An account is considered a pattern day trader if activity results in 4 or more day trades over a 5 trading day period. If an account balance is less than $25,000, the account will be restricted from day trades for 90 days. If an account balance is $25,000 or more, the account may still be identified as a pattern day trader but day trade activity can occur as long as it does not exceed the account’s day trading buying power.
