Trade The Pool
Trade The Pool is a stock-focused prop firm operated by Five Percent Online Ltd (Trade The Pool is the brand) that evaluates traders on one-step Day Trade and Swing programs, provides access to thousands of US stocks and ETFs on a TraderEvolution-powered platform (desktop, web and mobile), and pays performance fees on funded accounts with a typical 70/30 profit split and bi-weekly payouts for rule-compliant traders.
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Program Type & Scaling
• Day Trade Programs: FLEX (6% target, 2% Daily Pause, 4% Max Loss, unlimited time) and MAX (6% target, 1% Daily Pause, 3% Max Loss, 60-day limit) on $5K–$200K buying power
• Swing Programs: FLEX (15% target, 3% Daily Pause, 7% Max Loss, unlimited time) and MAX (15% target, 3% Daily Pause, 7% Max Loss, 120-day limit) on $15K–$300K buying power
• One-step evaluation → risk review → funded account; funded scale-ups (“pump”) increase buying power and Daily Pause when targets are met
Scaling Plan
Trade The Pool offers an “unlimited” scale-up (pump) framework on funded accounts: once a funded account reaches the scale-up profit target (commonly 10% valid profit), the current level is closed and the next level is issued with higher buying power and a higher Daily Pause (daily loss allowance).
On scaling, profits are split according to the program’s profit split (commonly 70% trader / 30% TTP), and the trader’s share is carried into the next level as credits; if equity later drops below the initial balance, those carried credits are reduced first.
Daily Loss Limit
Daily Pause (Max Daily Loss)
Trade The Pool controls daily risk using a Daily Pause threshold. If the Daily Pause is hit, the account is disabled for the remainder of the trading day (with recalibration at the start of the next day).
Current program parameters on the public program page show:
- Day Trade: 2% Daily Pause on FLEX and 1% Daily Pause on MAX.
- Swing: 3% Daily Pause (FLEX and MAX).
Maximum Overall Loss
Max Loss (Maximum Overall Loss)
Each account type has a lifetime Max Loss limit (overall drawdown from the starting level):
- Day Trade: 4% Max Loss on FLEX and 3% Max Loss on MAX.
- Swing: 7% Max Loss (FLEX and MAX).
On funded accounts, Trade The Pool also applies a buffer rule: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the account’s max drawdown is moved up to the initial balance (falling below it can terminate the account).
Drawdown Model
Drawdown Model
Trade The Pool’s primary risk model is static (starting-level) drawdown, implemented via (1) a Daily Pause (daily loss allowance) and (2) a Max Loss (overall loss limit). These limits are expressed as percentages of buying power for each program.
For funded accounts, an additional protective rule can effectively tighten drawdown after strong performance: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the max drawdown line is moved up to the initial balance.
Leverage
| Forex | N/A |
| Crypto | N/A |
Broker
Liquidity providers/partners referenced by Trade The Pool include Interactive Brokers and Saxo Bank (among others).
Commissions
Commissions
Trade The Pool charges stock/ETF commissions of $0.005 per share with a $0.75 minimum per filled order (pricing may also include pass-through fees and can vary by program/partner).
Tradable Assets
Stocks, ETFs
News & Event Trading
News Trading
Trade The Pool does not publish a blanket “no news trading” restriction for evaluations on its public program parameters, but equity trading around major news is inherently higher-risk and may involve volatility, slippage, and halts. Trading is not permitted during regulatory trading halts.
Payouts & Profit Split
| Profit Split Start (%) | 70% |
| Minimum Payout Amount | $300 |
| Payout Frequency | Payout FrequencyFunded traders can request a payout every 14 days (and at least 14 days since the last payout or since a new scaled account is activated), provided the account meets the minimum profit requirement. Minimum profit to withdraw is generally $300 (for $5K accounts, $150). FLEX funded accounts also require meeting the 0.5%/day consistency rule on 3 separate days within the 14‑day period. |
| Payout Methods | Wire Transfer, Crypto, Hub Credits, Credit Card |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer (plus other methods offered at checkout) |
Evaluation & Account Rules
| Challenges | Trade The Pool uses a one-step evaluation model with two main tracks:
After hitting the target, accounts go through a risk review before a funded account is activated. |
Trading Permissions
| Weekend Trades | Weekend Trading US equity markets are closed on weekends. Swing program positions can be held overnight/weekend subject to market hours and risk limits; Day Trade programs are designed for intraday trading. |
| Copy Trading | Copy Trading Trade The Pool offers optional “boosters” (including a SignalStack booster) that can be used for automation workflows. Any copying/automation must still comply with all risk, volume, and consistency rules, and each evaluation is reviewed independently for compliance. |
| EA Allowed | EAs / Automation Trade The Pool does not run on MT4/MT5; it provides a TraderEvolution-based platform (desktop/web/mobile). Automation is typically handled via platform tools and optional integrations/boosters (e.g., SignalStack), rather than MetaTrader EAs. |
| Prohibited Strategies | Prohibited / High-Risk Behaviors
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Other Details
| Refund Policy (Code) | Refund PolicyTrade The Pool’s Terms & Conditions define circumstances where refunds are not provided (for example, if an account is terminated due to circumvention of geographic restrictions or residency in a forbidden/sanctioned territory, fees are not refunded). Hub Credits are also explicitly non-refundable. For other cases, refund eligibility is governed by the firm’s current Terms & Conditions. |
| 3 Percent Rule (Notes) | 3 Percent RuleTrade The Pool does not publish a fixed “3% per trade” rule. Instead, risk is constrained by the Daily Pause and Max Loss limits (plus additional trade/volume and consistency rules). |
| Consistency Rule (Notes) | Consistency Rules
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| Indices Leverage Max | 0 |
| Metals Leverage Max | 0 |
| Days to First Payout | 14 |
| Payout Processing Time (Days) | Payout ProcessingPayouts are processed via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card and typically take 3–5 business days, depending on the payout method and banking/card rails. |
| Account Merge Allowed | No |
| Max Accounts per Trader | Multiple evaluation accounts are allowed, but Trade The Pool caps total base buying power across all accounts to $450,000 before scaling. |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| KYC Stage | Trade The Pool applies AML/KYC checks and may request identity documentation at any stage, particularly after a trader passes evaluation and before becoming (or remaining) a funded user. |
| Restricted Countries | Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, Congo Republic, Crimea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen |
| Scaling Plan Availability | Yes |
| Other Risk Rules | Other Risk Rules
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| Spread Quality | Spread Quality Because Trade The Pool focuses on listed US equities/ETFs, bid/ask spreads are market-driven and vary with liquidity, time of day, and volatility (expect wider spreads in thin names and around opens/halts/news). Trading costs are primarily commissions plus any applicable pass-through fees. |
| Slippage Policy | Slippage & Execution Execution on equities/ETFs is subject to normal market conditions (liquidity, volatility, halts). Market/stop orders can fill at the next available price, and slippage can occur during fast moves or illiquid conditions. Trade The Pool’s rule set explicitly expects traders to understand slippage and variable spread conditions. |
| Martingale Allowed | Martingale Trade The Pool does not market a specific “martingale” rule, but martingale-style exposure increases are generally incompatible with the firm’s Daily Pause/Max Loss constraints and can quickly trigger account disablement or termination. |
| Lot Size Limits | Share-Size / Lot Limits Trade size is controlled mainly through liquidity-based constraints. Trade The Pool’s rules state that opening volume must not exceed 5% of the instrument’s volume in the prior 1‑minute candle (aggregated across positions opened in that minute). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trade The Pool allow automated trading, news trading, weekend positions, and copy trading, and what strategies are restricted?
EAs / Automation
Trade The Pool does not run on MT4/MT5; it provides a TraderEvolution-based platform (desktop/web/mobile). Automation is typically handled via platform tools and optional integrations/boosters (e.g., SignalStack), rather than MetaTrader EAs.
Is News Trading allowed at Trade The Pool?
News Trading
Trade The Pool does not publish a blanket “no news trading” restriction for evaluations on its public program parameters, but equity trading around major news is inherently higher-risk and may involve volatility, slippage, and halts. Trading is not permitted during regulatory trading halts.
Can Trade The Pool traders hold Weekend Trades?
Weekend Trading
US equity markets are closed on weekends. Swing program positions can be held overnight/weekend subject to market hours and risk limits; Day Trade programs are designed for intraday trading.
Is Copy Trading allowed at Trade The Pool?
Copy Trading
Trade The Pool offers optional “boosters” (including a SignalStack booster) that can be used for automation workflows. Any copying/automation must still comply with all risk, volume, and consistency rules, and each evaluation is reviewed independently for compliance.
What are some main Prohibited Strategies at Trade The Pool?
Prohibited / High-Risk Behaviors
- Trading during regulatory halts.
- Violating the 5% of prior 1‑minute volume rule (oversized share volume vs. liquidity).
- Breaching Daily Pause or Max Loss limits.
- Circumventing geographic restrictions (including via VPN) or otherwise violating AML/KYC or sanctions policies.
The complete list of permitted and restricted trading strategies, including EA policies and news trading rules, is on Trade The Pool official website.
What payment options are supported by Trade The Pool, and how do refunds work?
Refund Policy
Trade The Pool’s Terms & Conditions define circumstances where refunds are not provided (for example, if an account is terminated due to circumvention of geographic restrictions or residency in a forbidden/sanctioned territory, fees are not refunded). Hub Credits are also explicitly non-refundable.
For other cases, refund eligibility is governed by the firm’s current Terms & Conditions.
Accepted payment methods, refund eligibility criteria, and processing times are detailed on Trade The Pool official website.
When and how can traders withdraw profits from Trade The Pool, including payout minimums and payout timing?
Days to First Payout: 14:
Payout Processing Time (Days):
Payout Processing
Payouts are processed via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card and typically take 3–5 business days, depending on the payout method and banking/card rails.
Payout Frequency:
Payout Frequency
Funded traders can request a payout every 14 days (and at least 14 days since the last payout or since a new scaled account is activated), provided the account meets the minimum profit requirement.
Minimum profit to withdraw is generally $300 (for $5K accounts, $150). FLEX funded accounts also require meeting the 0.5%/day consistency rule on 3 separate days within the 14‑day period.
Payout Methods:Wire Transfer, Crypto, Hub Credits, Credit Card
More information on withdrawal minimums, processing duration, and payout schedules is on Trade The Pool official website.
How much profit can traders keep at Trade The Pool?
Full profit-sharing terms and how to reach the maximum split are on Trade The Pool official website.
Which markets are available for trading at Trade The Pool?
Stocks, ETFs
Leverage limits:
FX leverage up to 0
Indices leverage up to 0
Metals leverage up to
Crypto leverage up to 0
For the complete instrument catalog and trading hours per asset, visit Trade The Pool official website.
What are the maximum leverage limits at Trade The Pool across forex, indices, metals, and cryptocurrencies?
FX leverage: 0
Indices leverage: 0
Metals leverage:
Crypto leverage: 0
For the complete leverage schedule across forex, indices, metals, and crypto, see Trade The Pool official website.
What platforms can traders use at Trade The Pool, and what broker provides the trading infrastructure?
Detailed platform features and login credentials setup are explained on Trade The Pool official website.
What should traders know about spread quality, commission structure, and slippage rules at Trade The Pool?
Spread Quality
Because Trade The Pool focuses on listed US equities/ETFs, bid/ask spreads are market-driven and vary with liquidity, time of day, and volatility (expect wider spreads in thin names and around opens/halts/news). Trading costs are primarily commissions plus any applicable pass-through fees.
Slippage & Execution
Execution on equities/ETFs is subject to normal market conditions (liquidity, volatility, halts). Market/stop orders can fill at the next available price, and slippage can occur during fast moves or illiquid conditions. Trade The Pool’s rule set explicitly expects traders to understand slippage and variable spread conditions.
Commissions
Trade The Pool charges stock/ETF commissions of $0.005 per share with a $0.75 minimum per filled order (pricing may also include pass-through fees and can vary by program/partner).
Live spread data, commission schedules, and execution statistics are published on Trade The Pool official website.
What strategies are not allowed at Trade The Pool, and what are the rules regarding martingale and lot sizing?
No
Prohibited Strategies
Prohibited / High-Risk Behaviors
- Trading during regulatory halts.
- Violating the 5% of prior 1‑minute volume rule (oversized share volume vs. liquidity).
- Breaching Daily Pause or Max Loss limits.
- Circumventing geographic restrictions (including via VPN) or otherwise violating AML/KYC or sanctions policies.
Lot Size Limits:
Share-Size / Lot Limits
Trade size is controlled mainly through liquidity-based constraints. Trade The Pool’s rules state that opening volume must not exceed 5% of the instrument’s volume in the prior 1‑minute candle (aggregated across positions opened in that minute).
The complete list of allowed and prohibited trading strategies is available on Trade The Pool official website.
How is drawdown calculated at Trade The Pool?
Drawdown Model
Trade The Pool’s primary risk model is static (starting-level) drawdown, implemented via (1) a Daily Pause (daily loss allowance) and (2) a Max Loss (overall loss limit). These limits are expressed as percentages of buying power for each program.
For funded accounts, an additional protective rule can effectively tighten drawdown after strong performance: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the max drawdown line is moved up to the initial balance.
For detailed drawdown calculations, reset rules, and worked examples, see Trade The Pool official website.
Does Trade The Pool apply any consistency or risk-based trading rules?
3 Percent Rule
Trade The Pool does not publish a fixed “3% per trade” rule. Instead, risk is constrained by the Daily Pause and Max Loss limits (plus additional trade/volume and consistency rules).
Consistency Rules
- Best Position / Profit Concentration: on MAX/FLEX programs, the maximum position profit ratio is 30% (a single position should not contribute more than 30% of the valid profit total).
- Trade Validity / Minimum Move: a trade’s profit or loss must generally exceed 10 price ticks (10 cents) to be considered valid.
- Minimum Hold Time: positions must be open for at least 30 seconds (MAX/FLEX), including when scaling.
- Flex Withdrawal Consistency: to withdraw profits on FLEX funded accounts, traders must earn at least 0.5% of buying power on 3 separate trading days within a 14‑day period (MAX accounts do not require this rule).
Other Risk Rules
- Volume / Share-Size Limit: opening trade volume must not exceed 5% of the instrument’s volume in the previous 1‑minute candle (aggregated across multiple trades opened in that minute).
- Trading Halts: trading is not permitted during regulatory halts; users are expected to comply with the rule or risk invalid trades/termination.
- Multiple Accounts: multiple evaluation accounts are permitted, but total base buying power across all accounts should not exceed $450,000 before scaling.
- Compliance Review: after reaching targets, Trade The Pool reviews trading for compliance and may request KYC as part of verification.
The full risk management rulebook including daily loss calculations and consistency requirements is on Trade The Pool official website.
Which evaluation or funding programs are available at Trade The Pool?
• Day Trade Programs: FLEX (6% target, 2% Daily Pause, 4% Max Loss, unlimited time) and MAX (6% target, 1% Daily Pause, 3% Max Loss, 60-day limit) on $5K–$200K buying power
• Swing Programs: FLEX (15% target, 3% Daily Pause, 7% Max Loss, unlimited time) and MAX (15% target, 3% Daily Pause, 7% Max Loss, 120-day limit) on $15K–$300K buying power
• One-step evaluation → risk review → funded account; funded scale-ups (“pump”) increase buying power and Daily Pause when targets are met
Detailed program specifications and eligibility criteria are on Trade The Pool official website.
How do the challenges work at Trade The Pool for traders seeking funding?
Trade The Pool uses a one-step evaluation model with two main tracks:
- Day Trade (FLEX/MAX): 6% profit target with Daily Pause and Max Loss limits; FLEX has unlimited time and higher daily/total loss limits, while MAX has tighter Daily Pause/Max Loss and a 60-day evaluation window.
- Swing (FLEX/MAX): 15% profit target with a 3% Daily Pause and 7% Max Loss; FLEX has unlimited time while MAX has a 120-day window.
After hitting the target, accounts go through a risk review before a funded account is activated.
See the complete evaluation structure and pass rates at Trade The Pool official website.
How much maximum funding can traders receive from Trade The Pool, and does the firm provide a scaling plan?
Scaling plan availability: Yes
Trade The Pool offers an “unlimited” scale-up (pump) framework on funded accounts: once a funded account reaches the scale-up profit target (commonly 10% valid profit), the current level is closed and the next level is issued with higher buying power and a higher Daily Pause (daily loss allowance).
On scaling, profits are split according to the program’s profit split (commonly 70% trader / 30% TTP), and the trader’s share is carried into the next level as credits; if equity later drops below the initial balance, those carried credits are reduced first.
For the full range of account sizes and how scaling works, see Trade The Pool official website.
What is the current Trustpilot rating and number of reviews for Trade The Pool?
Read individual trader experiences and recent reviews on Trade The Pool official website.
Which evaluation models does Trade The Pool offer?
• Swing Programs: FLEX (15% target, 3% Daily Pause, 7% Max Loss, unlimited time) and MAX (15% target, 3% Daily Pause, 7% Max Loss, 120-day limit) on $15K–$300K buying power
• One-step evaluation → risk review → funded account; funded scale-ups (“pump”) increase buying power and Daily Pause when targets are met
See the full breakdown of each program including targets and rules at Trade The Pool official website.
What are the multi-account rules at Trade The Pool, including maximum accounts, merge eligibility, and lot size restrictions?
Multiple evaluation accounts are allowed, but Trade The Pool caps total base buying power across all accounts to $450,000 before scaling.
Is Account Merge Allowed at Trade The Pool?
No
What are Lot Size Limits at Trade The Pool?
Share-Size / Lot Limits
Trade size is controlled mainly through liquidity-based constraints. Trade The Pool’s rules state that opening volume must not exceed 5% of the instrument’s volume in the prior 1‑minute candle (aggregated across positions opened in that minute).
For the latest account limits, merging rules, and scaling options, see Trade The Pool official website.
When is KYC required at Trade The Pool, and how does the verification process work?
Yes
At what stage traders must go through identity verification at Trade The Pool?
Trade The Pool applies AML/KYC checks and may request identity documentation at any stage, particularly after a trader passes evaluation and before becoming (or remaining) a funded user.
Full details on the identity verification process and required documents are available on Trade The Pool official website.
Does Trade The Pool restrict traders from certain countries?
Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, Congo Republic, Crimea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen
For the most current list of accepted and restricted countries, check Trade The Pool official website as eligibility can change based on regulatory updates.
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