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Atlas Funded Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Atlas Funded allows you to hold trades overnight and over the weekend across all stages, including both the evaluation and the funded account. A position opened before the weekend can be carried from Friday through to Monday.
What is not allowed is opening new positions on Saturday or Sunday, unless explicitly stated for a specific instrument. Swap fees apply on positions held past the rollover, and the weekend charge is typically tripled since the market is closed for multiple days.
Below is a breakdown of how the Atlas Funded weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step
Weekend holding is allowed during the evaluation and on the funded account. A position opened before the close can be held over the weekend. Opening new positions on Saturday or Sunday is not allowed unless stated for a specific instrument.
2 Step
Weekend holding is allowed across both evaluation phases and the funded account. Positions can be carried over the weekend, with the daily drawdown limit and weekend gap risk to plan for.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument. Atlas Funded 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.
| 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 when holding a position at Atlas Funded, so weekend holding does not trigger a violation. The rule to keep in mind is that new positions cannot be opened on Saturday or Sunday unless stated for a specific instrument. The main risk is the weekend gap. When the market reopens at a different price, it can cause slippage on stop losses and a sudden drawdown, and a large enough gap can breach the daily drawdown limit. Positions cannot be managed while the market is closed.
Final Comments
Atlas Funded allows weekend holding across the evaluation and funded accounts, which suits swing traders who want to carry positions from Friday to Monday. The one limit is that new positions cannot be opened during the weekend itself.
The main risks are the weekend gap, which can breach the daily drawdown limit at Monday’s open, and swap costs, which are tripled over the weekend. The firm advises using stop losses, reducing position size before the weekend, and keeping leverage conservative, since a position cannot be managed while the market is closed. Weekend gap risk remains the trader’s responsibility.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at Atlas Funded?
Yes. Atlas Funded allows holding trades overnight and over the weekend across all stages, including the evaluation and funded accounts.
Can I open new trades over the weekend?
No. You may hold existing positions over the weekend, but opening new positions on Saturday or Sunday is not allowed unless stated for a specific instrument.
Do swap fees apply over the weekend?
Yes. Swap fees apply on positions held past the rollover, and the weekend charge is typically tripled since the market is closed for multiple days.
What is the main risk of holding over the weekend?
The weekend gap. A price gap at Monday’s open can cause slippage and a sudden drawdown, and a large gap can breach the daily drawdown limit.
Can I manage my trade while the market is closed?
No. You cannot close or adjust a position while the market is closed, so risk should be set before the weekend.