"Is This Firm For You?" (The Persona Match)
Stop the user from guessing. Tell them immediately if they fit.
Yes, join if:
You want to get paid fast
Their <4 hour payout processing is essentially the fastest in the industry.
You trade Futures
They have specific challenges built for exchange-based futures, not just CFD mimics.
You prefer Static Drawdown
Unlike many firms that force trailing drawdowns, TradersYard offers static options.
No, avoid if:
You need MT4
They only Agena Trader, MT5 is coming.
You Trade the News
Strict 5-minute blackout window before/after high-impact news.
You trade using EAs
Only "Assistant" EAs are allowed; fully autonomous bots are prohibited.
The Propify "Reality Check" Audit
We don't just list features; we interpret the risks.
⚠️ The "Hidden Rule" Detector
The 10-Minute News Trap
The Rule
On funded accounts, you cannot execute trades 5 minutes before or 5 minutes after high-impact news releases.
The Reality
While you can hold positions through news, opening or closing a trade—or having a TP/SL hit—during this 10-minute window is a violation.
💸 Payout Speed Test
Their Claim
Most traders receive profit-share payments within 4-6 business-hours.
Propify Verified
PASSED
Our Data
90% of Crypto payouts (USDT/BTC) are processed in under 4 hours. Bank wires still take the standard 1-2 business days.
⚡ The News Trading Scenario
Scenario
It's NFP Friday. Can you trade?
On Evaluation
✅ YES. Trade freely.
On Funded (Master)
⚠️ Restricted Window. A strict 10-minute blackout window applies (5 minutes before and 5 minutes after) to all high-impact (Red Folder) news events.
Pro Tip
Move your exits further away or flatten positions 6 minutes before the news hits.
Editor's Verdict: The "No-Hype" Review
Our View: Is TradersYard the Right Choice?
TradersYard has successfully pivoted from a social network into a top-tier prop firm backed by institutional Swiss capital. Their standout feature is the Static Drawdown, which provides a fixed safety floor that doesn’t “chase” your profits up, giving you a massive mathematical advantage for long-term survival compared to trailing models. I like the fact they have also added a dedicated Futures trading offering, separate to its CFD based pricing. Also the 14 day money back guarantee is unique.
However, the trade-off is their strict operational discipline. The firm protects itself with hard news-trading blackouts and a manual “Signal Audit” before payouts. This makes TradersYard excellent for consistent, professional traders, but a poor choice for those looking for “lenient” rules or automated bot trading.
Final Rating: 4.6/5.0 – The industry leader for payout speed and drawdown fairness.
Rules Deconstructed
A detailed breakdown of the specific trading rules found in the database.
The "Hidden" Rules (Funded Accounts Only)
While the evaluation phase is flexible, the Master (Funded) account has stricter conditions:
High Frequency Trading
While scalping and swing trading is fine, high frequency strategies' and EA's are not permitted
News Trading Restrictions
If your trade was opened at least 5 hours before the news event, you are allowed to close it (or let it hit TP/SL) during the restricted window without penalty. Asset Coverage: The news rule applies to the currency/asset directly affected (e.g., NFP affects all USD pairs and Gold)
Weekend & Overnight Holding
✅ Allowed. Unlike many legacy firms, TradersYard permits holding positions over the weekend on all standard accounts
Drawdown & Loss Limits
FundingPips uses a Static Drawdown (Fixed), not Trailing.
Max Total Loss: 10%
Static
Daily Loss Limit
TradersYard calculates the Daily Loss Limit (3%) based on the higher value of your Balance or Equity at the start of the day (5:00 PM EST reset), ensuring a fixed daily risk floor relative to your peak performance.
Prohibited Strategies
Arbitrage
Latency arbitrage, gap trading, and long-short arbitrage.
HFT
High-Frequency Trading bots are banned.
Trade Copier/ Signals
TradersYard conducts manual audits to ensure "Individual Skill." If they detect IP inconsistencies or identical trades across unrelated accounts, they will flag it as account sharing and deny the payout.
Payout Policy
Data verified against recent reivews
Payout Schedule & Speed
When can Traders Request a Payout
Traders can request payouts every 14 days
Processing Time
Payouts processed in < 4 hours via Crypto. 1/2 days for bank wires or cards
Minimum Payout
$50
Profit Split & Scaling
Starting Split
80%
Scaling Potential
Scales to 95% based on performance
Refunds
Evaluation fee is 100% refunded with your first successful payout.
Pros & Cons
The Good
Static Drawdown
6% max loss that does not trail your profit.
High Payouts Possible
Max profit share scales up to 95%.
Transparency
Swiss-based ownership with visible management.
Futures Access
True exchange-based futures challenges available.
No Consistency Rules
Rare for a prop firm not to have this in their terms of trading
The Bad
News Trading Window
Strict 10-minute "no-trade" zone around red-folder events.
No Trading Bots
Fully automated EAs are restricted; only assistants allowed.
Leverage
Lower leverage (1:30) compared to some "offshore" firms.
Trading Platform Access
Currently only Agena Trader, which is fine but no everyone's cup of tea, MT5 coming soon.
Price & Value Analysis
Interactive Card Data tailored to show value.
Selected Account
$100,000 Challenge (1-Step)
Price
$555
Propify Value Score
8.5/10
The Math
TradersYard Cost: $5.55 per $1,000 of buying power
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Data Value |
| Trading Platforms | Agena Trader, MT5 (coming soon) |
| Asset Classes | Indices, Commodities, Forex, Crypto, Futures |
| Commission | Raw Spreads |
| Max Account Size | $2,000,000+ (with scaling) |
| Payout Methods | Crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT), Bank Transfer |
| Leverage | Up to 1:30 (Forex) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is TradersYard available for US clients?
A: Yes, TradersYard currently accepts US traders.
Q: Does the drawdown trail my profit?
A: No. TradersYard uses a Static Drawdown on their standard challenges, meaning your loss limit remains fixed at the initial level.
Q: Can I trade the news?
A: You can hold trades through news, but you are prohibited from opening or closing positions 5 minutes before and after high-impact events.