Resetting a TakeProfitTrader PRO Account

Blowing a PRO account stings—you passed your Test, paid the $130 activation fee, maybe even withdrew a few hundred bucks, and then violated the intraday trailing drawdown.

Now you're staring at a disabled account wondering: do I reset this PRO account for $649, or do I buy a fresh Test for $170/month and grind through the evaluation again? The answer depends on your situation, but TakeProfitTrader's PRO reset feature lets you skip the Test phase and get back to withdrawing profits immediately—if you're willing to pay the upfront cost.

This guide explains what PRO resets are, when they make financial sense, the three-reset limit, and honest scenarios where resetting is the wrong move.

I've watched traders reset PRO accounts strategically and succeed, and I've seen others burn through all three resets in a month because they didn't fix the underlying issue that killed their account in the first place. Let's break down the math, strategy, and psychology of PRO resets.

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 Reset?

A PRO reset gives you a brand-new PRO account with the same account size you just violated—but you skip the Test evaluation entirely. You pay the reset fee, get a fresh account starting at the original balance (e.g., $50,000), and immediately have access to day-one withdrawals just like when you first activated PRO.

Key features of PRO resets:

• No Test required—you're immediately back in PRO status
• Same account size as your violated account
• Day-one withdrawal access (once you clear the buffer zone)
• All PRO rules apply: intraday trailing drawdown, position limits, weekly trading requirement
• Limited to 3 resets per PRO account
• One-time payment (not a subscription)

What gets reset:

• Account balance returns to starting amount
• Profit/loss history erases
• Drawdown threshold resets
• Buffer zone requirement starts over

What stays the same:

• Your account size
• PRO rules and requirements
• Platform connections (though you'll need to update credentials)
• Your profit split (80/20 for PRO, or 90/10 if you qualified for PRO+)

Think of it like this: resetting is TakeProfitTrader saying "We'll give you another shot at PRO without making you prove yourself in Test again, but it costs more than just restarting Test from scratch."

PRO Reset Costs

Resetting a PRO account costs significantly more than buying a Test account, but you avoid the monthly subscription and get immediate PRO access.

PRO Reset Pricing (as of early 2026):

Important note: These are one-time fees, not monthly subscriptions. PRO accounts have no recurring charges beyond the initial $130 activation fee (which you already paid when you first passed Test).

What the reset fee covers: According to TakeProfitTrader, the reset fee is a "convenience fee" for skipping the Test evaluation. It's not used for margin requirements or capital posting since PRO accounts exist in a simulated environment.

How to Reset Your PRO Account

Resetting takes about 5 minutes once you decide to pull the trigger.

Step-by-step reset process

Step 1: Log in to your TakeProfitTrader dashboard

Go to takeprofittrader.com and log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the PRO section

In your dashboard, find the PRO accounts section. This is separate from your Test accounts area.

Step 3: Locate your disabled PRO account

Find the PRO account you want to reset. It'll show as "Disabled" or "Violated" status.

Step 4: Click "Reset Account" button

Click the reset button next to the disabled account. A confirmation screen appears showing the reset cost.

Step 5: Select payment method

Choose how you want to pay:

• Debit/credit card
• PayPal
• Wallet balance (if you have sufficient funds from previous PRO withdrawals)

Step 6: Confirm and submit payment

Review the charge, confirm, and submit. Payment processes immediately.

Step 7: Account activates

Your PRO account resets to starting balance within minutes. You'll receive an email confirmation with new account credentials.

Step 8: Reconnect your platform

Download new connection credentials from your dashboard and reconnect your trading platform (NinjaTrader, TradingView, etc.). See the platform connection guide if you run into issues.

Step 9: Start trading

You're back in PRO with day-one withdrawal access. Just remember to clear your buffer zone before requesting withdrawals.

The Three-Reset Limit

TakeProfitTrader limits you to three resets per PRO account. After your third reset, if you violate that account, it's permanently disabled—you cannot reset it again.

What happens after three resets?

If you burn through all three resets on a $50K PRO account, your options are:

Option 1: Buy a new Test account

Start fresh with a new $50K Test, pass the evaluation, pay the $130 activation fee, and you're back to PRO with a new three-reset allowance.

Option 2: Scale to a different account size

If you violated three $50K PRO accounts, buy a $25K or $75K Test instead. Different account sizes have separate reset allowances.

Option 3: Take a break and evaluate what's not working

Honestly, if you've blown through three PRO resets, something fundamental isn't clicking. The problem isn't the account—it's either strategy, risk management, or psychology. Fix that before throwing more money at the problem.

Tracking your resets

Your dashboard shows how many resets you've used: "Resets remaining: 2 of 3" or similar. Check this before resetting to know how many chances you have left.

When Resetting Makes Financial Sense

Let's do the math on when a PRO reset beats buying a new Test.

Scenario 1: You can pass Test again in 2-3 weeks

Reset cost: $649 (for $50K)Alternative: New Test at $170/month, pass in 3 weeks, pay $130 activation = $300 total

Winner: New Test saves $349

When this applies: You're confident you'll pass Test quickly because you've fixed whatever broke you in PRO (probably the intraday trailing drawdown).

Scenario 2: Test will take you 2-3 months to pass

Reset cost: $649 (for $50K)Alternative: New Test at $170/month × 3 months = $510, plus $130 activation = $640 total

Winner: About equal—reset saves ~$10 but gets you to PRO faster

When this applies: You're not confident you'll pass Test quickly, or you're testing a new strategy that needs time to prove out.

Scenario 3: You want immediate PRO access and have profits in wallet

Reset cost: $649 from wallet balance (using your PRO profits)Alternative: $300-640 for new Test + activation, but takes weeks to pass

Winner: Reset wins on speed and psychology—you're using "house money" and staying in PRO mentality

When this applies: You have several hundred dollars in your wallet from previous PRO withdrawals and don't want to go backwards to Test phase.

Scenario 4: You've already paid for this month's Test subscription

Reset cost: $649Alternative: You're already paying $170/month anyway, might as well try Test again

Winner: Test wins—you've already paid for it

When this applies: You violated PRO early in your Test billing cycle and still have 2-3 weeks left on your subscription.

My take: Resets make the most sense when you've been profitable in PRO, withdrawn some profits, and had a bad day or week that violated your account due to the intraday trailing drawdown. If you're confident the issue was situational (news event, overtrading, one bad judgment call) rather than systematic (strategy doesn't work, risk management broken), resetting gets you back to earning quickly. But if you're consistently violating accounts, fix the root problem first.

When NOT to Reset

Be honest with yourself about these situations.

Red flag 1: You don't know why you violated

If you can't pinpoint exactly what went wrong—was it position sizing? Intraday trailing drawdown catching unrealized P&L? Trading during news? Ignoring your rules?—you're going to blow the reset too.

Better move: Buy a cheap Test, use it as a practice environment to identify and fix the problem. Tests are monthly subscriptions, so if you mess up, you only lose $170 instead of $649.

Red flag 2: This would be your third reset

After two resets, if you're going for a third, pause. Three strikes and you're permanently out on that account size. Ask yourself: "Am I fixing the issue or just hoping this time is different?"

Better move: Take a break. Paper trade for a week. Review your violated trades. Maybe try a smaller account size ($25K instead of $50K) to reduce position sizing pressure.

Red flag 3: You're gambling on a reset to "get even"

Revenge trading mentality—"I'll reset and make back what I lost plus the reset fee"—leads to overtrading and guess what? Another violation.

Better move: Accept the loss, analyze it, and approach your next attempt with a clear head. Desperation trades break accounts.

Red flag 4: You can't afford the reset fee

If the reset fee strains your budget, you're better off with a monthly Test subscription. Tests are ~$170/month—that's easier to absorb than $649 upfront if you're not certain you'll succeed.

Better move: Test account, take your time passing it properly. PRO isn't going anywhere.

Red flag 5: You violated the same rule multiple times in Test

If you repeatedly hit your EOD trailing drawdown in Test phase and barely passed, the intraday trailing drawdown in PRO is going to eat you alive. Resetting puts you right back in that intraday environment.

Better move: Master the Test rules first. Understand the difference between EOD and intraday drawdowns. See the Test rules overview to compare the two.

What Changes After a Reset

Technical changes

Account credentials: You get new login credentials for your trading platform. Download these from your dashboard and update your NinjaTrader, TradingView, or other platform connection.

Account ID: Your PRO account gets a new account number in TakeProfitTrader's system, but it's still linked to your same dashboard.

Historical data: Your old profit/loss history disappears. Your new reset account starts with a clean slate—no trade history, no statistics, no profit/loss chart.

Financial changes

Buffer zone resets: You're back to needing to build the buffer before withdrawing. On a $50K account, that's $2,000 (4% of starting balance) you need to earn before withdrawal eligibility. Learn more about how buffers work in the payout system guide.

Profit split stays the same: If you were trading PRO (80/20 split), you stay at 80/20. If you qualified for PRO+ (90/10 split), you retain PRO+ status on your reset.

Withdrawal speed: Still day-one access after clearing the buffer. Nothing changes about your ability to withdraw—you just need to build profit above the buffer first.

Psychological changes

This is the part nobody talks about but matters most.

Pressure to "make it back": After paying $649 to reset a $50K account, there's mental pressure to make that money back quickly. This leads to overtrading, oversizing positions, and—you guessed it—another violation.

False confidence: "I passed Test before, I was profitable in PRO before, I've got this." Maybe. Or maybe you got lucky in Test and the reset puts you back into the harder intraday trailing drawdown where luck runs out.

Impatience: You didn't want to wait 2-3 weeks to pass Test again, so you paid for the shortcut. Now you're impatient to see returns. Impatience kills accounts.

Better approach: Treat your reset account like it's your first PRO account. Start small, build confidence, let profits accumulate naturally. Rushing to "catch up" breaks you.

PRO Reset vs Test Reset vs New Test

Let's clarify the differences because traders get confused about their options.

PRO Reset ($649 for $50K):

• Resets your existing PRO account
• Immediate PRO access, no evaluation required
• Day-one withdrawal access (after buffer)
• Limited to 3 per account
• Best when: You want back in PRO immediately and can afford the upfront cost

Test Reset ($100 for $50K):

• Resets your existing Test account to Day 1
• You still have to pass the evaluation
• Same monthly subscription continues
• Unlimited resets (but you're paying monthly subscription each time)
• Best when: You're close to passing Test but violated a rule, want to try again immediately

New Test Purchase ($170/month for $50K):

• Brand new Test account, fresh start
• Monthly subscription, cancel anytime
• Must pass evaluation to reach PRO
• $130 activation fee when you pass
• Best when: You want a clean slate or aren't sure you'll pass quickly

Cost comparison over 3 months:

• PRO Reset: $649 (one-time)
• Test Reset: $100 + ($170 × 2 more months if you don't pass) = $440 + $130 activation = $570 if you pass in month 3
• New Test: $170 × 3 = $510 + $130 activation = $640 if you pass in month 3

My recommendation: If you violated PRO due to a one-off mistake and you're confident it won't happen again, reset if you have the cash available (especially if using wallet balance from previous PRO profits). If you're unsure why you violated or this is your second reset, take the Test route and use it as practice.

Alternative Strategies Instead of Resetting

Sometimes the best move isn't resetting at all.

Strategy 1: Scale down account size

If you keep violating $50K accounts, try a $25K. Smaller position sizes, less pressure, same rules. Learn to stay consistent at $25K, then move back up.

Strategy 2: Add multiple Test accounts instead

For the cost of one $50K PRO reset ($649), you could run 3-4 $50K Test accounts simultaneously ($170 each = $510 for 3 accounts). Pass one, activate PRO, and you're back in business with money left over.

Strategy 3: Use the break to develop a better strategy

If you violated PRO, your strategy has a hole. Instead of rushing back in, spend a week paper trading, backtesting, or reviewing what broke. The account isn't going anywhere—fix the leak first.

Strategy 4: Switch to a different prop firm temporarily

Sometimes changing environments resets your psychology. Try a different prop firm with different rules while you're locked out of TPT PRO. This isn't giving up on TakeProfitTrader—it's gaining perspective.

Common PRO Reset Mistakes

Mistake 1: Resetting without identifying the problem

You paid $649 to get back to the same account that broke you. If you don't know why it broke, it'll break again.

The fix: Write down exactly what caused the violation. Was it specific trades? A pattern? A rule you keep breaking? Fix that before resetting.

Mistake 2: Resetting on tilt

You're frustrated, angry, want revenge on the market. You slam the reset button, pay $649, jump back in trading, and violate within 48 hours because you're still emotional.

The fix: Wait 24-72 hours after a violation before deciding to reset. Let emotions cool. Make the decision with a clear head.

Mistake 3: Not accounting for the buffer zone

You reset your $50K account, make $1,500 profit, request withdrawal, and... denied. Because you need $2,000 buffer first. Now you're frustrated and overtrade trying to hit withdrawal threshold.

The fix: Before resetting, remind yourself of the buffer requirement. Plan to build beyond it before withdrawal.

Mistake 4: Using your last reset carelessly

"I've got one reset left, might as well use it." Then you violate again and you're done forever on that account size.

The fix: Treat your final reset like it's your last chance—because it is. If you're not 100% confident in your fix, don't use it yet.

Mistake 5: Resetting when you should be learning

PRO's intraday trailing drawdown is harder than Test's EOD trailing. If you barely scraped by in Test, PRO is where reality hits. Resetting just delays the inevitable.

The fix: Go back to Test, master the rules, build genuine consistency. PRO will be there when you're ready.

FAQ: PRO Account Resets

How many times can I reset a PRO account? Three times per account. After your third reset, the account is permanently disabled if violated again.

Can I reset after my third violation? No. After using all three resets and violating the fourth account, that account size is closed permanently. You'd need to purchase a new Test account to start over.

How long does a PRO reset take? Immediate—within minutes of payment, your account resets to starting balance and you can reconnect your trading platform.

Can I reset a PRO+ account? Yes, same process and pricing. You retain your PRO+ status (90/10 split) on the reset.

What if I change my mind after resetting? No refunds on PRO resets. Once you pay and the account resets, the charge is final.

Can I use wallet balance to pay for a reset? Yes, if your wallet has sufficient funds. This is a good strategy if you've already withdrawn profits from PRO—use "house money" to fund your reset.

Does resetting count against my total Test purchases? No, PRO resets are separate from Test accounts. You can have unlimited Test accounts; PRO resets are limited to 3 per PRO account.

What happens to my profit history after a reset? It's erased. Your new account starts fresh with no historical trades or P&L data.

Bottom Line

PRO resets cost $449-$1,499 depending on account size and let you skip Test to get back into PRO immediately, but you're limited to three resets per account before it's permanently closed. Resets make financial sense when you violated due to a one-off mistake, have wallet balance from previous PRO profits, or need immediate PRO access and are confident you've fixed the problem.

They don't make sense if you can't identify why you violated, you're on your third reset, or you're resetting out of frustration rather than strategy. Before resetting, honestly assess whether you've fixed the root issue—resetting is expensive, and burning through all three resets leaves you permanently locked out of that account size.

Your Next Steps

👉 Start trading at TakeProfitTrader

👉 Read the Complete PRO Account Overview

👉 Understand PRO Account Rules and Drawdowns

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