Trading Day Explained

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Definition

A day on which the trader placed at least one trade. Defined by the firm's session boundaries (Apex uses 6 PM ET to 5 PM ET). Early-close holidays often don't count as separate trading days. A key nuance: trading Sunday night and Monday morning counts as one trading day (Monday), not two.

Explanation

This definition is crucial for understanding when your trading activity counts toward payout requirements and challenge rules. Many prop firms require a certain number of trading days before payouts, so understanding when your trades actually register as a "day" affects your eligibility timeline. The session boundary means your Sunday evening trades and Monday morning trades all count as Monday's activity.

Example

If you place trades at 8 PM ET Sunday and 10 AM ET Monday, that counts as one trading day (Monday) because both fall within the 6 PM Sunday to 5 PM Monday session boundary.

Why It Matters

Trading days determine your eligibility for payouts and whether you meet minimum activity requirements for funded accounts.

Common Misconceptions

  • Trading on Sunday night and Monday morning counts as two separate trading days

    Reality: Both count as one trading day (Monday) due to the session boundary from 6 PM to 5 PM ET