What makes this brokerage offer different
This brokerage offer is transfer-oriented, so the practical value depends on the asset tier, transfer friction, and required hold period.
Brokerage
TradeStation Brokerage Bonus — Up to $3,500
Sign up for TradeStation Brokerage Bonus and earn up to $3,500 in bonus rewards.
Bonus Tiers
| Deposit | Bonus |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $150 |
| $25,000 | $300 |
| $100,000 | $500 |
| $250,000 | $1,000 |
| $500,000 | $2,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,500 |
Hold Period
270 days
Qualifying Period
45 days
Payout
Month following the end of the 270-day holding period
Requirements
- ✓Fund account with new assets (cash or securities from external institutions) of at least $5,000 within 45 days of enrollment
- ✓Enter promo code 0148AGGL at account opening
- ✓Maintain qualifying assets for 270 calendar days
- ✓Assets from existing TradeStation accounts do not qualify
- ✓Minimum $500 in new assets deposit within 45 days of account opening
- ✓Must enter promotional code at account opening
- ✓New assets defined as cash or securities transferred from a financial institution other than TradeStation
- ✓Account must remain open and in good standing throughout qualification period
- ✓Open new account with promotional code
- ✓Deposit at least $5,000 in new assets within 45 days of enrollment
- ✓Open new TradeStation brokerage account
- ✓Fund account with minimum $5,000 in new assets within 45 days of enrollment
- ✓Maintain qualifying assets for 270-calendar-day holding period
- ✓Minimum $5,000 deposit to qualify for any bonus
- ✓New Assets only (cash or securities from outside TradeStation)
- ✓New Assets deposit (external assets, not from existing TradeStation account) within 45 days of enrollment
Restrictions
- ⚠New customers only
- ⚠Non-institutional accounts only (Individual, Joint, or Entity)
- ⚠IRAs and other tax-qualified accounts ineligible
- ⚠One offer per client on one new account
- ⚠Cannot be combined with other TradeStation offers
- ⚠Individual, Joint, or Entity (non-institutional) equities or futures accounts only
- ⚠IRA and other tax-qualified accounts not eligible
- ⚠Only new assets (not transfers from existing TradeStation accounts) qualify
- ⚠New accounts only
- ⚠One offer per client on one qualifying account
- ⚠Cannot combine with other TradeStation offers
- ⚠Clients who received previous offers are ineligible
- ⚠Clients who received previous cash offers from TradeStation are ineligible
- ⚠Individual, Joint, or Entity (non-Institutional) equities or futures accounts only; IRA and retirement accounts not eligible
- ⚠Only Entity (non-Institutional), Individual, or Joint equities and futures accounts eligible
- ⚠Individual Retirement (IRA) and other tax-qualified accounts are not eligible
- ⚠Non-IRA accounts only
- ⚠IRA and other tax-qualified accounts ineligible
Fees
- $0 account fees
- $0 account fee
- Commission-free trading
- $0 commission on stocks
- $0 per options contract
- $0 account maintenance fee
- Withdrawing or transferring funds during the 270-day hold period may affect reward amount
- New assets are aggregated during the 45-day funding period to determine bonus tier
- Bonus is deposited the month following the end of the 270-day holding period
- Asset fluctuations do not affect calculation of qualifying assets
- Withdrawals or transfers during the 270-day holding period may affect reward amount
- Only new external assets count toward the bonus; assets from existing TradeStation accounts do not qualify
- New assets defined as cash or securities transferred from a financial institution other than TradeStation
- Subject to IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting if promotional value exceeds $599 in calendar year
- Offer does not apply to overnight fees, regulatory fees, or other account charges including margin interest
- Withdrawing or transferring funds during 270-day holding period may affect reward amount
- Customers may be subject to IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting if promotional offers exceed $599 in a calendar year
- Bonus does not apply to overnight fees, regulatory fees, account fees, or margin interest
- New Assets are cash or securities transferred from a financial institution other than TradeStation
- Withdrawals or transfers during the 270-day holding period may reduce bonus amount
- Trading profits or losses do not affect qualifying asset calculation
- Promotional pricing applies for 3 months (month of funding plus 2 following months)
- Asset fluctuations do not affect qualifying asset calculation
- Offer cannot be combined with any other TradeStation offers
- May be subject to IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting if total promotional value exceeds $599 in calendar year
- Asset fluctuations (up or down) do not affect calculation of qualifying assets
- Withdrawals or transfers during holding period reduce qualifying assets
- This offer cannot be combined with any other offers
- TradeStation reserves the right to terminate this offer at any time
- Offer not paid if TradeStation terminates the account agreement
- May be subject to IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting if total promotional value exceeds $599 in a calendar year
Last updated October 17, 2026
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How to evaluate TradeStation Brokerage Bonus
Before transferring assets, compare the bonus tier against the deposit amount, required hold period, transfer fees, and whether IRA or taxable accounts qualify.
Qualification checklist
Timing
- Qualifying period
- 45 days
- Payout timeline
- Month following the end of the 270-day holding period
- Hold period
- 270 days
How to qualify
- Fund account with new assets (cash or securities from external institutions) of at least $5,000 within 45 days of enrollment
- Enter promo code 0148AGGL at account opening
- Maintain qualifying assets for 270 calendar days
- Assets from existing TradeStation accounts do not qualify
Common pitfalls
- New customers only
- Non-institutional accounts only (Individual, Joint, or Entity)
- IRAs and other tax-qualified accounts ineligible
- One offer per client on one new account
What makes this offer different
Bonus value versus similar offers
The sign-up bonus is below the current nearby $7,500 median, so the requirements and any referral or portal stack matter more.
Requirement clarity
Credolix has extracted 4 requirements for this offer, so compare the bonus against the actual steps rather than the headline payout alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to qualify for TradeStation Brokerage Bonus?
The qualifying period listed for TradeStation Brokerage Bonus is 45 days.
When does TradeStation Brokerage Bonus pay out?
The payout timeline listed for TradeStation Brokerage Bonus is Month following the end of the 270-day holding period.
