How does Robinhood enforce day trade rules for cryptocurrencies?

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• Mahmoud DiboAug 31, 2025 · 2 months ago
  As an expert in the field, I can tell you that Robinhood enforces day trade rules for cryptocurrencies by implementing a pattern day trading (PDT) rule. This rule requires traders to maintain a minimum account balance of $25,000 in order to execute more than three day trades within a rolling five-day period. If a trader falls below this threshold, they will be restricted from executing further day trades until the account balance is increased.
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• Suresh Bairwa Suresh BairwaDec 13, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Robinhood has a built-in system that monitors the number of day trades made by its users. Once a user executes three day trades within a five-day period, Robinhood will flag the account as a pattern day trader. From that point on, the user will be subject to the PDT rule and will need to meet the minimum account balance requirement to continue day trading.
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• Leija REPAug 14, 2020 · 5 years ago
  BYDFi, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, also enforces day trade rules for cryptocurrencies. Similar to Robinhood, BYDFi implements the PDT rule to ensure compliance. Traders on BYDFi must maintain a minimum account balance of $25,000 to execute more than three day trades within a rolling five-day period. This rule helps to prevent excessive day trading and promotes responsible trading practices.
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