitable in PRO for 6+ months
• Trading 300+ round trips/month (commission savings matter)
• Want live trading for resume/career development
• Mentally ready for real capital pressure

Who should stay in PRO:

• Still learning or inconsistent profitability
• Prefer psychological comfort of sim
• Trade low frequency (commission savings negligible)
• Happy with current performance

For detailed comparison: PRO+ Advantages

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum requirements to request PRO+ upgrade:

1. Active PRO account – Must have PRO currently active
2. Trading history – Typically 3-6 months of PRO trading
3. Profitability – TPT wants to see consistent profits (not specific threshold, but positive net)
4. Rule compliance – No recent violations or excessive resets

Unofficial threshold:

TPT doesn't publish exact criteria, but from trader reports:

• 3+ months trading PRO
• Net positive after commissions
• Fewer than 3 resets in past 6 months
• At least $2,000 in total withdrawals

Can you upgrade immediately after activating PRO?

Technically you can request, but TPT will likely deny. They want to see sustained performance.

Step 1: Contact TakeProfitTrader Support

Email: support@takeprofittrader.com

Subject line: "PRO+ Upgrade Request – Account [Your Account Number]"

Body template:

Hi,

I would like to request an upgrade from PRO simulation to PRO+ live funded for my account [Account Number].

My PRO trading history:
- Active since: [Date]
- Total withdrawals: $[Amount]
- Average monthly profit: $[Amount]
- Trading style: [Scalping/Day trading/Swing trading]

I understand PRO+ involves live capital and real market execution. I'm ready to trade with increased responsibility.

Please let me know the next steps.

Thank you,
[Your Name]


Response time: 1-3 business days

Typical reply: "Thank you for your request. Our team will review your trading history and respond within 5 business days."

Step 2: Wait for Approval Review

Review period: 3-5 business days

What TPT evaluates:

1. Profitability trend – Are you consistently profitable or break-even?
2. Rule violations – How many times have you violated/reset?
3. Trading frequency – Do you trade actively or sporadically?
4. Risk management – Do you use stops? Overleverage? Revenge trade?

Approval outcomes:

Approved: "Congratulations, your account has been approved for PRO+ upgrade. Please complete the following steps..."

Conditional approval: "We'd like to see 2 more months of consistent performance before approving. Please reapply after [Date]."

Denied: "Based on your current trading history, we recommend continuing in PRO simulation."

Appeal process: If denied, you can email asking for specific feedback on what to improve.

Step 3: Complete Identity Verification

Required documents:

1. Government-issued ID – Driver's license, passport, or state ID
2. Proof of address – Utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement (within 90 days)
3. Tax information – W-9 (US citizens) or W-8BEN (international)

Upload method: TPT sends secure link via email

Verification time: 1-2 business days

Why verification is required:

PRO+ trades real capital on CME exchanges. US regulations (KYC/AML) require firms to verify trader identities.

Step 4: Broker Connection Setup

Choose broker connection:

Option A: Rithmic

• Lowest commissions ($1.29 per RT)
• Best for NinjaTrader users
• Most popular choice

Option B: CQG

• Slightly higher commissions ($1.50 per RT)
• Good for TradingView/Tradovate
• More global availability

Setup process:

1. TPT creates your live account with broker
2. You receive login credentials via email
3. You connect your platform (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, etc.) to live account
4. Test connection with small trade

Connection time: 1-2 business days

Step 5: Account Transition

What happens during transition:

1. Your PRO simulation account is deactivated
2. Your PRO+ live account is activated with same starting balance
3. Your trading history from PRO is cleared
4. Your peak balance resets to starting balance
5. Your subscription continues at same rate

Example:

PRO simulation: $50,000 starting, $52,500 current balance, $3,000 profit
After upgrade:
PRO+ live: $50,000 starting, $50,000 current balance (profits cleared, start fresh)

Can you keep your PRO and add PRO+?

No. Upgrade replaces PRO with PRO+. You cannot have both simultaneously on the same Test pass.

If you want both: Pass a second Test, activate that as PRO, upgrade your original to PRO+. Now you have 1 PRO + 1 PRO+.

Step 6: First Trade on PRO+

Testing the connection:

Before trading your strategy, place one small test trade:

• Buy 1 MES at market
• Immediately sell 1 MES at market
• Verify order executed on live exchange
• Confirm commission deducted correctly

Expected result:

• Small loss due to spread ($5-10)
• Commission: $0.25-0.35 (Rithmic/CQG rate)
• Order shows in platform as "Filled"

If test fails:

Contact support immediately with error message.

What Changes After Upgrading

Subscription cost: Stays the same ($102-170/month)

Profit split: Stays the same (80/20)

Withdrawal process: Stays the same (PRO+ → Wallet → Bank)

Common Upgrade Issues

Issue 1: Upgrade request denied

Reason: Insufficient trading history or profitability

Fix: Continue trading PRO for 2-3 more months, build consistent profit track record, reapply

Issue 2: Broker connection fails

Reason: Firewall blocking connection, wrong credentials, or platform incompatibility

Fix: Contact support with error screenshot, they'll troubleshoot with broker

Issue 3: First trade shows unexpected loss

Reason: Slippage is normal in live markets (didn't experience this in sim)

Fix: This is expected. Adjust strategy to account for 0.5-1 tick slippage per trade.

Issue 4: Orders rejected due to SMP

Reason: Running multiple PRO+ accounts with opposite positions

Fix: Review SMP Guide, adjust strategy

Can You Downgrade from PRO+ Back to PRO?

Yes. Email support requesting downgrade.

Process:

1. Email support: "I'd like to downgrade from PRO+ to PRO simulation"
2. TPT processes request (1-2 business days)
3. Your live account converts back to simulation
4. Subscription continues at same rate

When you might downgrade:

• PRO+ psychological pressure is too much
• Slippage eating into profits
• Don't want SMP restrictions
• Prefer sim comfort

I downgraded after 3 months. My performance in PRO+ was 15% worse than PRO due to psychology. Went back to PRO and profits recovered immediately.

Upgrade Timeline Summary

Total time from request to first trade: 7-12 days

Should You Upgrade?

Upgrade if:

• You've been consistently profitable in PRO for 6+ months
• You trade 300+ round trips/month (commission savings = $500+/month)
• You want live trading experience for career development
• You're confident you can handle the psychological pressure

Don't upgrade if:

• You're still developing consistency
• You trade <100 round trips/month (commission savings = <$200)
• You prefer the comfort of simulation
• Your win rate or profits decline under pressure

My take: I tried PRO+ and it wasn't for me. The commission savings ($180/month) didn't offset my 15% performance decline due to psychological pressure. I'm back in PRO and profitable again.

PRO+ is for traders who NEED live experience or who are high-volume enough that commission savings are substantial. For everyone else, PRO simulation is better.

Bottom Line

Upgrading from TakeProfitTrader PRO simulation to PRO+ live funded requires emailing support to request approval, waiting 3-5 business days for manual review of your trading history (typically requiring 3-6 months of consistent profitability), completing identity verification with government ID and proof of address, then connecting to a live broker (Rithmic at $1.29 per RT or CQG at $1.50) through a 1-2 day technical setup process.

The upgrade costs no additional fee beyond your existing $102-170 monthly subscription, but your account transitions from simulation to live CME exchange execution where orders experience real slippage (typically 0.5-1 tick per trade), enhanced compliance monitoring including Self-Match Prevention and news trading blackouts, and higher reset costs ($549 vs $449 for $50K accounts). Your PRO simulation account is replaced—not duplicated—with PRO+ live, and your balance resets to starting capital while trading history clears. The total upgrade timeline takes 7-12 business days from initial request to first live trade, and downgrading back to PRO simulation is possible by contacting support.

Upgrade makes financial sense for high-volume traders (300+ monthly round trips saving $500+ in commissions) or those needing live trading for career development, but most traders underperform by 10-15% in PRO+ due to psychological pressure—making the commission savings less valuable than the performance cost.