TickTick Trader: rules card
Every TickTick Trader rule (evaluation, Direct, S2F and S2F+, TTTPerformance) that decides whether a strategy fits, with the firm’s operational status in September 2026 stated first.
TickTick Trader rules at a glance
| Rule | Current terms |
|---|---|
| Operational status (September 2026) | The firm’s website returned HTTP 403 to every request on 16 September 2026 and the help desk 404; program cards showed “coming soon” in May; trader reports through 2026 describe payout waits of six to nine months attributed to audits and a platform migration; one-star reviews from July–September unanswered (The Industry Spread 16 Sep 2026, tradingfunder 24 May 2026). Treat every row below as reported, not confirmed, and verify the firm is accepting accounts before paying |
| Programs | One-step evaluation (Starter 25K, Advanced 50K, Express 100K with no daily cap, Professional 100K), Direct accounts (instant), S2F and S2F+ (payout-mechanics products with safety thresholds, per-cycle caps and a Profit Score), TTTPerformance funded stage |
| Automation (EAs, bots) | EAs and algorithmic bots explicitly banned (selectpropfirms); scalping under 5 seconds and hedging prohibited |
| Drawdown | TickTick Drawdown: end-of-day trailing recalculated at the close, $2,000–$9,000 by tier; funded accounts reported static |
| Daily loss limit | 2.5% of the starting balance, static ($625 on 25K, $1,250 on 50K, $2,500 on 100K); 3.5% on the 10K Direct Swing; Express has none; S2F+ sells an add-on to remove it; soft on some accounts |
| Consistency | 30% on evaluations and on TTTPerformance; 20% on Direct accounts |
| Minimum days | None per payout cycle on TTTPerformance; program-dependent elsewhere |
| News | Allowed within daily loss and drawdown rules |
| Overnight and weekend | All positions closed daily; Direct Swing 10K holds overnight |
| Payout | On demand once consistency and profit requirements are met; 100% for an initial window then 90/10; Direct 90% from day one; processed via Rise |
| Platforms | Rithmic, CQG, Tradovate, NinjaTrader |
| Entity | Trustpilot 3.4 |
Rows marked “Verify with firm” are where current rule trackers are silent or disagree; the firm’s own help center is the only binding source.
What this means for a systematic strategy
The rulebook is secondary here. TickTick’s site was unreachable to reviewers in mid-September 2026, the program cards had been “coming soon” since spring, and payout waits of six to nine months are reported. Whatever the rules say (EOD drawdown, 2.5% daily, 30% consistency, on-demand payouts), a coded strategy is also excluded outright by the EA ban.
Is TickTick Trader worth it for a systematic strategy?
No. EAs are banned, and the operational status in September 2026 does not support paying for an account. Re-check in the October changelog.
Guides for this firm
Every rule in the table is defined in the glossary and explained by mechanism in the rules hub.
FAQ
Is TickTick Trader still operating?
As of 16 September 2026 the website blocked review requests, the help desk returned 404 and program cards had shown “coming soon” since May; payout delays of six to nine months are reported. Verify before paying.
Does TickTick Trader allow EAs?
No. Expert Advisors and algorithmic bots are explicitly banned.
What is the TickTick Trader consistency rule?
30% on evaluations and the TTTPerformance account, 20% on Direct accounts.
Sources: firm documentation and current rule trackers, cross-checked September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the firm’s help center is the binding source.