Tradeify scored 82/100 when our research team tested and reviewed the popular US futures prop firm. As well as being broker backed and offering Tradeovate, TradingView and Ninja trader are available, as well as instant futures funding.
With an overall score of 82/100, Tradeify ranks well for a futures prop firm focused on real exchange access. The funding options are flexible, and payouts are fast once you’re verified. Futures platform variety is also solid, with full support for Tradovate, TradingView, and NinjaTrader.
While still one of the top futures prop firms, we marked it down for a few reasons. Ongoing monthly fees can add up for some accounts, and support is email only with education basically non-existent. If you already know what you’re doing, it’s a clean setup. If you’re new to futures prop trading, it’s a steep learning curve.
Tradeify runs three futures funding models, an instant futures account, or two different one step evaluation processes.
All models come with trailing drawdowns, but the type of drawdown, risk parameters, and fee structures vary a lot.
| Tradeify Challenges | Advanced Challenge | Growth Challenge | Lightning Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Process | One Step | One Step | Instant Funding |
| Account Sizes | $50K – $150K | $50K – $150K | $25K – $150K |
| Monthly Fee | $69 – $129 | $139 – $339 | ✗ |
| Activation Fee | $125 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reset Fee | $45 | $85 | ✗ |
| Profit Target | 6% | 6% | ✗ |
| Daily Drawdown | 0% (None) | 2.5% (soft) | 0% or 2.5% (soft) |
| Max Drawdown | 3% – 4% | 3.3% – 4% | 4% |
| Min Trading Days | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Max Trading Days | Unlimited | Unlimited | None |
| Drawdown Type | Intraday Trailing (Equity) | End of Day Trailing (Balance) | End of Day Trailing |
| Weekend Trading | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reset Available | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
The Advanced Challenge is built for active intraday traders. It’s a one step evaluation with no time limits, but you pay an ongoing monthly fees starting at $69, as well as a $125 activation fee to get your live funded account after you pass.
The key pressure point here is the intraday trailing drawdown, which follows your real-time equity, not balance. That means even open trades count, so if your floating equity dips below the max drawdown, you fail the account instantly.
There’s no daily loss limit during the challenge, and you only need one trading day to hit the profit target, but after passing, there’s a 48-hour delay before your Sim Funded account gets activated. Weekend trading isn’t allowed on any Tradeify accounts, but you can reset the Advanced Challenge for a fee of $45 if you want another shot after failing.
Its really important to note that once you get to the funded stage with this account, it switches to EOD drawdown with a 35% daily profit cap, and a lock level that freezes once your gains exceed the limit by $100.
| Account Size | One-Time Fee Only | Monthly Fee | Activation Fee | Profit Target | Daily Drawdown | Max Drawdown | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ✗ | $69 | $125 | $3,000 | $0 | $2,000 | $45 |
| $100,000 | ✗ | $109 | $125 | $6,000 | $0 | $3,000 | $45 |
| $150,000 | ✗ | $129 | $125 | $9,000 | $0 | $4,500 | $45 |
The Growth Challenge is Tradeify’s other one step evaluation, and better suited for swing or position traders. It has softer risk constraints than the Advanced challenge and no activation fees, but you’ll be paying higher monthly fees between $139 to $339 depending on account size.
This model uses end-of-day trailing drawdown, calculated only after markets close and only if your balance increases. That means you can ride through intraday drawdowns without triggering a loss, as long as your closed trades stay clean.
Similar to the Advanced challenge, the minimum trading period is just one day, but the reset fee is higher at $85. Consistency rules also kick in once you are funded, and you can’t make more than 35% of your total profits in a single day before a payout.
It’s a forgiving setup, but you still need to meet a defined profit target without breaching either the soft daily limit or overall trailing drawdown.
| Account Size | One-Time Fee | Monthly Fee | Activation Fee | Profit Target | Daily Drawdown | Max Drawdown | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ✗ | $139 | ✗ | $3,000 | $1,250 | $2,000 | $85 |
| $100,000 | ✗ | $249 | ✗ | $6,000 | $2,500 | $3,500 | $85 |
| $150,000 | ✗ | $339 | ✗ | $9,000 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $85 |
This is Tradeify’s instant funding option where you skip the challenge altogether. You pay a one off fee from $349 to $729 and and there’s no pass or fail evaluation stage.
The minimum trading days is longer for this challenge, with a requirement of at least 10 active trading days. You’ll also need to hit your payout target and show five profitable days with over $200 gains before withdrawals open up, so its better for more experienced traders.
The rules for instant funding accounts are stricter on consistency. Your biggest profit day can’t exceed 20% of your total profit before a payout. There’s no reset option, if you break a rule, you’ll have to buy a new plan.
This model is really designed for methodical, low volatility traders who want faster access to profit splits without going through an evaluation phase. The EOD trailing drawdown applies here too, and locks once you’re $100 above the drawdown level.
| Account Size | One-Time Fee Only | One-Time Fee | Monthly Fee | Activation Fee | Profit Target | Daily Drawdown | Max Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | ✓ | $349 | ✗ | ✗ | $3,000 | None | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | ✓ | $509 | ✗ | ✗ | $3,000 | $1,250 | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | ✓ | $629 | ✗ | ✗ | $3,000 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| $150,000 | ✓ | $729 | ✗ | ✗ | $3,000 | $3,750 | $6,000 |
Verdict on Futures Challenges
Tradeify’s three funding paths all offer something slightly different depending on how you trade. The Advanced Challenge is built for short-term risk managers, but the intraday drawdown makes it unforgiving. The Growth Challenge is more flexible and better for holding positions overnight. The Lightning Challenge skips the wait, but enforces stricter payout consistency.
We’ve scored this section 8/10. You get transparency, choice, and fair entry costs, but the lack of weekend trading, the intraday risk on the Advanced model, and no resets on instant funding drop the score a few points.
While your monthly challenge fee gets you through the door, Tradeify’s real trading costs start once you’re active in the markets. All positions run through Tradovate, a futures broker tied into the CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX, and other major exchanges.
That means you’re dealing with genuine market prices, but there are still platform fees, commissions, and optional add-ons you need to factor in.
Tradeify charges a flat $1.29 per side, which comes out to $2.58 round turn per contract. This rate stays the same across all asset classes (currencies, indices, commodities, metals, and crypto). It’s not tiered and doesn’t change based on your account type or volume.
You’ll still see variation in your all-in trading costs, but that’s due to exchange and regulatory fees, not commission. Tradeify doesn’t mark up spreads or add hidden margins. Your trades go straight to regulated futures exchanges via Tradovate.
If you’re trading high-volume strategies or using multiple contracts, the commission adds up quickly. For example, trading 5 E-mini S&P contracts in and out will cost you $12.90 in commission alone. And because it’s per contract, even micro contracts incur the full rate unless discounted by the exchange itself.
These vary by contract and are baked into your round turn cost. Tradeify doesn’t itemize them separately in your dashboard, but they’re included in the all-in pricing you see when placing trades.
Be aware that higher-cost instruments like Bitcoin futures can cost more. A round trip in BTC (Micro Futures) could set you back $8 or more, whereas something like Micro Ether (MET) is around $0.76 per trade.
Data Feed and Platform Fees
Tradeify includes Level 1 market data for free, but if you want Level 2 data (DOM) or access to EUREX instruments, you’ll need to pay extra:
All platform fees are charged at the start of the month, regardless of when you sign up. So if you activate an add-on mid-month, you’ll still pay the full fee for that calendar month.
Example of Tradeify’s Trading Costs
| Instrument | Base Commission (Round Turn) | Typical Exchange Fees | All-In Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-mini S&P 500 (ES) | $2.58 | $0.30 | $2.88 | Common index future |
| Euro FX (6E) | $2.58 | $0.50 | $3.10 | Currency futures |
| Gold (GC) | $2.58 | $0.52 | $3.10 | COMEX metals |
| Corn (ZC) | $2.58 | $1 - $6 | $3.60 - $8.60 | Commodity contracts vary |
| Micro Bitcoin (MBT) | $2.58 | $5.40 | $8 + | Crypto contracts cost more |
| Micro Ether (MET) | $2.58 | $0.25 | $2.83 | One of the cheapest crypto options |
Verdict on Futures Pricing
Tradeify’s pricing is upfront, but it adds up fast, dropping its score to 7/10. While the base commission is fair and standard for futures, once you tack on exchange fees and optional data tools, your cost per trade can grow. There are no nasty surprises or hidden charges, but if you’re trading higher ticket contracts or want full market depth, expect to spend a bit more each month.
Tradeify gives you access to all major regulated U.S. futures markets through CME, CBOT, COMEX, and NYMEX. All trades are routed through Tradovate, so there’s no synthetic pricing or internal liquidity, what you see is what the market sees.
You can trade financials, energies, metals, ags, and even crypto futures, but contract limits and sizing rules apply based on your account level.
You can also access micro versions of most contracts, which are cheaper to trade and useful for scaling. EUREX instruments are available too, but only if you activate an optional add-on for data and exchange access.
There’s no restriction on which assets you can trade across the different challenge models. All three models give you full instrument access once you’re funded.
Tradeify doesn’t use traditional margin or leverage models like CFD firms. Instead, each account size comes with a fixed contract cap:
These limits apply to total open contracts across all instruments, not per position. You can scale into a trade with multiple micros or mix instruments, but you can’t exceed the cap. Hedging across correlated contracts also counts toward the total.
Contract limits are the same across the Advanced, Growth, and Lightning models, and they stay in place even after you reach Sim Funded or Live Funded status.
Verdict on Markets
Tradeify gives you real access to real futures markets, not synthetic versions. There’s a solid mix of instruments across asset classes, and you’re not limited to micros unless you choose to be. We’ve scored this section 8/10. The only knock is that EUREX requires a separate data subscription, but otherwise there’s strong depth and flexibility across the board.
Tradeify gives you access to real exchange trading via three major platforms with Tradovate, TradingView, and NinjaTrader. All execution is routed through Tradovate, since it’s the underlying brokerage. 
Your trading experience depends on which interface you prefer, but the backend stays consistent across the board.
| Feature | Tradovate | TradingView | NinjaTrader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Execution | ✓ | Via Tradovate | Via Tradovate |
| Built-in Charts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOM Support (Level 2) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Browser Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ (Desktop only) |
| Mobile Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Indicators | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-trading (EAs/scripts) | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Included in Base Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Fee Required | Only for Level 2 | Only for Level 2 | If not already subscrbed |
This is the default and most seamless platform for Tradeify users. It’s web-based, runs well on mobile, and includes fast DOM execution, hotkeys, and simple order management. Level 1 market data is included for free, but if you want full depth (DOM), you’ll need to add the $16 per month data package or the $41 per month bundle.
It’s the easiest choice for most users, especially if you want to get started without dealing with external licensing or platform installs.
TradingView connects to your Tradeify-funded account via Tradovate’s backend. It’s mostly used for charting and order placement, not DOM scalping. It’s perfect if you prefer using TradingView’s indicators, alerts, or visual interface, but you won’t get order flow or deep market data without upgrading.
It’s clean and flexible, but less suited to high frequency or DOM-heavy traders.
NinjaTrader is fully supported, but you’ll need to set it up yourself. It’s desktop only and requires a licensed install. If you’re an advanced user who wants custom indicators, ATM strategies, or automated execution, NinjaTrader gives you that, but there’s a learning curve and extra cost involved.
Execution still routes through Tradovate, so even with NinjaTrader you’re not bypassing the broker. You’re just using a different interface.
Regardless of which platform you use, all Tradeify accounts follow the same rules:
There’s no difference in trading rules based on the trading platform you choose. The backend execution is always monitored the same way, and breaches apply firm wide.
Verdict on Platforms
After testing Tradeify’s platforms and rules scored 9/10. The only drawback is that NinjaTrader setup isn’t plug-and-play, but if you’re at that level, you probably know the tradeoff.
Tradeify keeps things pretty simple when it comes to payments and withdrawals, but there are a few rules to know upfront. You’ll need a card to pay for your challenge, and there’s no crypto, PayPal, or bank transfer support.
You can only pay using a debit or credit card. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are all accepted. No crypto, no PayPal, and no bank transfer options available at the moment.
One thing to note: if you fail a challenge but forget to cancel, your monthly billing continues. That’s on you to manage. Reset options are available for a fee, but only during the challenge phase, not after funding.
Payouts are processed through third-party services like Rise Pay and Plane Payouts. Before your first withdrawal, you’ll need to go through full verification. That includes ID checks, proof of address and sometimes a selfie or video confirmation.
Once you’re verified, payouts usually land within 24 hours on business days. If you submit your request over the weekend, it could take up to 72 hours.
Here’s how it works depending on your account:
Lightning Challenge
You need at least 10 trading days and 5 profitable days over $200 before you can withdraw. Once you’re eligible, you get a 90% profit split with a $1,000 minimum withdrawal. There are caps depending on account size. For example, you can’t pull more than $3,000 early on with a $150K account.
Advanced and Growth Challenges
Same 10-day minimum, but you’re also capped by consistency rules. You can’t make more than 35% of your total profit in one day before a payout. First payouts are smaller (e.g. $1,500), but grow over time. Long-term, you can withdraw up to $25,000 on the larger accounts, if you follow the rules.
One last thing is once you’re funded, there’s no reset. If you break a rule, the account’s done and you’ll need to start over with a new plan.
Verdict on Payments and Payouts
Tradeify scored 8/10 for payments and payouts. To pay for fees you are limited to cards, and billing won’t stop unless you cancel. Payouts are fast and clean, but once you’re funded, the rules are strict and final. Follow them closely or you’ll be starting over.
Tradeify offers basic customer support and limited educational material. You can reach their team through a chat widget on the website or by email. There’s no live phone support or direct Discord access to staff, but most queries are answered within a few hours on business days.
Tradeify’s customer service team is available Monday to Friday and mostly handled via email. There’s a chatbot on the website, but it’s mostly a redirect to manual support rather than live help. Response times are generally same-day, though more technical queries (like account reviews or payout delays) can take longer.
There’s no ticket dashboard or live update system, so once you submit a query, you’ll need to wait for a reply by email. Users don’t get priority support at any account tier.
Tradeify doesn’t offer formal education or structured training. There’s no blog, no tutorials, and no funded trader walkthroughs available. You’ll need to bring your own strategy or learn elsewhere.
The dashboard provides access to platform resources from Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or TradingView, but that’s about it. If you’re brand new to futures or trading in general, this isn’t a hand-holding environment.
Verdict on Support and Education
Unfortunately Tradeify’s customer support proved to be functional but slow, and there’s no real education or onboarding content. It’s fine if you already know what you’re doing, but beginner traders won’t find much help getting up to speed.
When it comes to reputation, payouts, and transparency, Tradeify stacks up pretty well. They’ve got strong verified reviews, a massive trader community on Discord, and public responses to both praise and complaints. You still get the occasional bug or delay, but overall, they’re showing up where it counts.
Tradeify holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from over 700 verified reviews. About 93% of those are five-star, and the feedback leans heavily positive.
Traders consistently mention fast payouts, clear rules, and helpful support staff. Some even shout out support agents by name. That said, there are a few reviews about slow replies, especially during busy periods or after platform updates. Tradeify responds to every negative review and usually gives a proper explanation or solution.
There’s no sign of review manipulation or cherry-picking. The profile is fully claimed and active, which is always a good sign in this space.
Tradeify’s Discord has close to 30,000 members, and it’s not just a dead server. You’ve got live payout feeds, trader result threads, and active question channels. It’s a mix of new traders, funded users, and a few community mods answering questions.
You won’t get direct DM access to staff, but the team does interact inside the server. It’s a useful space to track platform updates, payout timelines, and general trader sentiment in real time.
Tradeify blocks access to a long list of countries due to compliance and broker restrictions. These fall into two categories.
Fully Restricted
If you live in or are a citizen of any of these countries, you can’t sign up, trade, or access any Tradeify service.
This includes most sanctioned or high-risk regions like:
Regions With Limited Tradovate Support
VPN usage is discouraged and may trigger KYC or payout delays. Tradeify checks all accounts at verification, so if you’re ineligible, you’ll find out before you reach a funded level.
Verdict on Trust and Community
We’ve rated Tradeify’s Trust and Community 9/10, based on a mix of strong public feedback and a few practical issues that are worth keeping in mind. Tradeify has earned high marks on Trustpilot and their Discord, but support response times can lag during peak periods, and their long list of restricted countries shuts out a decent chunk of traders.
Getting started with Tradeify is quick, but there are a few steps to watch for, especially around account setup and verification. Here’s how the process works from sign-up to active trading.
Tradeify is a strong pick for futures traders who want real exchange access, multiple funding options, and a clean setup. The challenges are well-defined, with clear risk rules and decent flexibility depending on how you trade. Payouts are quick, and platform access is solid, especially if you’re already comfortable with Tradovate or TradingView.
It’s less beginner-friendly though. Support can be slow, there’s no real education, and once you’re funded, there’s no room for error. Add-on fees and strict payout rules can trip up newer traders.
Yes, Tradeify is a legitimate futures prop firm offering real exchange access through CME, CBOT, COMEX, and NYMEX via Tradovate. They’ve built a strong presence with over 700 verified reviews on Trustpilot and a 4.8 out of 5 rating, along with an active Discord community of nearly 30,000 traders. Payouts are processed fast using third-party providers, and rules are clearly outlined on their website.
Tradeify’s monthly costs depend on the challenge type and account size. The Advanced Challenge starts at $69 per month, while the Growth Challenge ranges from $139 to $339. The Lightning Challenge is a one-time payment model starting at $349 with no ongoing fees. These fees help cover platform access and broker costs, which is part of how prop firms make money.
Keep in mind, billing continues until you cancel it manually, even if you fail the challenge. Add-ons like Level 2 data or premium tools are charged separately.
Tradeify is a top US prop firm that partners with Tradovate for brokerage and execution. All trading is done through regulated USA exchanges, and their backend infrastructure is tied into the CME Group.
Their platform access and payout services are aligned with US market hours and compliance rules, so it’s most compatible with North American and European time zones.
Most countries can join Tradeify, but some regions are restricted due to broker and compliance rules. You can sign up if you are from the USA, UK, Australia, and most of Europe. However, countries like Afghanistan, North Korea, Russia, and much of Africa and the Middle East are fully blocked.
Others, including China, Canada (Ontario), UAE, and South Korea, can access Sim Funded accounts but not Live Funded status. Tradeify checks location during identity verification, and using a VPN can lead to payout delays or account issues.
If you are in Canada, you can read our top 10 list of the best prop firms for Canadian traders.
At Best Prop Firms, we don’t rely on marketing claims or surface-level features. Every prop trading firm we review is tested live by real traders on our team. We buy the challenges, trade the accounts, and experience the entire process first-hand, just like you would.
We’re the only prop review site actively running multiple accounts across different firms at the same time. That means we can compare things in context, not in theory. Our testers track platform access, dashboard performance, trading rules, support quality, reset and payout processes, and how clearly rules are enforced.
We follow a strict methodology to ensure unbiased analysis, and score each category based on what actually impacts your trading experience and payout potential. The Tradeify rating you see here isn’t based on guesswork. It’s based on a full run-through of the firm from signup to funding.
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