Pipster Research · DB/05
How long a trader has to pass, the minimum number of days they must trade, and how long an account can sit idle.
Computed from the table below. Counts include only programmes with a verified value for that rule.
Each value links to the firm's own page, with the date we last checked it there. “Not yet verified” means we could not confirm the value from a first-party page, not that the rule does not exist. Select a firm for every rule, note and quoted source excerpt.
37 programmes
| Firm · Programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Capital Group Alpha Pro 8% 2-Step | 3 per phase A trading day counts when a trade is opened and closed on that day. Alpha Capital Help Center: What are the minimum and maximum trading days for the evaluation?Verified | 30 days without a trade Days are consecutive calendar days, and only trading counts as activity, not logging in. | |
| Alpha Capital Group Alpha One 10% 1-Step | 30 days without a trade Days are consecutive calendar days, and only trading counts as activity, not logging in. | ||
| Alpha Capital Group Alpha Direct Instant | No evaluation | No evaluation phases | 30 days without a trade Days are consecutive calendar days, and only trading counts as activity, not logging in. |
| Blue Guardian 2 Step Standard 2-Step | Unlimited | 3 profitable days The help centre does not say whether the 3 days apply to each phase or to the evaluation as a whole. A day counts only with at least 0.5% profit; accounts bought before 20 August need 5. | 30 days without a trade The inactivity clock starts when the account is created, not at the first trade. Blue Guardian Help Centre: General Information rulesVerified |
| Blue Guardian 1 Step Standard 1-Step | Unlimited | 3 profitable days A day counts only with at least 0.5% profit. The minimum must also be met before a funded payout. | 30 days without a trade The inactivity clock starts when the account is created, not at the first trade. Blue Guardian Help Centre: General Information rulesVerified |
| Blue Guardian Instant Standard Instant | No evaluation Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified | None to start; 5 before a payout A day counts only with at least 0.5% profit. Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified | 30 days without a trade The inactivity clock starts when the account is created, not at the first trade. Blue Guardian Help Centre: General Information rulesVerified |
| BrightFunded 2-Step Bright Challenge 2-Step | Unlimited BrightFunded Help Center: How long does the evaluation process take?Verified | 5 per phase A day counts when at least one trade stays open for 60 seconds or more. Days need not be consecutive, and a no-minimum-days add-on is sold at checkout. BrightFunded Help Center: What are the current rules for the evaluation process?Verified | 30 days without a trade Applies to Phase 1, Phase 2 and funded accounts. The qualifying trade must stay open for at least 60 seconds. |
| BrightFunded 1-Step Challenge 1-Step | Unlimited BrightFunded Help Center: How long does the evaluation process take?Verified | 5 A day counts when at least one trade stays open for 60 seconds or more. Days need not be consecutive, and a no-minimum-days add-on is sold at checkout. BrightFunded Help Center: How long does the evaluation process take?Verified | 30 days without a trade Applies to Phase 1, Phase 2 and funded accounts. The qualifying trade must stay open for at least 60 seconds. |
| E8 Markets E8 One 1-Step | Unlimited E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified | 1 E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified | 60 days without a closed trade At least one trade must be opened and closed within each 60-day period, including on a newly bought account. E8 Markets Help Center: Is there any inactivity rule?Verified |
| FTMO FTMO Challenge: 2-Step 2-Step | Unlimited FTMO FAQ: How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?Verified | 4 per phase A trading day is any day on which at least one position is opened. There is no minimum on the FTMO Account. FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified | 30 days without a trade Termination for inactivity is at FTMO's discretion under the FTMO Challenge Terms (clause 13.2.3). The same clause covers holding a loss of 8% to 10% for more than 30 days. FTMO Challenge Terms and Conditions (last updated 4 August 2026)Verified |
| FTMO FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 1-Step | Unlimited FTMO FAQ: How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?Verified | None (Best Day Rule means at least 2) There is no Minimum Trading Days objective, but the 50% Best Day Rule means profit must come from at least two days. FTMO FAQ: How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?Verified | 30 days without a trade Termination for inactivity is at FTMO's discretion under the FTMO Challenge Terms (clause 13.2.3). The same clause covers holding a loss of 8% to 10% for more than 30 days. FTMO Challenge Terms and Conditions (last updated 4 August 2026)Verified |
| Funded Trading Plus 2-Step Classic 2-Step | Unlimited | None No fixed minimum, but the 35% consistency rule applies to each step. Funded Trading Plus: Compare Prop Trading ChallengesVerified | 30 days without a trade A trade must be both opened and closed within the 30 days. Applies to evaluation and funded accounts. |
| Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express 1-Step | Unlimited | None | 30 days without a trade A trade must be both opened and closed within the 30 days. Applies to evaluation and funded accounts. |
| Funded Trading Plus Instant Funding Instant | Unlimited | Not yet verified | 30 days without a trade A trade must be both opened and closed within the 30 days. Applies to evaluation and funded accounts. |
| FundedNext Stellar 2-Step 2-Step | 5 per phase A day counts when at least one trade is opened on it. A paid add-on removes the minimum on $6K to $25K accounts, and no minimum applies once funded. FundedNext Help: How Many Days Will I Get to Complete Phase 1 & 2 of the Stellar 2-Step Challenge?Verified | Not yet verified | |
| FundedNext Stellar 1-Step 1-Step | 2 A day counts when a trade is opened on it. No minimum applies once funded. | Not yet verified | |
| FundedNext Stellar Instant Instant | No evaluation FundedNext Help: What is the Stellar Instant Account?Verified | Not yet verified | |
| FundingPips 2 Step Standard 2-Step | Unlimited | 3 per phase No minimum applies when the 3% daily loss configuration is purchased. | 30 days without a completed trade Only a fully closed trade counts as activity; an open position does not reset the clock. |
| FundingPips 1 Step Flex 1-Step | Unlimited FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified | None FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified | 30 days without a completed trade Only a fully closed trade counts as activity; an open position does not reset the clock. FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified |
| FundingPips FundingPips Zero Instant | No evaluation | None to start; 7 profitable days per 30 A profitable day needs net closed profit of at least 0.25% of account size. The model page lists this with the hard-breach rules and as a reward condition. | 30 days without a completed trade Only a fully closed trade counts as activity; an open position does not reset the clock. |
| FXIFY Two Phase (Standard) 2-Step | Unlimited FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified | 5 per phase The days do not need to be consecutive. FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified | 60 days without a trade |
| FXIFY One Phase 1-Step | Unlimited FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified | 5 The days do not need to be consecutive. FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified | 60 days without a trade |
| FXIFY Instant Funding (Standard) Instant | No evaluation FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] What's the max and minimum trading days?Verified | 60 days without a trade FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] Is there an inactivity breach?Verified | |
| Goat Funded Trader 2-Step Standard 2-Step | Unlimited | 3 then 3 A valid day needs at least 0.5% profit on the initial balance. Funded accounts bought from 25 July 2026 need 4 such days per payout. | 30 days without a trade Applies to evaluation and funded accounts. A breached account is not reinstated. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Is there any inactivity limit?Verified |
| Goat Funded Trader 1-Step Model 1-Step | Unlimited | 3 A valid day needs at least 0.5% profit on the initial balance. Funded accounts bought from 27 July 2026 need 4 such days per payout. | 30 days without a trade Applies to evaluation and funded accounts. A breached account is not reinstated. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Is there any inactivity limit?Verified |
| Goat Funded Trader Instant Funding GOAT Model Instant | No evaluation Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Instant Funding GOAT ModelVerified | None to start; 5 before a payout A valid day needs at least 0.5% profit on the initial balance. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Instant Funding GOAT ModelVerified | 30 days without a trade Applies to evaluation and funded accounts. A breached account is not reinstated. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Is there any inactivity limit?Verified |
| Maven Trading Standard 2-Step 2-Step | Unlimited Maven Trading 2-Step ChallengeVerified | 3 profitable days per phase A day counts only if it makes at least 0.5% profit. Three such days are also needed on the funded account before a withdrawal. Maven Trading FAQ: What is a minimum profitable day?Verified | 30 days without a trade |
| Maven Trading Standard 1-Step 1-Step | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | 30 days without a trade |
| Maven Trading Instant Instant | No evaluation | Not yet verified | 30 days without a trade |
| Pipster One Phase Challenge 1-Step | Unlimited Pipster FAQVerified | 5 A day counts only if you trade and close it at least 0.5% up on the initial balance. Funded accounts need 5 such days before a payout. Pipster FAQVerified | 60 days without a trade Pipster FAQVerified |
| Pipster Two Phase Challenge 2-Step | Unlimited Pipster FAQVerified | 5 then 3 A day counts only if you trade and close it at least 0.5% up on the initial balance. Funded accounts need 5 such days before a payout. Pipster FAQVerified | 60 days without a trade Pipster FAQVerified |
| Pipster Instant Funded Account Instant | No evaluation | None to start; 5 before a payout A day counts only if you trade and close it at least 0.5% up on the initial balance. Funded accounts need 5 such days before a payout. Pipster FAQVerified | 60 days without a trade Pipster FAQVerified |
| Pipster Pipster Entry Pay after pass | Unlimited Pipster FAQVerified | 1 Funded accounts need 5 qualifying trading days before a payout. | 60 days without a trade Pipster FAQVerified |
| The5ers High Stakes 2-Step | Unlimited The5ers FAQ: What are the general rules for the High Stakes Program?Verified | 3 profitable days per phase A profitable day needs closed profit of at least 0.5% of the initial balance. 3 profitable days are also needed to scale. The5ers FAQ: Is there a minimum trading day or minimum position requirement?Verified | 30 days (evaluation), 60 days (funded) The evaluation countdown starts on the registration day. The5ers FAQ: What are the general rules for the High Stakes Program?Verified |
| The5ers Hyper Growth 1-Step | Unlimited The5ers FAQ: How does the Hyper Growth Program work?Verified | 30 days The5ers FAQ: How does the Hyper Growth Program work?Verified | |
| The5ers Pro Growth 1-Step | Unlimited | 3 profitable days A profitable day needs closed profit of at least 0.5% of the initial balance. The page's general specification list also says level 1 has no minimum days. The5ers 1-Step Growth programmes page (Pro Growth and Hyper Growth)Verified | 30 days without a new trade Holding an open position or logging in does not reset the timer. The5ers FAQ: When Does an Account Expire Due to Inactivity?Verified |
| The5ers Bootcamp 3-Step | Unlimited | Not yet verified | 30 days |
Answers are generated from the verified values in the table, so they always match it. Each counts only programmes with that rule verified.
As of 28 September 2026, all 27 evaluation programmes have no time limit to pass, at Alpha Capital Group, Blue Guardian, BrightFunded, E8 Markets, FTMO, Funded Trading Plus, FundedNext, FundingPips, FXIFY, Goat Funded Trader, Maven Trading, Pipster and The5ers.
As of 28 September 2026, 5 of 26 evaluation programmes have no minimum number of trading days: FTMO Challenge: 1-Step, Funded Trading Plus 2-Step Classic, Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express, FundingPips 1 Step Flex and The5ers Hyper Growth.
Pipster is a prop firm. We include our own programmes and hold them to the same method: public first-party pages only, checked on the date shown. We do not rank firms, and no firm pays to be included or to change its data. Read the methodology.
Pipster Research, "Time Limit Database", verified 28 September 2026. https://www.pipster.io/research/time-limits
Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with attribution.
Firms change rules often. Email support@pipster.io with the value and a link to the firm's own page. We check it at the source before updating.