The minimum trading days rule ensures that traders demonstrate consistency and discipline — not just a single lucky trade. You must place at least one trade per day for a set number of days and achieve a minimum profit of 1% per trading day for those days to count toward your requirement.
Minimum trading days by account type
Account Type | Evaluation Phase(s) | Funded Account |
1 Step Standard | 5 days | 5 days |
1 Step Elite | 5 days | 5 days |
2 Step Standard | 5 days per phase | 5 days |
2 Step Elite | 5 days per phase | 5 days |
Valid vs. Invalid Trading Day Examples
Example Day | Trades Made | Daily Profit % | Counts Toward Minimum? |
Day 1 | 3 | +1.2% | ✅ Yes |
Day 2 | 1 | +0.8% | ❌ No — under 1% |
Day 3 | 5 | +3.5% | ✅ Yes |
Day 4 | 2 | -0.4% | ❌ No — negative day |
Day 5 | 1 | +1.0% | ✅ Yes |
Key notes
One executed trade per day is required for that day to count.
That day must show at least 1% profit for it to be valid.
Days do not need to be consecutive — you can take breaks if you wish.
The rule applies to both evaluation and funded accounts.
Pro Tip:
Plan your trades so that you’re not forced to take risky positions just to hit 1% in a single day — consistency over the required days is key to progressing.
