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Learn how to register your trading account under an LLC or business and important details to keep in mind when signing up.

Business Registration: Trade as an LLC

Trading hours adjust on Sundays and holidays. Sunday trades start at 6 PM ET as part of Monday; holiday hours vary by market schedule

Do Sundays and holidays count as trading days?

Learn which micro contracts you can trade, including popular Micro E-Mini indices and commodities.

Can I Trade Micro Contracts?

Learn the cutoff times for closing trades and special rules for agricultural markets.

Closing Trades: Key Cutoff Times and Holiday Considerations

Tips on how to handle sudden market swings, limit moves, and erratic price action to avoid unwanted losses

Avoiding Losses: Strategies for Dealing with Sudden Market Changes

Learn how to manually set auto liquidation times

How to Set Auto Liquidation Time in Your Trading Account

Understand the maximum position sizes for regular contracts and micros based on your chosen trading plan.

Overview of All Accounts: Mini and Micro Contract Sizes

Learn how the trailing threshold works in both Full and Static accounts, along with examples and key details for managing your drawdown.

How the Trailing Threshold Works

Is the Profit Goal net of commissions after all costs (Profits and Losses)?

What’s the difference between “non-professional” and “professional”?

No maximum days to hit profit target. Evaluation accounts need 5 trading days, Pro accounts require 8 before withdrawals.

Is there a maximum number of days to hit the profit target?

Learn which instruments are available for trading and how to check them on your platform.

Instruments I Can Trade

Instrument List

Futures contracts expire monthly. Traders can close, roll over, or settle positions to avoid delivery and maintain market exposure.

Understanding Futures Contracts And When To Roll

DayTraders.com currently does not offer Forex, Crypto and Options Trading

Forex, Crypto and Options Trading

Learn how to manage positions using rTrader Pro or the "Flatten Accounts" feature during platform malfunctions, internet, or power outages.

Managing Positions During Platform or Connection Issues

Real-time data gives live market updates for fast trades; historical data helps analyze trends and backtest strategies in futures trading.

Understanding Real-Time vs. Historical Market Data

Trading futures can be as much about managing emotions as analyzing the markets. Emotional control is key to maintaining discipline and making informed decisions. Below are strategies and tips for…

Managing Emotions While Trading Futures: A Guide for Success

This article explores common cognitive biases in futures trading and provides actionable steps to overcome them.