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Can I hold positions overnight / weekend?

Can I hold positions overnight / weekend?

Updated over 2 months ago

Standard account - 1 Step Model and 2 Step Model

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 00:05 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 00:05 UTC on Monday.

Swing account - 1 Step Model and 2 Step Model

You are not allowed to hold positions overnight, but not over the weekend. All positions must be closed by 20:30 UTC on Fridays, and no new trades can be opened until 00:05 UTC on Monday.

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

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