Minimum trading days – how does it work?

To achieve this objective, you must engage in trading activities over a minimum of 10 distinct trading days within the current cycle. Each trade must have a minimum value of 5% of the initial balance, and the trade’s profit/loss (PnL) must be at least 1%/ -1%. A trading day is counted from the exit value of the trade.

A day qualifies if at least one trade is executed and closed on that day, regardless of the holding period. On each trading day, you must open at least one position. Even if you achieve your profit goal in fewer than 10 trading days, you must still complete the minimum of 10 trading days to allow for a comprehensive assessment of your trading skills and the sustainability of your performance.

Trading Day Requirements

To qualify as a valid trading day:

• Minimum of 10 distinct trading days
• Each trade must be at least 5% of the initial account balance
• The PnL of a trade must be at least ±1% of the trade value

Example – Invalid Trading Day

Challenge size: $100,000

Trade size: $12,000 (meets 5% minimum)

Realized profit: $80

PnL = 0.66% of trade value

Required minimum = 1% ($120)

Since $80 < $120, this trade does not qualify as a valid trading day.

Example – Valid Trading Day

Initial balance: $10,000

Minimum trade size: $500

Trade size: $600

Realized profit: $90

PnL = 15% of trade value (above 1% minimum)

This trade qualifies as a valid trading day

Important

Even if a trade does not qualify as a valid trading day, any profit earned still contributes toward your overall profit target.