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Loading...Cost is one of the clearest differentiators here. Uprofit undercuts the competition significantly at $78 versus $175 — a $97 gap on the $50K challenge alone. For a trader planning two or three attempts, that could mean saving $194 to $291 in total fees.
With matching 80% profit splits, neither firm has a financial edge on earnings. Your take-home pay will be identical for the same trading results, so the real comparison shifts to drawdown policies, trading flexibility, and how quickly you can access your funds.
Uprofit requires fewer minimum trading days (1 vs 5).
TradeDay does not enforce a daily loss limit while Uprofit caps daily losses at $1,100. These operational differences can shape your day-to-day experience, particularly if your strategy depends on volatility around economic releases or requires more intraday flexibility.
View the full details on each firm's page: TradeDay rules & pricing and Uprofit rules & pricing.
| Rule | TradeDay | Uprofit |
|---|---|---|
| News Trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend Holding | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Overnight Holding | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Hedging | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Copy Trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert Advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Not allowed |
Rules shown reflect the $50K challenge account. Some rules may differ by account size or type.
The best prop firm depends on your experience level, trading style, and priorities. Here is how TradeDay and Uprofit stack up for different types of traders.
New to prop firms and want to minimize risk while learning the ropes.
Uprofit
Consistent track record, focused on maximizing earnings and scaling capital.
TradeDay
Prefer wider stops, lower risk, and the flexibility to hold positions longer.
TradeDay
Uprofit is the more affordable choice at $78 (plus a $150 activation fee once funded) for their $50K challenge, versus $175 at TradeDay (plus a $139 activation fee once funded).
Both firms pay a 80% profit split. On a $2,000 profit you keep $1600 at either firm — no difference in take-home pay.
Both firms set the max drawdown at $2,000.
Both TradeDay and Uprofit allow news trading. This is particularly valuable for traders who capitalize on volatility around FOMC announcements, NFP releases, and CPI data drops.
Payout timelines are similar at both firms, typically requiring around 4 profitable trading days. Both support multiple withdrawal methods.
For beginners, Uprofit has an edge thanks to lower challenge fee. These features reduce the pressure while you are still developing consistency. That said, both firms are viable — the best choice depends on your specific trading approach and budget.
Data is updated regularly but may not reflect the latest changes. Always verify current pricing and rules on each firm's official website before making a decision.
Detailed side-by-side comparison of TradeDay and Uprofit $50K challenge accounts. Compare fees, profit splits, drawdown rules, and more.