Minimum & Winning Days
The hidden day count: not just “trade 4 days”, but “4 profitable days with trades opened”.
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Why this rule exists
A trading day counts only if you OPEN a position that day — holding a 3-day swing counts as 1 day. Some firms need winning days (profit >$0 or >$150), not just any day. FTMO needs 4 days, FundedNext 5, Instant 0.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only at payout review — not on the pricing page. Check the exact firm wording before assuming the headline covers your case.
How to stay safe
Verify the firm terms excerpt, keep evidence logs of your setup, and test edge cases in the simulator before sizing up.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
You hold GBPUSD Mon→Thu without opening new trade = 1 trading day, not 4. You need 3 more opens to meet 4-day minimum.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Holding one trade for a week and thinking you met 5-day rule.
Closing all trades at 00:05 and counting it as next day — server is CE(S)T, not local.
Firms using this rule
Rule FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Minimum & Winning Days
What is the Minimum & Winning Days?
The hidden day count: not just “trade 4 days”, but “4 profitable days with trades opened”.
How is Minimum & Winning Days calculated across prop firms?
Trading Day = 1 if Position OPENED that calendar day (server time) else 0
What are the most common mistakes traders make with Minimum & Winning Days?
Holding one trade for a week and thinking you met 5-day rule. Closing all trades at 00:05 and counting it as next day — server is CE(S)T, not local.
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