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DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Velotrade

5.6 C
Hong Kong Crypto
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs C Split 100% vs 90% Price $30 vs $35

Verdict: Who Wins?

DayTraders 7 wins Our Pick
7 0
Velotrade 0 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 5.6
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4
Starting Price $30 vs $35
Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) vs 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
Safety Grade B+ vs C
Challenge Variety 18 vs 13 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders DayTraders
Maximum profit potential DayTraders
Trust & reputation DayTraders
Fast payouts DayTraders

Visual Comparison

DayTraders Velotrade

Head-to-Head Comparison

DayTraders Metric Velotrade
7.9/10 PFM Score 5.6/10
4.6/5 (434) TrustPilot 4/5 (8)
B+ Safety Grade C
100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) Profit Split 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L) Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily; max drawdown 3% (Static, Pro $5K) / 7% (Trailing EOD, 1-Step Classic) / 10% (Trailing EOD, 2-Step Classic)
Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) Payout Frequency On-demand
$30 Starting Price $35
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic Platforms cTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Jan 2023 Established Nov 2025
18 options Challenge Options 13 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size DayTraders Velotrade Savings
$25K $30 $300 Save $270
$50K $40 $540 Save $500
$100K $65 $899 Save $834

DayTraders vs Velotrade: Detailed Analysis

DayTraders and Velotrade are both Futures firms. DayTraders has been in business longer, established in 2023, while Velotrade was founded in 2025.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $5 less than Velotrade's starting price of $35. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options, while Velotrade offers 13.

DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) profit split, while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on). DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F), and Velotrade pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, DayTraders has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 434 reviews, while Velotrade has 4/5 with 8 reviews. Safety grades: DayTraders B+, Velotrade C.

Overall, DayTraders edges ahead winning 7 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

DayTraders
Pros
Keep up to 100% of profits on Eval/Pro accounts (no profit split), automated payout approval, ONYX browser-based platform with TradingView charts + Rithmic data, 2-day pass evaluations on Trail/EOD/Static, 15 funded Pro accounts allowed, FREE real-time data fees, Straight-to-Funded (S2F) and Straight-to-Live (S2L) tracks, 100+ countries supported, no scaling rules.
Cons
Futures-only (CME/COMEX/NYMEX/CBOT) — no forex/CFD/stocks/crypto, all trading is simulated for Eval/Pro accounts (only S2L offers real live execution), $130 one-time Pro Activation Fee after passing, 8-day payout cycle on Pro is slower than daily-payout competitors, 50% consistency rule on evaluation phase (30% on Pro), only Rithmic data feed supported, S2L profit split is 80/20 (not 100%).
Velotrade
Pros
Crypto-native from day one; EOD trailing drawdown (never intraday); No consistency rule; News trading allowed; Weekend holding allowed; On-demand payouts; Up to 90% profit split; Built by founders of original Velotrade (est. 2016, $2.5B+ paid out)
Cons
New crypto prop entity (Velotrade Re Limited incorporated Nov 2025); Only 8 TrustPilot reviews so far; 1-Step Pro variant only available at $5K size; Crypto-only (no forex/futures); Single platform offering

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DayTraders or Velotrade?

DayTraders scores higher overall, winning 7 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, DayTraders or Velotrade?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options starting from $30, while Velotrade offers 13 options starting from $35.

Which has better reviews, DayTraders or Velotrade?

DayTraders has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. DayTraders has 434 reviews while Velotrade has 8.

Which offers a higher profit split, DayTraders or Velotrade?

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on).

How fast do DayTraders and Velotrade pay out?

DayTraders has Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts while Velotrade offers On-demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.