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Day Trading Restrictions

Day Trading Restrictions: PDT, Margin, and SSR Rules

Table of Contents Day Trader Restrictions: What’s Changing in 2026? What To Know About Margin Account Restrictions What Happens If You Violate Margin Rules? What Is Short Sale Restriction (SSR)? Day Trading Is Changing in 2026 Key Takeaways: The old $25,000 Pattern Day Trader minimum is being replaced, which is one of the biggest changes […]

Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Rule Explained (2026 Update)

Table of contents 2026 PDT Rule Update: What Changed? When Does the Rule Update Take Effect? How To Day Trade After the PDT Rule Update Should You Day Trade With $2,000? Start With a Simulator Know Your Broker’s Rules Consider a Cash Account Get Started With Day Trading Key Takeaways The old $25,000 Pattern Day […]