Definition
A trading day is defined as any day in which at least one trade is placed between 6:00 PM EST/EDT and 5:00 PM EST/EDT the following calendar day.
This timeframe represents a full market session, which resets every evening at 6:00 PM EST.
How It Works
Trading days at The Funding Futures are structured to align with the global futures market session schedule.
Each session runs continuously from 6:00 PM EST (previous evening) to 5:00 PM EST (current day).
This structure ensures all trades and account metrics are properly consolidated for daily evaluation and risk tracking.
💡 Tip: You can think of a trading day as a “market session” — it begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 5:00 PM the next day.
Example
If you:
Place a trade at 10:00 AM EST, and
Open another at 7:00 PM EST the same calendar day,
These two trades are counted as two separate trading days, since they occur in different market sessions.
Trading Day & Payout Requirements
To qualify for a payout with The Funding Futures, traders must meet minimum trading activity requirements:
Trade for at least one full trading day after submitting a payout request
Ensure each trade remains open for at least 5 seconds
These rules help verify genuine trading activity and maintain transparency in payout processing.