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BEM Funding Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding at BEM Funding depends on the stage and the program. During the evaluation phase, holding positions over the weekend is permitted. On a funded BEM Trader Account, positions in Forex, Metals, Indices, and Energies must be closed before the Friday market close, while Cryptocurrency positions may be held over the weekend.
The Classic Swing program is the exception. It allows overnight and weekend holding across all supported instruments, on both the evaluation and the funded account, and trades swap-free.
Below is a breakdown of how the BEM Funding weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Step (BEM One) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step (Classic Normal) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step (Extended) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step (Classic Swing) | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step (BEM One)
Weekend holding is allowed during the evaluation. On the funded account, traditional assets follow the weekend close rule, while crypto may be held over the weekend. Traders who want full weekend holding on traditional assets should use the Classic Swing program.
2 Step (Classic Normal)
Weekend holding is allowed during both evaluation phases. On the funded account, positions in Forex, Metals, Indices, and Energies must be closed before the Friday market close, so traditional assets cannot be held over the weekend. Cryptocurrency positions may be held over the weekend.
2 Step (Extended)
The Extended program follows the same funded rule. Traditional asset positions must be closed before the Friday close, while crypto can be held over the weekend. Weekend holding is allowed during the evaluation.
2 Step (Classic Swing)
The Classic Swing program allows overnight and weekend holding across all supported instruments, on both the evaluation and the funded account. It trades swap-free, so holding over the weekend does not add a swap cost.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on positions held overnight or over the weekend on the standard programs, and a 3 day swap may apply on Fridays at market close. The Classic Swing program trades swap-free. BEM Funding does not publish a fixed triple swap schedule for the standard programs, 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
During the evaluation, weekend holding is allowed, so no violation arises there. On a funded BEM Trader Account, leaving a Forex, Metals, Indices, or Energies position open over the weekend goes against the program rules, since these must be closed before the Friday market close. Cryptocurrency may be held over the weekend. The Classic Swing program removes this restriction and allows weekend holding on all instruments. Where scheduled maintenance of two hours or longer is announced, all open positions must be closed before it begins.
Final Comments
BEM Funding splits its weekend holding policy by stage and program. During the evaluation, you can hold over the weekend on any program. On a funded account, the standard programs require traditional assets to be closed before the Friday market close, while crypto can be held over the weekend.
The Classic Swing program is built for weekend holding. It allows overnight and weekend holds on all supported instruments, on both the evaluation and the funded account, and trades swap-free. Traders who want to carry forex or index positions through the weekend on a funded account should choose Classic Swing. Weekend gap risk remains the trader’s responsibility when the market reopens.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at BEM Funding?
During the evaluation, yes on all programs. On a funded account, traditional assets must be closed before the Friday market close, except on the Classic Swing program.
Which BEM program allows full weekend holding?
Classic Swing. It allows overnight and weekend holding across all supported instruments, on both the evaluation and the funded account, and trades swap-free.
Can I hold crypto over the weekend at BEM Funding?
Yes. Cryptocurrency positions may be held over the weekend on the funded account, even on the standard programs.
What happens to forex positions on a funded standard account over the weekend?
They must be closed before the Friday market close. Forex, Metals, Indices, and Energies cannot be held over the weekend on the standard programs.
Do swap fees apply over the weekend?
On the standard programs, yes, and a 3 day swap may apply on Fridays at market close. The Classic Swing program trades swap-free.