# PDT Restriction

The PDT rule requires traders seeking to day trade **more than three times in a rolling five-day period** to keep a minimum balance of $25,000 in their margin accounts.

If an account falls below the $25,000 threshold, the trader is no longer able to execute any day trades until he/she backs up the account above that level.

[FINRA defines](https://www.finra.org/investors/learn-to-invest/advanced-investing/day-trading-margin-requirements-know-rules) a pattern day trader :

* **Who uses a margin account; and**
* **Who executes four or more “day trades” within five business days in a margin account; and**

This rule assumes that traders with over $25,000 in account equity are familiar with the accepted the risks that day trading entails. Traders found breaking the PDT rule will be unable to daytrade for 90 Days.

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PDT restriction only applies for **MARGIN** account types. 
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If you've already been restricted simply [contact support](https://help.tradearies.com/get-more-help/contact-support) to explore your options.

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