TakeProfitTrader Trustpilot

TakeProfitTrader sits at 4.3 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot with over 4,500 reviews as of February 2026. That's above-average for prop firms (most hover around 3.8-4.2), but the score hides something critical: there's a massive divide between traders who passed Test versus those who hit PRO. Understanding this split tells you more about TPT than the overall rating ever will.

Why I trade with TakeProfitTrader: I've been running TakeProfitTrader accounts for months now—passed evaluations, activated PRO, withdrawn profits, and dealt with their support team. This assessment is based on real money in, real money out.

That said, no prop firm is perfect. TakeProfitTrader has strengths (day-one payouts, simple evaluation) and weaknesses (expensive PRO resets, intraday trailing on funded accounts) that I've documented honestly. For a complete breakdown of their account tiers, pricing, and what to expect at each stage, read my full TakeProfitTrader accounts overview. For the absolute latest, check TakeProfitTrader's website or their help center.

The Rating Breakdown (What the Numbers Show)

Overall: 4.3/5 stars (4,500+ reviews)

Star distribution:

• 5 stars: ~65% (mostly Test passers, early PRO success, payout stories)
• 4 stars: ~12% (passed but had issues, slower support, minor complaints)
• 3 stars: ~8% (mixed experience, neutral on firm)
• 2 stars: ~5% (frustrated with rules, failed multiple times)
• 1 star: ~10% (PRO failures, drawdown complaints, anger)

What this tells you: Two-thirds love it, one-tenth hate it, the rest fall somewhere between. The 1-star reviews are where the real lessons hide—they're almost exclusively from traders who passed Test, activated PRO, then got liquidated by intraday drawdown within 30 days.

Comparison to competitors:

• Apex Trader Funding: 4.1/5 (~8,000 reviews)
• TopStep: 3.9/5 (~3,500 reviews)
• Topstep: 4.0/5 (~2,800 reviews)
• Bulenox: 4.6/5 (~1,200 reviews, newer firm)

TPT's 4.3/5 puts it in the upper-middle tier—not the highest (that's usually newer firms benefiting from early adopter bias), but solidly above industry average.

Common Themes in 5-Star Reviews (What Traders Love)

Theme #1: Fast Payouts & Reliable Withdrawals

Sample quotes:

• "Requested payout Friday afternoon, approved Saturday, funds in my bank Monday. Fastest I've seen in prop trading."
• "24-48 hour processing is real. I've withdrawn 6 times, never waited more than 2 days."
• "No games with payouts—once you're above buffer, they pay clean and fast."

Why this matters: Payout reliability is the #1 trust factor in prop trading. TPT consistently delivers 24-48 hour processing, which beats firms like Topstep (5-10 business days) and matches top-tier firms like Apex.

Red flag check: Some 1-star reviews claim "TPT won't pay me," but when you dig into replies, it's usually consistency rule violations or buffer requirements not met. Actual payout scams? Virtually zero evidence in 4,500 reviews.

Theme #2: Responsive Support (With Caveats)

Sample quotes:

• "Eghie and Pam in live chat are incredible—answered my drawdown question in 3 minutes."
• "24/5 chat is clutch. Had a platform issue at 9 PM, got help immediately."
• "Support team actually knows the rules, not reading scripts."

Staff mentioned by name (positive):

• Eghie (chat support, drawdown/rules expert)
• Pam (chat support, payout processing)
• Rhayan (account issues, technical help)

The caveat: Response time degrades during high-volume periods (Monday mornings, FOMC days). Some reviewers report 3-4 day ticket delays when chat is overwhelmed.

Verdict: Support is strong when you reach them, but availability can be inconsistent under load.

Theme #3: Clean Rules & Transparency

Sample quotes:

• "No hidden gotchas. The rules are exactly what they say on the website."
• "Compared to [other firm], TPT is crystal clear about drawdown, consistency, everything."
• "I knew exactly what I was getting into—no surprises during eval or funded."

Why this stands out: Many prop firms change rules mid-eval, add hidden fees, or spring surprise requirements during payouts. TPT's rules have remained consistent (except the Jan 2025 removal of daily loss limits, which was an improvement).

Important note: The PRO intraday drawdown IS disclosed in the rules—but many traders admit they didn't understand it until they experienced it. That's a reading comprehension issue, not a transparency issue.

Theme #4: No Daily Loss Limit (Post-Jan 2025)

Sample quotes:

• "Removing the daily loss limit was huge. I can actually recover from a bad morning without being locked out."
• "Other firms still have DLL—TPT got rid of it. Game changer for position traders."

Context: TPT removed daily loss limits in January 2025 across all account phases. This was a massive competitive advantage since most firms (Apex, TopOne, etc.) still enforce daily loss caps that lock traders out for the rest of the day.

Why this matters for reviews: Post-January reviews are more positive on average because the DLL removal fixed one of the top-3 complaints from 2023-2024.

Common Themes in 1-2 Star Reviews (What Traders Hate)

Theme #1: The PRO Intraday Drawdown Liquidation

This is the #1 complaint. Roughly 60% of negative reviews mention getting liquidated in PRO despite being "above starting balance" or "nowhere near drawdown."

Sample quotes:

• "I passed Test in 12 days. Got liquidated in PRO on day 4 even though I was $1,500 above my starting balance. This is a scam."
• "Intraday trailing is a trap. You go up $2K unrealized, your minimum moves, then one reversal kills you. How is this fair?"
• "They don't warn you how different PRO is from Test. EOD in Test, intraday in PRO—completely different game."

What's actually happening: These traders aren't lying—they ARE getting liquidated above starting balance. But it's not a scam; it's misunderstanding how intraday trailing works.

Example from reviews:

• Trader passes Test, activates PRO at $53K ($50K account)
• Goes long ES, up $2K unrealized (balance shows $55K peak)
• Minimum moves to $52K (from $50K) due to that unrealized gain
• Market reverses -$3K total
• Balance drops to $52K... but wait, minimum is already $52K from earlier peak
• Actually drops to $51.8K for a moment = liquidated

Why traders are angry: Test used EOD drawdown (forgiving). PRO switched to intraday (brutal). They didn't adapt their strategy or position sizing, and they paid the price.

Fair criticism? Yes and no. TPT discloses this in the rules, but the experiential difference between EOD and intraday is hard to grasp until you live it. Some reviewers argue TPT should force traders to acknowledge this rule specifically before activating PRO.

Theme #2: The 50% Consistency Rule Gotcha

Sample quotes:

• "Hit my $3K target in 6 days. Tried to activate PRO—DENIED. Best day was 52%. Now I have to trade MORE just to pass? Ridiculous."
• "The consistency rule isn't explained clearly. I thought I just needed to hit profit target."
• "Forced to keep trading after hitting my goal feels like they're trying to make me fail."

What's happening: Traders hit profit target but violate 50% consistency (best day exceeded 50% of total profit). They must keep trading to dilute the percentage.

Fair criticism? Partially. The rule IS in the documentation, but it's not prominent in marketing materials. Traders focused on "$3K profit target" miss the "50% consistency requirement" buried in the FAQ.

TPT's response: Recent reviews show support staff now proactively explains consistency when traders request activation and are denied. This has reduced some frustration.

Theme #3: Support Ticket Disappearances

Sample quotes:

• "Submitted a ticket about my buffer requirement, never got a response. Just disappeared."
• "Chat said they'd escalate to tech team. Three weeks later, nothing."
• "Support is great when you reach them, but tickets get lost in the system."

What's happening: TPT's ticketing system occasionally loses requests, especially during high-volume periods (first week of month, after major news events).

How common? ~5% of negative reviews mention this. Not widespread, but common enough to be a pattern.

TPT's response: They've acknowledged the issue in some review responses and claim to be upgrading their support infrastructure. Status as of December 2024: Still occasional reports.

Theme #4: The PRO+ $5K Collateral Confusion

Sample quotes:

• "I thought PRO+ meant I could withdraw my $5K profit to get the 90/10 split. NOPE. It's frozen as collateral. False advertising."
• "TPT markets PRO+ as an upgrade, but you lose access to $5K to get it. Not worth it."

What's happening: To qualify for PRO+ (90/10 split, no buffer, EOD drawdown), you need $5K PRO profit. But that $5K is frozen as working capital—you can't withdraw it. Many traders expected to withdraw the $5K, get a fresh PRO+ account at starting balance, and move forward.

Fair criticism? Yes. The PRO+ qualification structure is confusing and feels like a bait-and-switch to some traders. TPT could communicate this better.

Counterpoint: Once you're in PRO+, you make that $5K back quickly at 90/10 split vs 80/20. It's a short-term capital lock for long-term benefit. But the surprise factor damages trust.

How TPT Responds to Reviews (The Good & Bad)

Positive response patterns:

• TPT management (often signed by "James" or support team) replies to ~40% of negative reviews
• Responses are professional, not defensive
• Often provide ticket numbers or direct contact info to resolve issues offline
• Some reviewers update their 1-star to 4-star after resolution

Example exchange:

• 1-star review: "Liquidated in PRO, this is a scam, stealing my money."
• TPT response: "We're sorry to hear about your experience. PRO uses intraday trailing drawdown as disclosed in section 4.2 of the rulebook. We'd like to review your account and explain what happened. Please contact support@takeprofittrader.com with your account number."
• Updated review (3 days later): "Support explained the intraday drawdown. I didn't understand the rules. Resetting and trying again. Changed to 3 stars."

Negative response patterns:

• ~60% of negative reviews get no response (possibly overwhelmed by volume)
• Some responses feel copy-pasted ("We're sorry, please contact support") without addressing specific issues
• No follow-up on reviews where traders claim support tickets disappeared

Verdict: TPT's response game is middle-tier. They engage more than most prop firms (some ignore Trustpilot entirely), but they're not proactive enough to prevent recurring complaints about the same issues (PRO drawdown misunderstanding, PRO+ collateral confusion).

Red Flags vs Legitimate Concerns

RED FLAGS (Scam Indicators to Watch For):

❌ Mass payout denials → Not present in reviews. Isolated payout issues exist, but always tied to rule violations (consistency, buffer, etc.)

❌ Rule changes mid-eval → No evidence. Rules have been stable except beneficial changes (DLL removal)

❌ Phantom fees → Not reported. Pricing is transparent.

❌ Account closures without explanation → Rare. A few reviews mention sudden closures, but TPT responses show they were rule violations (news trading in PRO, copy trading other traders vs self)

Verdict: No systemic scam indicators. TPT operates legitimately.

LEGITIMATE CONCERNS (Real Issues to Consider):

⚠️ PRO intraday drawdown catches 60% of traders off guard → Disclosed but poorly understood until experienced

⚠️ Support ticket system occasionally loses requests → Acknowledged problem, not yet fully resolved

⚠️ PRO+ $5K collateral structure confuses traders → Poor communication on how qualification works

⚠️ Pass rates declining (20% in 2023 → 16.86% in 2024) → Likely due to PRO intraday filtering more traders

Verdict: These are operational/communication issues, not malicious practices. Frustrating? Yes. Scammy? No.

What the Reviews Actually Tell You

If you're considering TPT, here's what Trustpilot reveals:

✅ Payouts are reliable. Fast processing, no payout scams, transparent requirements.

✅ Support is solid when you reach them. Live chat praised, ticket system has gaps.

✅ Rules are clear—if you read them. The problem is traders skim and miss critical details (PRO intraday drawdown, 50% consistency).

✅ PRO is significantly harder than Test. Not a secret, but the experiential gap is wider than most expect.

⚠️ If you can't adapt to intraday drawdown tracking, you'll fail PRO. 60% of negative reviews prove this. Smaller size, tighter risk, faster profit-taking required.

⚠️ PRO+ qualification could be communicated better. The $5K collateral structure surprises too many traders.

How TPT's Reviews Compare to Reality

Are 5-star reviews legit? Mostly yes. Cross-reference with Reddit, Discord—same traders posting payout screenshots. Some might be incentivized (TPT occasionally runs "leave a review, get a discount" promos), but the volume of organic praise is real.

Are 1-star reviews exaggerated? Sometimes. Many are written immediately after liquidation when emotions are high. Some reviewers later update to 3-4 stars after calming down and understanding the rules.

The truth: TPT isn't perfect, but it's not a scam. It's a legitimate prop firm with a specific drawdown structure (PRO intraday) that punishes traders who don't adapt. The reviews reflect this: passers love it, failures blame it.

The Bottom Line

TakeProfitTrader's 4.3/5 Trustpilot rating with 4,500+ reviews is earned—not bought, not fake. The firm pays reliably, operates transparently, and has consistent rules. The negative reviews aren't scam accusations (mostly)—they're frustrated traders who didn't understand or adapt to PRO's intraday drawdown.

Read the 1-star reviews before you join. If every complaint is "liquidated in PRO despite being above starting balance," and you're thinking "that won't happen to me," you're already setting yourself up to become review #4,501.

Adapt your size for PRO, understand intraday trailing, and TPT works. Ignore the warnings in the reviews, and you'll be writing your own 1-star rant in 30 days.