Updated 2026-03-08
AquaFunded Minimum Trading Days Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
AquaFunded requires a minimum of 5 trading days per evaluation phase before profit targets count.
The rule requires traders to execute trades across at least 5 separate calendar days during each evaluation phase before their profit target becomes achievable. Only days with actual trading activity count toward this requirement. Failing to meet this minimum means the profit target cannot be reached regardless of account performance.
Key Rule Details
Minimum
5 days
Applies To
Each phase separately
A trading day is
Any day with at least 1 closed trade
If reached early
Must keep trading until minimum met
Breach
Target not counted until days met
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Weekend Trading Confusion
Traders assume weekend positions count as separate trading days when markets are closed. AquaFunded only counts actual market days with trading activity, so holding positions over weekends doesn't add to the 5-day requirement. A trader opening positions Friday and closing Monday has only traded 2 days, not 3.
Rushing Profit Targets
Traders achieve their 10% profit target in 3-4 days and expect to pass the evaluation phase immediately. Since AquaFunded requires 5 trading days minimum, achieving $1,000 profit on a $10,000 account in 4 days means waiting at least one more trading day before the target counts toward passing.
Holiday Schedule Miscounting
Traders forget that market holidays don't count as trading days even if they place orders. During holiday weeks, what seems like 5 consecutive days might only be 3-4 actual trading days. This extends the evaluation timeline and can catch traders off guard when they think they've completed the requirement.
Same-Day Multiple Sessions
Traders believe trading multiple sessions or timeframes in one calendar day counts as multiple trading days. Opening positions during London session and closing during New York session on the same day only counts as 1 trading day toward AquaFunded's 5-day requirement, not multiple days.
Protection Strategies
Plan 7 Day Trading Schedule
Always plan to trade at least 7 calendar days to account for potential non-trading days or missed opportunities. This buffer ensures you can comfortably meet the 5-day minimum even if market holidays, personal issues, or poor setups force you to skip 1-2 planned trading days without rushing your strategy.
Trade Smaller Position Sizes Initially
Use 50% of your normal position size for the first 3 trading days to avoid hitting profit targets too quickly. On a $25,000 account, if you normally risk $250 per trade, start with $125 positions to ensure you can spread profitable trades across the required 5 days without reaching the target prematurely.
Set Day 5 Completion Alerts
Mark your calendar and set phone reminders to track actual trading days completed versus calendar days passed. Create a simple checklist noting each day you executed trades, so you know exactly when you've legitimately completed 5 trading days and can pursue your profit target without restrictions.
Avoid High Impact News Early
Skip major news events like NFP or FOMC during your first 3 trading days to prevent accidentally hitting profit targets too quickly. These events can generate large moves that push accounts to 10% gains rapidly, leaving you stuck waiting for additional trading days even though you've reached your target.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on AquaFunded's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.