There’s no set limit to how many trades you can make each day on eToro. As long as you’ve got funds and the markets are open, you’re free to trade. Most users stick with standard retail accounts, which don’t restrict daily trading activity. Now, if you're in the U.S. trading stocks or ETFs with a margin account, the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule applies. Make four or more day trades in five business days, and you’ll need at least $25,000 in your account, as per FINRA rules.
If you're in the U.S. and trading stocks with a margin account, there’s a specific rule you need to know about. It’s called the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule, and it comes from FINRA, not eToro:
"According to FINRA rules, you’re considered a pattern day trader if you execute four or more "day trades" within five business days—provided that the number of day trades represents more than 6 percent of your total trades in the margin account for that same five business day period."
Basically, if you make four or more day trades within five business days using margin, your account could be flagged. Once that happens, you’ll need to keep at least $25,000 in equity if you want to keep trading freely.
Beyond that, it’s all about your balance, your strategy, and how much risk you’re willing to take. eToro doesn’t limit how many trades you make in a day.
So whether you’re flipping positions, holding for a few days, or following or copying other traders, it’s up to you.
I always make sure to keep an eye of the spreads, fees, and how much I’ve got exposed, especially when I'm moving fast with multiple trades, so I suggest that you practice that too.
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