E8 Markets Inactivity Rules: What Happens After 60 Days? (2026)

Learned the hard way: I've breached E8 Markets accounts, passed E8 evaluations, and spent months figuring out which rules actually trip traders versus which ones are manageable. This reflects trial-and-error experience—including my mistakes.

The single most important rule at E8 Markets depends on your account type—EOD trailing drawdown on Signature, intraday dynamic drawdown on E8 One. I broke it all down in my complete E8 Markets rules overview. For the full picture, read my complete E8 Markets review. For the absolute latest, check E8 Markets' website or their help center.

E8 Markets has one of the most relaxed inactivity policies in the prop firm industry. No minimum trading days per week. No weekly volume requirements. No monthly session quotas. Just one simple rule: place and close at least one trade every 60 days.

Miss that window, and E8 can deactivate your account.

How Does the Inactivity Rule Work?

E8 Markets tracks the date of your last closed trade. If 60 days pass without a single completed trade (opened AND closed), your account enters an inactive state and can be deactivated.

What counts as activity:

• Opening and closing any trade on any instrument
• The trade can be any size (even the minimum lot)
• The trade can be profitable or unprofitable
• Pending orders that don't execute do NOT count

What doesn't count:

• Logging into the dashboard
• Logging into the trading platform
• Placing a pending order that doesn't fill
• Having open positions that haven't been closed

The trade needs to complete the full cycle: open → close. A position sitting open for 60 days technically doesn't reset the counter until you close it.

What Happens If Your Account Gets Deactivated?

E8 Markets' help center states that inactive accounts can be deactivated. In practice, this means:

• Evaluation accounts: Your progress is lost. You'd need to purchase a new evaluation.
• Funded accounts: Your funded status is at risk. Contact E8 support immediately if you realize you've been inactive.

There's no published process for reactivating an inactive account. The safest approach is to never let it happen.

How to Stay Active Without Risking Your Drawdown

If you're traveling, taking a break, or simply not finding setups:

• Open a minimum-size trade on EUR/USD or another major pair
• Set a tight stop-loss (5-10 pips) and take-profit (5-10 pips)
• Let it trigger either direction
• Done—your 60-day clock resets

The cost of this "maintenance trade" is minimal. On a micro lot (0.01), a 10-pip loss is $1. That's the cheapest insurance policy for keeping a funded account alive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I go without trading on E8 Markets?

E8 Markets allows up to 60 days of inactivity before your account risks deactivation. You must place and close at least one trade within every 60-day window to keep any account active.

Does logging into the E8 Markets dashboard count as activity?

Logging into the E8 Markets dashboard or trading platform does not count as trading activity. You must open and close at least one trade to reset the inactivity timer.

What is the minimum trade needed to stay active on E8 Markets?

Any completed trade on E8 Markets counts as activity, regardless of size. A single micro-lot (0.01) trade on EUR/USD that opens and closes within seconds is sufficient to reset the 60-day inactivity timer.

Can I reactivate a deactivated E8 Markets account?

E8 Markets does not have a published reactivation process for inactive accounts. Contact E8 Markets support directly if your account has been deactivated due to inactivity. Prevention is easier than recovery.

Does E8 Markets have minimum trading days per week?

E8 Markets has no minimum trading days per week, per month, or per evaluation phase. The only activity requirement is one completed trade every 60 days. You can trade once a month and stay fully compliant.

Does the inactivity rule apply during E8 Markets evaluation?

Yes, E8 Markets' 60-day inactivity rule applies to both evaluation and funded accounts. If you're taking your time passing the evaluation (which has no time limit), make sure to place at least one trade every 60 days.

Are open positions counted as activity on E8 Markets?

An open position on E8 Markets does not count as completed activity. The trade must be opened AND closed to reset the inactivity counter. A position held open for 60+ days without any other completed trades could trigger deactivation.

What if I'm on vacation and can't trade on E8 Markets?

If you'll be away from trading for an extended period, place a small maintenance trade on E8 Markets before you leave—a micro-lot with a close TP/SL. This resets your 60-day window. You can also trade from the mobile app on any supported platform.

Does E8 Markets Futures have different inactivity rules?

E8 Markets Signature Futures follows the same 60-day inactivity rule as forex accounts. Place and close at least one futures trade every 60 days. A single micro contract (MES, MNQ) trade counts.

Is there a warning before E8 Markets deactivates an inactive account?

E8 Markets does not guarantee advance warning before deactivating inactive accounts. Set a personal calendar reminder at 45 days since your last trade to ensure you place a maintenance trade before the 60-day deadline.