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Minimum trading days

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

Also searched as: trading days

What does Minimum trading days mean?

Minimum trading days is an objective requiring activity on a specified number of distinct sessions. The qualifying activity and session boundaries are defined by the program.

Example

Three trades on one session may count as one trading day.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

Separate this requirement from minimum profitable days or a waiting period measured in calendar days.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

  • Topstep - Express Funded Account parameters

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Frequently asked questions

Are minimum trading days the same as profitable days or calendar days?

Separate this requirement from minimum profitable days or a waiting period measured in calendar days.

Sources: Topstep - Express Funded Account parameters

What is a practical example of Minimum trading days?

Illustrative example: Three trades on one session may count as one trading day.

Sources: Topstep - Express Funded Account parameters

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