EA, Copy Trading & Hedging
Bots allowed, but hyperactivity, third-party EA clusters, and hedging across accounts = forfeiture.
EAs are usually allowed if replicable and not hyperactive (>2,000 server requests/day forbidden at FTMO). Copying signals across your accounts is often OK, but copying across traders or hedging opposite accounts is “prohibited strategy”.
Applies to 2 firms • Trading Rules
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Why this rule exists
EAs are usually allowed if replicable and not hyperactive (>2,000 server requests/day forbidden at FTMO). Copying signals across your accounts is often OK, but copying across traders or hedging opposite accounts is “prohibited strategy”.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only at payout review — not on the pricing page. Check the exact firm wording before assuming the headline covers your case.
How to stay safe
Verify the firm terms excerpt, keep evidence logs of your setup, and test edge cases in the simulator before sizing up.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
You and 3 friends use same $99 EA on Goat — all get payouts flagged as IP cluster / coordinated trading.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Running a martingale EA that spams pending orders.
Hedging EURUSD long on Account A, short on Account B to game consistency.
Firms using this rule
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