diff --git a/apps/web/e2e/chat-contrast.spec.ts b/apps/web/e2e/chat-contrast.spec.ts
index 675f974..c388194 100644
--- a/apps/web/e2e/chat-contrast.spec.ts
+++ b/apps/web/e2e/chat-contrast.spec.ts
@@ -224,7 +224,6 @@ test("shell surfaces stay readable in light and dark themes", async ({ page }, t
   const sidePanel = page.getByTestId("side-panel");
   await expect(sidebar.locator("[data-main-conversation]")).toBeVisible();
   await expect(sidebar.getByRole("button", { name: "Researcher, 1:1 conversation" })).toBeVisible();
-  await expect(page.getByTestId("trading-mode-status")).toBeVisible();
 
   await inEachTheme(page, async (theme) => {
     await captureScreenshot(page, testInfo, `shell-contrast-${theme}`);