Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Yes, but it is small: 1 trading day on Challenge Rapid and 3 on Challenge Steady. Funded and Fty Direct accounts have no minimum.
Updated October 11, 2026
Yes. Each challenge requires a small minimum number of trading days before it can be passed. It exists to make sure a pass reflects real trading, not a single trade.
Minimum trading days by program
| Program | Minimum trading days |
|---|---|
| Challenge Rapid | 1 |
| Challenge Steady | 3 |
| Funded account (FTY-LIVE) | None |
| Fty Direct | None |
What counts as a trading day
- A day counts when you close at least one trade on it.
- Days follow the futures session (5:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET), not the calendar.
- The days do not need to be consecutive.
- Winning or losing does not matter; what counts is that you traded.
How it combines with the target
You pass the moment both conditions are true: your closed balance is above the 6% target and you have completed the minimum trading days. If you reach the target on day 1 of a Challenge Steady, simply keep trading carefully for the remaining days — the pass is confirmed automatically once the days are complete.
Tip
If you already reached the target, you can complete the remaining days with very small positions (for example, one micro contract) to protect your balance.