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title: "Do I need to trade every day during the 14-day period?"
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# Do I need to trade every day during the 14-day period?

No. The payout period is a time-based eligibility period. You do not need to manufacture trades simply to satisfy the calendar.

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## The full answer

No. The payout period is a time-based eligibility period. You do not need to manufacture trades simply to satisfy the calendar.

Normal inactivity rules still apply.

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## Explained in full

- [Minimum Trading Days](https://getfundednow.com/rules/no-minimum-trading-days) - The rule, explained - Instant and 1 Step have no minimum trading days. The 2 Step requires 3 separate days with 0.5% profit - $500 on a $100,000 account.

## Terms used in this answer

[Payout cycle](https://getfundednow.com/glossary/payout-cycle)

## Related questions

- [Are the 14 days calendar days or trading days?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/calendar-days-or-trading-days) - Payouts - The payout cycle is based on calendar days rather than requiring 14 separate trading days.
- [Example: if my first Funded Account trade is on 1 January, when can I request a payout?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/payout-example-first-trade-1-january) - Payouts - Your first payout eligibility date would be 15 January.
- [What if I don't request a payout on my first eligible date?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-if-i-dont-request-on-my-first-date) - Payouts - You are not forced to withdraw.
- [Does requesting a payout close my Funded Account?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/does-a-payout-close-my-account) - Payouts - No. A successful payout does not automatically terminate your Funded Account.

## More answers on minimum trading days

- [Is there a time limit to pass an Evaluation?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/is-there-a-time-limit) - Where your selected GFN program states that there is no time limit, you can take as long as required provided your account remains active and you continue to follow all applicable rules.
- [Are there minimum trading days?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/are-there-minimum-trading-days) - If your selected program states that no minimum trading days apply, you do not need to artificially spread trading across multiple days.
- [What is the GFN 2 Step Evaluation?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-is-the-2-step-evaluation) - The 2 Step program contains two Evaluation phases.

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