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The Trading Pit Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding at The Trading Pit depends on the product. On all CFD accounts, holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed, on both the challenge and the funded stage. Cryptocurrencies can also be traded over the weekend on select platforms.
On Futures accounts, overnight holding is allowed but weekend holding is not. All futures positions must be closed by the Friday market close at 16:00 CT, and on Futures Prime accounts any position still open at 15:55 CT is force-closed by risk managers.
Below is a breakdown of how the The Trading Pit weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step (CFD)
On CFD accounts, weekend holding is allowed during the challenge and on the funded account. Positions can be carried over the weekend, and cryptocurrencies can be traded over the weekend on select platforms.
2 Step (CFD)
The same applies across both CFD evaluation phases and the funded account. There is no requirement to close CFD positions before the weekend, though a large gap at the reopen can breach the daily drawdown limit.
Futures
Futures accounts allow overnight holding but not weekend holding. All futures positions must be closed by the Friday market close at 16:00 CT. On Futures Prime accounts, any position still open at 15:55 CT, five minutes before the new trading day, is force-closed by risk managers.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument. The Trading Pit does not publish a fixed triple swap schedule, so the standard market convention applies, where the rollover for a full weekend is charged on a single day during the week.
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
On CFD accounts there is no weekend restriction, so weekend holding does not trigger a violation, though a significant gap when the market reopens can breach the daily drawdown limit. On Futures accounts, weekend holding is treated as high risk and is not allowed. All futures positions must be closed by the Friday market close at 16:00 CT, and on Futures Prime accounts any open position at 15:55 CT is force-closed by risk managers, after which leaving a position into the weekend is a breach.
Final Comments
The Trading Pit sets its weekend holding policy by product. CFD accounts allow weekend holding on both the challenge and the funded stage, and cryptocurrencies can be traded over the weekend on select platforms, which suits swing traders. Futures accounts allow overnight holding but not weekend holding, with all positions closed by the Friday market close at 16:00 CT.
Traders who want to hold over the weekend should use the CFD accounts rather than Futures. On CFD accounts, a large weekend gap can still breach the daily drawdown limit, so position size should reflect that. Weekend gap risk remains the trader’s responsibility when the market reopens.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at The Trading Pit?
On CFD accounts, yes, on both the challenge and the funded stage. On Futures accounts, no, weekend holding is not allowed.
What happens to futures positions over the weekend?
All futures positions must be closed by the Friday market close at 16:00 CT. On Futures Prime accounts, any position open at 15:55 CT is force-closed by risk managers.
Can I trade crypto over the weekend?
Yes. On CFD accounts, cryptocurrencies can be traded over the weekend on select platforms.
Do swap fees apply over the weekend on CFD accounts?
Yes. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument.
What is the main risk of holding CFDs over the weekend?
A weekend gap at the reopen can breach the daily drawdown limit, so position size should account for that.
