Topstep Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
No. Topstep is a day trading program and does not permit holding positions from one session to the next, so weekend holding is out on every account. All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT every weekday, and Friday close runs through to Sunday at 5:00 PM CT.
Below is a breakdown of how the Topstep weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
Breakdown by Account Type
Trading Combine
The Combine is an evaluation for a day trading program, and Topstep states plainly that it does not permit holding positions from one session to the next. There is no swing trading and no overnight carry, which means a Friday position cannot survive into Sunday evening.
Express Funded Account
The rule carries straight through to the Express Funded Account. Topstep applies the close time at account level rather than per plan, so nothing changes when you pass the Combine.
Live Funded Account
Real capital does not buy you more freedom here. The same 3:10 PM CT close applies on the Live Funded Account, where the gap risk would be Topstep own money.
Shoulder Tap XFA
A Shoulder Tap account created after a call down from Live sits inside the same risk framework and follows the same holding rule.
Session Close and Reopen Times
Futures accounts do not pay swaps, so what matters instead is knowing exactly when you have to be flat and when the market comes back. These are the times that govern that.
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
Topstep does not warn, it flattens. All open positions and pending orders begin to automatically cancel at 3:10 PM CT, and Risk Managers begin flattening from 3:08 PM CT. Topstep advises avoiding new positions after 3:08 PM CT for that reason, and states clearly that it remains your responsibility to be flat by 3:10 PM CT. One trap catches people out on non-index products: if you are trading something with an earlier daily close than 3:10 PM CT, you must exit before that product closes, not before 3:10.
Final Comments
Weekend gap risk is the reason this rule exists, and it is why almost every futures firm wants you flat before the close on Friday. Treat the auto-close as a backstop rather than a plan, because the firms that offer it are the same firms that tell you not to rely on it.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed in Topstep?
No. Topstep is a day trading program and does not permit holding positions from one session to the next, so weekend holding is out on every account. All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT every weekday, and Friday close runs through to Sunday at 5:00 PM CT.
Can I hold over the weekend on a Trading Combine account?
Evaluation phase: Not allowed. Funded phase: Not allowed. The Combine is an evaluation for a day trading program, and Topstep states plainly that it does not permit holding positions from one session to the next. There is no swing trading and no overnight carry, which means a Friday position cannot survive into Sunday evening.
Can I hold over the weekend on a Express Funded Account (XFA) account?
Evaluation phase: Not allowed. Funded phase: Not allowed. The rule carries straight through to the Express Funded Account. Topstep applies the close time at account level rather than per plan, so nothing changes when you pass the Combine.
What happens if I break the Topstep weekend holding rule?
Topstep does not warn, it flattens. All open positions and pending orders begin to automatically cancel at 3:10 PM CT, and Risk Managers begin flattening from 3:08 PM CT. Topstep advises avoiding new positions after 3:08 PM CT for that reason, and states clearly that it remains your responsibility to be flat by 3:10 PM CT.
What time do I have to be flat with Topstep?
Sunday open: 5:00 PM CT. The full list of session times is in the table above, and different product groups can have different deadlines.
