No. There is no minimum trading days rule in the Evaluation. The only thing that makes a 1 day pass impossible is the Consistency Rule, which limits how much of your profit can come from your best day.
The fastest possible pass
Plan | Consistency Rule | Fastest possible pass |
BrightPlus | Best day at most 50% of total profit | 2 trading days |
BrightCore | Best day at most 40% of total profit | 3 trading days |
Why 2 days and 3 days?
BrightPlus: your best day can be at most half of your total, so one day can never be enough. With two equal days, each is exactly 50%, which is allowed.
BrightCore: your best day can be at most 40% of your total. Two days cannot do it, because the best of two days is at least 50%. With three equal days, each is about 33%.
Example on a $50K account
BrightPlus: $1,500 on day 1 and $1,500 on day 2 gives $3,000 in total. The best day is exactly 50%, which is allowed, so you can pass on day 2 if the other rules are met.
BrightCore: $1,000 on each of 3 days gives $3,000 in total. The best day is about 33%, which is under 40%, so you can pass on day 3 if the other rules are met.
These are the fastest possible passes. You can take as long as you like, because there is no time limit.
Other things that can delay a pass
⚠️ The Minimum Trade Duration: more than 50% of your winning profit must come from trades held longer than 15 seconds.
⚠️ The profit target: 6% of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to trade a minimum number of days?
No. There is no minimum trading days rule.
Why can I not pass in one day?
Because of the Consistency Rule. A single day would be 100% of your profit.
Do I need to trade every day?
No. You only need at least 1 new trade every 30 calendar days to avoid inactivity.
Does a trading day match the calendar date?
No. A trading day is one CME session, from 6:00 PM ET to 5:00 PM ET the next day.
Where to go next
Consistency Rule
How does the Evaluation work?
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