Valid trades & NP Score
FairTicks separates normal trading activity from activity that is meaningful enough to count toward performance metrics. A valid trade must meet minimum duration and movement requirements. NP Score then uses valid activity and daily realized PnL to measure whether profitable days are repeated enough for payout eligibility.
Real performance should not come from instant clicks, noise, or one isolated spike. Valid trades and NP Score help FairTicks measure activity that has enough duration, movement, and repeatability.
Valid trades and NP Score in one sentence
A valid trade proves that a position had enough time and movement to count as meaningful activity. NP Score proves that profitable days happen repeatedly enough during the current payout cycle.
Part 1 — What is a valid trade?
A valid trade is a closed position that satisfies the minimum activity requirements used by FairTicks. These requirements help filter out trades that are too short or too small to represent meaningful trading activity.
A trade can appear in your position history even if it is not considered a valid trade for activity metrics.
The two valid-trade requirements
A trade must satisfy both requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | At least 30 seconds | The position must remain open long enough to avoid instant click-trading behavior. |
| Movement | At least 4 absolute ticks | The position must experience enough market movement to be meaningful. |
valid trade = closed position + duration ≥ 30 seconds + absolute movement ≥ 4 ticks
A trade must be closed before its valid-trade status is final. While the position is still open, the valid-trade result is not final yet.
Why these requirements exist
FairTicks does not treat every click as meaningful performance. Very short trades or trades with almost no movement can create noise in activity metrics.
The 30-second and 4-tick requirements help separate real market participation from instant openings, misclicks, very short reversals, or activity that is too small to count as a meaningful trade.
The rule protects traders and FairTicks from disputes around fake activity, accidental trades, and attempts to satisfy activity conditions with trades that do not represent real trading behavior.
Worked examples — valid and invalid trades
Open time: 14:32:10
Close time: 14:34:50
Duration: 2 minutes 40 seconds
Movement: 12 ticks
Result: Valid trade, because it lasted at least 30 seconds and moved at least 4 ticks.
Open time: 14:32:10
Close time: 14:32:18
Duration: 8 seconds
Movement: 9 ticks
Result: Not a valid trade, because the duration is under 30 seconds.
Open time: 14:32:10
Close time: 14:33:00
Duration: 50 seconds
Movement: 2 ticks
Result: Not a valid trade, because the movement is under 4 ticks.
Duration: 12 seconds
Movement: 1 tick
Result: Not a valid trade, because both requirements failed.
Does an invalid trade still affect my account?
Yes. A trade that is not valid for activity metrics can still affect your account if it was opened and closed. It can still have official PnL, commissions, balance impact, equity impact, and risk impact.
Invalid for activity does not mean ignored by the account. It means the trade may not count for valid-trade metrics, NP Score requirements, or other activity-based checks.
You open and close a trade after 10 seconds.
The trade is too short to be a valid trade.
But the trade can still appear in history and affect balance, equity, commissions, and risk.
Where valid-trade status matters
Valid-trade status can be used in several FairTicks metrics and explanations.
| Area | How valid trade matters |
|---|---|
| Position history | The platform can explain whether a closed position counted as a valid trade or not. |
| Valid activity metrics | Valid trades help separate meaningful trading activity from very short or very small trades. |
| NP Score | An NP Score day requires enough daily realized PnL and at least the required number of valid trades. |
| Free reset eligibility | Free reset uses activity rules based on valid trading days and minimum trade duration. |
| Support review | Valid-trade details help explain why a trade counted or did not count for activity requirements. |
Always use the values shown in your FairTicks dashboard and position history as the official reference for whether a trade counted.
Part 2 — What is NP Score?
NP Score means Net Profitable Score. It measures how many days in the current cycle qualify as meaningful profitable days.
NP Score is used for payout eligibility on Live / Straight accounts. It helps prevent payout requests from being based on only one isolated winning event.
NP Score asks: how many qualifying profitable days has this account earned in the current payout cycle?
What makes an NP Score day?
A day earns NP Score only when the daily conditions are satisfied. The day must have enough realized PnL and enough valid trade activity.
A day can earn NP Score when the account is active, the day has at least the required valid trade count, and the daily realized PnL reaches the NP Score daily threshold.
| Condition | Current FairTicks rule | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Account status | Account must be ACTIVE |
NP Score is earned while the account is active. |
| Valid trade count | At least 1 valid trade | The day must include meaningful valid activity. |
| Daily realized PnL threshold | At least 1% of account capital | The day must be meaningfully profitable, not just slightly positive. |
| Duplicate counting | One NP Score credit per day | Once a day has earned NP Score, it does not earn another NP credit again for that same day. |
daily threshold = account capital × 1%
NP Score day = daily realized PnL ≥ threshold AND valid trades ≥ 1
A day that is only slightly profitable does not automatically earn NP Score. The day must reach the required daily PnL threshold and valid trade requirement.
NP Score daily threshold examples
The daily threshold is based on account capital.
| Account capital | NP Score daily threshold | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $250 | The day needs at least $250 daily realized PnL and at least 1 valid trade. |
| $50,000 | $500 | The day needs at least $500 daily realized PnL and at least 1 valid trade. |
| $100,000 | $1,000 | The day needs at least $1,000 daily realized PnL and at least 1 valid trade. |
The examples above explain the standard calculation. Your dashboard remains the source of truth for the exact NP Score requirement and progress shown on your account.
Example — day earns NP Score
Account capital: $50,000
Daily NP Score threshold: $500
Valid trades today: 2
Daily realized PnL: $620
Result: NP Score day earned, because $620 is above $500 and the day has at least 1 valid trade.
Example — profitable day but no NP Score
Account capital: $50,000
Daily NP Score threshold: $500
Valid trades today: 3
Daily realized PnL: $180
Result: No NP Score day, because the day is profitable but below the $500 threshold.
Example — enough profit but no valid trade
Account capital: $50,000
Daily NP Score threshold: $500
Daily realized PnL: $700
Valid trades today: 0
Result: No NP Score day, because the day did not include the required valid trade activity.
NP Score Cycle vs NP Score Total
FairTicks can show two NP Score values: the current cycle and the total.
| Metric | Meaning | Where it matters |
|---|---|---|
| NP Score Cycle | The number of NP Score days earned in the current payout cycle. | This is the value used for payout eligibility. |
| NP Score Total | The total number of NP Score days earned historically on the account. | This gives broader context about profitable days over time. |
For payout eligibility, the current NP Score Cycle is the key value. The total can be useful for history, but payout checks use the current cycle requirement.
NP Score and payout eligibility
Live / Straight payout eligibility requires a minimum NP Score Cycle. The standard FairTicks requirement is:
NP Score Cycle ≥ 3
This means the account needs at least 3 qualifying NP Score days in the current payout cycle.
NP Score is only one payout condition. Even if NP Score is complete, payout can still be blocked by other conditions.
| Payout condition area | Can still block payout? |
|---|---|
| Minimum funded days | Yes |
| Minimum trading days | Yes |
| NP Score Cycle | Yes |
| Consistency rule | Yes |
| Minimum eligible profit | Yes |
| Valid profit split | Yes |
| No pending payout | Yes |
| No open positions | Yes |
| KYC approval where required | Yes |
| Valid payout wallet | Yes |
NP Score completion does not guarantee payout by itself. The payout page checklist is the official reference for whether payout can be requested.
Example — NP Score Cycle progress
Here is a simple example for a 50K Live account where the NP Score daily threshold is $500.
| Day | Daily realized PnL | Valid trades | NP Score earned? | Cycle progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | +$620 | 2 | Yes | Cycle = 1 |
| Tuesday | +$180 | 3 | No — below threshold | Cycle = 1 |
| Wednesday | +$510 | 1 | Yes | Cycle = 2 |
| Thursday | -$120 | 2 | No — negative day | Cycle = 2 |
| Friday | +$740 | 1 | Yes | Cycle = 3 |
Current NP Score Cycle: 3
Standard payout requirement: 3
NP Score condition: complete
The trader must still satisfy all other payout conditions before payout can be requested.
Does a negative day reset NP Score?
A negative day does not earn NP Score. The NP Score Cycle shown in your dashboard is the official current-cycle value.
FairTicks counts NP Score when a day qualifies. If a day does not qualify, it simply does not add a new NP Score day.
Do not assume a losing day gives NP Score progress. Only qualifying profitable days add to the NP Score Cycle.
Does one large winning day count as multiple NP Score days?
No. One qualifying day can add one NP Score day. A very large winning day does not count as several NP Score days.
Account capital: $50,000
Daily NP Score threshold: $500
Monday PnL: +$3,000
Valid trades: 2
Result: Monday can earn 1 NP Score day, not 6.
What is included in NP Score?
NP Score is based on the account's official daily realized PnL and valid trade activity for the platform trading day.
Included
- Closed position results recorded by FairTicks for that trading day.
- Valid trades that satisfy the 30-second and 4-tick requirements.
- Daily realized PnL that reaches the account's NP Score threshold.
- Only one NP Score credit per qualifying day.
Not enough by itself
- Open-position unrealized PnL.
- A day with profit below the daily threshold.
- A day with no valid trades.
- Very short trades that fail the duration requirement.
- Trades with movement below the minimum tick requirement.
Open PnL is not enough for NP Score. The position result must be realized and recorded according to FairTicks account logic.
NP Score vs Consistency Rule
NP Score and the Consistency Rule are different. Both are payout-related, but they measure different things.
| Metric | What it measures | Example question |
|---|---|---|
| NP Score | Number of qualifying profitable days in the current cycle. | Did the trader produce enough meaningful profitable days? |
| Consistency Rule | How concentrated total profit is in the best day. | Did one day represent too much of the total profit? |
You can complete NP Score and still fail the Consistency Rule. You can respect consistency and still need more NP Score days. Payout requires all payout conditions to be satisfied at the same time.
NP Score vs minimum trading days
NP Score and minimum trading days are also separate. Minimum trading days measure activity over enough days. NP Score measures qualifying profitable days.
Minimum trading days required: 5
Trading days completed: 5
NP Score Cycle required: 3
NP Score Cycle completed: 2
Result: minimum trading days may be complete, but payout remains blocked because NP Score still needs one more qualifying day.
What the trader may see in the dashboard
FairTicks may show NP Score in the account dashboard, payout page, or performance sections.
| Dashboard value | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Current NP Score Cycle | 2 / 3 required | You need one more qualifying NP Score day. |
| NP Score Total | 12 | Total NP Score days earned historically on the account. |
| Daily threshold | $500 on a 50K account | The daily realized PnL needed for that day to qualify. |
| Valid trade count | 1 or more required | The day must include valid trade activity. |
| Payout condition status | Complete / Not complete | Shows whether the NP Score payout condition is satisfied. |
Common mistakes to avoid
| Mistake | Why it creates confusion | Better understanding |
|---|---|---|
| Closing trades too fast | A trade under 30 seconds does not count as a valid trade. | Let real trade ideas develop instead of using instant click trades. |
| Ignoring tick movement | A trade with less than 4 ticks of movement does not count as a valid trade. | Valid activity needs enough price movement. |
| Thinking any profitable day earns NP Score | The day must reach the NP Score daily threshold. | Check the daily threshold for your account capital. |
| Thinking one big day counts as several NP days | One qualifying day adds one NP Score day. | NP Score rewards repeated days, not only one large result. |
| Counting open profit before closing | Open PnL is not finalized. | NP Score uses realized daily results recorded by FairTicks. |
| Assuming NP Score alone unlocks payout | NP Score is only one payout condition. | Check all payout conditions on the payout page. |
| Confusing NP Score with consistency | They measure different payout risks. | NP Score counts qualifying profitable days; consistency checks profit concentration. |
Common questions
“What is a valid trade?”
A valid trade is a closed position that lasted at least 30 seconds and moved at least 4 absolute ticks.
“Can an invalid trade still affect my balance?”
Yes. Invalid for activity does not mean ignored by the account. The trade can still affect official PnL, balance, equity, commissions, and risk.
“Why did my trade not count as valid?”
It likely failed the minimum duration requirement, the minimum movement requirement, or both. Check the position details shown in your dashboard.
“What is NP Score?”
NP Score counts qualifying profitable days in the current payout cycle. It helps show that profitable performance happened repeatedly enough, not only once.
“How does a day earn NP Score?”
A day can earn NP Score when the account is active, the day includes at least the required number of valid trades, and daily realized PnL reaches the NP Score daily threshold.
“What is the daily NP Score threshold?”
The standard threshold is 1% of account capital. For example, a 50K account needs at least $500 daily realized PnL for the day to qualify.
“How many NP Score days do I need for payout?”
The standard payout requirement is 3 NP Score days in the current cycle. Check your payout page for the exact current requirement shown on your account.
“Does one very profitable day complete NP Score?”
No. One qualifying day counts as one NP Score day, even if the profit is large.
“Does open PnL count for NP Score?”
No. Open PnL is not final. NP Score is based on realized daily results recorded by FairTicks.
“Is NP Score required to pass Training?”
No. NP Score is payout-related. It does not currently block Training pass or Live generation by itself.
“Can I have NP Score complete but payout still blocked?”
Yes. Payout can still be blocked by minimum funded days, minimum trading days, consistency, eligible profit, open positions, pending payout, KYC, wallet validation, account status, or profit split configuration.
Summary
Valid trades and NP Score help FairTicks separate meaningful trading performance from noise. A valid trade must be closed, last at least 30 seconds, and move at least 4 ticks. NP Score counts qualifying profitable days based on valid activity and daily realized PnL thresholds.
The most important rule is simple: valid trades prove meaningful activity; NP Score proves repeated profitable days.
Valid trades define real activity, and NP Score measures whether that activity produced enough qualifying profitable days for payout eligibility.
Not every trade is valid activity.
Trades can affect your account even when they do not count as valid activity. For NP Score, the day must also reach the required daily realized PnL threshold.
Trade or NP Score not counted as expected?
Check your position duration, tick movement, daily realized PnL, valid trade count, and NP Score progress in the dashboard. If something still looks unclear, contact support with your account number and position details.