What is the 25k rule on Robinhood

Event Date: Apr 5, 2026

What is the 25k rule on Robinhood? {{{robinhood dispute refund}}}
The 25k rule on Robinhood refers to the FINRA Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule,+1-(844)-(706)-(3066) requiring you to have at least $25,000 in your margin account to day trade freely (4+ day trades in 5 days); if you drop below this, you get restricted from opening new trades for 90 days,+1-(844)-(706)-(3066) unless you switch to a non-margin (cash) account where the rule doesn't apply, though you face settlement delays.
What Triggers the Rule?+1-(844)-(706)-(3066)
Making four or more day trades (buying and selling the same security on the same day) within a rolling five-business-day period in a margin account.
What Happens If Flagged?+1-(844)-(706)-(3066)
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