Most evaluations require a minimum number of trading days before you can pass: 5 per phase on the 2-Step, 3 on the 1-Step, Ascent, Spark, Pass and Futures. The rule makes sure results come from a process, not from a single lucky session.
What counts as a trading day
A day on which you trade at least once counts as a trading day, using the UTC calendar day. Weekends and days without trades do not count, and do not hurt you either. To pass, the target must be reached on your balance with all positions closed.
Planning them
- If you reach the target early, you still need the remaining days. Keep trading small until the minimum is met, or wait for normal setups.
- Do not open tiny meaningless trades just to tick days: they still carry risk and costs.
- Spread profit over several days anyway: the consistency rule rewards it.