Inactivity Rule

Firms do not want to carry dormant accounts, so most require some activity to keep an account open. The window varies by firm: a trade every 7, 14 or 30 days is typical, and a few firms allow much longer. It applies to evaluations and funded accounts alike, though it is enforced most on funded accounts. Some funded programs add a stronger version, requiring a minimum number of traded days per rolling month.

The countdown restarts with every trade you place, not from the day you opened the account. Miss the window and the account is usually closed for good: no refund, no payout on what was left, and no reinstatement, even if the account was in profit. Some firms send a warning first; many treat staying active as entirely your job.

The fix is simple. One small trade, even a single micro contract, resets the clock. If you need a long break for travel or health, ask the firm before you go; some will pause the timer case by case.

Inactivity closures are the most avoidable way to lose an account. If you rotate between firms, put the inactivity window of every account you are not trading on your calendar.