Can I promote my trading tool or resource here?
No, the rule "No shilling crap" says you can only share resources if you are a proven, flaired trader and it is not a scam.
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r/RealDayTrading rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/RealDayTrading: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 142,321
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Entrepreneur advice and questions
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Read the Wiki first!!: The purpose of this sub is for Professional traders (i.e. consistently profitable and full-time) to help novice/struggling traders reach financial independence. The Wiki is a culmination of over a year's worth of their collective effort to guide members toward that goal. If it is evident that you have not read the Wiki, you will be asked to refrain from participating in our subreddit until you have read it.
- Do not treat RealDayTrading as a general daytrading-themed discussion board: Discussion in this community should pertain to trading within the context of the Wiki material. Please do not discuss trading crypto-currency (crypto stocks are obviously fine), long-term investing, algo-trading, forex, prop firm trading, or other subject matters that are not covered by the sub's wiki. If you have any doubts about what is permissible in this sub, please read our wiki first, and then consider posting in our Weekly Q&A thread before creating a new post.
- Exercise discretion when giving trading advice: While we recognize that there are different methods and strategies, we ask that all trading advice to be in alignment with the Wiki. The trading world is filled with amateurs giving advice as if they are profitable traders. But when people who have never even had a profitable month try to tell others how to trade all it does is pass along bad habits. The methods taught here are proven to work, as shown by trades being publicly and continuously posted.
- Treat RealDayTrading as a place of teaching: RealDayTrading is very much like a university. -- so imagine for a moment you enter a classroom where there is a professor up front teaching. This person teaching is established, has proven their credentials and people have come to learn from that person - there are also TA's in the class, each of which have spent a long time also proving themselves, and they take their time out to help others in the class. If you’re here, you’re a student.
- No trolling: We have invited professional traders here to help people try to make a living doing this. We don't have the time or inclination to deal with your cynicism or disruption. If you are here simply to be antagonistic, you will be warned once, and then banned.
- No shilling crap: Unlike other forums, we believe the sharing of resources that you either personally recommend or have created yourself, is essential to everyone's success. If you are a proven, flaired trader, and you have something you truly believe will help others, by all means suggest it. However: If it is a scam, you will be banned. If you don't take no for an answer, you will be banned.
- This is not WSB - Do not act like it: The people here really want to learn how to Day Trade. They are trying to make their lives (and the lives of their families) better by gaining expertise at something that can give a consistent source of income. Do you know what doesn't give a consistent source of income? Rocket emojis - saying crap stocks will go to the moon, and writing pages of bullshit DD. That is how you lose money. Do it somewhere else.
- Do not be a complete asshole: You can argue, you can get into heated disagreements, you can even be arrogant, but do not be an asshole. Sexism, Racism, LGBTQ+ insults will result in an immediate ban, no questions asked. Also, leave the politics outside of this sub - there are plenty of other subs on which you can vent to others.
- You must be interested in trading for income: You must be interested in trading for income
- Read the rules of the Daily Live Trading Thread.: Daily Live Trading threads have different rules, please read them before participating.
- Do not spread misinformation: If you do not know what you are talking about, do not give advice.
- Ban appeals: For all ban appeals (including bans from the discord), please send a modmail.
Works well
- A specific question about a concept or strategy from the Wiki, showing you have read it and want to understand it better.
- A trade review that analyzes your own trades using the methods taught in the Wiki, inviting feedback from experienced members.
- A thoughtful answer to another trader's question that aligns with the Wiki, shared only if you understand the material well.
- A resource or tool share, only if you are a proven, flaired trader and the resource genuinely helps others without being a scam.
Avoid
- Do not discuss crypto, forex, long-term investing, algo-trading, or prop firm trading, as the rule "Do not treat RealDayTrading as a general daytrading-themed discussion board" forbids these topics.
- Do not post rocket emojis or hype stocks going to the moon, since the rule "This is not WSB - Do not act like it" bans that behavior.
- Do not give trading advice if you are not a proven, flaired trader, because the rule "Exercise discretion when giving trading advice" requires advice to align with the Wiki and come from experienced traders.
- Do not share or promote any resource unless you are a proven, flaired trader, as the rule "No shilling crap" only permits sharing when you have proven credentials.
- Do not be antagonistic or disruptive, since the rule "No trolling" warns you once and then bans you.
- Do not post sexism, racism, LGBTQ+ insults, or politics, because the rule "Do not be a complete asshole" results in an immediate ban for these.
What r/RealDayTrading Is For
This community is for professional, consistently profitable traders to help novice and struggling traders reach financial independence through day trading. The sub treats itself like a university, with established traders acting as professors and teaching assistants, and everyone else is a student. The focus is on teaching strategies and resources that lead to consistent income, and the atmosphere is strictly no-nonsense and anti-troll. You must be interested in trading for income to belong here.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "Read the Wiki first!!" is the gatekeeper, since moderators will ask you to stop participating if they can tell you skipped it. The rule "Do not treat RealDayTrading as a general daytrading-themed discussion board" keeps the focus tight, banning crypto, forex, long-term investing, algo-trading, and prop firm trading. The rule "Exercise discretion when giving trading advice" requires your advice to align with the Wiki, and the rule "No shilling crap" only lets proven, flaired traders share resources they recommend or created. The rule "This is not WSB - Do not act like it" shuts down hype and moon talk, and the rule "Do not be a complete asshole" bans sexism, racism, LGBTQ+ insults, and politics on sight.
What To Post
A good post here starts with evidence that you have read the Wiki thoroughly and frames your question or insight within the context of the Wiki material. If you are a founder doing respectful marketing, the only safe path is to build genuine trust first by participating as a student, asking thoughtful questions about Wiki strategies, and sharing your own learning progress. You should never lead with a product or link. If you ever reach the point of sharing a resource, you must be a proven, flaired trader, and what you share must be something you truly believe helps others and is not a scam. A strong post asks a specific question about a Wiki concept or shares a trade review that connects directly to the methods taught in the sub.
What To Avoid
Avoid posting anything that shows you have not read the Wiki, because the rule "Read the Wiki first!!" means moderators will ask you to stop participating until you do. Avoid discussing crypto, forex, long-term investing, algo-trading, or prop firm trading, since the rule "Do not treat RealDayTrading as a general daytrading-themed discussion board" bans these topics. Avoid giving advice that does not align with the Wiki or that you are not qualified to give, as the rules "Exercise discretion when giving trading advice" and "Do not spread misinformation" both target unproven or off-base guidance. Avoid promoting any resource unless you are a proven, flaired trader, because the rule "No shilling crap" restricts sharing to those with credentials. Avoid trolling, hype, rocket emojis, or WSB-style behavior, since the rules "No trolling" and "This is not WSB - Do not act like it" will get you warned or banned. Avoid sexism, racism, LGBTQ+ insults, and politics, because the rule "Do not be a complete asshole" promises an immediate, no-questions ban.
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Common questions about r/RealDayTrading
Can I post about crypto or forex trading?
No, the rule "Do not treat RealDayTrading as a general daytrading-themed discussion board" explicitly bans discussion of crypto, forex, long-term investing, algo-trading, and prop firm trading.
What happens if I post without reading the Wiki?
The rule "Read the Wiki first!!" states that if it is evident you have not read the Wiki, you will be asked to refrain from participating until you have read it.
Can I give trading advice as a beginner?
No, the rule "Exercise discretion when giving trading advice" asks that all trading advice be in alignment with the Wiki, and the rule "Do not spread misinformation" says if you do not know what you are talking about, do not give advice.
Are there special rules for the Daily Live Trading Thread?
The rule "Read the rules of the Daily Live Trading Thread." says that Daily Live Trading threads have different rules, so you must read them before participating.
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