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Velotrade

5.6 C
Hong Kong Crypto
VS

DayTraders

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety C vs B+ Split 90% vs 100% Price $35 vs $30

Verdict: Who Wins?

Velotrade 0 wins
0 7
DayTraders 7 wins Our Pick
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

Velotrade DayTraders

Head-to-Head Comparison

Velotrade Metric DayTraders
5.6/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4/5 (8) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (434)
C Safety Grade B+
80-90% (90% with +10% add-on) Profit Split 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live)
3-5% daily; max drawdown 3% (Static, Pro $5K) / 7% (Trailing EOD, 1-Step Classic) / 10% (Trailing EOD, 2-Step Classic) Daily Drawdown Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/Static), $800-$3,250 (EOD), $1,000-$3,250 (S2L)
On-demand Payout Frequency Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F)
$35 Starting Price $30
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader Platforms Trading View, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United States
Nov 2025 Established Jan 2023
13 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 Velotrade DayTraders Savings
$25K $300 $30 Save $270
$50K $540 $40 Save $500
$100K $899 $65 Save $834

Velotrade vs DayTraders: Detailed Analysis

Velotrade and DayTraders are both Crypto 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. Velotrade offers 13 challenge options, while DayTraders offers 18.

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

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

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

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
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%).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Velotrade or DayTraders?

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, Velotrade or DayTraders?

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

Which has better reviews, Velotrade or DayTraders?

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

Which offers a higher profit split, Velotrade or DayTraders?

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

How fast do Velotrade and DayTraders pay out?

Velotrade has On-demand 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.