Which prop firms allow EAs, bots and algo trading?

Expert Advisors are allowed. You may use EAs that are customized to your own trading strategy or trading style.

EAs are permitted on all account types at all stages. No approval required.

Absolutely, at BrightFunded, we allow the use of Expert Advisors (EAs). We understand that different traders use different strategies, and automated trading systems are an important part of many traders’ toolkits.

Tools you can use while trading with us: Algo, EA, Bots and Indicators.

Yes, automated tools like EAs and bots are allowed if used ethically and don't exploit unfair platform advantages.

No. Your own EAs and algorithms are allowed on every account with no approval step, no whitelist and no surcharge. Automated accounts are priced exactly the same as discretionary ones.

Yes, Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted on our MT5 platform; however, their use is strictly limited to risk management and trade assistance tools.

Only strategies you have personally developed are permitted

EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style.

Commercial, shared, rented or publicly distributed automation tools are not allowed.

EAs that exploit price feed or price feed errors, HTF, etc., on all programs.

1 Phase, 2 Phase and Rapid Accounts: EAs and Algos are allowed, except for the following prohibited strategies:

AI, bots, EAs, and algos additionally require ETF's written authorization before use.

If you intend to use trading robots (Expert Advisors – EAs), keep in mind that if you use an EA from a third party ... you potentially run a risk of being denied the FTMO Account

FTUK allows the use of any risk management EAs (trading bots), but the following strategies are strictly prohibited, whether or not an EA or trading bot is used

you are not permitted to use an EA to copy trade/hedge across one or more FT+ accounts

EAs may not place trades on their own or run fully or partly automated strategies

Both EAs and VPS are allowed in 5K-25K accounts. EAs and VPS each require their own paid add-on to enable usage.

EAs that automatically place trades on the account are not permitted, unless the EA has been programmed or developed personally by the trader.

Default rule (third-party EAs): permitted only when used strictly as a trade or risk manager.

No, on Instant Funded accounts, the use of EA's, bots and copy traders is prohibited

You can use an Expert Advisor only if you developed it yourself. Third-party EAs are not allowed at any time.

For accounts bought from 26 Sep 2026, EA trading is available as an add-on on the MT5 platform only, except for Direct accounts.

Public third-party expert advisors are restricted. First-party EAs you build yourself are allowed.

Automated trading systems and trade copiers are permitted

EAs, hedging, scalping, any strategy - all permitted

Traders may make use of automated trading strategies tailored to their own specific settings so long as these automated tools do not aim to exploit the favorable fills offered in the Simulated Environment.

The use of robots, fully automated trading algorithms, or any other form of automated trading is not permitted. Only semi-automated software is permitted, provided the trader actively monitors and manually adjusts all trades.

Expert Advisors (EAs) with certain functions — see the next question.

Using an EA from a provider where the trader does not own the source code.

Can I use automated trading strategies? Yes, with conditions.

The use of automated trading bots or algorithms ("bots/algos") is permitted only under the following conditions

The use of AI, bots, and other automated trading mechanisms is strictly prohibited across all account types.

No Automation or Algorithm Usage allowed: Rewards are intended to recognize human traders actively participating in the learning process, not to reward automated systems executing preprogrammed logic.

Automated Strategies: not permitted

EAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually.

Expert Advisors, automated trading robots and other systems that place or manage trades automatically are not supported on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts.

We do not allow any automated or bot trading of any kind. All trades must be manually executed by the trader.

No, the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) or Bots is not allowed on your accounts. We require all traders to engage in manual, skill-based trading to ensure fairness and integrity in the trading environment.