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Which prop firms allow holding trades over the weekend?
Of 23 futures prop firms whose weekend holding rule we checked on 25 Oct 2026, 6 allow it, 8 allow it with conditions, and 9 don't allow it. Sources are linked per firm. Rules change, so check the firm's page before you buy.
Allowed
6 firms
Allowed without conditions, in each firm's own rules.
| Firm | Market | What the rule says | Quote | Source | Checked | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Funded | Futures and forex / CFD | Overnight and weekend holding allowed with no restrictions (swaps apply) | QuoteYou are free to hold trades overnight and over the weekend with no restrictions. | aquafunded.com | 0 | |
| Blue Guardian | Futures and forex / CFD | No restrictions on overnight or weekend holding on all account types | QuoteWe have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. | help.blueguardian.com | 0 | |
| Crypto Fund Trader | Futures and forex / CFD | Overnight and weekend holding allowed on every account type | QuoteWe accept the trader’s use of swing trading strategies by keeping trades open over the weekend regardless of the type of account or instrument. | cryptofundtrader.com | 0 | |
| DayTraders.com | Futures | Holding positions overnight or over the weekend is allowed but not recommended; mark-to-market adjustments can still cause a drawdown failure | QuoteHolding positions overnight or over the weekend is allowed but not recommended, because of mark-to-market adjustments. | daytraders.com | 0 | |
| FundedNext | Futures and forex / CFD | Overnight and weekend holding allowed on every CFD account at every stage (swap fees apply) | QuoteBoth overnight and weekend holding are allowed across every CFDs account, at every stage. | fundednext.com | 0 | |
| The5ers | Futures and forex / CFD | Overnight and weekend holding allowed; indices carry high swap over the weekend | QuoteOvernight and weekend actions are allowed | the5ers.com | 0 |
Allowed with conditions
8 firms
Allowed only under the limits each firm states. Read the row before you rely on it.
| Firm | Market | What the rule says | Quote | Source | Checked | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Futures | Futures | Overnight holding allowed only on live accounts; sim accounts must close by 4:20 PM EST | QuoteTrades do not need to be closed by 4:20pm EST (like they do on sim accounts). Swing trading/holding overnight is indeed permitted | help.alpha-futures.com | 0 | |
| E8 Markets | Futures and forex / CFD | Overnight and weekend holding allowed on E8 One and E8 Pro; E8 Signature closes all positions at 23:00 server time | QuoteE8 One, E8 Pro: Weekend Holding and Crypto trading are allowed on all stages. | help.e8markets.com | 0 | |
| Elite Trader Funding | Futures | Only the Diamond Hands evaluation may hold overnight and over weekends; all other evaluations flatten before close daily | QuoteDiamond Hands is the only ETF evaluation that permits holding open futures positions across the overnight session and the weekend. | elitetraderfunding.app | 0 | |
| FTMO | Futures and forex / CFD | Allowed on Swing accounts and during Challenge/Verification; standard FTMO Accounts must close positions before market breaks longer than 2 hours | QuoteFTMO restricts holding positions through market breaks longer than 2 hours for all accounts, excluding the exceptions mentioned below. | ftmo.com | 0 | |
| FTUK | Futures and forex / CFD | Forex programs (One-Step, Two-Step, Instant Funding): overnight and weekend holding allowed. Futures: not allowed | QuoteHolding Overnight & Weekend Allowed | faq.ftuk.com | 0 | |
| Hola Prime | Futures and forex / CFD | Depends on account type: not allowed on Direct and 2-Step Pro funded accounts (closed before 15:45 EST Friday); allowed on Challenge accounts and funded Prime Accounts (1-Step & 2-Step) | QuoteNot allowed. All trades must be closed before 15:45 EST on Friday. | holaprime.com | 0 | |
| Phidias Propfirm | Futures | Overnight and weekend holds allowed on Premium accounts; Fundamental is intraday | QuotePremium — 50K, 100K, 150K sizes. Overnight and weekend holds allowed, cash funded in 1 trading day, payouts every 5 days, progressive profit split from 75% up to 100%, and an exclusive Cash Account Reset option. | phidiaspropfirm.com | 0 | |
| The Trading Pit | Futures and forex / CFD | Overnight and weekend holding allowed on all CFD accounts; this page covers CFD accounts only, and futures programs have their own rules | QuoteYes, on all CFD accounts, you are allowed to hold positions overnight and over the weekend. | support.thetradingpit.com | 0 |
Not allowed
9 firms
Each firm's own rules say no.
| Firm | Market | What the rule says | Quote | Source | Checked | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | All trades must be closed before 4:59 PM ET each day; no overnight or weekend holds | QuoteAll trades must be closed before 4:59 PM ET. | apextraderfunding.com | 0 | |
| Bulenox | Futures | Positions must be closed by 3:59 PM CT; overnight holding strictly prohibited | QuoteAll positions must be closed by 3:59 PM (CT). Holding positions overnight is strictly prohibited. | bulenox.com | 0 | |
| Goat Funded Futures | Futures | Overnight holding not permitted; positions auto-closed at 15:55 CT | QuoteOvernight holding is not permitted. Any position still open is closed automatically at 15:55 CT, five minutes before the session ends. | help.goatfundedfutures.com | 0 | |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Positions must be closed by 4:45 PM EST Monday to Friday (auto-closed); no swing trading on LucidLive | QuoteAll positions must be closed by 4:45 PM EST, Monday through Friday | support.lucidtrading.com | 0 | |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | No overnight or weekend holding: open positions are closed automatically at 4:10 PM EST on regular trading days | QuoteAt MyFundedFutures, any open positions will be automatically closed at 4:10 PM EST on regular (non-holiday) trading days. | help.myfundedfutures.com | 0 | |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Intraday only: open positions are auto-closed at 4:55 PM Eastern each trading day | QuoteTPT will automatically close any open position at 4:55 PM Eastern. | takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com | 0 | |
| Top One Futures | Futures | No overnight holding; all trades closed by 4:10 PM EST daily | QuoteAt Top One Futures, we prioritize risk management. As part of our trading rules, holding trades overnight is not allowed. All trades must be closed by 4:10 PM EST daily. | help.toponefutures.com | 0 | |
| Topstep | Futures | No overnight or weekend holding; all positions closed by 3:10 PM CT each weekday | QuoteCan I swing trade or hold positions overnight? No. All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT each weekday. | help.topstep.com | 0 | |
| Tradeify | Futures and forex / CFD | All positions closed by 4:45 PM ET; no holding between sessions; no weekend trading | QuoteEvery position must be closed by 4:45 PM ET; you cannot hold positions from one session into the next. | help.tradeify.co | 0 |
Firms we haven't checked yet
8 firms
A firm below has no sourced statement about weekend holding yet. That means unknown, not a no.
How we check
Every row above comes from the firm's own rules or FAQ page, with a source link and the date we checked it. How receipts and rules are checked.
FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at most futures prop firms?
Of the 23 futures prop firms whose weekend holding rule we checked, 14 allow it in some form (6 without conditions, 8 with conditions) and 9 don't.
Does "allowed with conditions" mean I can do it?
Only under the limits stated in that firm's own rule, shown in the table above with its source link. Read the firm's row before you rely on it.
How often is this list checked?
Each row shows the date we last checked that firm's rule, 25 Oct 2026 at the latest. Rules change, so check the firm's own page before you buy.