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TradeDay

8.1 A+
United States Futures
VS

Velotrade

5.6 C
Hong Kong Crypto
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs C Split 95% vs 90% Price $87 vs $35

Verdict: Who Wins?

TradeDay 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Velotrade 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 5.6
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4
Starting Price $35 vs $87
Profit Split 95% vs 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
Safety Grade A+ vs C
Challenge Variety 13 vs 9 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

TradeDay Velotrade

Head-to-Head Comparison

TradeDay Metric Velotrade
8.1/10 PFM Score 5.6/10
4.6/5 (1,350) TrustPilot 4/5 (8)
A+ Safety Grade C
95% Profit Split 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
Trailing Max Drawdown Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily; max drawdown 3% (Static, Pro $5K) / 7% (Trailing EOD, 1-Step Classic) / 10% (Trailing EOD, 2-Step Classic)
Daily Payout Frequency On-demand
$87 Starting Price $35
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Platforms cTrader
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Jan 2020 Established Nov 2025
9 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 TradeDay Velotrade Savings
$50K $87 $540 Save $453
$100K $140 $899 Save $759

TradeDay vs Velotrade: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, Velotrade is more affordable with challenges starting at $35, which is $52 less than TradeDay's starting price of $87. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options, while Velotrade offers 13.

TradeDay offers 95% profit split, while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on). TradeDay pays out Daily, and Velotrade pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, TradeDay has a 4.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,350 reviews, while Velotrade has 4/5 with 8 reviews. Safety grades: TradeDay A+, Velotrade C.

Overall, TradeDay 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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, TradeDay or Velotrade?

TradeDay scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, TradeDay or Velotrade?

Velotrade has the lower starting price at $35. TradeDay offers 9 challenge options starting from $87, while Velotrade offers 13 options starting from $35.

Which has better reviews, TradeDay or Velotrade?

TradeDay has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. TradeDay has 1,350 reviews while Velotrade has 8.

Which offers a higher profit split, TradeDay or Velotrade?

TradeDay offers a higher maximum profit split. TradeDay offers 95% while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on).

How fast do TradeDay and Velotrade pay out?

TradeDay has Daily payouts while Velotrade offers On-demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.