What Happens If You Violate Prop Firm Inactivity Rules? (Complete Matrix)

What Happens If You Violate Prop Firm Inactivity Rules?

Did you know that going on vacation without placing a trade can result in your funded account being permanently breached? Most prop firms enforce Inactivity Rules to free up server infrastructure from dormant accounts.

Firm Inactivity Period Matrix

| Firm Name | Max Allowed Inactive Period | Violation Result | Free Reset Available? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | FTMO | 30 Consecutive Days | Account Deactivation | No (Requires Support Contact) | | Funding Pips | 30 Consecutive Days | Account Termination | No | | FundedNext | 30 Consecutive Days | Account Soft-Breach | Yes (Contact Support prior) | | The5ers | 21 - 30 Days | Account Expired | Varies by account model |

How to Protect Your Account During Breaks

1. Place a minimum lot micro-trade (0.01 lot) once every 14 days if traveling.
2. Notify customer support before taking extended leaves of absence.
3. Keep track of calendar dates using our Prop Trading Blog resources.