Weekend & Overnight Holding
Whether you must flat before Friday close and if you can hold through rollover.
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Why this rule exists
Standard funded accounts on many FX firms must close before weekend or before 2-hour rollover >2 hours. Swing / Instant accounts allow holding, but gap risk is on you. Futures close 15:10 CT Friday, reopen Sunday 17:00 CT — positions auto-liquidated.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only on funded accounts — not on the pricing page. Marketing says "allowed", FAQ says "2-min buffer" around red-folder news. Our engine flags it as Easy-to-Miss.
How to stay safe
Check the Source Inspector for the exact FAQ excerpt, flatten or halve size into the ±2-min window, and cancel pending stop orders before red-folder releases.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
FTMO Standard funded: Open EURUSD at Friday 16:00 EST, market closes 17:00 = violation if held. Same trade on Swing = allowed.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Holding funded Standard through weekend because eval allowed it.
Leaving pending orders over weekend that trigger on Sunday gap.
Firms using this rule
Rule FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Weekend & Overnight Holding
What is the Weekend & Overnight Holding?
Whether you must flat before Friday close and if you can hold through rollover.
How is Weekend & Overnight Holding calculated across prop firms?
Weekend Rule = If Standard Funded AND Friday Close - 2h AND Position Open → Breach (after-hours gap = firm flat)
What are the most common mistakes traders make with Weekend & Overnight Holding?
Holding funded Standard through weekend because eval allowed it. Leaving pending orders over weekend that trigger on Sunday gap.
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