What is the minimum trading days rule in prop firm evaluations?
Most prop firms require traders to be active for a minimum number of calendar or trading days before they can pass a phase. This prevents traders from getting lucky in a single session and ensures consistent performance is demonstrated.
What is the minimum trading days rule in prop firm evaluations?
Most prop firms require traders to be active for a minimum number of calendar or trading days before they can pass a phase. This prevents traders from getting lucky in a single session and ensures consistent performance is demonstrated.
Key Points
- Typically 3–5 minimum trading days required
- A trading day = at least one trade opened and closed
- Must be spread across different days (not same session)
- Some firms have no minimum days requirement
- Funded phases sometimes have monthly minimum day requirements too
Firm Comparison
| Firm | Policy | Threshold | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | Min Trading Days | 4 days per phase | Cannot pass without minimum days |
| FXIFY | Min Trading Days | 3 days (2-Step Pro) | Must trade on 3 separate days |
| FundingPips | Min Trading Days | 3 days | Must trade on 3 separate calendar days |
| BrightFunded | Min Trading Days | 3 days | Must meet before passing |
| The5ers | Min Trading Days | 3 days | Required to pass each phase |
| E8 Markets | Min Trading Days | 3 days | Required for phase completion |
| Finotive Funding | Min Trading Days | 3 days | Required |
| Think Capital | Min Trading Days | 3 days | Required per phase |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum trading days rule?
It requires traders to place trades on a minimum number of separate calendar days before they can pass a challenge phase.
Why do prop firms have a minimum trading days rule?
To prevent traders from passing challenges by taking one or two very lucky large trades, ensuring consistent trading behaviour.
Does a day count if I only have one trade?
Yes — most firms count any day where at least one trade is opened and closed as a valid trading day.
Can I pass a challenge in 3 days if the minimum is 3?
Yes — as long as you also meet the profit target and haven't breached any drawdown rule.