Minimum Trading Days

Many prop firms require you to trade for a minimum number of calendar or trading days during evaluation and/or before withdrawing profits from a funded account.

Typical Requirements

| Firm Type | Min Trading Days |

|-----------|------------------|

| Futures firms | 5–10 days |

| Forex firms | 3–10 days |

| Funded payout | 5–10 days per cycle |

What Counts as a "Trading Day"

A trading day is typically defined as a day where you:

• Open and close at least one trade, OR
• Have at least one active position

Some firms also require a minimum trade duration (e.g., trades must be held for at least 2 minutes).

Why Firms Require This

1. Prevents gambling: A single lucky trade shouldn't qualify someone for a funded account
2. Demonstrates consistency: Multiple profitable days show repeatable skill
3. Reduces risk: More data points give the firm confidence in the trader

Strategy

If you hit your profit target early, you still need to trade the remaining minimum days. Many traders:

• Switch to smaller position sizes for remaining days
• Take only their A+ setups with reduced risk
• Focus on preserving profit rather than growing it