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Trade The Pool

6.8 A
United Kingdom Stocks
VS

DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Split 80% vs 100% Price $47 vs $30

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 1 wins
1 5
DayTraders 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.3
Starting Price $30 vs $47
Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Safety Grade A vs B+
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool DayTraders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric DayTraders
6.8/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.3/5 (596) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (434)
A Safety Grade B+
70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F)
$47 Starting Price $30
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution Platforms Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2023
18 options Challenge Options 18 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Trade The Pool DayTraders Savings
$25K $97 $30 Save $67
$50K $230 $40 Save $190
$100K $435 $65 Save $370

Trade The Pool vs DayTraders: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and DayTraders are both Stocks firms. Trade The Pool has been in business longer, established in 2021, while DayTraders was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, DayTraders is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $17 less than Trade The Pool's starting price of $47. Trade The Pool offers 18 challenge options, while DayTraders offers 18.

Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) profit split, while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live). Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and DayTraders pays out Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F).

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 596 reviews, while DayTraders has 4.6/5 with 434 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, DayTraders B+.

Overall, DayTraders edges ahead winning 5 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.
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%).

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
DayTraders

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or DayTraders?

DayTraders scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or DayTraders?

DayTraders has the lower starting price at $30. Trade The Pool offers 18 challenge options starting from $47, while DayTraders offers 18 options starting from $30.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or DayTraders?

DayTraders has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Trade The Pool has 596 reviews while DayTraders has 434.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or DayTraders?

DayTraders offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) while DayTraders offers 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live).

How fast do Trade The Pool and DayTraders pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days payouts while DayTraders offers Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.