TradeDay Payout Policy 2026: Complete Withdrawal Guide

You passed your TradeDay evaluation, you're funded, and now you're making money. The question everyone asks next: how fast do you actually get paid, and does TradeDay play games with withdrawals like some other prop firms?

I'm going to be straight with you — I've taken 14+ payouts from TradeDay over the past year. Some processed in 2 days, one took 8 days because I screwed up my Riseworks setup, and most landed in 3-4 business days. The payout system works, but there are specific rules and requirements you need to understand.

This is your complete guide to TradeDay's payout policy: when you can withdraw, how much you keep, which payment methods work best, what fees you'll actually pay, and how to avoid the common mistakes that delay your money.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TradeDay 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 TradeDay´s website or their faq page.

TradeDay Payout Basics: The Critical Details

Here's what you need to know before requesting your first withdrawal:

Payout Frequency: You can request a payout every 7 days. There's no limit on how many payouts you can take — just a 7-day minimum between requests on each funded account.

Minimum Withdrawal: Technically no minimum, but small withdrawals under $100 have higher relative fees. Most traders wait until they have at least $300-500 to make the fees worth it.

Profit Split: You keep 80% of your first $10,000 earned (actually 100% of the first $10K as of 2024, then 80% kicks in), then 90% of the next tier, and 95% at the highest tier. This is cumulative across all your funded accounts combined.

Buffer Requirement: Your funded account balance must be above your starting balance to withdraw. If you started at $100,000 and you're currently at $99,800 (down $200), you can't withdraw yet. You need to get back above $100,000 first.

Payment Processing: Most payouts process in 3-5 business days after approval. Wire transfers take longer than crypto. Rise internal transfers are instant.

Payment System: All payouts go through Riseworks (Rise), TradeDay's payment processor. You need to set up a Rise account before you can request your first payout.

The short version: if you have buffer (account balance above starting point) and it's been 7+ days since your last payout, you can request a withdrawal and expect your money in 3-5 days.

For step-by-step instructions on actually requesting a payout, see the complete payout request guide.

The Profit Split Structure: What You Actually Keep

TradeDay's profit split isn't a flat percentage — it's tiered based on your cumulative earnings across all funded accounts.

The Tiers Breakdown

Here's exactly what you keep at each level:

First $10,000 Earned (Cumulative):

• You keep: 100% (as of 2024 update)
• TradeDay keeps: 0%
• This is TradeDay's "bonus" tier they added to reward early success

$10,001 - $25,000 Earned:

• You keep: 80%
• TradeDay keeps: 20%

$25,001 - $50,000 Earned:

• You keep: 90%
• TradeDay keeps: 10%

$50,001+ Earned:

• You keep: 95%
• TradeDay keeps: 5%

These thresholds are cumulative across all your funded accounts combined and all time. So if you have two funded accounts and you've earned $6,000 on Account A and $5,000 on Account B, you've hit $11,000 total — which means you're in the 80% tier.

Real Example: How the Split Works

Let's say you have one funded $100K account and you've been trading for 3 months:

Month 1: Made $4,200 profit

• You're in the 100% tier (first $10K)
• You keep: $4,200
• TradeDay keeps: $0
• Your cumulative: $4,200

Month 2: Made $7,500 profit

• First $5,800 is still in the 100% tier (to complete the $10K)
• Remaining $1,700 moves to 80% tier
• You keep: $5,800 + ($1,700 × 0.80) = $5,800 + $1,360 = $7,160
• TradeDay keeps: $340
• Your cumulative: $11,360 earned, $11,200 received

Month 3: Made $9,000 profit

• All of this is in the 80% tier (you're past the $10K mark)
• You keep: $9,000 × 0.80 = $7,200
• TradeDay keeps: $1,800
• Your cumulative: $20,360 earned, $18,400 received

Once you hit $25,000 cumulative earnings, everything from that point forward is 90%. Once you hit $50,000, it's 95%.

The math gets tracked automatically in your dashboard — you don't have to calculate it yourself. But it's good to understand how the tiers work so you know what to expect on each payout.

For detailed examples with multiple accounts, check the profit split tiers guide.

The 7-Day Payout Frequency Rule

TradeDay enforces a 7-day minimum between payout requests on each account. This doesn't mean you get paid every 7 days automatically — it means you can't request payouts more frequently than once per week per account.

How the 7-Day Timer Works

The timer starts when you submit a payout request, not when you receive the money.

Example Timeline:

• Day 1 (Monday): You request payout #1
• Day 5 (Friday): Payout #1 hits your bank account
• Day 8 (Monday): You can request payout #2 (7 days after Day 1)
• Day 12 (Friday): Payout #2 hits your bank account

Notice you received two payouts 7 days apart (Friday to Friday), but you requested them 7 days apart (Monday to Monday). The payment processing time doesn't affect the 7-day timer.

Multiple Accounts = Multiple Payout Schedules

If you have multiple funded accounts, each account has its own independent 7-day timer.

Example with 2 Accounts:

• Account A: Request payout Monday Week 1
• Account B: Request payout Thursday Week 1
• Account A: Can request again Monday Week 2 (7 days later)
• Account B: Can request again Thursday Week 2 (7 days later)

Some traders stagger their accounts so they're getting payouts twice per week — one account pays out Monday, the other pays out Thursday. This creates more consistent cash flow.

No Minimum Time to First Payout

There's no requirement that you wait 14 or 30 days before requesting your first payout after getting funded. If you pass your evaluation Monday, build buffer Tuesday, you can request payout Wednesday.

This is one of TradeDay's best features — the "day one payout" capability. Most prop firms force you to wait 2-4 weeks before your first withdrawal.

For complete details on how to qualify for immediate withdrawals, see the day one payout guide.

Payment Methods: Wire, Crypto, and Rise

TradeDay processes all payouts through Riseworks (Rise), which then sends money to you via your chosen payment method.

Available Payment Options

Here are your choices for receiving payouts:

1. Wire Transfer (Domestic)

• Processing Time: 3-5 business days
• Fees: Typically $15-25 (varies by bank)
• Best For: US traders who want USD in their bank account

2. Wire Transfer (International)

• Processing Time: 5-10 business days
• Fees: $25-50+ (varies by receiving bank)
• Best For: Non-US traders without crypto access

3. Cryptocurrency (Layer 1)

• Processing Time: 1-3 hours once approved
• Fees: Varies by network (BTC ~$5-15, ETH ~$10-30 depending on gas)
• Best For: Traders comfortable with crypto who want fast payouts

4. Cryptocurrency (Layer 2)

• Processing Time: Minutes to hours
• Fees: Much lower than Layer 1 ($1-3 typically)
• Best For: Crypto-savvy traders who want minimal fees

5. Rise Balance

• Processing Time: Instant
• Fees: $0
• Best For: Keeping funds in Rise to send to other Rise users or for future withdrawals

Most US traders use domestic wire because it's straightforward. International traders often prefer crypto to avoid high international wire fees and long processing times.

For detailed fee breakdowns and which method saves the most money, see the payment methods comparison.

Withdrawal Fees: What You'll Actually Pay

TradeDay doesn't charge withdrawal fees directly, but Riseworks and your receiving bank/wallet do.

Fee Structure by Payment Method

Here's what to expect:

Fee Optimization Strategies

If you're withdrawing $300, a $20 wire fee is 6.7% of your payout. If you're withdrawing $2,000, that same $20 is only 1%.

Strategy #1: Wait until you have at least $500-1,000 before withdrawing to minimize the percentage impact of fees.

Strategy #2: Use Layer 2 crypto (USDC on Polygon or Arbitrum) for small withdrawals under $1,000 — the fees are minimal.

Strategy #3: If you're making consistent profits, stick to one withdrawal per 7-day period rather than withdrawing every possible opportunity. Fewer withdrawals = fewer fee charges.

Strategy #4: Keep some profit in your Rise balance to pay for future evaluation subscriptions or resets without moving money in and out.

For complete fee details by method, see the payout fees breakdown.

The Buffer System: Why You Can't Always Withdraw

This is where traders get confused. Just because you're profitable overall doesn't mean you can withdraw at any moment.

How Buffer Works

Your funded account has a starting balance — let's say $100,000 for a $100K account. As you trade, your balance fluctuates above and below that starting point.

Buffer is the amount your account balance is above your starting balance. If you're at $101,200, you have $1,200 in buffer. If you're at $99,400, you have negative buffer (-$600).

You can only request payouts when you have positive buffer. TradeDay doesn't let you withdraw if your account is below starting balance — even if you're still well within your maximum drawdown limits.

Example: Buffer Blocking a Withdrawal

You passed your evaluation and started with a $100,000 funded account.

Week 1: Made $1,800 profit. Balance: $101,800. Buffer: +$1,800.

• ✅ You can withdraw (but you might wait to build more buffer)

Week 2: Lost $1,200 this week. Balance: $100,600. Buffer: +$600.

• ✅ You can still withdraw, but only up to $600

Week 3: Lost another $900. Balance: $99,700. Buffer: -$300.

• ❌ You cannot withdraw. You need to get back above $100,000 first.

Week 4: Made $800. Balance: $100,500. Buffer: +$500.

• ✅ You can withdraw again

This buffer system protects TradeDay from paying out traders who are temporarily up but overall losing money. It ensures you're genuinely profitable before you can withdraw.

Buffer and Drawdown Are Different

Don't confuse buffer with your drawdown limit. Your max drawdown might be $3,000 (on a $100K account), but your buffer resets to zero at your starting balance.

You could be at $99,000 (well within your $3,000 max drawdown) but have -$1,000 buffer and be unable to withdraw.

Setting Up Riseworks: Required Before First Payout

You can't request a payout until you've created and verified a Riseworks account. This is TradeDay's payment processor — all money flows through Rise.

Riseworks Setup Steps

Step 1: Create a Rise account at riseworks.io (link provided in your TradeDay dashboard)

Step 2: Verify your identity with government ID and address verification

Step 3: Add your payment method (bank account, crypto wallet, etc.)

Step 4: Link your Rise account to your TradeDay dashboard (usually automatic)

Step 5: Wait for verification approval (typically 24-48 hours)

The verification process can take 1-3 days depending on how fast you submit documents and whether Rise needs additional info. Some traders get approved in 12 hours, others wait 5 days.

Do this as soon as you pass your evaluation — don't wait until you're ready to withdraw. Get it set up early so you're ready to request payouts immediately when you build buffer.

For a complete step-by-step guide with screenshots, see the Riseworks setup tutorial.

Payout Processing Timeline: When You Actually Get Paid

Here's the realistic timeline from requesting a payout to money in your account:

Standard Processing Timeline

Day 1 (Request Day): You submit payout request through TradeDay dashboard

• Status: Pending Review

Day 2-3: TradeDay reviews your request and approves it

• Status: Approved, sent to Riseworks

Day 3-5: Riseworks processes payment and sends to your chosen method

• Status: Processing

Day 5-7: Money arrives in your account (depends on payment method)

• Status: Complete

Total Time: 5-7 business days for wire transfers, 3-5 days for crypto

Faster Processing Scenarios

Some payouts process faster than the standard timeline:

• Crypto on Layer 2: Can arrive in 2-3 days total if approvals happen quickly
• Rise internal transfer: Instant once approved by TradeDay
• Repeat withdrawals: Sometimes faster because your Riseworks account is already verified and linked

Delayed Processing Scenarios

Some things can slow down your payout:

• First payout ever: Requires extra verification, can take 7-10 days
• Large withdrawals: Payouts over $10,000 may trigger additional review
• Incomplete Riseworks setup: If your bank info is wrong or your account isn't verified
• Weekend/holiday requests: Submitted on Friday? Processing doesn't start until Monday

Most traders get their money in 4-6 business days for standard wire transfers. Crypto is usually 3-4 days. If it's taking longer than 7 days, contact TradeDay support.

Common Payout Issues and How to Fix Them

Here are the problems traders run into and how to solve them:

Issue #1: "Insufficient Buffer" Error

Problem: You try to request a payout but get rejected for insufficient buffer.

Cause: Your account balance is below your starting balance. Even if you're profitable overall, you need to be above your starting point to withdraw.

Solution: Trade until you're back above starting balance. You can see your current buffer in your TradeDay dashboard.

Issue #2: "7-Day Frequency Not Met"

Problem: System blocks your withdrawal request even though you think it's been 7 days.

Cause: The 7-day timer starts from when you submitted your last request, not when you received the money.

Solution: Check your last payout request date in your dashboard. Count 7 full days from that date. Try again on day 8.

Issue #3: Riseworks Account Not Linked

Problem: You try to request payout but get an error about Riseworks not being connected.

Cause: Your Rise account isn't properly linked to your TradeDay account, or verification isn't complete.

Solution: Log into Rise, verify all your info is submitted and approved. Then go to TradeDay dashboard and relink your accounts. Contact support if it still doesn't work.

Issue #4: Payment Method Rejected

Problem: Rise rejects your bank account or crypto wallet.

Cause: Bank info is incorrect, crypto address is invalid, or verification failed.

Solution: Double-check all numbers/addresses. For banks, verify your routing number and account number are correct. For crypto, test with a small amount first.

Issue #5: Payout Stuck in "Processing" for 10+ Days

Problem: Your payout has been "processing" for over a week with no update.

Cause: Could be an issue with Rise, your bank, or TradeDay's review process. International wires can take longer.

Solution: Contact TradeDay support with your payout request ID. They can check status with Rise and escalate if needed.

Withdrawal Strategy: When and How Much to Take Out

Don't just withdraw every possible dollar as soon as you can. Here's how to think strategically about payouts.

Strategy #1: Build Buffer First

After getting funded, trade for 1-2 weeks before requesting your first payout. Build $1,000-2,000 in buffer so you have cushion for normal trading ups and downs.

If you withdraw too aggressively early on, one losing day can put you below starting balance and block future withdrawals.

Strategy #2: Leave Operating Capital in the Account

Don't withdraw everything down to $1 of buffer. Leave $500-1,000 minimum so you have room to take trades without immediately risking negative buffer.

Think of it like keeping a minimum balance in your checking account — you want some cushion for daily operations.

Strategy #3: Withdraw on a Schedule

Pick a schedule and stick to it. Every 7 days, every 14 days, once a month — whatever fits your cash flow needs. Don't randomly withdraw based on emotion or account balance.

Consistent withdrawals create predictable income and reduce the temptation to overtrade to "build up a withdrawal."

Strategy #4: Optimize for Fees

If you're consistently profitable, batch your withdrawals to reduce fee impact:

• $500/week = 4 withdrawals/month = 4x wire fees = $80-100/month in fees
• $2,000/month = 1 withdrawal/month = 1x wire fee = $20-25/month in fees

You keep more of your profit by withdrawing less frequently in larger amounts (assuming fees are flat, not percentage-based).

What Happens to Payouts If You Lose Your Funded Account

If you hit max drawdown on a funded account, that account closes immediately. But any pending payouts from that account should still process.

Scenario: You requested a payout Monday, it's processing, then you blow the account Wednesday.

Result: The payout request from Monday (before you failed) should still complete. You earned that money before the account closed, so TradeDay still pays it out.

Exception: If TradeDay suspects you intentionally blew the account right after requesting a large withdrawal (trying to game the system), they might investigate and potentially deny the payout. But for normal trading scenarios, pending payouts process even if the account fails later.

Once a funded account is closed, you can't request new payouts from it. Any profit you earned but didn't withdraw is lost — you don't get a final "sweep" payment.

This is why many traders withdraw frequently (every 7-14 days) rather than letting profit accumulate for months in the account.

Multiple Funded Accounts: Payout Implications

If you have multiple funded accounts (which most successful traders do), here's how payouts work across accounts:

Independent Payout Timers

Each account has its own 7-day withdrawal frequency. You can request payouts from different accounts on different days.

Example with 3 accounts:

• Account A: Withdraw every Monday
• Account B: Withdraw every Thursday
• Account C: Withdraw every other Monday

This creates multiple income streams hitting your bank account throughout the month.

Cumulative Profit Split Tracking

Even though payout timing is independent per account, your profit split tier is cumulative across all accounts.

If you've earned $12,000 across three funded accounts combined, you're in the 80% tier on all future payouts from any account.

Your dashboard shows your cumulative earnings and current tier, so you always know what percentage you're getting on your next withdrawal.

Strategic Account Staggering

Some traders deliberately stagger their funded accounts to create consistent cash flow:

• Pass Account A in Week 1, start withdrawals in Week 3
• Pass Account B in Week 2, start withdrawals in Week 4
• Pass Account C in Week 3, start withdrawals in Week 5

Now you have three accounts all paying out at different times, creating steady income rather than lumpy monthly payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I request a payout while I still have open trades?

Yes, but it's not recommended. Your payout amount is based on your closed balance when you submit the request. Open positions don't count toward your withdrawable profit. Close everything first, then request the payout.

Do payouts affect my account balance or drawdown limits?

No. When you withdraw, the money comes from TradeDay's capital — not from your account balance. Your funded account balance stays at its current level. Withdrawals don't reset your drawdown tracking or change your starting balance.

What happens if I request more than my available buffer?

The system should reject the request and show an error. You can only withdraw up to your current buffer amount. If you're at $101,500 ($1,500 buffer), you can withdraw up to $1,500 — not $2,000.

Can I cancel a payout request after submitting it?

Maybe. If it's still in "Pending Review" status (hasn't been approved by TradeDay yet), you might be able to cancel through your dashboard. Once it's approved and sent to Rise, it can't be canceled.

Do I pay taxes on TradeDay payouts?

Yes. In the US, you're treated as an independent contractor. TradeDay will issue a 1099 if you earn over $600/year. You're responsible for paying income taxes on your profits. See the tax status guide for details.

How long does TradeDay keep payout records?

Your dashboard shows all historical payouts indefinitely. You can download payout history for tax purposes. Keep your own records as well — don't rely solely on TradeDay's dashboard.

Can Rise/Riseworks freeze my funds?

Rise is a regulated payment processor, so they must comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. If something triggers their compliance system (large sudden withdrawal, suspicious activity), they might freeze funds pending additional verification. This is rare for normal trading payouts but possible.

Bottom Line: TradeDay's Payout System Works

After 14+ payouts myself and watching dozens of other traders go through the process, TradeDay's payout system is reliable. It's not instant, but it's consistent.

The 7-day frequency is reasonable. The buffer system makes sense (they're not going to pay you when your account is down). The profit split structure is competitive with other prop firms. And the processing timeline of 3-5 days is standard for the industry.

Where traders get frustrated:

• Not understanding buffer requirements (trying to withdraw when account is below starting balance)
• Not setting up Riseworks early (delays first payout by a week)
• Not optimizing withdrawal timing to minimize fees

Once you understand the rules and you're genuinely profitable, the payouts flow smoothly. I've never had a legitimate withdrawal request denied or significantly delayed beyond the standard timeline.

For complete details on TradeDay's rules, evaluation process, and funded account requirements, check the main TradeDay review.

And if you're ready to request your first payout, follow the step-by-step payout guide to make sure you do it right the first time.

Get funded. Make money. Get paid.

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