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AquaFunded Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
AquaFunded allows holding trades overnight and over the weekend. There are no restrictions on holding positions outside of regular market hours, and this applies across the evaluation and funded accounts.
Crypto accounts trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends. On all other instruments, weekend gap risk applies when the market reopens, and swap costs apply to positions held overnight or over the weekend.
Below is a breakdown of how the AquaFunded weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
| Instant | N/A | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step
Weekend holding is allowed during the single evaluation phase and on the funded account. Positions can be carried over the weekend with no restriction.
2 Step
Weekend holding is allowed across both evaluation phases and the funded account. There is no requirement to close positions before the weekend.
Instant
The Instant account has no evaluation phase. Weekend holding is allowed on the funded account with no restriction. Crypto can be traded throughout the weekend, since crypto markets run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on positions held overnight or over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument. AquaFunded 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. Crypto trades around the clock, including weekends.
| Instrument | Triple Swap Day |
|---|---|
| FX pairs | Wednesday |
| Metals | Wednesday |
| Indices | Friday |
| Other instruments | Friday |
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
There is no weekend restriction to breach at AquaFunded, so weekend holding does not trigger a violation, warning, or penalty on any account. The risks are market based, mainly weekend gaps and thin liquidity when the market reopens, plus swap costs on positions held over the weekend. Crypto accounts are not affected by the weekend gap on traditional instruments, since crypto trades 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Final Comments
AquaFunded allows weekend holding across every account type and stage, with no restrictions on holding positions outside regular market hours. This gives swing traders full flexibility to carry positions from Friday to Monday, and crypto traders can stay active all weekend since crypto markets run around the clock.
The main costs to plan for are swap fees on positions held over the weekend and the weekend gap on instruments that do not trade while the market is closed. Prices can move sharply at the open, and that market risk remains the trader’s responsibility.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at AquaFunded?
Yes. AquaFunded allows holding trades overnight and over the weekend, with no restrictions, across the evaluation and funded accounts.
Can I trade crypto over the weekend at AquaFunded?
Yes. Crypto accounts trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends.
Do I need to close positions overnight?
No. There are no restrictions on holding positions outside of regular market hours.
Do swap fees apply when holding over the weekend?
Yes. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight or over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument.
What is the main risk of holding over the weekend?
Weekend gap risk on instruments that do not trade while the market is closed. Prices can move sharply when the market reopens.