Trade The Pool

About Trade The Pool

Trade The Pool is a proprietary trading firm born out of the team behind ‎The 5%ers, designed to serve traders who focus on U.S. stocks and ETFs with a funding model aimed at serious equity market participants. Founded in 2022 and backed by an experienced prop-firm operator, Trade The Pool positions itself as a bridge between skilled traders and deep capital.

The firm offers a single-phase evaluation process where traders purchase a challenge, meet profit and risk targets, and once approved, move into a funded account trading live capital. The emphasis is squarely on stocks and ETFs, rather than the broader multi-asset approach of many prop firms, making it an attractive choice for equity-focused traders.

Account “buying power” ranges from more modest entry-levels to sizeable allocations (up to around $200,000 in buying power in typical accounts), with profit splits that can climb into the 70%-80% range for larger accounts. By combining institutional-grade tools, direct access to U.S. equities, and a streamlined evaluation model, Trade The Pool aims to provide smart, performance-driven traders a clear path to funded trading in the stock market space.

Trust and Safety

Trust and transparency are central to Trade The Pool’s philosophy. As a sister company of The 5%ers, one of the most reputable and long-standing prop firms in the industry, Trade The Pool benefits from the same operational integrity, compliance framework, and trader-first approach that have made its parent company a trusted global name.

Broker Partnership

Unlike many prop firms that operate purely on simulated accounts, Trade The Pool connects traders to real stock market data through regulated market access providers. This means trades reflect actual exchange conditions, real-time pricing, and authentic execution speeds.

The firm’s platform architecture ensures Tier-1 liquidity access across major U.S. exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE, allowing traders to experience true market depth, tight spreads, and realistic performance metrics.

This model provides transparency and ensures that trader performance is measured under real-world conditions, helping to prepare participants for professional equity trading environments.

Trustworthiness

Operating under the same management as The 5%ers, Trade The Pool maintains strict compliance procedures, secure data handling, and fair-trading oversight. All rules, fees, and payout procedures are publicly disclosed, ensuring traders know exactly what to expect before joining.

The firm also uses automated monitoring systems to track trading behavior and maintain consistent risk management, preventing unfair practices or technical exploitation.

By combining real-market execution with institutional-level transparency, Trade The Pool offers traders a safe, realistic, and trustworthy environment to develop and scale their equity trading careers.

Trading Rules and Restrictions

To maintain fair trading conditions and protect both traders and the firm’s capital, Trade The Pool enforces clear and professional trading rules. These guidelines are modeled after real institutional standards, ensuring that traders operate within disciplined and consistent risk parameters while maintaining the freedom to use their preferred strategies.

Evaluation Rules

Trade The Pool uses a single-phase evaluation model, which simplifies the path to becoming funded. Traders start by purchasing an evaluation account, meeting a profit target of 6%, while adhering to the firm’s strict risk and loss limits.

• Profit Target: 6%

• Maximum Daily Drawdown: 3%

• Maximum Total Drawdown: 6%

• No time limit to complete the challenge

• Minimum of 5 trading days required before qualification

Once the trader reaches the profit target without breaching drawdown rules, they are approved for a funded account and begin trading live capital. This simple structure allows traders to focus on performance rather than complex, multi-phase evaluations.

Trading Rules

After funding, traders continue under the same conditions with consistent risk parameters to maintain long-term sustainability.

• Profit Share: Up to 80% for the trader

• Leverage: Up to 1:10, depending on the asset and account type

• Payouts: Available monthly, with fast and transparent processing

• No time restriction: Traders may hold trades intraday or overnight within market regulations

• Market Access: U.S. equities and ETFs on major exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX)

Trade The Pool allows traders to apply a wide range of strategies, including discretionary, technical, and fundamental trading, as long as they follow the firm’s risk parameters.

Trading Restrictions

To maintain a fair trading environment and system integrity, the following strategies are restricted:

Allowed strategies:

• Swing trading

• Day trading

• Momentum and breakout strategies

• Long/short equity positions

• Fundamental and news-based trading

Prohibited strategies:

• High-frequency or latency arbitrage

• Copy trading across unrelated accounts

• Use of unapproved automated bots

• Insider trading or market manipulation of illiquid stocks

By enforcing professional yet flexible rules, Trade The Pool ensures that traders can operate with freedom, realism, and accountability, key factors for success in professional equity trading.

Tradable Instruments

Trade The Pool focuses exclusively on U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), making it a unique choice among proprietary trading firms. While most prop firms cater primarily to Forex or multi-asset traders, Trade The Pool was designed specifically for equity traders who want real access to the U.S. stock market.

Asset Classes

Traders at Trade The Pool can access a wide range of stocks and ETFs listed on major American exchanges, including the NASDAQ, NYSE, and AMEX. This setup provides exposure to thousands of instruments across multiple sectors, from technology and healthcare to energy, finance, and consumer goods.

Key categories include:

• U.S. Stocks: Full access to large-cap, mid-cap, and selected small-cap stocks.

• Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): A variety of sector, index, and leveraged ETFs that allow traders to diversify or hedge positions.

This focus on equities gives traders a direct line to real, liquid markets, with authentic price feeds, realistic slippage, and genuine order execution.

Leverage Structure

Trade The Pool provides leverage of up to 1:10, depending on the instrument and account size. This moderate leverage level reflects the firm’s emphasis on realistic, professional-level risk exposure, aligning with regulatory standards and institutional trading practices.

Leverage can vary slightly depending on the volatility and liquidity of the traded stock or ETF. This controlled structure encourages traders to prioritize capital preservation and sustainable growth rather than excessive risk-taking.

Supported Platforms

A reliable and efficient platform is key to executing trades accurately and managing risk effectively. Trade The Pool operates on TraderEvolution, a professional-grade trading platform built for speed, precision, and seamless execution in the U.S. stock market.

• TraderEvolution

TraderEvolution

Advantages of the Platform

TraderEvolution is a powerful, institutional-quality trading platform that connects directly to major U.S. exchanges such as NASDAQ, NYSE, and AMEX. It delivers advanced analytical tools, real-time market data, and high-speed execution, all within a clean, intuitive interface designed for professional equity traders.

The platform is used by numerous global brokers and trading desks due to its reliability, depth of market transparency, and customizable workspace. For Trade The Pool traders, it offers a true direct-access experience, providing full visibility into market depth and order flow.

Features of the Platform

• Real-time Level 2 data with full market depth for transparency and accuracy.

• Ultra-fast order execution with minimal latency, ideal for active stock traders.

• Advanced charting tools with customizable indicators and drawing options.

• Multi-asset management with watchlists, heat maps, and portfolio tracking.

• Customizable interface for personalized layouts and workflows.

• Comprehensive reporting tools for performance and risk tracking.

• Seamless integration across web, desktop, and mobile devices.

Mobile Trading

The TraderEvolution mobile app gives traders complete flexibility to manage their accounts on the go. Optimized for speed and reliability, the app maintains full synchronization with desktop and web versions, ensuring that traders never miss an opportunity.

With the mobile app, traders can:

• Monitor real-time quotes and order book data.

• Execute, modify, and close trades instantly.

• Set stop-loss and take-profit levels.

• Track portfolio balance, equity, and buying power in real time.

• Review order history and trade reports directly from their phone.

Features & Tools

Trade The Pool offers much more than just funding; it provides traders with a professional ecosystem designed for growth, education, and long-term success in the stock market. Backed by the experience of The 5%ers, the firm combines powerful analytical tools, transparent reporting, and structured growth opportunities that make the trading experience both rewarding and educational.

Scaling Plans

Trade The Pool rewards consistent performance with a structured scaling plan that allows traders to gradually increase their buying power as they meet performance milestones.

• Traders who demonstrate discipline and profitability can qualify for larger capital allocations.

• Account scaling is reviewed periodically and based on consistency, risk management, and adherence to firm rules.

• As traders grow their accounts, profit splits can increase up to 80%, rewarding sustainable growth.

This progression system encourages traders to prioritize risk control and steady performance rather than short-term profits.

Trader Dashboard

Each participant has access to an intuitive Trader Dashboard that tracks all key metrics, including:

• Current balance and open positions

• Real-time profit and drawdown statistics

• Performance analytics and payout eligibility

• Challenge progress and funding status

The dashboard simplifies account management and helps traders monitor their results in a clear, data-driven way.

Educational Resources

Education is at the heart of Trade The Pool’s mission. As a subsidiary of The 5%ers, the firm leverages its parent company’s extensive educational foundation to provide traders with tools and content to improve their skills.

Resources include:

• Webinars hosted by professional stock traders

• Video tutorials on risk management, equity analysis, and trade psychology

• Market insights and updates through blog posts and newsletters

• Mentorship opportunities for selected traders

These resources help traders deepen their understanding of the U.S. stock market and refine their professional trading mindset.

Affiliate Program

Trade The Pool also offers an affiliate program, allowing traders, educators, and influencers to earn commissions by referring new traders. Affiliates receive unique referral links and can track their results through a dedicated portal.

This program helps grow the community while providing an additional income stream for those who share the firm’s mission and values.

Commission Fees and Pricing

When evaluating a proprietary trading firm, transparency and fairness in pricing are key. Trade The Pool maintains a simple, one-time fee model that gives traders full access to the evaluation process with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or recurring payments.

Evaluation Fees

Trade The Pool operates with a single-phase evaluation where traders pay a one-time fee to begin trading immediately under defined risk parameters. The cost of participation depends on the selected account size (buying power), which determines the trader’s capital allocation and profit potential.

Typical evaluation fees range between $47and $1,475, depending on the program level and buying power. Smaller accounts provide an accessible entry point for new traders, while larger accounts offer higher growth potential and increased payout percentages.

Once traders successfully pass the evaluation and receive a funded account, the full evaluation fee is refunded with their first profit payout, reinforcing the firm’s performance-based model.

Trading Commissions

As Trade The Pool focuses on U.S. equities and ETFs, trading costs are aligned with professional market standards. The firm charges low per-share commissions, ensuring realistic and competitive trading conditions.

• Stock trades: Around $0.004–$0.006 per share, depending on volume.

• ETFs: Similar rates, with transparent execution and no markup on spreads.

• No hidden fees: Traders pay only standard exchange-related costs.

This model ensures that traders experience the same cost structure as professional market participants trading through direct-access brokers.

Refund Policy

Traders who complete their evaluation and begin trading funded capital receive a 100% refund of their evaluation fee upon their first payout. This policy reflects Trade The Pool’s commitment to aligning the firm’s success with the trader’s performance, rewarding discipline and consistency rather than upfront payments.

Payments and Profit Payout

Getting paid quickly, transparently, and without unnecessary delays is a top priority for any trader. Trade The Pool offers a streamlined and reliable payout system, ensuring that traders can access their profits easily while maintaining full clarity over payment terms and conditions.

Profit Split and Payout Schedule

Once traders become funded, they are eligible for a profit split of up to 80%, depending on their performance and account level. The first payout can typically be requested after 14 days of active, funded trading, with subsequent payouts available on a monthly or bi-weekly basis.

The payout structure is simple and trader-friendly:

• Profit Split: Up to 80% to the trader.

• Payout Frequency: Monthly or bi-weekly.

• Processing Time: 1–3 business days.

• No withdrawal fees, ensuring traders receive the full amount they earn.

This transparent model allows traders to plan their income flow while focusing fully on consistent performance rather than administrative details.

Payment Methods

As a proprietary trading firm, Trade The Pool does not require traders to deposit trading capital. Instead, traders pay a one-time evaluation fee and, once funded, trade using the firm’s capital.

Payments for evaluations and profit withdrawals can be processed through several secure methods, including:

• Credit or Debit Cards

• Bank Transfers

• E-wallets such as PayPal, Skrill, and Neteller

• Cryptocurrency, for faster and more flexible international transfers

All transactions are encrypted and processed through secure payment gateways, ensuring safety and reliability for traders around the world.

Profit Withdrawals

Profit withdrawals can be requested directly through the trader’s dashboard once eligible. Trade The Pool provides full transparency through its platform, showing payout history, upcoming eligibility dates, and total profit share.

Payouts are generally processed within 1–3 business days, depending on the payment method. Traders can track the entire process in real time and receive confirmation once the payment has been completed.