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Is DayTraders legit?
DayTraders scores 3.5/5 on Trust and 3.1/5 on Payouts in the Tradoshi 2027 ranking, #99 of 276 with 68.6/100. No warning was found on the regulator lists checked.
Tradoshi 2027 ranking, data as of October 30, 2026. Methodology
What our checks show
High scores (4 or 5 out of 5)
- Regulator warnings
- Public payout proof
- Payout history and incidents
- Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google)
- Suspicious review warning
- Rules restricting how you trade
- Secure website
- Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers)
Low scores (1 or 2 out of 5)
- Identity and contact
- Regulated execution partner
- Honest marketing
- Published processing time
- Withdrawal terms and methods
A low score reflects what the scale recorded on that criterion, not a fault by the firm: each criterion name links to its scale. These checks describe what was published on the dates shown. They guarantee neither a future payout nor that the rules stay the same: check with the firm before buying.
The detail, criterion by criterion
Company and regulators
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator warnings | 5/5 | Not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Registered company and age | not applicable | DayTraders.com Read on October 29, 2026 |
| Identity and contact | 2/5 | – (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Regulated execution partner | 2/5 | A browser-based futures platform connected directly to Rithmic, with 100% free demo accounts. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Honest marketing | 1/5 | $1,500 to $3,000/month on a 50K account (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Payouts
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Public payout proof | 4/5 | Every payout on this page is verified and publicly recorded. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Published processing time | 1/5 | Our payout approval process is transparent, automated, and lightning-fast. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Payout frequency and first payout | 3/5 | Payouts every 8 qualifying days on Pro, daily on Live. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Withdrawal terms and methods | 1/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Payout history and incidents | 5/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
Trader reviews
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google) | 4/5 | Trustpilot 4.6 from 512 reviews (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Number of reviews | 3/5 | 512 reviews (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Suspicious review warning | 5/5 | No Trustpilot warning on the profile (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Rules
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Rule clarity | 3/5 | 9/14 rules documented (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Rules restricting how you trade | 4/5 | – (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Website security
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Secure website | 5/5 | certificate valid for 68 more days Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers) | 4/5 | 4 points out of 5 (SPF, DMARC, DMARC strict, 2 other headers) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is DayTraders regulated?
A prop firm usually sells an evaluation program and is not a licensed broker. The company name recorded is DayTraders.com, United States. No warning was found on the regulator lists checked.
Does DayTraders pay its traders?
Its Payouts pillar scores 3.1/5: it measures what is published on proof, timing, frequency and payout incidents. It does not guarantee a future payout.
What do reviews say about DayTraders?
Trustpilot 4.6 from 512 reviews. The Reviews pillar scores 4.0/5.
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