Minimum profitable days refer to the requirement for a trader to record a certain number of trading days with a minimum profit threshold in order to be eligible to pass a phase of the evaluation or qualify for a payout. These days ensure that the trader is consistently profitable and demonstrates the ability to manage risk effectively over time.
How Do Minimum Profitable Days Work?
For each phase of the evaluation—and for funded accounts—you must record a minimum number of profitable trading days. A profitable day is defined as one where your account grows by a certain percentage of the starting virtual balance:
During evaluation: A day must have at least 0.5% profit to be counted.
During the funded stage: A day must have at least 1% profit to be counted.
Minimum Profitable Days for Different Evaluations
1-Step Evaluation: Traders must complete 4 minimum profitable days, each with a profit of at least 0.5%.
2-Step Evaluation: Traders must complete 3 minimum profitable days in each phase, with a profit of at least 0.5% for each day.
3-Step Evaluation: Traders must complete 3 minimum profitable days in each phase, with a profit of at least 0.5% for each day.
These profitable days do not need to be consecutive, so you have the flexibility to spread them out over time as long as you meet the required number of profitable days by the end of each phase.
Minimum Profitable Days for Funded Accounts
Once you've passed your evaluation and are granted a funded account, you will still be required to meet a minimum number of profitable days to be eligible for a payout:
1-Step Funded Account: 4 minimum profitable days are required, with each day having at least a 1% profit.
2-Step Funded Account: 3 minimum profitable days are required, with each day having at least a 1% profit.
3-Step Funded Account: 3 minimum profitable days are required, with each day having at least a 1% profit.
Note: Instant Funded accounts do not require minimum profitable days.
Between payouts, the minimum profit days will reset. For example, if a trader on a 2-step account records 3 minimum profit days of 1% and requests a payout, once the payout is approved and the balance is adjusted, they will need to record 3 more profit days of 1% to be eligible for their next payout.
Why Are Minimum Profitable Days Important?
The minimum profitable day requirement ensures that your trading strategy is consistently profitable, rather than relying on a single good day or short-term gains. This reflects your ability to manage risk and navigate different market conditions over multiple trading sessions. It also shows that you are able to stick to a plan and avoid excessive drawdowns.