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DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Taurus Arena

6.8 B
Cyprus Futures
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Payouts Daily vs Weekly Split 100% vs 85% Price $30 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

DayTraders 6 wins Decisive Win
6 - 1
Taurus Arena 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 6.8 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.7 vs 4.6 Narrow
Starting Price $30 vs $59 Decisive
Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) vs 85% Decisive
Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow
Trust Score 60.5/100 vs 45.7/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 18 vs 9 options Decisive

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

DayTraders Taurus Arena

Head-to-Head Comparison

DayTraders Metric Taurus Arena
7.9/10 PFM Score 6.8/10
4.6/5 (434) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (76)
B+ Safety Grade B
60.5 B Trust Score 45.7 D
100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) Profit Split 85%
Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L) Daily Drawdown None (no daily loss limit on PRIME/FREES/DIRECT PRIME)
Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) Payout Frequency Weekly
$30 Starting Price $59
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic Platforms Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Cyprus
Jan 2023 Established Nov 2025
18 options Challenge Options 9 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size DayTraders Taurus Arena Savings
$25K $30 $59 Save $29
$50K $40 $79 Save $39
$100K $65 $119 Save $54

DayTraders vs Taurus Arena: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $29 less than Taurus Arena's starting price of $59. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options, while Taurus Arena offers 9.

DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) profit split, while Taurus Arena offers 85%. DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F), and Taurus Arena pays out Weekly.

For trust and reputation, DayTraders has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 434 reviews, while Taurus Arena has 4.7/5 with 76 reviews. Safety grades: DayTraders B+, Taurus Arena B.

Overall, DayTraders edges ahead winning 6 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%).
Taurus Arena
Pros
No daily loss limit; no consistency rule on PRIME and FREES Challenges; FREES has $0 activation fee after Challenge success; Volumetrica Web included free; instant SIM TPA activation on pass with no minimum trading days; EOD drawdown switch available via +$19 add-on; soft daily loss add-on available (+$9.50).
Cons
20% consistency rule on DIRECT PRIME accounts; trailing drawdown by default (switch to EOD costs +$19); FREES requires recurring monthly subscription during Challenge; new firm launched late 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DayTraders or Taurus Arena?

DayTraders scores higher overall, winning 6 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, DayTraders or Taurus Arena?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. DayTraders offers 18 challenge options starting from $30, while Taurus Arena offers 9 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, DayTraders or Taurus Arena?

Taurus Arena has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.7/5. DayTraders has 434 reviews while Taurus Arena has 76.

Which offers a higher profit split, DayTraders or Taurus Arena?

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) while Taurus Arena offers 85%.

How fast do DayTraders and Taurus Arena pay out?

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