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TradeDay vs FundingTicks
Full side-by-side breakdown of profit splits, drawdown rules, challenge costs, payout speed, and PFR Score™. Updated for 2026.
🏆 PFR Winner
FundingTicks
4.4/5
PFR Score™
Precision futures prop firm featuring unlimited evaluation time, 90% split, and news trading.
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| Criteria | TradeDay | FundingTicks |
|---|---|---|
| PFR Score™ | 4.3 / 5 | ✓4.4 / 5 |
| Max Funding | $250K | ✓$300K |
| Max Profit Split | 90% | 90% |
| Challenge Price (Entry) | $165 | ✓$155 |
| Daily Drawdown Limit | 3% | 3% |
| Max Total Drawdown | 6% | 6% |
| Min Trading Days | 10 days | ✓3 days |
| Payout Speed | 1-3 business days | 2-4 business days |
| News Trading | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Weekend Holding | ❌ Not Allowed | ❌ Not Allowed |
| EA / Algorithmic Trading | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Trustpilot Score | 4.3 / 5.0 | ✓4.4 / 5.0 |
| Trading Platforms | Tradovate, Rithmic, NinjaTrader | Tradovate, NinjaTrader |
| Tradeable Assets | Futures | Futures |
| Difficulty | Medium | Easy |
TradeDay — Pros & Cons
Direct institutional funding model
90% profit split for all traders
High focus on education and mentorship
Evaluation targets can be higher than competitors
Focus is strictly on CME/futures markets
FundingTicks — Pros & Cons
Unlimited time evaluations
Generous 90% profit split
No consistency rules on evaluation
Withdrawal thresholds apply
Limited educational content
Verdict: Which Firm Should You Choose?
Based on our PFR Score™ methodology, FundingTicks edges ahead in this comparison. Precision futures prop firm featuring unlimited evaluation time, 90% split, and news trading. However, the best firm for you ultimately depends on your trading style, preferred platform, and risk tolerance.
TradeDay vs FundingTicks — FAQ
Is TradeDay or FundingTicks better for funded trading?+
Based on our PFR Score™ methodology, FundingTicks scores higher overall. However, the ideal choice depends on your trading style, preferred instruments, and whether you prioritize profit split or drawdown flexibility.
What is the profit split difference between TradeDay and FundingTicks?+
TradeDay offers up to 90% profit split, while FundingTicks offers up to 90% profit split to funded traders.
Which firm has stricter drawdown rules — TradeDay or FundingTicks?+
TradeDay enforces a 3% daily drawdown limit and a 6% max total drawdown. FundingTicks enforces a 3% daily drawdown and a 6% total drawdown. Both firms have identical daily drawdown limits.
Can I use automated trading (EAs) with TradeDay and FundingTicks?+
TradeDay allows automated Expert Advisors (EAs). FundingTicks allows automated EAs.