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Trade The Pool
4.5 / 5
Verified Payouts
Stocks
Our Verdict
Trade The Pool is the only major prop firm focused exclusively on US stock trading. Perfect for equity traders who don't want forex, they offer 12,000+ stocks and ETFs.
The Good
- • Only major stock-focused prop firm
- • 12,000+ stocks and ETFs
- • Real equity market exposure
- • Day trading optimized
- • Commission-based pricing
- • No forex complexity
The Bad
- • Stocks only - no forex or futures
- • US market hours only
- • PDT-like rules may apply
- • Lower max funding than forex firms
Trade The Pool fills a massive gap in the prop trading industry: stock trading. While every other firm focuses on forex/futures, Trade The Pool offers actual US equity trading.
Why Stock Trading is Different Forex prop trading dominates because:
- Lower infrastructure costs
- 24/5 market access
- Higher leverage available
But many traders prefer stocks:
- Better fundamental analysis opportunities
- Earnings plays and catalysts
- Sector rotation strategies
- More intuitive for many traders
12,000+ Instruments Trade all major US markets:
- NYSE and NASDAQ stocks
- ETFs (SPY, QQQ, sector ETFs)
- Small caps to mega caps
- All liquid US equities
Important Considerations
- US market hours required
- Day trading focus (patterns expected)
- Different rules than forex prop firms
- More like traditional equity trading
Who Should Choose Trade The Pool?
- Stock traders who want prop funding
- Those who find forex confusing
- Day traders with equity strategies
- Anyone preferring fundamental analysis
The Verdict: If you're a stock trader, Trade The Pool is essentially your only serious option for prop funding. The evaluation is designed for equity markets with appropriate targets. If you trade forex or futures, this isn't for you - but for stock traders, it's the clear choice.
Challenge Options
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View on Trade The Pool website →Supported Platforms
Brokers / Liquidity
Interactive Brokers (Cleared)
Firm Rules Breakdown
consistency
None.
news Trading
Allowed.
weekend Holding
Prohibited (Day Trading Only).
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Allowed (Stock-based only).
inactivity
30 days.
daily Loss
3% (Buying Power).
max Drawdown
6%.
Prohibited Practices / Fine Print
- ⚠️ US market hours trading required (9:30 AM - 4 PM ET)
- ⚠️ Day trading patterns expected
- ⚠️ Commission-based like real brokerage
- ⚠️ Lower targets due to stock market characteristics
Payout Policy
Base Profit Split
Up to 80%
Supported Payout Methods
Supported Payment/Deposit Methods
Restricted Countries
Due to regulatory requirements or liquidity provider policies, individuals residing in the following jurisdictions are prohibited from purchasing evaluations or accessing services at Trade The Pool. Note: If a country is NOT listed here, they are generally accepted (including the USA and UK, unless explicitly stated below).
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but day trading patterns expected.
No, >$2 and >$500M cap only.
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Key Stats
Profit Split
Up to 80%
Max Funding
$260,000
Evaluation
1-Step
Rating
4.5
Starting From
$97