How to Pass the TradeDay Evaluation Program
How to Pass the TradeDay Evaluation with AQS Indicators for NinjaTrader 8
TradeDay offers a streamlined 1-step evaluation with competitive drawdown rules and one of the fastest payout timelines in the industry. Their evaluation uses a static drawdown model on certain account types, meaning your drawdown floor does not trail upward — a significant advantage for building profit cushion. Combined with AQS indicators' regime detection and precision execution, TradeDay's evaluation becomes a systematic process.
Complete Guide
TradeDay Evaluation Program
Evaluation Structure & Rules
Everything you need to know about TradeDay's evaluation requirements.
Critical Rules to Know
Static Max Drawdown
CRITICALTradeDay uses a static drawdown that does not trail your high watermark. Your drawdown is calculated from your starting balance. This means a $50K account with $2,000 max drawdown always has a floor of $48,000 — regardless of how much profit you make.
No Overnight Positions
CRITICALAll positions must be closed before the end of the trading session. No overnight or weekend holding is permitted during the evaluation.
Consistency Requirements
IMPORTANTTradeDay encourages consistent trading. No single day should represent a disproportionate share of total profits. Focus on daily targets rather than home-run trades.
Minimum Trading Days
IMPORTANTYou must trade at least 5 days during the evaluation. Days do not need to be consecutive, allowing you to trade only during optimal market conditions.
Allowed Platforms
NOTETradeDay supports NinjaTrader 8, Tradovate, and TradingView. AQS indicators are designed specifically for NinjaTrader 8.
Payout Structure
What happens after you pass — how and when you get paid.
After 5 trading days on funded account
80/20 split (scalable to 90/10 based on performance)
Weekly payouts available
ACH, Wire Transfer, PayPal, or Crypto
$100 minimum withdrawal
TradeDay's static drawdown is the most favorable model for systematic traders. Since the floor never moves, Alpha Signal's defined risk brackets give you exact mathematical certainty on whether any given trade can breach the drawdown — before you enter. Alpha Regime ensures you only trade during favorable market conditions, and the 5-day minimum means you can afford to wait for perfect setups.
How Each AQS Indicator Helps You Pass TradeDay
Alpha Regime
Multi-market regime classification ensures you only trade during favorable conditions. With static drawdown, every entry matters — Alpha Regime prevents impulsive trades during volatile regimes.
Alpha Signal
Pre-computed stop-loss levels let you calculate exact risk-per-trade. With a static $2,000 drawdown on a 50K account, you know precisely how many losing trades you can sustain before hitting the floor.
Alpha Fusion
Institutional-level detection at PDH/PDL. Static drawdown rewards patience — wait for Alpha Fusion to identify smart money accumulation zones rather than chasing breakouts.
Alpha Explosion
Morning volatility compression breakouts build profit cushion above the static floor. Since the floor doesn't trail, early profits give you permanent breathing room.
4-Step Strategy to Pass TradeDay
A systematic, repeatable process using AQS indicators.
Calculate Your Risk Budget
With static drawdown, you know exactly how much you can lose. On a 50K account with $2,000 drawdown, plan your position sizes and stop-losses to sustain at least 10 consecutive losses before breach.
Build Profit Cushion Early
Use Alpha Explosion's morning breakout detection to capture cash open momentum. Since the drawdown is static, early profits give you permanent breathing room — they don't raise your floor.
Trade Only Green Regimes
Check Alpha Regime's 5-market classification before trading. With only 5 minimum trading days required, you can afford to wait for perfect conditions.
Use Alpha Signal for Execution Discipline
Enter only on Alpha Signal's non-repainting triggers with 1:3+ risk brackets. TradeDay rewards consistency — methodical entries with defined risk outperform aggressive over-trading.
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