Inactivity Rule in Prop Firms
The inactivity rule requires executing at least one trade within a maximum number of days. Know each company's limits and how to avoid losing your account.
What is the Inactivity Rule?
The inactivity rule requires traders to execute at least one trade within a maximum number of days. Its purpose is to prevent funded accounts or evaluations from being abandoned or unused.
Important: Inactivity means not executing any trade, even if you open the platform or look at the chart.
How is Inactivity Measured?
Companies use two different ways to count days:
Calendar days
They count all consecutive days, including weekends.Example: 7 calendar days = Monday to Sunday.
Trading days
Only days when the market is open are counted.Example: 10 trading days is approximately two real weeks.
How to Reset the Counter?
In both cases, a single minimal trade resets the inactivity counter.
You don't need to win or have a specific result, just execute a trade.
When Does the Rule Apply?
The inactivity rule almost always affects FUNDED accounts.
FundedNext is the clearest exception, as it also applies the rule during evaluation.
Inactivity Rule by Company
| Company | Applies in Evaluation? | Applies in Funded? | Maximum Days Without Trading | Type of Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaFutures | No | Yes (Qualified) | 10 | Trading days |
| Apex Trader Funding | No | No | - | - |
| Emerge Profit | No | Yes | 7 | Calendar |
| Take Profit Trader | No | Yes (PRO) | 7 | Calendar |
| MyFundedFutures | No | Yes (Sim Funded) | 7 | Calendar |
| Bulenox | No | Yes | 7 | Calendar |
| Tradeify | No | Yes (Sim Funded) | 7 | Calendar |
| FundedNext Futures | Yes | Yes | 7 (Eval) / 30 (Funded) | Calendar |
Key Takeaway
If you have a funded account, make sure to trade at least once within the allowed period. A single trade is enough to keep the account active.