TakeProfitTrader Test Subscription Options

TakeProfitTrader Test accounts require monthly subscriptions ranging from $68 to $170 per month depending on account size ($25K to $150K) and whether you use promo code NOFEE40 for 40% off, with subscriptions starting immediately upon purchase and auto-renewing monthly until you either pass the Test and activate PRO or cancel the subscription entirely.

The subscription fee grants platform access through NinjaTrader, Tradovate, or TradingView, includes CME market data and Rithmic/CQG connections, and provides unlimited time to pass the Test with no deadline—meaning you can take 3 months or 12 months to hit the profit target as long as you continue paying the monthly fee.

Unlike some prop firms charging one-time Test fees, TakeProfitTrader's ongoing subscription model means extended Test attempts become expensive (6 months on $50K Test = $612 in subscription fees alone), making it critical to understand cost structure, break-even calculations, and strategic timing of when to push for Test completion versus when to reset and start fresh.

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.

Test Subscription Pricing by Account Size

Monthly subscription costs (with NOFEE40 promo code):

Without NOFEE40 promo code: Add $68/month to each tier (effectively 66% more expensive)

Subscription includes:

• Platform access (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView)
• Real-time CME market data
• Rithmic or CQG data feed
• Unlimited time to pass Test (no deadline)

How Test Subscriptions Work

Purchase flow:

1. Buy Test: Pay first month upfront ($102 for $50K Test)
2. Immediate activation: Account active within 2-4 hours
3. Start trading: Connect platform and begin evaluation
4. Auto-renewal: Every 30 days, card charged $102 again
5. Pass or cancel: Either activate PRO or cancel subscription

Billing cycle:

Purchase date determines renewal:

Bought January 5 → Bills on 5th of every month
Bought January 20 → Bills on 20th of every month

No unified billing date across multiple Test accounts.

Subscription vs One-Time Fee Models

TakeProfitTrader (subscription model):

Month 1: $102
Month 2: $102
Month 3: $102
Total after 3 months: $306

Competitor (one-time fee model):

Apex Trader Funding: $167 one-time for $50K Test
TopOneFutures: $150 one-time for $50K Test

Break-even comparison:

If you pass Test in:

• 1 month: TPT = $102, Competitors = $167 (TPT cheaper)
• 2 months: TPT = $204, Competitors = $167 (Competitors cheaper)
• 3+ months: TPT gets progressively more expensive

Strategic insight: TakeProfitTrader's model favors fast Test completion (1-2 months). Extended attempts become costly.

For cost analysis: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-long-term-cost

What Happens If You Don't Pass Test?

Scenario 1: You violate max drawdown

• Test account locks immediately
• Subscription continues billing (you're still "subscribed")
• Options:
  • Pay $100 reset (instant, same subscription continues)
  • Cancel subscription (lose access, no refund)
  • Let it expire (stop paying, Test deactivates)

Scenario 2: You take too long (6+ months)

• Subscription keeps billing every month
• No deadline pressure, but cost adds up
• At some point, total subscription cost exceeds value

Example:

$50K Test at $102/month × 10 months = $1,020 spent

Even if you pass and make $3,000 (80% split = $2,400 take-home), you're only up $1,380 after 10 months of fees.

For evaluation timeline: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-evaluation-time-limit

Managing Multiple Test Subscriptions

Can you have multiple Test accounts simultaneously?

Yes. No limit on number of active Tests.

Cost example:

3 × $50K Test accounts = $306/month in subscriptions

Strategy:

Some traders run 2-3 Tests simultaneously:

• Test #1: Conservative strategy (slow, steady)
• Test #2: Aggressive strategy (fast, risky)
• Test #3: Experimental strategy (learning)

Benefit: Diversify approaches, increase odds of passing at least one.

Drawback: Expensive. $306/month adds up if you don't pass any quickly.

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

When Subscription Auto-Renews

Auto-renewal happens automatically unless you:

1. Cancel subscription in Control Center
2. Payment method fails (card expires, insufficient funds)
3. Pass Test and activate PRO (Test subscription ends, PRO subscription begins)

Important timing note:

If you pass Test on January 20 but don't activate PRO until January 25, you're still paying for Test subscription until you complete PRO activation.

Cost-saving tip: Activate PRO immediately after passing to stop Test subscription billing.

Pausing Test Subscriptions

Can you pause a Test subscription?

No. TakeProfitTrader doesn't offer pauses.

Options:

• Keep paying and maintain access
• Cancel subscription (lose access to Test)

Workaround for breaks:

1. Turn off auto-renewal in Control Center
2. Trade until current billing period ends
3. Account deactivates at end of paid month
4. When ready to return: Purchase new Test

Downside: You start completely over (new profit target, fresh account).

Reset Fees vs New Test Subscription

If you violate max drawdown:

Option A: Pay $100 reset

• Same Test continues
• Balance resets to starting capital
• Profit target resets to $3,000
• Subscription continues at $102/month

Option B: Cancel and buy new Test

• Old Test ends (no more subscription billing)
• New Test starts ($102 first month)
• Fresh start with clean slate

Which is cheaper?

If you violated early (Month 1-2): Reset ($100) slightly cheaper than new Test ($102)

If you violated late (Month 5+): New Test can be psychological fresh start, but costs same

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

Refund Policy for Test Subscriptions

First month refund:

If you request refund within 14 days of purchase AND you haven't placed any trades, you can get full refund.

After first month:

No refunds on subscription renewals. If you paid for Month 2 and decide to quit, you don't get that $102 back.

Important: Turning off auto-renewal doesn't refund current month. You can trade until paid period ends.

For refund policy: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-refund

Break-Even Analysis: How Long Should You Try?

Formula:

Total subscription cost + Reset fees + PRO activation fee ≤ Expected first PRO withdrawal (after 80/20 split)

Example:

Costs:

• 4 months subscription: $408 ($102 × 4)
• 2 resets: $200 ($100 × 2)
• PRO activation: $130
• Total investment: $738

Revenue:

• Pass Test, activate PRO
• Make $3,000 profit in PRO first month
• 80% split: $2,400 withdrawal

Net: $2,400 - $738 = $1,662 profit

Decision point: If you're 6+ months into Test and haven't passed, total costs are approaching $1,000. At that point, evaluate:

• Is this worth continuing?
• Should I switch to smaller account size?
• Should I try different prop firm?

Subscription Management Best Practices

Tip 1: Use calendar reminders

Set recurring reminder 3 days before renewal date:"TPT Test renewal January 15 ($102)"

Gives you time to decide: keep paying or cancel?

Tip 2: Track cumulative spend

Spreadsheet showing:

• Month 1: $102 (total $102)
• Month 2: $102 (total $204)
• Month 3: $102 (total $306)
• Reset: $100 (total $406)

Helps you see: "I'm $406 into this Test. Time to get serious about passing."

Tip 3: Set max budget threshold

Example: "I'll spend up to $500 on this Test. If I hit $500 without passing, I cancel."

Prevents endless subscription drain.

Tip 4: Turn off auto-renewal if taking break

Going on vacation for 2 weeks? Turn off auto-renewal before trip. Avoid paying for month you won't trade.

Cost Comparison: Small vs Large Test

$25K Test:

• Monthly: $68
• Profit target: $1,500
• Lower cost, faster target

$150K Test:

• Monthly: $170
• Profit target: $9,000
• Higher cost, massive target

Which is better ROI?

Most traders: $50K or $75K sweet spot

• Reasonable monthly cost ($102-119)
• Achievable profit target ($3,000-4,500)
• Best balance of cost vs capital

Avoid $150K Test unless: You're already consistently profitable and can hit $9,000 quickly (Month 1-2).

What Subscription Includes (And Doesn't)

Included in monthly subscription:

✓ Platform access (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, etc.)
✓ Real-time market data (CME Group feeds)
✓ Rithmic or CQG data connection
✓ Customer support
✓ Unlimited trading time (no deadline)

NOT included:

✗ Reset fees ($100 per reset)
✗ PRO activation fee ($130, waived with NOFEE40)
✗ Additional platform costs (if you use paid NinjaTrader license)
✗ VPS hosting (if you use automated strategies)

For data feed costs: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-data-feed-cost

My Test Subscription History

Test #1 ($50K):

• Duration: 2 months
• Cost: $204 subscriptions + $100 reset = $304 total
• Result: Passed, activated PRO
• First PRO withdrawal: $1,800
• Net profit: $1,496

Test #2 ($100K):

• Duration: 5 months
• Cost: $680 subscriptions + $200 resets = $880 total
• Result: Gave up, cancelled
• Net loss: -$880

Test #3 ($75K):

• Duration: 3 months
• Cost: $357 subscriptions, no resets
• Result: Passed, activated PRO
• First PRO withdrawal: $2,800
• Net profit: $2,443

Total spent on Test subscriptions: $1,441 across 3 Tests
Total recovered: $4,600 in PRO withdrawals
Net: +$3,159 (but took 10 months total)

Bottom Line

TakeProfitTrader Test subscriptions cost $68-170 per month depending on account size ($25K-$150K) with promo code NOFEE40, billing monthly from purchase date with auto-renewal until you pass and activate PRO or manually cancel the subscription.

The ongoing subscription model differs from one-time fee competitors, making TakeProfitTrader cost-effective for 1-2 month Test completion ($102-204 total) but increasingly expensive for extended attempts (6 months = $612 in subscription fees alone before any reset costs or PRO activation). Subscriptions include platform access through NinjaTrader/Tradovate/TradingView, CME market data via Rithmic or CQG, and unlimited time to hit profit targets with no deadline pressure—but also no pause option, requiring continued monthly payment or account cancellation.

Break-even analysis shows total Test investment (subscriptions + resets + PRO activation) should remain under expected first PRO withdrawal after 80/20 split, with strategic decision points emerging at 6+ months ($600+ invested) where traders must evaluate whether continuing makes financial sense versus canceling and trying different approaches.

Managing multiple Test subscriptions simultaneously (2-3 accounts at $200-300/month) can diversify strategy risk but requires careful cost tracking, with most successful traders targeting $50K or $75K account sizes for optimal balance of monthly cost, achievable profit targets, and potential PRO returns.

Your Next Steps

👉 Learn About Test Time Limits

👉 Understand Long-Term Costs

👉 Read About Reset Fees

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