# Tradeify Help Center > Tradeify Help Center ## Getting Started - [Welcome to Tradeify](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468258-welcome-to-tradeify.md): Tradeify intro: Select and Growth Evaluations or Lightning Funded, one-time purchase, Tradovate, Rithmic or WealthCharts brokers, 90% profit split, $25K-$300K sizes. Founder and CEO Brett Simberkoff. - [Which Plan is Right for You?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468265-which-plan-is-right-for-you.md): Compare Select Evaluation vs Growth Evaluation vs Lightning Funded: prices, End of Day trailing drawdown, daily loss limit, 40% consistency, profit targets, resets, funded in 1 or 3 days, Flex or D... - [What is a Simulated Funded Account?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468257-what-is-a-simulated-funded-account.md): Simulated Funded account: trades mirror live markets with simulated capital and profits can earn real payouts. Risk managers monitor rules, risk and consistency before a possible move to live trading. - [Essential Trading Rules Overview](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12268167-essential-trading-rules-overview.md): Futures rules summary: Daily Loss Limits, End-of-Day trailing drawdown, close by 4:45 PM ET, max contracts, 10 micros = 1 mini, hedging ban, algo trading, microscalping, payout days, consistency, n... - [Guidelines for Traders](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468318-guidelines-for-traders.md): Trader conduct rules: Good Faith policy, hedging ban incl. Product Groups and across accounts, bots and algo ownership, microscalping 10-second payout rule, one trade per week idle rule, news tradi... - [How Do I Start Trading?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468304-how-do-i-start-trading.md): First steps after purchase: buy a plan on tradeify.co, find your login under Go to Dashboard or in the email, click Start Trading, launch Simulation, sign the Non-Professional Data agreement. Trado... - [Common FAQs](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12268494-common-faqs.md): Common Tradeify Futures questions: payouts, profit split, KYC, receipts and invoices, refunds, promo and discount codes not applied, card declined, payment failed, $1 authorization hold, scalping. - [What is a Trading Day?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468225-what-is-a-trading-day.md): A trading day \(market session\) runs 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET, so trades at 10 AM and 7 PM count as two days. Payouts need the 10-second rule. Rithmic holiday half-days are recorded at the next full cl... - [How Many Simulated Funded Accounts Can I Have at Once?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468251-how-many-simulated-funded-accounts-can-i-have-at-once.md): Max 5 Simulated Funded accounts per person and per household \(V2 Select 300K can reach 8\). Up to 15 Select evaluations per 30 days, unlimited Growth evaluations. Bank passed evaluations for open sl... - [How to Purchase a Tradeify Account Using Cryptocurrency \(Confirmo\)](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12532711-how-to-purchase-a-tradeify-account-using-cryptocurrency-confirmo.md): Pay for Tradeify Futures accounts with crypto via Confirmo: supported coins, step-by-step checkout, choosing your broker, payment confirmation, and what to do if a crypto payment fails. - [How to Select the Correct Trading Contract](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/11888232-how-to-select-the-correct-trading-contract.md): Pick the right futures contract month: month codes, symbol format \(ESH6 on Tradovate, Rithmic, NinjaTrader; ESH2026 on TradingView, Tradesea\), avoid ES1! continuous symbols, CME GLOBEX CODE calendars. - [Understanding CME Contracts: A Complete Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12270591-understanding-cme-contracts-a-complete-guide.md): How CME futures contracts expire and roll: month codes \(H, M, U, Z\), reading symbols like ESH25, front month vs back months, quarterly ES, NQ, RTY, YM expirations, avoid trading near expiration. - [Order Types Explained](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12270349-order-types-explained.md): Tradovate order types: market, limit, stop, stop-limit, trailing stop, OCO and OSO bracket orders, when to use each, slippage risk, common order mistakes and troubleshooting unexpected order behavior. - [Rewards Center: Levels, XP, Missions, and TradePacks](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/16666483-rewards-center-levels-xp-missions-and-tradepacks.md): Tradeify Rewards Center rewards guide: earn XP and Gems from missions, level up to 50, open TradePacks in the Shop, redeem Vault prize codes, plus leaderboard, seasons, limits and FAQs. ## Trading Platforms & Products - [Supported Platforms](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468221-supported-platforms.md): Tradeify brokers: Tradovate \(NinjaTrader, TradingView\), Rithmic \(Tradesea, Quantower, Sierra Chart, R|Trader\) or WealthCharts. Same price, chosen at checkout. Switching brokers needs a new account. - [NinjaTrader 8 Setup Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12268716-ninjatrader-8-setup-guide.md): Install and configure NinjaTrader 8 for Tradeify. Covers Tradovate credentials, live data setup, and what to do when no Tradeify or Tradovate connection appears in the NinjaTrader connection list. - [TradingView via Tradovate Add-on Setup](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468208-tradingview-via-tradovate-add-on-setup.md): Connect TradingView to your Tradovate account for advanced charting combined with direct trading execution. - [Tradovate Platform Overview](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13196332-tradovate-platform-overview.md): Tradovate setup: log in at trader.tradovate.com with dashboard credentials, choose Demo or Simulation, sign Non-Professional agreement, workspace modules, Privacy Mode, TradingView add-on, desktop ... - [Tradovate Charting Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13196338-tradovate-charting-guide.md): Complete guide to charting in Tradovate, covering chart creation, navigation, layout sections, intervals, styles, crosshair settings, and the Data Box feature for comprehensive market analysis. - [Tradovate Order Entry & Copy Trading](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13196343-tradovate-order-entry-copy-trading.md): Complete guide to order entry in Tradovate, covering the SuperDOM module, market/limit/stop orders, ATM strategies \(bracket orders\), exit buttons, and Group Trading setup with important limitations... - [Tradovate Risk & Account Settings](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13196348-tradovate-risk-account-settings.md): Complete guide to account management, risk settings, and contract rollovers in Tradovate. Learn how to monitor accounts, configure risk controls, and manage contract rollovers. - [Tradovate Analytics, Tools & Mobile](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13196353-tradovate-analytics-tools-mobile.md): Complete guide to Tradovate's performance analytics, Time & Sales module, hotkeys configuration, and mobile trading features including charts, order entry, and contract rollovers. - [Drawdown Widget](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468276-drawdown-widget.md): Track real-time distance to your Trailing Max Drawdown: add the Dis Drawdown Net Liq column in Tradovate Accounts or Trailing Max Drawdown in NinjaTrader Control Center. Dashboard floor updates end... - [Tradesea Setup Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/14068317-tradesea-setup-guide.md): Complete guide to connecting your Tradeify account to Tradesea, including setup, key features \(charts, DOM, trading modes, risk tools, copy trading, hot keys\), mobile app, and troubleshooting. - [R|Trader Pro Setup Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/14068316-r-trader-pro-setup-guide.md): Complete guide to downloading, installing, and connecting your Tradeify account to R|Trader Pro — Rithmic's native trading platform. Covers desktop \(Windows\), web, and mobile access, key features, ... - [Quantower Setup Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12294317-quantower-setup-guide.md): Guide to installing Quantower and connecting your Tradeify account. Covers beta version setup, Rithmic connection, charting, DOM, volume profile, and troubleshooting. - [Sierra Chart Setup Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/14477114-sierra-chart-setup-guide.md): Connect Sierra Chart with Rithmic credentials: sign CME agreement in R|Trader Pro, select Rithmic Direct - DTC, pick Tradeify server, turn off Trade Simulation Mode, fix Permission Denied and login... - [WealthCharts Platform Overview](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13825154-wealthcharts-platform-overview.md): Complete guide to getting started with WealthCharts, a web-based trading platform with 200+ indicators, advanced DOM, Trade Copier, WealthTracker analytics, and mobile app support. - [WealthCharts Charting Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13825155-wealthcharts-charting-guide.md): Complete guide to charting in WealthCharts, covering chart creation, bar styles, timeframes, 200+ indicators, drawing tools, chart settings, templates, Chart Replay, and the Data Window. - [WealthCharts Order Entry & Trade Copier](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13825156-wealthcharts-order-entry-trade-copier.md): Complete guide to order entry in WealthCharts, covering the Trading DOM, market/limit/stop orders, bracket orders, on-chart trading, position management, and Trade Copier setup with important rules... - [WealthCharts Risk & Account Settings](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13825157-wealthcharts-risk-account-settings.md): Complete guide to account monitoring, risk management, and contract rollovers in WealthCharts. Learn how to use Broker Portfolio, Liquidation Indicator, User Set Risk, and manage contract rollovers. - [WealthCharts Analytics, Tools & Mobile](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13825158-wealthcharts-analytics-tools-mobile.md): Complete guide to WealthCharts analytics with WealthTracker performance tracking, alerts, paper trading, Trading Simulator, and mobile app features for iOS and Android. - [Platform Connection Troubleshooting](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12270208-platform-connection-troubleshooting.md): Fix platform connection errors: invalid credentials, NinjaTrader has no Tradovate connection type, order rejections, chart not loading, API LIMIT HIT, WealthCharts, TradingView, mobile app and sync... - [Data Feed Issues and Market Data Troubleshooting](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12270225-data-feed-issues-and-market-data-troubleshooting.md): No live or delayed market data: sign the Non-Professional Data Agreement \(NPA\) in Tradovate, never cancel the Real-Time Data fee Tradeify pays, zip code error, NinjaTrader no data, Level 2 and EURE... - [Login Troubleshooting Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12270244-login-troubleshooting-guide.md): Can't log in: copy credentials from the top of the Tradeify dashboard, pasted password first letter lowercase, Fund Your Account message \(personal Tradovate login\), pick Demo not Live, password reset. ## Accounts & Rules - [Tradeify Pricing Reference](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/14369021-tradeify-pricing-reference.md): Complete pricing guide for all Tradeify Futures Prop account types: Growth, Select, and Lightning Funded. Includes account pricing, reset fees, platform fees, commissions, and profit splits. - [SELECT vs Growth: Choosing Your Evaluation Type](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/13252431-select-vs-growth-choosing-your-evaluation-type.md): Compare SELECT and Growth Evaluations side-by-side. Learn the key differences: consistency rules, daily loss limits, payout policies, and minimum days to pass. Find which evaluation fits your tradi... - [GROWTH™ Evaluation Accounts](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495915-growth-evaluation-accounts.md): Growth Evaluation $25K-$150K: profit target $1,500-$9,000, no consistency rule, pass in 1 day, Daily Loss Limit soft breach, End of Day trailing drawdown, one-time purchase, max 5 activations per day. - [Select Evaluation Accounts](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12853921-select-evaluation-accounts.md): Select evaluation guide: 25K-150K and 300K accounts, profit targets, drawdown, 40% consistency, 15 per 30 days limit, and choosing Select Flex \(5-Day\) or Select Daily payouts after passing. - [Lightning Funded Accounts](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495938-lightning-funded-accounts.md): Lightning Funded: skip the evaluation and get funded instantly. Account sizes, daily loss limit \(soft breach\), trailing drawdown, position limits, progressive consistency, payouts. - [300K Select Account](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/16497699-300k-select-account.md): Select 300K guide: V1 and V2, the limited release, evaluation parameters, 3 lifetime purchases per user, KYC before purchase, funded Flex and Daily paths, contract scaling, and payout rules. - [Level Up V1 Legacy - FAQ](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/17281277-level-up-v1-legacy-faq.md): Level Up FAQ: 10-level ladder, fresh $50,000 sim balance each level, $80 per attempt, 5 lifetime attempts, static drawdown, Level 3/5 checkpoints, payouts up to $35,000, Tradovate only. - [Level Up V2 FAQ](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/17612402-level-up-v2-faq.md): A 10-level trading ladder with a profit target and a $1,000 static drawdown on every level. Climb it, collect rewards, and finish with Legend status. Level up V2 was released on 15th of October. - [Rules: Consistency Rule](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468320-rules-consistency-rule.md): Consistency rule explained: your biggest single day's profit must be at or below your account's consistency percentage of total profit to qualify for a payout. - [Rules: Trailing Max Drawdowns](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495897-rules-trailing-max-drawdowns.md): Max Trailing Drawdown trails your highest end-of-day balance but is enforced in real time on net liquidation value. Hitting the floor intraday fails the account permanently, even if you recover bef... - [Rules: Daily Loss Limit](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468321-rules-daily-loss-limit.md): Daily Loss Limit \(DLL\) is a soft breach: pauses trading until 6:00 PM ET, does not fail the account. Applies to Growth, Lightning, Select Daily, not Select Flex. DLL amounts, increase at 6% profit,... - [Rules: Hedging & Correlated Products](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495868-rules-hedging-correlated-products.md): Hedging rules: no opposing positions on the same instrument or correlated products, in one account or across multiple accounts. Product Group table, mini/micro contract policy, and violation conseq... - [Rules: News Trading](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495874-rules-news-trading.md): News trading is allowed with no restrictions. Covers slippage risk, why not to use the Daily Loss Limit as a stop loss, and the funded-account microscalping rule. - [Rules: Permitted Times to Trade](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495876-rules-permitted-times-to-trade.md): Close all positions by 4:45 PM ET \(12:59 PM ET on holiday half-days\). No overnight, weekend or swing trading on any account incl. Live. Open positions auto-closed without failing. Rithmic holiday p... - [Rules: Restricted Countries](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495888-rules-restricted-countries.md): Restricted countries: the full list of 65 countries whose residents cannot use Tradeify Futures. Based on residency, not travel location; check the full list by name. A denied Live Account cannot r... - [Rules: Supported Trading Products / Assets](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468222-rules-supported-trading-products-assets.md): Supported futures by asset class: equity index, energy, metals, currencies, agricultural, EUREX. Full-size, E-mini and micro root symbols; MGCZ6 = MGC. If the root symbol is listed, it is supported. - [Level 2 \(L2\) and EUREX Data: Availability by Broker](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468302-level-2-l2-and-eurex-data-availability-by-broker.md): Level 2 depth of market and EUREX data add-ons are available on Tradovate accounts only. Rithmic \(Tradesea, Quantower, Sierra Chart, R|Trader\) and WealthCharts are Level 1 CME only - coming soon. - [How Do I Get Funded After Passing an Evaluation?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495917-how-do-i-get-funded-after-passing-an-evaluation.md): How to activate a funded account after passing an evaluation: meet every objective, then activate instantly from the dashboard. No activation fees; evaluation profit does not carry over. - [How do I Reset a Failed Evaluation?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468256-how-do-i-reset-a-failed-evaluation.md): Reset a failed Growth or Select Evaluation via the Reset button, direct payment only. No reset for Lightning or Sim Funded. Promo codes not valid on resets; free resets only from giveaways; credits... ## Payouts & Billing - [Lightning Funded: Account Payout Policy](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495932-lightning-funded-account-payout-policy.md): Lightning Funded payout policy: profit goals to unlock each payout vs. maximum payout caps per request, minimum payout, consistency rule, and profit-goal reset rules for 25K-150K accounts. - [Growth Funded: Account Payout Policy](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/11083796-growth-funded-account-payout-policy.md): Growth Funded payout policy: minimum balance to qualify vs. maximum payout caps per request, minimum payout, minimum trading days, consistency rule, and payout schedule for 25K-150K accounts. - [Select Flex and Select Daily Payout Policies](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12853966-select-flex-and-select-daily-payout-policies.md): Select Flex \(5-Day\) vs Select Daily payout policies: payout frequency, caps by purchase date \(before/after Sep 1, 2026\), Daily buffer and loss limit, winning days, 300K V1/V2, path to Elite Live. - [Plane Payouts: An Alternative Payout Option](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495945-plane-payouts-an-alternative-payout-option.md): Explore innovative Plane Payouts technology with faster processing and enhanced features. - [Rise Payouts: Main Payout Method](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12844518-rise-payouts-main-payout-method.md): Set up Rise payouts: invite email from Tradeify Holdings, KYC selfie and ID, Rise ID, 12-word recovery code, ACH bank or crypto withdrawal, accept Tradeify team invite in Action Items. Free to rece... - [Chargeback Policy](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/11391029-chargeback-policy.md): Filing a chargeback or payment dispute violates the Terms of Use: all accounts frozen without notice, permanent ban on purchases and new accounts, possible legal action. Contact support first to re... - [Trading Commission Fees](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468315-trading-commission-fees.md): Futures commissions per contract round trip incl. exchange, NFA and clearing fees: ES and NQ $5.76, MES and MNQ $1.82, plus energy, metals and EUREX \(priced in EUR\). Trade 1 mini instead of 10 micr... - [Are There Activation Fees?](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468246-are-there-activation-fees.md): No activation fee on Growth Evaluation, Select Evaluation or Lightning Funded \(one-time purchase\). After passing an evaluation, activate your funded account yourself from the dashboard; it is not a... ## Live Accounts - [Tradeify Elite Program](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12969284-tradeify-elite-program.md): No Sim profit carryover, $0 starting balance. Elite Live account qualification, 3-payout requirement, transition process, reward pools, 80/20 split, daily payouts, Elite-Only Mode for Select, Growt... - [Legacy Live Program - Complete Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/12999764-legacy-live-program-complete-guide.md): Complete reference for the legacy Live program for accounts purchased before December 3, 2025, 12:00 AM EST. Includes transition mechanics, payout policies, scaling parameters, and SPIFF bonuses. - [Tradeify Elite – Accelerator Reward Pools](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/14068315-tradeify-elite-accelerator-reward-pools.md): Elite Live Accelerator Reward Pools for Select, Growth and Lightning traders going live: per-account pool $2K-$15K, 1.5x multiplier \(Select only\), 5 profitable $250+ days each month, 80/20 split. ## Business & Compliance - [Affiliates](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495963-affiliates.md): Tradeify affiliate program: apply via become-an-affiliate form, 60-day cookie, 15% on Growth/Select Evaluations, 10% on Lightning Funded. $1,000 min, request payout monthly in dashboard, Rise, paid... - [Discord](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10495964-discord.md): Official Tradeify Discord community: trader chat, strategy talk, announcements and promotions. Not for billing, payouts, account status or rule questions; contact support through the Help Center chat. - [KYC and AML Policy](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/11384149-kyc-and-aml-policy.md): Tradeify KYC and AML \(Futures and 247\): when identity verification via Sumsub is required for each brand, Rise payout verification, documents, and FAQs. - [Trade as a Company / LLC](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/10468195-trade-as-a-company-llc.md): One Tradeify account per user — personal or business. Receive payouts to a company/LLC via KYB \(Know Your Business\) verification at payout time, not signup. Required docs and process explained. - [Risk & Compliance Guidelines: FAQ](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/17069653-risk-compliance-guidelines-faq.md): Tradeify Risk & Compliance FAQ: reviews, triggers, account sharing, who can pay, KYC, residency, independent trading, hedging, bots, payouts, chargebacks, circumvention, user-level restrictions. - [Know Your Trader \(KYT\) Policy](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/17229690-know-your-trader-kyt-policy.md): Know Your Trader \(KYT\): short AI-conducted interview where you explain your own trading, separate from KYC. May be required before funding or payout; no outside help; not completing it pauses payou... ## Grand Cup 2 - [Tradeify Grand Cup 2: The Outlaws — Competition Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/14993536-tradeify-grand-cup-2-the-outlaws-competition-guide.md): ENDED 9 June 2026 — archived. Grand Cup 2: The Outlaws — $1M prize pool, free entry, head-to-head bracket, Outlaw bounties. Qualifier May 17–22, bracket to June 9, 2026. Current competition: Premie... - [Grand Cup 2: Getting Started & Dashboard Overview](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/15138917-grand-cup-2-getting-started-dashboard-overview.md): ENDED 9 June 2026 — archived. Grand Cup 2 dashboard overview: Grand Cup card, credentials, GCUP account number, KYC. Current competition is the Premier Trading League \(PTL\). - [Grand Cup 2: Group Stage & Head-to-Head Bracket](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/15255517-grand-cup-2-group-stage-head-to-head-bracket.md): ENDED 9 June 2026 — archived. Grand Cup 2 Stage 2: group stage and head-to-head bracket rules, fresh account per matchup, advancement. Current competition is the Premier Trading League \(PTL\). ## World Cup - Prediction Tournament - [World Cup Prediction Market — FAQ](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/15547280-world-cup-prediction-market-faq.md): Free World Cup Prediction Market competition: trade 2026 FIFA World Cup outcomes with a $2,000 virtual balance for a share of a $250K prize pool. Eligibility, KYC, trading, Power Plays, prizes, pay... - [World Cup Prediction Market: Dashboard Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/15703698-world-cup-prediction-market-dashboard-guide.md): This guide walks you through everything you'll find inside the World Cup Prediction Market dashboard. Access it anytime from your Tradeify account under the Predictions tab — no separate login or d... ## Premier Trading League - [The Premier Trading League is here](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/16829558-the-premier-trading-league-is-here.md): Premier Trading League \(PTL\): Tradeify's free-to-enter simulated trading tournament. Two leagues, eight matches, a $1M prize pool and a live Grand Final in Fort Lauderdale on 11 December. How to re... - [Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/16829567-premier-trading-league-full-competition-guide.md): Premier Trading League \(PTL\) rules: free entry, KYC, registration dates, creator Companies, tournament login \(Tradovate PTLOP account\), head-to-head matches, scoring, Cut Day, resets, prizes, Rise ... - [Premier Trading League: Step-by-Step Dashboard Walkthrough](https://help.tradeify.co/en/articles/16848411-premier-trading-league-step-by-step-dashboard-walkthrough.md): Step-by-step Premier Trading League \(PTL\) dashboard walkthrough: registration, username, creator Company, Waiting Room, tournament login on Tradovate \(PTLOP account\), first match, leaderboard, rese...