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Trade the Pool Review

Country

IL

Trust Pilot

4.4 Trustpilot

Created

2021

Years

5

Our Final Verdict On Trade The Pool

Trade The Pool is worth using for US stock and ETF traders who want the deepest real-equities access in the prop space, reflected in its 63/100 score, backed by the same parent company as The5ers and priced from just $47. The firm delivers 12,000+ US stocks and ETFs with genuine NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE exchange data, four distinct programmes covering day trading and swing, weekend holding on swing accounts, a 14-day payout cycle, and a 4.5-star Trustpilot rating from 809 reviews. The one caveat is that the 70% base profit split trails the industry's standard 80-90% range and the firm trades equities and ETFs only.

63 Mixed

BPF Score

Trustpilot Trustpilot: 4.4/5 ★ (862)

63 /100

Mixed

BPF Overall Score

Challenges

8 /10

Fees

7 /10

Markets

8 /10

Payouts

6 /10

Platforms

6 /10

Support

6 /10

Trust

7 /10

The overall BPF Score comes from the full methodology, more than 100 data points per firm. The category ratings summarise each area and do not reconcile by simple average. How is our rating calculated? →

Our Take on Trade the Pool

Trade The Pool occupies a distinctive corner of the prop firm landscape: it is one of the only firms built around genuine US equities and ETFs rather than CFDs, making it a rare destination for stock traders who want a funded account with real exchange data. The firm scores 63/100 overall, a reflection of its deep market access and unusual group backing, balanced against a below-average base profit split and an equities-only mandate that will not suit every trader. Access spans 12,000+ US stocks and ETFs during regular sessions using live data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE, plus roughly 3,500 symbols via Blue Ocean for 24/5 overnight trading. Futures, options, forex, crypto and CFDs are entirely absent - this is a pure equities environment. The operation is run by Five Percent Online Ltd, the UK-registered company behind the established forex prop brand The5ers, giving Trade The Pool a level of group infrastructure that is rare among stocks-only firms.

The product range consists of four one-step programmes, all priced according to the buying power they grant. Day Trading Flex scales from $5K to $200K in buying power at fees of $59, $120, $285, $545 and $1,475, while Day Trading Max covers the same sizes at a lower $47, $97, $230, $435 and $1,100. On the swing side, Swing Flex offers $2K to $40K at $87, $420, $670 and $1,240, and Swing Max sits at $69, $297, $447 and $800. The cheapest entry point is $47 for a $5K Day Trading Max account, and there are 18 configurations in total. Risk rules vary by programme: Day Flex applies a 2% daily pause and 4% max loss; Day Max tightens that to 1% and 3%; Swing Max combines a 15% profit target, 3% daily pause, 7% max loss and a 100-day trading window. Crucially, swing accounts permit weekend holding while day-trading accounts must remain intraday.

Payouts follow a 14-day cycle - a withdrawal can be requested 14 days after account inception or after the previous withdrawal - with a $300 minimum profit on most funded accounts and $150 on the smallest. The profit split starts at 70% and can rise to 80% at the top of the scaling plan. The platform is TraderEvolution, connected directly to real exchange feeds from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE. Copy trading is permitted between up to two of your own accounts, while automation is restricted during the evaluation phase; SignalStack is in beta for funded accounts. On trust, the firm holds a 4.5-star Trustpilot rating from 809 reviews, with 81 percent five-star and 8 percent one-star, and replies to roughly 81 percent of negative reviews.

Trade The Pool is best suited to traders who specifically want a prop firm built around real US stocks and ETFs, especially those who value the backing of an established group and can work within the day-trading or swing structures on offer. The honest limitations are clear: the product range is equities and ETFs only, the 70% base profit split trails the industry's 80-90% norm, evaluation accounts are simulated and funded accounts may be live and/or simulated at the firm's discretion, automation is restricted during evaluation, and support hours are not published. These factors keep the score at 63/100, but for the right stock-focused trader, the depth of market access remains a genuine differentiator.

Key Facts

Evaluation Types 1-step
Max Payout Split 80%
Payout Schedule Every 14 days on day-trading accounts; weekly on swing accounts; $300 minimum withdrawal
First Payout After 14 days
Payout Processing 1-2 business days
Platforms
TraderEvolution
News Trading Allowed
Weekend Holding -
Expert Advisors (EAs) -
TrustpilotTrustpilot 4.4/5 (862 reviews)

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Pros

  • Access to 12,000+ US stocks and ETFs in regular trading, plus ~3,500 via Blue Ocean overnight
  • Direct exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE
  • Transparent risk management structure with four distinct programmes
  • Overnight and weekend holds on swing accounts
  • One-step evaluation across all challenge types
  • Copy trading allowed between up to 2 of your own accounts

Cons

  • Volume cap limits opening trades to 5% of the previous one-minute candle volume
  • Automated trading restricted in evaluation; SignalStack beta only for funded
  • Evaluation simulated, funded may be live/simulated - no guaranteed broker backing
  • Consistency rule affects trade distribution (30-50% depending on programme)
  • TraderEvolution desktop only (no Mac support); web terminal and iOS app available
  • No fee refund on challenge fees

Best For

Manual stock and ETF traders who want real exchange data, deep US equity coverage, and a straightforward one-step evaluation with clear programme options

Not Ideal For

Scalpers, algorithmic traders, or multi-asset traders who need automation support, Mac desktop compatibility, or markets beyond US equities and ETFs

Verified against Trade the Pool's published terms and Trustpilot record on .

Consistency Rule

30-50% rule (best trade cannot exceed 30-50% of total profit, varies by program)

Location Availability

Available
Restricted

Challenge Accounts

Trade The Pool runs four one-step programmes for stocks and ETFs: Day Flex, Day Max, Swing Flex, and Swing Max. Each uses the same core structure but differs in daily pause limits, max loss thresholds, time limits, consistency rules, and minimum activity. Fees range from $47 to $1,475 and you can choose account sizes between $2,000 and $200,000, with 70% profit payouts across the board once funded.

Every trading account uses real exchange data and applies the same basic trade requirements, so the main choice is whether you want intraday rules or the ability to hold positions longer. Daily drawdown and max loss vary by programme - Day Flex uses 2%/4%, Day Max uses 1%/3%, and both Swing programmes use 3%/7%.

1

Day Flex

Account sizes from $5,000 to $200,000 with fees from $59 to $1,475. 6% profit target, 2% daily pause, 4% max loss, minimum 10 positions, and unlimited trading days.

50% consistency rule · Day trading with overnight access after 16:00 ET (reduced buying power)

2

Day Max

Account sizes from $5,000 to $200,000 with fees from $47 to $1,100. 6% profit target, 1% daily pause, 3% max loss, minimum 20 positions, and a 60-day trading window.

30% consistency rule · 60-day limit · Day trading with overnight access after 16:00 ET (reduced buying power)

3

Swing Flex

Account sizes from $2,000 to $40,000 with fees from $87 to $1,240. 15% profit target, 3% daily pause, 7% max loss, minimum 5 positions, and unlimited trading days.

50% consistency rule · Overnight and weekend holding allowed

4

Swing Max

Account sizes from $2,000 to $40,000 with fees from $69 to $800. 15% profit target, 3% daily pause, 7% max loss, minimum 5 positions, and a 100-day trading window.

30% consistency rule · Full overnight and extended-hours access

Challenge Comparison

Programme structure and fees cross-checked against the Trade The Pool website plan selector - verified August 2026.

AttributeDay FlexDay MaxSwing FlexSwing Max
Account Sizes$5K-$200K$5K-$200K$2K-$40K$2K-$40K
Fee Range$59-$1,475$47-$1,100$87-$1,240$69-$800
Profit Target6%6%15%15%
Daily Pause2%1%3%3%
Max Loss4%3%7%7%
Min. Positions102055
Trading PeriodUnlimited60 daysUnlimited100 days
Consistency Rule50%30%50%30%
Profit Split70%70%70%70%

Day Flex Fees

The Day Flex programme is the most flexible option in TTP's day-trading lineup. 6% profit target with unlimited trading days, 2% daily pause and a 4% overall loss limit. Minimum of 10 positions with a 50% consistency rule. At 15:50 ET, active and pending orders are liquidated - after 16:00 ET, new overnight positions can be opened with reduced buying power.

Account SizeProfit Target (6%)Daily Pause (2%)Max Loss (4%)Fee
$5,000$300$100$200$59
$25,000$1,500$500$1,000$120
$50,000$3,000$1,000$2,000$285
$100,000$6,000$2,000$4,000$545
$200,000$12,000$4,000$8,000$1,475

Day Max Fees

The Day Max programme has tighter risk limits and a higher activity requirement. 6% profit target with a fixed 60-day trading window, 1% daily pause and a 3% overall loss limit. Minimum of 20 positions with a 30% consistency rule. Same overnight rules apply - positions liquidated at 15:50 ET, new overnight positions available after 16:00 ET with reduced buying power.

Account SizeProfit Target (6%)Daily Pause (1%)Max Loss (3%)Fee
$5,000$300$50$150$47
$25,000$1,500$250$750$97
$50,000$3,000$500$1,500$230
$100,000$6,000$1,000$3,000$435
$200,000$12,000$2,000$6,000$1,100

Swing Flex Fees

The Swing Flex program is designed for traders who hold positions longer and need room for multi-day moves. 15% profit target with no time limit, 3% daily pause and a 7% max loss. Minimum of 5 positions with a 50% consistency rule. Overnight, weekend, pre-market and after-hours holding allowed.

Account SizeProfit Target (15%)Daily Pause (3%)Max Loss (7%)Fee
$2,000$300$60$140$87
$10,000$1,500$300$700$420
$20,000$3,000$600$1,400$670
$40,000$6,000$1,200$2,800$1,240

Swing Max Fees

The Swing Max program uses the same higher target and wider risk limits as Swing Flex but introduces a 100-day deadline. 15% profit target, 3% daily pause and a 7% max loss. Minimum of 5 positions with a 30% consistency rule. Full overnight, weekend and extended-hours access.

Account SizeProfit Target (15%)Daily Pause (3%)Max Loss (7%)Fee
$2,000$300$60$140$69
$10,000$1,500$300$700$297
$20,000$3,000$600$1,400$447
$40,000$6,000$1,200$2,800$800

Trading Rules

Rules confirmed against the official program terms - verified August 2026.

Trade The Pool uses a consistent rule set across all programme types, built to keep things realistic around stock and ETF liquidity. Every position must meet the minimum hold and movement requirements, and your trade distribution is checked against the consistency rule.

Minimum 30-second hold on every trade

Minimum 10-cent movement for a trade to count as profitable - dashboard rounding can make borderline trades look valid when they are not

Consistency rule means your best trade cannot exceed 30-50% of total profit (varies by programme)

Volume rule: opening trades cannot exceed 5% of the previous one-minute candle volume for that instrument, or the most recent one-minute candle with volume if the prior minute had none

Halt and volatility rule requires no trading during a halt; must wait one minute after reopening

Day accounts: at 15:50 ET, active and pending orders are liquidated. After 16:00 ET, traders can open new overnight positions subject to reduced overnight buying power

Swing accounts allow full overnight and weekend holding

News trading is allowed. The restriction is on scheduled earnings reports for overnight positions, where trades can be liquidated or tickers disabled

Copy trading is allowed between a maximum of 2 of your own accounts. TraderEvolution's copy feature is available on evaluation accounts only; manual copy trading is allowed on both evaluation and funded accounts

Scaling Plan

Trade The Pool's scaling plan is tied to realised profit milestones based on buying power. Once you reach 10% validated profit, your buying power increases by 5% and your daily pause increases by 10% at each scale step. The system applies the adjustments automatically.

Example: If a $50,000 account reaches 10% validated profit, the buying power increases by 5% and daily pause by 10%. Each subsequent scale step follows the same formula. Any breach of the account's loss limits resets all scaling progress.

Verdict on Challenges

Challenges score 8/10 because Trade The Pool's four one-step programmes (Day Flex, Day Max, Swing Flex, Swing Max), modest targets on day accounts and clear drawdown rules make the evaluation straightforward to navigate. You get a choice between day and swing models, unlimited time on the Flex tiers and multiple account sizes. The score isn't higher because the consistency rule and volume caps introduce extra limitations that can make certain strategies harder to execute cleanly.

Commission Fees & Pricing

Trade The Pool charges a flat stock and ETF commission of $0.005 per share with a $0.75 minimum per order, and pricing is based on real-time NASDAQ order book data rather than a synthetic feed.

That means the spread you see on TraderEvolution closely matches the underlying exchange, but it can still widen around opens, halts and news, and stop orders will fill at the next available price rather than at a guaranteed level.

$0.005

Per Share

$0.75

Min. Per Order

$0

Platform Fee

$0

Data Feed Fee

Commission Cost Examples

Position SizeCalculationCommission
50 shares50 × $0.005 = $0.25$0.75 (minimum)
200 shares200 × $0.005$1.00
1,000 shares1,000 × $0.005$5.00
2,000 shares2,000 × $0.005$10.00

This commission model is cheap for small or medium position sizes but gets expensive if you run very high share counts. You'll want to factor that into any scalping or high-frequency style that leans on many entries and exits, because trading costs can eat into a 6-15% target quickly if your average win size is small.

There are no separate platform or market data fees on evaluation accounts, and real-time US stock and ETF prices are included as part of the program.

Verdict on Spreads and Fees

Spreads and trading fees score 7/10 because Trade The Pool uses real exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE, giving you accurate pricing and no hidden mark-ups. The per-share commission is transparent and fair for normal position sizes, and there are no extra platform or data fees. The score doesn't go higher because the $0.005 per-share model becomes expensive for high-volume traders, and large share counts can make costs stack up faster than at CFD-style props with capped or all-in fees.

Financial Markets & Leverage

Trade The Pool gives access to over 12,000+ US stocks and ETFs in regular trading, plus around 3,500 symbols via Blue Ocean for 24/5 overnight sessions. No futures, options, forex, crypto, or CFDs are available - it is equities and ETFs only, with spot-style stock trading. The firm uses a risk-based buying power system instead of fixed leverage.

All pricing comes directly from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE feeds, so spreads and depth track the underlying exchange rather than CFD-style synthetic books.

12,000+

Tradeable Symbols

3

Exchanges

Stocks

Asset Type

ETFs

Asset Type

What You Can Trade

TTP's product list includes large caps like Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT), high-volatility names such as Tesla (TSLA), smaller companies and penny stocks, plus hundreds of sector and thematic ETFs ranging from SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ) to niche products like Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU).

Day vs Swing Account Differences

FeatureDay AccountsSwing Accounts
Overnight HoldingAfter 16:00 ET (reduced BP)Allowed
Weekend HoldingNot AllowedAllowed
Pre-Market AccessAvailableAvailable
After-Hours AccessAvailableAvailable
15:50 ET LiquidationYes (new positions after 16:00 ET)No

Position sizing is shaped by TTP's risk controls: your maximum size is whatever keeps you within your buying power and drawdown limits, and you must stay under the 5% one-minute volume rule. In practice, most traders keep each position to roughly 30% of the daily loss limit to avoid clipping the pause trigger.

Verdict on Markets

Markets score 8/10 because Trade The Pool offers one of the largest stock and ETF selections available, with 12,000+ US-listed symbols during regular trading plus around 3,500 via Blue Ocean for 24/5 overnight sessions. Extended-hours access and overnight holding on swing accounts make it flexible for multiple strategies. Day accounts can also open new overnight positions after 16:00 ET with reduced buying power. It doesn't earn a higher score because everything is limited to US equities and ETFs only - no futures, options, forex, crypto, or CFDs - which reduces appeal for multi-asset traders.

Trading Platforms

Trade The Pool uses the TraderEvolution platform for stocks and ETFs, giving you direct exchange data and a stock-focused execution environment rather than a CFD setup. All pricing comes straight from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE. Note that the TraderEvolution desktop application does not support Mac, but Trade The Pool does offer a web terminal and iOS app for traders on Apple devices.

TraderEvolution

A full-feature desktop platform (Windows only - no Mac support) with ladder trading, Level 2 depth, charting tools, hotkeys and advanced order types. Comfortable for active stock traders coming from brokers like IBKR or Lightspeed. A web terminal and iOS app are also available, but the desktop terminal is the only version with full functionality.

DesktopWebMobileLevel 2 DepthLadder TradingHotkeysAdvanced Orders

Note: Only one connection per device type is allowed at a time to avoid duplicate orders or accidental triggers.

Automation Restrictions

Automated trading is restricted during evaluation. TTP is trialling a SignalStack integration in beta for funded accounts, but it isn't guaranteed and can be revoked at any time. All evaluation phases should be treated as manual-trading only.

Execution is routed through TTP's internal environment, and fills reflect the live order book and stock market activity. Stop loss orders trigger at market once reached, so you can experience slippage around fast moves, halts or thin names.

Verdict on Platforms

Platforms score 6/10 because TraderEvolution provides strong stock trading tools like Level 2, hotkeys, ladder trading and advanced order types, giving manual equity traders everything they need. The drawbacks are that the desktop app doesn't support Mac (though a web terminal and iOS app are available), it's the only platform option with no support for MT4/MT5, cTrader, TradingView or third-party terminals, and automation is restricted during evaluations (SignalStack is in beta for funded accounts only).

Payments & Profit Payout

Trade The Pool pays funded traders on a 14-day payout cycle. Withdrawals can be requested 14 days after account inception or 14 days after the previous withdrawal, provided you have the minimum profit amount: $300 on most funded accounts, or $150 on $5K accounts. Payouts are processed once all positions are closed and the account passes a brief risk review.

70%

Profit Split

14 Days

Payout Cycle

$300 / $150

Min. Withdrawal

None

Fee Refund

Payment Methods

Challenge fee payments: Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Maestro, SEPA, EPS, iDeal and PayPal.

Profit payouts: Wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card. Payout methods are not limited to the same processors used for challenge fees.

Wire TransferCryptoHub CreditsCredit Card

Important Payout Notes

No fee refund on challenge fees

Minimum withdrawal: $300 (general) or $150 ($5K funded accounts)

Flex funded accounts need 3 separate trading days with at least 0.5% profit each within a 14-day period to be eligible for withdrawal. Max accounts do not have this rule

All positions must be closed before requesting a withdrawal

Standard KYC checks required before funds are released

Withdrawals don't affect scaling unless balance drops below the account's safety buffer

Verdict on Payouts

Payouts score 6/10 because the 14-day payout cycle, 70% split and multiple payout methods (wire transfer, crypto, Hub credits, credit card) give you a functional setup. The $300 minimum ($150 on $5K accounts) is standard for US-stock prop firms. The score isn't higher because Flex funded accounts also need 3 profitable days (0.5%+ each) within a 14-day period to qualify, challenge fees aren't refunded, and the overall payout structure isn't among the most generous on the market.

Customer Service & Education

Trade The Pool's customer support team is available during standard business hours and handled mainly through email, their FAQ, and platform guidance. Responses during testing were steady but not instant, which is typical for stock-focused firms.

Support Channels

Email Support

Helpdesk email available during standard business hours. Responses are steady but not instant.

FAQ & Knowledge Base

The Trader's Area includes basic guides on using TraderEvolution, plus walkthroughs for order types and risk settings.

Program Terms

Trading rule explanations are covered in detail through the Program Terms pages, outlining consistency, volume limits and overnight policies.

Education & Resources

Educational materials are light but practical. You get access to short articles, a blog, and occasional trading tips, along with optional third-party tools like Tradersync or TrendSpider through partner trials.

There's no large Discord community, which is unusual for a prop firm. However, The 5%ers (the parent company) offers more in-depth educational resources and a large Discord channel if you want to work on your trading skills. TTP's funded trader interviews and platform resources give you the basics to understand how the program expects you to trade.

Verdict on Support

Support and education score 6/10 because Trade The Pool covers the basics well with email support, FAQs and platform guides, but doesn't go much beyond that. Response times are reasonable for a stock-focused firm, and the Trader's Area plus Program Terms do a solid job explaining platform use and risk rules. However, there's no 24/7 live chat, no large in-house community like Discord, and educational content is fairly light, so traders who want coaching, webinars or hands-on support will need to look elsewhere.

Trust & Community

Trade The Pool shows a solid level of transparency for a stock-focused prop firm, with clear risk management rules and real exchange data underpinning every evaluation. The company operates under Five Percent Online Ltd, the same group behind The 5%ers.

Evaluation accounts are simulated, while funded accounts may be live and/or simulated depending on risk management decisions. There is no guaranteed broker backing. Pricing comes directly from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE, so quotes, volume and spreads match the underlying exchanges.

What Do Users Say?

Review figures from the firm's Trustpilot profile (809 reviews, 81 percent five-star) - verified August 2026.

4.4/5 Trustpilot

Trustpilot

From 862 reviews, with most feedback focused on fair rule enforcement and the clarity of their risk management structure.

Transparency & Credibility

The Five Percent Online Group

Trade The Pool is operated by Five Percent Online Ltd, the UK-registered company that also runs The5ers, an established forex prop firm. The two brands share ownership and infrastructure while serving completely different markets - The5ers for forex and Trade The Pool for US stocks and ETFs. This kind of group backing is rare among stocks-only prop firms and meaningfully strengthens the payout reliability and operational track record behind the Trade The Pool brand.

Operated by Five Percent Online Ltd, the same company behind The 5%ers

Real exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE

Full program terms published and easy to verify

Rules and evaluation criteria are consistent and publicly documented

Evaluation is simulated; funded accounts may be live/simulated - no guaranteed broker backing

Automation restrictions and volume caps may frustrate some users

Verdict on Trust and Transparency

Trust and transparency score 7/10 because Trade The Pool provides clear rules, full programme terms, and real exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE. Its association with Five Percent Online Ltd (The 5%ers) and a strong Trustpilot rating help reinforce credibility. It doesn't score higher because evaluation is simulated and funded accounts may be live or simulated with no guaranteed broker backing, automation restrictions still apply during evaluation, and some users report slower response times or confusion around certain rules.

Screenshot of the Trade the Pool Trustpilot profile
Trade the Pool on Trustpilot, captured from the public profile on 1 October 2026. It showed 4.4 out of 5 from 862 reviews. We recapture this monthly.
Screenshot of the Trade The Pool App Store listing
Trade The Pool on the US App Store, captured on 1 October 2026: 2.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings.
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Trade The Pool on Google Play (US store), captured on 1 October 2026: 2.4 out of 5 from 83 reviews shown worldwide.

Overall Score for Trade the Pool

Trade The Pool is worth using for US stock and ETF traders who want the deepest real-equities access in the prop space, reflected in its 63/100 score, backed by the same parent company as The5ers and priced from just $47. The firm delivers 12,000+ US stocks and ETFs with genuine NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE exchange data, four distinct programmes covering day trading and swing, weekend holding on swing accounts, a 14-day payout cycle, and a 4.5-star Trustpilot rating from 809 reviews. The one caveat is that the 70% base profit split trails the industry's standard 80-90% range and the firm trades equities and ETFs only.

Trade The Pool ends up at 63/100 because it does a lot right, especially around stock access, real exchange data and straightforward one-step evaluations across four programmes (Day Flex, Day Max, Swing Flex, Swing Max). Those strengths push up its overall score and make it a solid choice if you want a realistic US equities environment without the usual CFD limitations.

The firm doesn't offer futures, options, forex, crypto, or CFDs - it's equities and ETFs only. Evaluation accounts are simulated, while funded accounts may be live and/or simulated depending on risk management decisions. Copy trading is allowed between up to two of your own accounts, and while automated trading is restricted during evaluation, SignalStack is being trialled in beta for funded accounts.

Daily drawdown and max loss figures vary by programme: Day Flex uses 2%/4%, Day Max uses 1%/3%, and both Swing programmes use 3%/7%. Payouts are processed via wire transfer, crypto, Hub credits, or credit card - not limited to the same processors used for challenge fees. Flex funded accounts need 3 profitable days (0.5%+ each) within a 14-day period to qualify.

Overall, TTP suits manual stock and ETF traders who want depth, clarity and real data. It's less ideal for algo traders, multi-asset traders, or anyone who needs Mac desktop support or tighter costs on high-volume strategies.

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Where Trade the Pool Ranks Across Our Guides

Every ranked guide on this site assigns a fit score out of 100, tailored to that page’s specific angle - whether that’s a country’s payment rails or a single product line such as instant funding. The site-wide overall score rates the whole firm, while the fit score reflects suitability for that one use case, so the two numbers can differ. The cards below show where the firm currently places on each guide it appears in, and every card links to the full ranking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Trade The Pool is considered legitimate as a stock and ETF prop firm with a clear rule set and transparent risk management. It operates under Five Percent Online Ltd, the same company behind The 5%ers, and uses real exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE. Evaluation accounts are simulated, while funded accounts may be live and/or simulated depending on risk management decisions. Its rules, evaluation criteria and funded account structure are fully published and easy to verify.
Very few prop firms offer the same stock and ETF access as Trade The Pool. Most stock prop trading firms rely on CFD-style feeds with a few hundred synthetic tickers, while TTP gives you more than 12,000 real US-listed stocks and ETFs with exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE during regular trading, plus around 3,500 symbols via Blue Ocean for 24/5 overnight sessions. That includes penny stocks, small caps, sector ETFs and leveraged products.
Yes, Trade The Pool pays funded traders on a 14-day cycle. Withdrawals can be requested 14 days after account inception or 14 days after the previous withdrawal, provided you have at least $300 in profit ($150 for $5K accounts). Flex funded accounts also need 3 separate trading days with at least 0.5% profit each within a 14-day period. Payouts are processed via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card.
No, you cannot use the Interactive Brokers platform with Trade The Pool. Your only option is TraderEvolution, which is their in-house equities platform built around real exchange data. TraderEvolution desktop does not support Mac, but a web terminal and iOS app are available. All trading must happen inside their own environment because the evaluation stages run on simulated accounts.
Trade The Pool offers 18 configurations across four programmes, all with one-time evaluation fees. Day Trading Flex ranges from $59 to $1,475 for $5K to $200K buying power, Day Trading Max from $47 to $1,100 for the same sizes, Swing Flex from $87 to $1,240 for $2K to $40K, and Swing Max from $69 to $800. The cheapest entry point is $47 for a $5K Day Trading Max account.
Flex accounts cost more but come with looser risk rules - for example, Day Trading Flex permits a 2% daily pause and 4% max loss - while Max accounts are cheaper and carry tighter limits, with Day Trading Max running a 1% daily pause and 3% max loss. The same Flex-versus-Max trade-off applies on the swing side, so the choice is essentially price versus breathing room.
Yes - the Swing Flex and Swing Max programmes, which offer $2K to $40K in buying power, are specifically designed for multi-day positions and allow weekend holding. Swing Max operates with a 15% profit target, 3% daily pause, 7% max loss and a 100-day trading window. Day-trading accounts, in contrast, must stay intraday.
Trade The Pool is operated by Five Percent Online Ltd, the UK-registered company that also runs the well-known forex prop firm The5ers. The two brands share ownership and infrastructure while covering entirely different markets - forex for The5ers and US stocks and ETFs for Trade The Pool.
Trade The Pool uses TraderEvolution, connected to real exchange data from NASDAQ, NYSE and CBOE with access to 12,000+ US stocks and ETFs, plus around 3,500 symbols via Blue Ocean for 24/5 overnight sessions. MetaTrader is not offered because the firm trades real equities rather than CFDs.

Data Sources

  • https://tradethepool.com

Last reviewed 2026-07-07 · Data verified 2026-08-31