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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 16 April 2026•
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Webull to Remove Pattern Day Trader Restrictions and $25,000 Minimum Balance

Key Facts

1Webull announced support for new intraday margining rules that eliminate the $25,000 minimum balance requirement.
2Users will be able to execute unlimited day trades in stocks, ETFs, and options.
3Activation is contingent on final regulatory approval and implementation timelines from U.S. regulators.

Webull, which is listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol (NASDAQ: BULL), has announced its support for new intraday margining rules that will eliminate the $25,000 minimum equity requirement. Under these changes, users will be able to execute unlimited day trades in stocks and options without previous capital constraints. The effective date for these new regulations has now been officially identified as April 15, 2026. Webull confirmed it will support the new intraday margining system starting from the very first day of its implementation. This structural shift aims to modernize retail market access, allowing realized profits to immediately enhance buying power. Analysts expect this move to significantly boost trading volumes and liquidity across U.S. equities.