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The $25k Pattern Day Trader rule is being removed

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Apr 20, 2026 · 12:29

Found this resource explaining the SEC’s move to remove the $25k Pattern Day Trader requirement. It outlines the current rule, the reasoning behind the change, and the potential shift toward a risk-based intraday margin system.

https://www.myleadfin.com/articles/sec-overturns-25k-rule-pattern-day-trader-mandate-ends.html