TickTickTrader (TTT) FAQ
Your complete 2026 guide to TTT plans, payouts & automation
An independent, regularly-updated reference for TickTickTrader traders. We cover the TTTPerformance one-step evaluation, TTTDirect instant funding, S2F+ Profit Score payouts, 30% / 20% consistency rules, end-of-day trailing drawdown, $250 minimum payout via Rise, the 80/20 SIM split, and automation allowed via approved bridges. TTT now runs exclusively on Rithmic-based platforms (NinjaTrader, Quantower, Sierra Chart, R|Trader Pro) after losing Tradovate (Nov 2025) and ProjectX (Feb 2026) — TradingView automation routes through PickMyTrade. Current as of May 2026.
We strive for accuracy, but prop firm rules change frequently — always verify details on the official firm website before funding an account or trading.
📋 Table of Contents
TickTickTrader Basics
11 answersWhat is TickTickTrader and how does it work?
Is TickTickTrader legit or a scam in 2026?
Who owns TickTickTrader and where is it based?
When was TickTickTrader founded?
Which countries can join TickTickTrader?
Do I need to be a US citizen?
What's the minimum age to join TTT?
What asset class does TickTickTrader cover?
Is TickTickTrader a broker or a prop firm?
What makes TickTickTrader different from Topstep or Apex?
What's the official Trustpilot score?
Plans: Performance vs Direct vs S2F+
5 answersWhat's the difference between TTTPerformance and TTTDirect?
What is S2F+?
Which plan is best for a brand-new prop trader?
Which plan is best for a profitable trader who hates evals?
Which plan is best for someone wanting fast cash payouts?
Account Sizes & Pricing
10 answersWhat evaluation account sizes does TTTPerformance offer?
What Direct (instant-funded) account sizes are available?
What's the maximum funded capital I can hold at TTT?
How much does the $25K Starter evaluation cost?
How much does the $100K Express evaluation cost?
What does the $100K Professional evaluation cost?
What does a $50K Base Direct account cost?
What does a $100K Core Direct account cost?
What does a $150K Prime Direct account cost?
What does a $250K Zenith Direct account cost?
Profit Targets & Pass Rules
10 answersAre there bundle plans?
Is the Direct account a one-time fee or recurring?
Is the Evaluation account a one-time fee or recurring?
What's the profit target on the $25K eval?
What's the profit target on the $50K eval?
What's the profit target on the $100K Express?
What's the profit target on the $100K Professional eval?
What's the profit buffer on the $50K Base Direct?
What's the profit buffer on the $100K Core Direct?
What's the profit buffer on the $150K Prime Direct?
Drawdown Rules
12 answersIs there a 2% profit target between payouts on Direct?
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Is there a maximum time to pass the eval?
What kind of drawdown does TTT use?
How does the end-of-day trailing drawdown work?
How does tick-based trailing drawdown work on the eval?
What's the max drawdown on the $25K Starter?
What's the max drawdown on the $50K Advanced?
What's the max drawdown on the $100K Express?
What's the max drawdown on the $100K Professional eval?
What's the EOD drawdown on the four Direct sizes?
Does the trailing drawdown lock after passing?
Daily Loss Limits
9 answersAre unrealized profits used to push the DD up?
What happens if I breach the drawdown?
What's the daily loss limit on $25K Starter?
What's the daily loss limit on $50K Advanced?
Does the $100K Express really have no daily loss limit?
What's the daily loss limit on $100K Professional?
What are the daily loss limits across the four Direct sizes?
What's the difference between a soft and hard DLL?
Does the daily loss reset at midnight?
Consistency Rules (30% / 20%)
6 answersWhat is the consistency rule on TTTPerformance accounts?
What is the consistency rule on TTTDirect accounts?
Does S2F+ have a consistency rule?
How is the consistency rule calculated?
Can I fix a consistency breach?
Do losing days count toward consistency?
Payouts & Profit Splits
15 answersWhat's the minimum payout amount?
Is the first payout capped on TTTDirect?
How often can I withdraw?
How long do payouts take to process?
Who handles TTT payouts?
What payout methods are available?
What is the profit split during the SIM phase on TTTDirect?
What is the profit split on TTTPerformance?
What is the profit split on the live (post-6th-payout) account?
How does the S2F+ payout split work?
What is the Live Wallet?
How many payouts before I get to live capital?
What is the minimum balance required for first payout per Direct size?
Are payouts taxable income?
Will I receive a US 1099 from TTT?
Scaling, Contracts & Multi-Account
6 answersIs there scaling? How many contracts can I trade?
How many micros can I trade?
What's the commission on TTT?
Are commissions deducted from drawdown?
Can I open multiple TTT accounts?
Can I trade the same strategy across multiple TTT accounts?
Trading Rules (News, Hedging, Copy)
12 answersIs news trading allowed on TTT?
Does TTT freeze trading around news events?
Is hedging allowed on TTT?
What counts as hedging?
Is scalping allowed?
Is HFT or sub-second algorithmic trading allowed?
Are EAs and trading bots allowed?
Is copy trading allowed?
Are VPNs and proxies allowed?
Is DCA / averaging down allowed?
Are reverse / flipping trades allowed?
Are martingale or grid strategies allowed?
Trading Hours, Inactivity, Resets, Refunds
8 answersWhat are the trading hours on TTT?
Do I have to flatten by 5 PM ET each day?
Can I hold positions overnight or over the weekend?
What happens if my account is inactive?
Can I reset a failed evaluation account?
Can I reset a failed Direct account?
Does TTT offer refunds?
What happens if I file a chargeback?
Platforms (Rithmic-Based, Post-Tradovate)
12 answersHow do I cancel my evaluation subscription?
Will my account stay active until end of cycle if I cancel?
What platforms does TTT support?
Is Tradovate the primary platform on TTT?
Is ProjectX supported?
Is Rithmic available on TTT?
Are NinjaTrader / Bookmap / DayTradr included free?
Is there a TTT mobile app?
Does TTT charge market data fees?
Do I need to sign a CME data agreement?
Can I use Quantower with TTT?
Can I use a personal NinjaTrader license on TTT?
Automation, TradingView & PickMyTrade
9 answersHow do I connect TradingView to my TTT (Rithmic) account?
Does TradingView have native auto-trading for TTT?
Can I use TradingView alerts to trade TTT manually?
Can I automate TradingView alerts to a TTT (Rithmic) account via PickMyTrade?
Is webhook automation explicitly approved by TTT?
What does PickMyTrade cost for TTT users?
How fast is PickMyTrade execution to TTT (Rithmic)?
How do I set up PMT with my TTT (Rithmic) credentials?
Will running PMT during the eval get me banned?
SIM Phase vs Live Phase
5 answersCan I broadcast one TradingView alert to multiple TTT accounts via PMT?
What's the difference between SIM phase and Live phase on TTT?
Are TTT SIM payouts real money?
How long does it take to reach the live phase?
Does the live phase have different drawdown rules?
TTT vs Competitors
5 answersTickTickTrader vs Topstep — which is better in 2026?
TickTickTrader vs Apex Trader Funding?
TickTickTrader vs MyFundedFutures (MFFU)?
TickTickTrader vs TakeProfitTrader (TPT)?
TickTickTrader vs Tradeify?
Recent 2024–2026 Changes
7 answersWhat changed at TickTickTrader in March 2025?
What changed in January 2025?
What changed on March 23, 2025?
What launched on July 23, 2025?
What's the Profit Score (PS) system in S2F+?
Is the maximum number of Direct accounts still 5?
Was the 40-trading-day minimum payout requirement removed?
Support, Sources & Final Word
8 answersWhere do I find the official TTT rule pages?
How do I contact TickTickTrader support?
Is there a TTT Discord?
Is TickTickTrader available in trader forums?
Is the TTT brand spelled 'TickTickTrader' or 'TickTick Trader'?
Where can I find current discount codes?
What's the deal with the affiliate / influencer reviews?
Final word — is TickTickTrader worth it in 2026?
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This FAQ is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or tax advice. TickTickTrader rule references are compiled from tickticktrader.com, ticktick-trader.com, support.tickticktrader.com, the TTT Help Center, real user discussions in trader forums (prop firm forums, trader forums, day trader forums), the official TTT Discord, Trustpilot reviews (~4.7-4.8/5 across 6,000-6,300+), and review sites including ProTradingVibes, QuantVPS, FundedProgram, PropFirmPlus, TradingFinder, Phidias, FuturesPropTrading, Living From Trading, and DamnPropFirms. TTT updates rules frequently — verify directly on the official help center.
Major 2024–2026 changes reflected in this FAQ: $250 minimum payout (down from $1,000), updated account cap (up to 13 total per trader = 10 S2F+ plus 3 Direct/Eval), TTTDirect SIM profit split changed from 90/10 to 80/20 (March 24, 2025), 2% per-payout profit target requirement on Direct (January 21, 2025), $100K Core EOD drawdown raised to $5,000 in 2025, S2F+ launched on Tradovate (July 23, 2025) with the cash + Live Wallet split, TTT lost Tradovate access in November 2025 when Tradovate dropped TTT and migrated all TTT-Tradovate accounts to ProjectX, and TTT lost ProjectX in February 2026 when ProjectX went exclusive to Topstep. As of May 2026, TTT runs exclusively on Rithmic-based platforms (NinjaTrader, Quantower, Sierra Chart, R|Trader Pro). Some commentary (e.g., DamnPropFirms) suggests TTT may be in operational difficulty post-platform-loss — verify current status on tickticktrader.com before funding.
PickMyTrade is an automation bridge. PickMyTrade is not a broker, not a prop firm, and not affiliated with TickTickTrader. PMT does not hold customer funds, does not place trades without your alert, and does not guarantee trade outcomes. TickTickTrader allows automation via approved Rithmic-routed webhook bridges such as PickMyTrade while banning HFT/sub-second algorithmic trading and third-party cross-trader copy services. PMT users on TTT accounts should confirm any specific automation use case with TTT support before deploying.
Past performance does not predict future results. Prop firm trading carries a real risk of loss. Most TTT accounts are sim-funded; the live phase begins after 6 successful payouts. Consult a licensed financial advisor and a tax professional before trading.
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Last updated: May 2026. Reflects TTT changes through May 2026 including all 2025 policy updates, the S2F+ launch (July 2025), and the platform-loss events of November 2025 (Tradovate dropped TTT) and February 2026 (ProjectX went Topstep-exclusive). TTT now runs exclusively on Rithmic-based platforms.