At DayTraders, an account that misses its activity requirement is no longer just at risk of interruptions. It is marked inactive and closed, and inactive accounts cannot be reactivated. Before, the rules said an account "may be marked inactive", which could lead to delays returning to trading or problems with withdrawals.
The trading day now runs from 6:00 PM ET to 4:59 PM ET the following day, where it used to end at 5:00 PM ET.
The hedging rule also grows. Opposite positions coordinated with other traders now count as hedging and are not allowed.
Full rules are on the DayTraders firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Inactive accounts | May be marked inactive | Marked inactive and closed; cannot be reactivated |
| Trading day end | 5:00 PM ET | 4:59 PM ET |
| Hedging · opposite positions coordinated with other traders | Not listed | Counts as hedging, not allowed |
Figures as of 21 October 2026.