Does Blue Guardian's Minimum Trading Days include partial trading days or only full sessions?

Any day where you open at least one position counts as a complete trading day, regardless of how long the position stays open or when during the session you trade. Opening and immediately closing a trade at 3 AM still qualifies that calendar day. The rule focuses on trading activity occurrence, not duration or session completeness.

What happens if I breach the Minimum Trading Days rule at Blue Guardian?

Your evaluation automatically fails even if you've reached the 10% profit target, and you lose your entire challenge fee. Blue Guardian will not grant exceptions or partial credit for completing only 4 days instead of 5. You must purchase a new challenge and restart the entire evaluation process from day one.

Does the 5-day requirement reset between Phase 1 and Phase 2 at Blue Guardian?

Yes, you must complete 5 trading days in Phase 1 and then another separate 5 trading days in Phase 2 before advancing to the funded account. Each evaluation phase has its own independent minimum trading day requirement. Completing extra days in Phase 1 does not carry over or reduce the Phase 2 requirement.

Do Blue Guardian's minimum trading days count from account balance or equity changes?

The rule is based on trading activity (opening positions), not account balance or equity changes. You could have a losing day that reduces your equity but it still counts toward your 5-day requirement as long as you opened at least one trade. Unrealized profits or floating losses do not affect whether a day qualifies under this rule.

Updated 2026-03-08

Blue Guardian Minimum Trading Days Rule Explained

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Quick Answer

Blue Guardian requires traders to complete at least 5 trading days before profit targets count in evaluation phases.

The rule requires active trading on 5 separate calendar days during each evaluation phase before your profit target becomes valid for passing. A trading day counts when you open at least one position, regardless of profit or loss. Attempting to pass the evaluation before completing 5 trading days will result in automatic failure, even if you've reached the 10% profit target.

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

Account Size: $100,000 — Minimum Trading Days: 5 days

Account Size	$100,000
Minimum Trading Days Limit	5 days
Scenario: Closed P&L	3 days traded
Scenario: Floating P&L	Profit target reached
Total Exposure	Cannot withdraw yet
Remaining Buffer	2 more trading days required

Limit used:60%

Common Mistakes

Weekend Trading Confusion

Traders often forget that forex markets close on weekends, making it impossible to complete trading days on Saturday and Sunday. If you start your $50,000 challenge on a Wednesday and try to finish by the following Tuesday, you'll only have 5 trading days maximum. This forces many traders to rush their strategy or wait longer than planned to pass the evaluation.

Single Day Profit Rush

Some traders hit the 10% profit target ($5,000 on a $50,000 account) in just 2-3 trading days and assume they've passed. They celebrate and stop trading, only to discover their evaluation is invalid because they haven't completed the required 5 trading days. This mistake wastes the entire challenge fee and forces them to restart.

Holiday Schedule Oversight

Traders frequently overlook market holidays when planning their 5-day requirement, especially during Christmas, New Year, or major financial holidays. Starting a challenge right before a holiday week can extend the minimum completion time significantly. A trader might plan a 1-week evaluation but end up needing 10+ calendar days due to market closures.

Token Trade Strategy

Many traders try to fulfill the 5-day requirement by placing tiny positions just to count the day, then closing immediately. While this technically satisfies the rule, it often leads to poor trading habits and doesn't prepare traders for the funded account phase. Some also miscalculate and end up with only 4 qualifying days, invalidating their entire evaluation.

Protection Strategies

Plan Seven Calendar Day Minimum

Always allocate at least 7 calendar days for your evaluation to account for weekends and potential holidays. This buffer ensures you can complete 5 trading days even if you encounter market closures or personal scheduling conflicts. Mark your calendar before starting the challenge to visualize exactly which trading days you'll use.

Implement Consistent Daily Position Sizing

Use the same position sizing strategy across all 5 required trading days to build consistency and avoid the temptation to rush. Risk 1-2% per trade regardless of how quickly you approach the profit target. This approach ensures each trading day contributes meaningfully to your evaluation while satisfying the minimum day requirement.

Set Daily Trading Completion Alerts

Create calendar reminders or trading journal alerts to track your completed trading days in real-time. Log each day immediately after opening your first position to maintain an accurate count. This prevents the common error of losing track and thinking you've completed 5 days when you've only completed 4.

Avoid Pre Holiday Challenge Starts

Never begin your Blue Guardian evaluation within 10 calendar days of major holidays like Christmas, New Year, or Thanksgiving. Market closures during these periods can extend your minimum completion time from 5 trading days to 2+ weeks of calendar time. Check the forex market schedule before purchasing any challenge to ensure uninterrupted trading availability.

Related Rules

Profit Target (Phase 1)

10%

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Payout Split & Schedule

80% (up to 90%)

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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 Blue Guardian's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.