U.S. stock trading regulations loosened! The $25,000 intraday trading threshold may be lifted

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2025.09.24 21:55
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) plans to lift the $25,000 minimum account equity rule for retail day trading, aiming to lower the barrier for small accounts to participate in active trading. The new rule will be based on the margin requirements of positions held on the day, rather than a fixed account balance. This reform could increase options trading and enhance trading activity at brokerages like Robinhood. The change is still pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)