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Alpha Capital Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding is allowed on most Alpha Capital account types. The only exception is the Qualified Analyst Pro funded account, where holding trades over the weekend results in a soft breach. Swing, One, and Three plan accounts allow weekend holding at all stages. Swap fees apply on all accounts that permit overnight and weekend holding.
Below is a breakdown of how the Alpha Capital weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Step (Standard) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step (Swing) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step (Standard) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step (Swing) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 3 Step (Alpha Three) | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step (Standard)
Weekend holding is allowed during the evaluation phase. On the Qualified Analyst funded account, holding trades over the weekend is not allowed. Doing so results in a soft breach where profits from those trades are removed, but the account remains active provided the updated balance does not fall below the maximum allowed drawdown.
1 Step (Swing)
Weekend holding is fully allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase with no restrictions.
2 Step (Standard)
Weekend holding is allowed during both evaluation phases. On the Qualified Analyst funded account, holding trades over the weekend is not allowed and results in a soft breach. Profits from the offending trades are removed but the account remains active.
2 Step (Swing)
Weekend holding is fully allowed during both evaluation phases and the funded phase with no restrictions.
3 Step (Alpha Three)
Weekend holding is fully allowed across all three evaluation phases and the funded phase with no restrictions.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on all Alpha Capital accounts that permit overnight and weekend holding. Triple swap is applied on specific days depending on the instrument being traded.
| Instrument | Triple Swap Day |
|---|---|
| FX pairs | Wednesday |
| Metals | Wednesday |
| Indices | Friday |
| Other instruments | Friday |
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
Alpha Capital does not operate a progressive warning system for weekend holding violations on Standard funded accounts. Holding trades over the weekend on a Qualified Analyst Pro funded account results in a soft breach. Profits from the trades held over the weekend are removed, but the account remains active provided the balance does not fall below the maximum drawdown limit. There are no warnings before the soft breach is applied.
Final Comments
Alpha Capital offers weekend holding flexibility across most of its account types. The Swing, One, and Three plan accounts allow it freely at all stages. The only restriction applies to the Qualified Analyst Pro funded account, where a soft breach is applied for weekend holding. Traders on Standard funded accounts who want to hold positions over the weekend should switch to the Swing account type. Swap fees apply whenever positions are held overnight or over the weekend.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at Alpha Capital?
It depends on the account type. Swing, One, and Three plan accounts allow weekend holding at all stages. Standard funded accounts do not allow weekend holding and a soft breach is applied if trades are held over the weekend.
What happens if I hold trades over the weekend on a Standard funded account?
A soft breach is applied. Profits from trades held over the weekend are removed, but the account remains active provided the updated balance does not fall below the maximum allowed drawdown.
Do swap fees apply at Alpha Capital?
Yes. Swap fees apply on all accounts that permit overnight and weekend holding. Triple swap is applied on Wednesdays for FX pairs and metals, and on Fridays for indices and other instruments.
When is triple swap applied at Alpha Capital?
Triple swap is applied on Wednesdays for FX pairs and metals, and on Fridays for indices and other instruments.
Which account types allow weekend holding on the funded stage?
The Swing, One, and Three plan funded accounts allow weekend holding. The Qualified Analyst Pro funded account does not.