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Can I hold positions overnight / weekend?

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Standard account - 1 Step Model and 2 Step Model
or Instant Account

No, you are not allowed to hold positions overnight or over the weekend. All trades must be closed before 20:30 UTC and between 20:30 UTC and 22:00 UTC (next day) there should be no trading activity. Similarly, all positions must be closed by 20:30 UTC on Fridays, and no new trades can be opened until 22:00 UTC on Sunday.

Swing account - 1 Step Model and 2 Step Model

You are allowed to hold positions overnight and over the weekend.

Instant Model

You can hold positions overnight, but you are not allowed to hold positions over the weekend. All trades must be closed by 20:30 UTC on Fridays, and no new trades can be opened until 22:00 UTC on Sunday.

These rules are designed to mitigate risks associated with market gaps and increased volatility during off-hours.

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