it's very doable though
starting with 5k, trade 2 CL contracts with a target of 10 ticks a day, increase contract size as account size grows
but this requires strict and consistent discipline which 99% of people can't manage
td is very lax with margin
let's say with IB, if you don't meet the margin requirement by 3:50 you get auto liquidated by their algo but with TD you can hold your position for days sometimes
i've held 4x daytrading margin positions for up to 4 days (without closing the position) with TD...
i really hoped it could get to 2000 quick so i could short it, but it just looks like a bear flag that topped at 1940 and is about to break to 1780
hope i'm wrong, sticking to day trading until i find a good level to swing short