YRM Prop Minimum Trading Days 2026 — Requirements, $150 Threshold & How to Qualify

‍YRM Prop enforces minimum trading day requirements that vary by account type: 2 days for Starter Challenge evaluations and 10 profitable days (each exceeding $150 profit) for Prime and Instant Prime funded accounts before payout eligibility.

These requirements exist to prevent traders from passing evaluations or requesting withdrawals based on single-session luck, instead demanding sustained performance across multiple trading sessions that demonstrates repeatable edge and proper risk management. The $150 minimum daily profit threshold for funded accounts ensures that only genuinely profitable days count toward the 10-day requirement, filtering out break-even sessions or minimal-gain days that don't contribute meaningful capital growth.

Understanding YRM Prop's minimum trading days policy is essential for planning your evaluation timeline, structuring your trading frequency, and knowing exactly when you become eligible to request your first payout. Many traders meet profit targets and consistency rules but fail to realize they haven't accumulated the required number of qualifying days, leading to delayed withdrawals and unnecessary frustration. This guide explains the complete minimum day requirements across all account types, how the $150 threshold works, strategies for accumulating days efficiently, and common mistakes that prevent traders from meeting this often-overlooked payout requirement.

The minimum trading days rule operates independently from profit targets and consistency requirements — all three must be satisfied simultaneously before you can pass evaluations or request funded account payouts.

This creates a three-pronged qualification system where hitting your profit target on day 2 doesn't mean you've passed the Challenge (Starter requires 2 days minimum), and generating $5,000 in profits across 8 days doesn't qualify you for payout on a Prime account (requires 10 days minimum). Understanding how these requirements interact prevents premature celebration and ensures you know exactly when you're genuinely eligible for account progression or withdrawal.

Minimum Trading Days at YRM Prop by Account Type

Starter Challenge: 2 Minimum Trading Days

Requirement: Complete at least 2 trading days before passing evaluationProfit threshold: None — any profitable or break-even day countsPurpose: Prevent traders from hitting profit target in a single lucky session

What Qualifies as a Trading Day (Challenge)

During the Starter Challenge, any day where you execute at least one trade counts toward your 2-day minimum. There is no profit threshold — you can trade to break-even, take a small loss (within drawdown limits), or generate any amount of profit, and the day still counts.

Examples that count:

• Day 1: +$50 profit (1 trade executed)
• Day 2: -$30 loss (2 trades executed)
• Day 3: $0 break-even (5 trades executed)

All three days count toward the 2-day minimum.

Real-World Challenge Scenario

Trader: 50K Starter Challenge

• Profit target: $3,000
• Minimum days: 2
• Consistency rule: 50%

Day 1: Trader executes 8 trades, closes day with +$3,200 profit (exceeded target ✅)

Question: Can the trader pass immediately?Answer: No. Only 1 day has been completed. Trader must execute trades on at least one more day.

Day 2: Trader executes 1 trade, closes day with +$100 profit

Status check:

• Days completed: 2 ✅
• Profit target: $3,300 total (exceeded $3,000 ✅)
• Consistency: $3,200 ÷ $3,300 = 96.97% (failed ❌)

Despite meeting days and profit requirements, trader failed consistency and must continue trading.

Day 3: +$500Day 4: +$600Total: $4,300 across 4 daysConsistency: $3,200 ÷ $4,300 = 74.4% (still failed ❌)

Day 5: +$800Total: $5,100 across 5 daysConsistency: $3,200 ÷ $5,100 = 62.7% (still failed ❌)

Day 6: +$700Total: $5,800 across 6 daysConsistency: $3,200 ÷ $5,800 = 55.2% (still failed ❌)

Day 7: +$650Total: $6,450 across 7 daysConsistency: $3,200 ÷ $6,450 = 49.6% (compliant ✅)

Result: Trader can now pass Challenge — 7 days completed (exceeds 2-day minimum), profit target exceeded, consistency under 50%.

Why 2 Days Matters

The 2-day minimum prevents "lottery ticket" evaluation passes where traders risk entire account on a single aggressive day, hit profit target through luck, and pass without demonstrating any consistency or risk management discipline.

Prime Account: 10 Profitable Days Over $150

Requirement: Complete 10 profitable trading days, each exceeding $150 profit

‍Threshold enforcement: Days with profit under $150 do NOT count

‍Purpose: Ensure funded traders demonstrate sustainable edge before accessing payouts

What Qualifies as a Profitable Day (Prime)

A day counts toward your 10-day minimum only if you close the trading session with net profit exceeding $150 after commissions.

Examples:

Day closes at +$200: ✅ Counts (exceeds $150)

‍Day closes at +$150: ❌ Does NOT count (must exceed $150, not equal)

‍Day closes at +$149: ❌ Does NOT count (below threshold)

‍Day closes at +$600: ✅ Counts

‍Day closes at +$50: ❌ Does NOT count

Why $150 Threshold Exists

The $150 minimum filters out days where traders barely scratch out profits through excessive trading, lucky scalps, or break-even sessions that don't demonstrate genuine edge. On a 50K account, $150 represents 0.3% — a modest but meaningful profit that indicates intentional trading rather than noise.

Without threshold: Trader could hit 10 days with profits of $10, $25, $50, $30, $20, $15, $40, $35, $45, $30 = $300 total across 10 days

With $150 threshold: None of those days count. Trader must generate $150+ per day, forcing meaningful capital growth.

Real-World Prime Account Scenario

Trader: 50K Prime Account (post-Challenge)

• Payout minimum: $300 total profit
• Days required: 10 profitable days over $150
• Consistency rule: 35%

Trading activity:

• Day 1: +$300 ✅
• Day 2: +$250 ✅
• Day 3: +$100 ❌ (below $150)
• Day 4: +$400 ✅
• Day 5: +$150 ❌ (equals but doesn't exceed)
• Day 6: +$500 ✅
• Day 7: -$200 ❌ (losing day)
• Day 8: +$180 ✅
• Day 9: +$350 ✅
• Day 10: +$200 ✅
• Day 11: +$220 ✅
• Day 12: +$160 ✅
• Day 13: +$170 ✅

Status check:

• Days over $150: 10 ✅ (days 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
• Total profits: $3,130
• Best day: $500
• Consistency: $500 ÷ $3,130 = 16% (compliant ✅)

Result: Trader qualifies for payout after 13 calendar trading days (10 of which exceeded $150 threshold).

Strategy: Accumulating 10 Days Efficiently

Conservative approach (low risk):

• Target $200-$250 per day
• Focus on consistency over home runs
• Timeline: 10-15 calendar days to hit 10 qualifying days

Moderate approach (balanced):

• Target $300-$400 per day
• Mix of scalping and swing trades
• Timeline: 10-12 calendar days

Aggressive approach (higher risk):

• Target $500+ per day
• Larger position sizes, volatile instruments
• Timeline: Could hit 10 days in 10-11 calendar days but risks drawdown violations

Instant Prime: 10 Profitable Days Over $150

Requirement: Identical to Prime — 10 profitable days exceeding $150

‍Threshold enforcement: Same $150 minimum

‍Additional challenge: Stricter 20% consistency rule compounds difficulty

Why Instant Prime Has Same Day Requirement

Instant Prime accounts skip evaluation entirely, so YRM Prop enforces the 10-day requirement to ensure traders prove sustainable edge before accessing first payout. Without this filter, traders could deposit funds, gamble for 2-3 days, hit lucky streak, and withdraw immediately without demonstrating skill.

The 10-day requirement acts as a pseudo-evaluation period, forcing Instant Prime traders to show consistent performance despite having funded account access from day one.

How Minimum Days Interact with Other Requirements

Three simultaneous requirements for payout eligibility:

1. Total profit threshold ($300 minimum on Prime)
2. Consistency rule (35% Prime, 20% Instant Prime)
3. Minimum trading days (10 days over $150)

All three must be satisfied. Meeting two out of three is insufficient.

Scenario: Trader Hits Profit + Days, Fails Consistency

Prime account trader:

• Total profits: $3,000 ✅
• Days over $150: 12 ✅
• Best day: $1,500
• Consistency: $1,500 ÷ $3,000 = 50% ❌ (exceeds 35% limit)

Result: Cannot request payout despite meeting profit and day requirements.

Scenario: Trader Hits Profit + Consistency, Fails Days

Prime account trader:

• Total profits: $2,500 ✅
• Days over $150: 8 ❌ (needs 10)
• Consistency: 25% ✅

Result: Cannot request payout despite meeting profit and consistency requirements.

Common Minimum Days Mistakes

Mistake 1: Counting Days Under $150 Threshold

Problem: Trader counts all trading days, not realizing $150 threshold exists.

Example:

• 15 days executed
• 12 days profitable
• Only 9 days exceeded $150

Reality: Trader has 9 qualifying days (not 12 or 15), needs 1 more day over $150.

Mistake 2: Assuming Challenge Requires $150 Threshold

Problem: Trader thinks Starter Challenge needs days over $150.

Reality: Challenge has no profit threshold — any day with trades executed counts toward 2-day minimum.

Mistake 3: Confusing "Profitable" with "Qualifying"

Problem: Trader believes any day with profit counts.

Reality: Only days with profit exceeding $150 count for Prime/Instant Prime.

Mistake 4: Not Tracking Qualifying Days

Problem: Trader doesn't maintain spreadsheet showing which days exceeded $150.

Solution: Track daily P&L with clear indicator of which days qualify:

Strategies for Meeting Minimum Days Requirements

Challenge Strategy: Pass in Minimum 2 Days

Goal: Hit profit target across 2 days while maintaining 50% consistency

Approach:

• Day 1: Target 45% of profit goal
• Day 2: Target 55% of profit goal

50K Challenge example:

• Day 1: +$1,350 (45% of $3,000 target)
• Day 2: +$1,650 (55% of $3,000 target)
• Total: $3,000 across 2 days
• Consistency: $1,650 ÷ $3,000 = 55% (failed ❌)

Refined approach:

• Day 1: +$1,400
• Day 2: +$1,600
• Total: $3,000
• Consistency: $1,600 ÷ $3,000 = 53.3% (failed ❌)

Optimal 2-day structure:

• Day 1: +$1,500
• Day 2: +$1,500
• Total: $3,000
• Consistency: $1,500 ÷ $3,000 = 50% (compliant ✅)

Prime/Instant Strategy: Accumulate 10 Days Over $150

Conservative path (15-20 calendar days):

• Target $200/day
• Low risk, high probability of qualifying days
• Minimal days wasted below $150 threshold

Balanced path (12-15 calendar days):

• Target $300/day
• Moderate risk, some days may fall below $150
• Expect 10 qualifying days across 12-13 trading days

Aggressive path (10-12 calendar days):

• Target $500/day
• Higher risk, but almost all days exceed $150
• Could hit 10 days in 10-11 calendar days but risks drawdown

Minimum Days vs Competitors

YRM Prop's 2-day Challenge minimum is among the lowest in futures prop trading, enabling faster evaluation passes for consistent traders.

Final Verdict

YRM Prop's minimum trading days requirements exist to filter lucky streaks from sustainable edge. The 2-day Challenge minimum prevents single-session evaluation passes while remaining lenient enough for skilled traders to progress quickly. The 10-day requirement for funded accounts (Prime and Instant Prime) combined with the $150 daily profit threshold ensures only traders demonstrating consistent performance across meaningful profit sessions qualify for withdrawals.

The $150 threshold is particularly important — it eliminates days where traders barely break even or generate trivial profits through excessive trading. On a 50K account, $150 represents 0.3% daily profit, a modest but meaningful target that separates intentional trading from noise. Traders who struggle to exceed $150 daily likely lack sufficient edge to sustain funded account profitability long-term.

Track your qualifying days meticulously, understand that all three requirements (profit, consistency, minimum days) must be met simultaneously, and structure your trading to accumulate 10 days over $150 efficiently without excessive risk-taking. The 10-day requirement typically adds 10-15 calendar days to your path to first payout — plan accordingly and avoid the frustration of meeting profit targets but failing to realize you haven't accumulated enough qualifying days.

Minimum Trading Days FAQ

How many days do I need to pass the Starter Challenge?

2 trading days minimum. Any day where you execute at least one trade counts, regardless of profit or loss (within drawdown limits).

Do Challenge days need to exceed $150 profit?

No. The $150 threshold only applies to Prime and Instant Prime funded accounts. Challenge days have no profit threshold.

What if I make $150 exactly — does it count?

No. You must exceed $150, not equal it. $150.01 counts, $150.00 does not.

Can I accumulate 10 days across multiple weeks or months?

Yes. There is no time limit. Days accumulate cumulatively from account funding until you hit 10 qualifying days.

Do losing days reset my count?

No. Your qualifying day count is cumulative. Losing days don't count toward the 10 but don't subtract from days already accumulated.

What happens if I request payout before hitting 10 days?

Your request will be denied. You must meet all three requirements (profit, consistency, 10 days) before payout eligibility.

Does the $150 threshold apply before or after commissions?

After commissions. Your net profit after trading costs must exceed $150 for the day to qualify.

Can I qualify for payout in 10 calendar days?

Theoretically yes, if you trade profitably every single day and exceed $150 each session. Realistically, most traders take 12-15 calendar days to accumulate 10 qualifying days due to some days falling below threshold or taking losses.

Why does YRM Prop use $150 instead of lower threshold?

$150 on a 50K account represents 0.3% daily profit — meaningful but achievable. Lower thresholds would allow minimal-gain days that don't demonstrate genuine edge.

Do I need 10 consecutive days?

No. Days can be non-consecutive. You could have 5 qualifying days, take a week off, then complete 5 more qualifying days.