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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Automated trading systems and trade copiers are 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

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.