Eligibility for Tradeify Elite Accounts
Tradeify provides a highly flexible live progression system with:
No Sim Funded profit cap, and
No limit to how many times a trader can transition to Live.
Traders may transition to Elite Live status repeatedly, across any plan type.
A trader becomes eligible to be considered for a Tradeify Elite Live account once they meet one of the following minimum thresholds:
3 payouts on a single account, or
10 total payouts since the last live transition across all plan types
Measured:
Since the last Live Transition, or
Since the first purchase (if they have never transitioned to Live before)
Important:
These thresholds represent the minimum requirements for consideration, not automatic qualification. Reaching these milestones does not guarantee an immediate move to Elite Live.
Tradeify evaluates traders holistically, with a strong focus on consistency, risk management, and overall trading behaviour. As a result, most traders will not be transitioned to live immediately upon hitting these thresholds. Our team will reach out directly when a trader is selected.
Transition Process
Once the trader reaches the required threshold:
a. All Sim Accounts Close
All Sim Funded and evaluation accounts are closed.
b. Eligible Accounts Move to Elite
Any Funded account that has received at least one payout transitions to Elite Live. If a Sim Funded account has not received a payout, it will not transition to Live.
c. Elite Transition
Any trades or progress made after the last successful payout will not be included in the Live Transition.
Transition Examples
Example 1:
A trader is operating five separate 150K Select Daily accounts.
Tradeify selects this trader for live transition.
Because each account has received at least one payout, all five accounts are eligible for transition into Elite Live status.
As a result, the trader is moved live with all five accounts to 150K Elite Live.
Example 2:
A trader has four total accounts: Two 50K Select Daily accounts, and Two 50K Lightning Funded accounts.
Each of the four accounts has received at least one payout.
When Tradeify initiates a live transition, each funded account that has received at least one payout transitions to Elite Live.
The trader is therefore granted four 50K Elite Live accounts. Each of these accounts is issued with a $2,000 EOD drawdown.
Example 3:
This trader manages a mixed group of accounts, consisting of: One 50K Select Daily account, Two 150K Lightning Funded accounts, and One 100K Growth account.
The two 150K Lightning Funded accounts and the 100K Growth account have each received at least one payout. The 50K Select Daily account has not received a payout.
Tradeify selects this trader for a Live Transition.
As the 50K Select Daily account did not reach a payout it is not eligible for Elite Live. The trader is therefore upgraded to two 150K Elite Live accounts and one 100K Elite Live account.
Elite Account Parameters
Elite traders can have up to 5 live accounts depending on how many accounts were eligible to move live.
Elite Live accounts include fixed drawdowns, expanded contract limits, and no Daily Loss Limit (DLL).
The table below outlines the account setup based on the account size that transitions to live. All accounts start with a balance of $0.
Account | Start Balance | EOD Drawdown | Contracts ($0 → DD) | Contracts (Above DD) | DLL |
25K Elite | $0 | $1,500 | 1 mini / 10 micro | 2 mini / 20 micro | No DLL |
50K Elite | $0 | $2,000 | 2 mini / 20 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | No DLL |
100K Elite | $0 | $3,000 | 4 mini / 40 micro | 8 mini / 80 micro | No DLL |
150K Elite | $0 | $4,500 | 6 mini / 40 micro | 12 mini / 120 micro | No DLL |
These values apply to all Select, Growth, and Lightning accounts.
End-of-Day (EOD) Drawdown
The drawdown applied to Elite Live accounts is an End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown, meaning the drawdown limit is recalculated and adjusted once at the end of each trading day — not in real time. As profits accumulate throughout the day, the drawdown limit will move up to reflect those gains at the daily close, locking in a higher floor for the trader.
Payout Requests & Drawdown Adjustment
If a Live Trader submits a payout request before the drawdown has locked — specifically before their account balance reaches $100 above the drawdown limit — the payout will not be processed immediately. Instead, it will be held and processed the next business day, allowing the EOD drawdown adjustment to take place first.
As a result, the processed payout will reduce the trader's available balance after the drawdown has already moved up. This effectively gives the trader less drawdown to work with going into the next trading day, since the payout decreases the balance that the adjusted drawdown is anchored to.
Example Walkthrough
Assume a 50K Elite account with an initial End-of-Day drawdown of $2,000 and a starting balance of $0:
Timeline | Balance | Drawdown Status | Payout Request | Outcome |
Start of Day 1 | $0 | $2,000 drawdown limit | — | — |
During Day 1 | $500 profit made | $2,000 drawdown limit | Payout of $500 requested | Pending — processed next business day |
End of Day 1 | $500 | Drawdown moves up by $500 → new limit reflects $500 gain | — | — |
Start of Day 2 | $0 (after payout) | Drawdown adjusted — only $1,500 of room remaining | Payout processed | Effective drawdown reduced to $1,500 |
Key Takeaway: Even though $500 in profit was made, requesting a payout before the EOD lock means the drawdown adjusts upward first, and then the payout is deducted — leaving the trader with only $1,500 of effective drawdown room instead of $2,000. Traders should factor in the timing of payout requests to preserve maximum drawdown flexibility.
When Does Drawdown Lock?
The table below shows the exact EOD balance required to trigger the drawdown lock for each Elite account size:
Live Account Transitioned | Starting Balance | Drawdown | Lock Trigger (EOD Balance) |
25K | $0 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
50K | $0 | $2,000 | $2,100 |
100K | $0 | $3,000 | $3,100 |
150K | $0 | $4,500 | $4,600 |
Reward Pools
Elite Live traders are eligible for Accelerator Reward Pools — performance-based rewards that unlock as you hit profit milestones on each account.
For full details on reward pool tiers, eligibility, and payout structure, see Tradeify Elite – Accelerator Reward Pools.
Failure & Cool-Off Policy
If a trader fails an Elite account:
They enter up to a 4-week cool-off period depending on live performance.
After 4 weeks, they may purchase a new evaluation to re-enter the program.
Payout Rules for Elite Accounts
80/20 Profit Split: 80% of payouts go to the trader, 20% to Tradeify.
Traders who qualify for live trading can choose between the Legacy Live program or the new Elite Live program. The Elite Live program is not retroactive — existing Legacy Live traders keep their original terms.
Daily Payouts: Traders may request payouts daily. Any amount above the trading capital may be withdrawn. If a payout brings the balance to $0, the Live Account will be closed.
What You Can Withdraw
You can ONLY withdraw profits you earn ABOVE your trading capital:
Example: Your 150K Elite account starts with $0 trading capital. You grow it to $15,000. You can withdraw the $15,000 profit (at 80/20 split = $12,000 for you).
Elite-Only Mode Eligibility
Tradeify reserves the right to designate certain traders as Elite-Only Mode based on performance, consistency, or internal risk assessment. Elite-Only mode traders can only trade via the Select plan.
When a trader is placed into Elite-Only Mode:
Direct Live Account on Select Pass: If the trader passes a Select evaluation while in Elite-Only Mode, they will skip the standard funded/sim phase and be issued a Live account directly.
Why We Use Elite-Only Mode: This designation is used for traders who show exceptional consistency or strong historical performance, have a payout track record that signals reduced risk, demonstrate behaviour aligned with professional trading standards, or require tighter oversight or a more controlled account structure.
Elite-Only Mode ensures that our highest-quality traders can progress faster — while also giving Tradeify a structured way to manage risk and reward.
If a trader is moved into Elite-Only Mode, they will be notified directly with full details of their setup.
Sim and Live Account Restrictions
You cannot have Sim Funded and Live Funded accounts active at the same time.
Sim and Live accounts require different data subscriptions that cannot run simultaneously. This restriction applies to your entire household.
If you have an ACTIVE Live account (Legacy or Elite):
You cannot purchase or activate new evaluations
You cannot open new Sim Funded accounts
No one in your household can have Sim accounts while you have Live
After your Live account has FAILED or CLOSED:
You can purchase new evaluations or funded accounts after the cool-off period
New accounts follow current Elite program rules
Tradeify monitors performance on your new accounts and may initiate a live transition at its discretion
Payouts from your previous Simulated Accounts do NOT count toward the new Elite qualification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to transition to Elite Live? Can I decline and keep my Sim Funded account?
A: Once you are selected for Elite Live transition, it is mandatory — you cannot decline. Here's how it works:
Tradeify monitors individual account performance and selects traders for live transition at its discretion
Tradeify reviews your performance and selects traders for transition
Once selected, you MUST transition — this is not optional
All Sim Funded and evaluation accounts close when you transition
You cannot keep your Sim Funded account running indefinitely. The timing of your transition is at Tradeify's discretion, but once selected, the transition is not optional.
Q: I have a Legacy Live account. Can I start new evaluations and qualify for Elite Live?
A: See the Sim and Live Account Restrictions section above. In short: you must close your Legacy Live account first. Once closed, you can start new evaluations and become eligible for Elite Live based on your account performance.
Q: Do payouts from my Legacy Live account count toward Elite eligibility?
A: No. Only payouts from Sim Funded accounts count toward Elite eligibility. Your Legacy Live account operates under Legacy Live rules. New funded accounts you purchase (after your Legacy Live closes) follow the current Elite program independently.
Q: Can I withdraw my trading capital on Elite Live?
A: Elite Live accounts start with $0 balance. Everything you earn is profit. You can withdraw any profit at 80/20 split. If a payout brings your balance to $0, the Live Account will be closed.
Q: Can I withdraw a large amount like $100,000 from my Elite Live account?
A: Only if you've earned that much in profit. Your Elite Live account starts at $0 — to withdraw $100,000, you need to earn $100,000 in profit (at 80/20 split = $80,000 for you).
Q: Is any profit carried forward from my Sim account to Elite Live?
A: No. Elite Live starts fresh at $0. You can only withdraw new profits earned on the Elite Live account.