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TradeDay

8.1 A+
United States Futures
VS

Top One Futures

8.1 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Split 95% vs 90% Price $87 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

TradeDay 2 wins
2 4
Top One Futures 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating Both 8.1
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.6
Starting Price $39 vs $87
Profit Split 95% vs 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 23 vs 9 options
Platform Choice 2 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Top One Futures
Maximum profit potential TradeDay
Trust & reputation Top One Futures

Visual Comparison

TradeDay Top One Futures

Head-to-Head Comparison

TradeDay Metric Top One Futures
8.1/10 PFM Score 8.1/10
4.6/5 (1,350) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (4,039)
A+ Safety Grade B+
95% Profit Split 90%
Trailing Max Drawdown Daily Drawdown Varies by program — End-of-Day trailing on Elite/Daily/Access/Ignite; Intraday on S2F Sim PRO. See per-challenge daily_loss_limit.
Daily Payout Frequency Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access)
$87 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
Jan 2020 Established Apr 2025
9 options Challenge Options 23 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size TradeDay Top One Futures Savings
$50K $87 $39 Save $48
$100K $140 $39 Save $101
$150K $210 $39 Save $171

TradeDay vs Top One Futures: Detailed Analysis

TradeDay and Top One Futures are both Futures firms. TradeDay has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Top One Futures was founded in 2025.

In terms of pricing, Top One Futures is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $48 less than TradeDay's starting price of $87. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options, while Top One Futures offers 23.

TradeDay offers 95% profit split, while Top One Futures offers 90%. TradeDay pays out Daily, and Top One Futures pays out Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access).

For trust and reputation, TradeDay has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,350 reviews, while Top One Futures has 4.8/5 with 4,039 reviews. Safety grades: TradeDay A+, Top One Futures B+.

Overall, Top One Futures edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

TradeDay
Pros
Day One Payouts Up to 95% Profit Share Clear Path to Live Funding
Cons
Unable to offer a refund after purchase, monthly subscription fees apply
Top One Futures
Pros
Six distinct programs (Elite Challenge/Daily/Access, Instant Sim Funded, S2F Sim PRO, IGNITE Instant Funding); 90% profit split across all programs; daily payouts on Elite Daily once funded ($500 min); 1-day min on Elite Challenge; no consistency rule on Elite Daily funded accounts; no activation fee on Elite Daily; Tradovate + NinjaTrader supported; account sizes $25K–$150K; 5 max accounts per trader; TrustPilot 4.8/5 across 4,039 reviews.
Cons
Trailing drawdown across all evaluation programs (EOD on most, Intraday on S2F Sim PRO); consistency rules on Challenge (25%), Instant Sim Funded (20%), IGNITE (15%); monthly subscription billing on Elite Challenge/Daily (not one-time); $500 minimum payout; max payout per request capped ($750 on $25K, $1,500 on $100K Elite Daily); 50% payout-progression rule after first payout; required buffer remains in account ($1,500–$3,000 by size); newer firm launched April 2025.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

TradeDay
30% OFF 30% off + no activation fee on all evaluations
Top One Futures

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, TradeDay or Top One Futures?

Top One Futures scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including TrustPilot, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, TradeDay or Top One Futures?

Top One Futures has the lower starting price at $39. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options starting from $87, while Top One Futures offers 23 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, TradeDay or Top One Futures?

Top One Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. TradeDay has 1,350 reviews while Top One Futures has 4,039.

Which offers a higher profit split, TradeDay or Top One Futures?

TradeDay offers a higher maximum profit split. TradeDay offers 95% while Top One Futures offers 90%.

How fast do TradeDay and Top One Futures pay out?

TradeDay has Daily payouts while Top One Futures offers Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.