TradeDay
Pine Script Strategies for TradeDay Evaluations
TradeDay runs one of the more trader-friendly rule sets in the futures prop space — straightforward daily loss limits, a trailing drawdown, and no consistency rule. Here's how our Pine Scripts are built to pass it.
TradeDay's eval structure and what it means for strategy design
TradeDay uses a combined daily loss limit and trailing max drawdown. The daily loss limit is the most immediate constraint — if your P&L hits the daily floor intraday, you're done for the day. The trailing drawdown then tracks your peak account value, setting the floor that can never be breached across sessions.
The winning approach: size risk so one trade loss is a fraction of the daily limit, and keep session P&L positive often enough that the trailing drawdown never becomes a threat. Strategies that focus on 1–2 clean setups per session rather than churning trades do this naturally.
TradeDay 50k eval — key rules
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 |
| Max trailing drawdown | $2,000 |
| Daily loss limit | $500 |
| Min trading days | 10 |
| Max contracts | 10 micros / 1 mini |
| News trading | Permitted (check current rules) |
The 10-day minimum is longer than Apex or Bulenox, which means you need consistent small wins rather than one big day. Strategies with a tighter win rate but steady output fit this structure better than high-variance breakout systems.
How our scripts handle the daily loss limit
Because the daily limit is hard — not trailing — strategies need a per-session circuit breaker. Our Pine Scripts include an optional daily loss guard: after the strategy's stop-loss values accumulate past a set threshold for the session, no new entries are fired. The chart stays open, signals appear, but the script won't execute. This prevents a bad morning from eating into the trailing drawdown.
Instruments and account sizes
TradeDay supports major CME futures. For the evaluation, the most common choices:
- MES — Best for 25k–50k accounts. Tight risk, gradual equity build.
- MNQ — Higher volatility per tick. Reaches the profit target faster on a good run; more volatile on down sessions.
- ES / NQ — For 100k+ accounts where the daily loss limit is proportionally larger and you can absorb a full-size stop.
Which plan fits TradeDay traders?
The Starter plan ($50) covers 25k–50k accounts on MES or MNQ with risk sized for the $500–$750 daily limit range. The Pro plan ($80) targets 100k+ on ES or NQ. The Custom plan ($120) lets you specify the exact daily limit value so the script's circuit breaker is calibrated to your account.
Pass your TradeDay eval in 10 days with a strategy that respects the daily limit.
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View Plans Browse ResourcesFAQ — TradeDay specific
Does TradeDay allow Pine Script automation?
TradeDay permits automated trading strategies during evaluations. Scripts that fire via TradingView webhook alerts connected to a broker like TradersPost are a common setup for TradeDay traders.
What is TradeDay's daily loss limit?
TradeDay's daily loss limit varies by account size — typically around $500 for a 25k account up to $1,500 for a 150k account. Our scripts are sized so one losing trade does not consume more than 40% of the daily limit.
Can I trade CL or GC on TradeDay?
Yes, TradeDay supports a wide range of CME futures including energy (CL) and metals (GC). If you want a script built around those instruments, use our Custom plan.