BluSky Trading Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
No, but BluSky handles it by recommendation and auto-liquidation rather than by rule. It recommends closing all trades before 4:45 PM EST, and its system attempts to auto-liquidate around 15 minutes before the close. BluSky is explicit that this is not a guarantee, and it will not adjust accounts holding positions after 5 PM EST.
Below is a breakdown of how the BluSky Trading weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
Breakdown by Account Type
All evaluation plans
BluSky groups this under things that do not fail your account. Trading the wrong hours is listed alongside trading news events and using too many contracts as behaviour BluSky will not fail you for. The recommendation is to close all trades before 4:45 PM EST, and the system attempts to limit when you can trade and will auto-liquidate around 15 minutes before the market closes.
Why it is still not something to rely on
BluSky says the quiet part out loud. It states that although the system will do its best to liquidate trades before the close, it still needs you to take responsibility for closing your trades, that the system is not perfect, and that this could result in substantial loss which could then end up being a failure. So the account does not fail for the act of holding, it fails if the loss takes you through your minimum trailing balance.
Sim Funded accounts
Sim Funded accounts sit under the same session guidance, with the added constraint that BluSky may impose additional risk controls including contract caps and daily loss limits at its discretion.
Live Brokerage accounts
Live Brokerage traders operate under brokerage risk controls. The same 5 PM EST cut-off applies to BluSky willingness to adjust anything: it states plainly that it will not adjust accounts that have open positions after 5 PM EST.
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
This is the important line and BluSky repeats it in bold terms: we will not adjust accounts that have open positions after 5 PM EST. Combine that with an auto-liquidation that is explicitly not guaranteed and the practical position is that holding into the close is entirely at your own risk. BluSky has no standard daily loss limit, so the only thing between an overnight gap and a failed account is your minimum trailing balance. On Rithmic you can watch that live as the Auto Liquidate Threshold Value in R Trader Pro, and on Tradovate as the Drawdown Auto Liq column in the Accounts tab.
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 BluSky Trading?
No, but BluSky handles it by recommendation and auto-liquidation rather than by rule. It recommends closing all trades before 4:45 PM EST, and its system attempts to auto-liquidate around 15 minutes before the close. BluSky is explicit that this is not a guarantee, and it will not adjust accounts holding positions after 5 PM EST.
Can I hold over the weekend on a Launch Plans (50K, 100K, 200K) account?
Evaluation phase: Not allowed in practice. Funded phase: Not allowed in practice. BluSky groups this under things that do not fail your account. Trading the wrong hours is listed alongside trading news events and using too many contracts as behaviour BluSky will not fail you for.
Can I hold over the weekend on a Propel Plans (25K to 300K) account?
Evaluation phase: Not allowed in practice. Funded phase: Not allowed in practice. BluSky says the quiet part out loud. It states that although the system will do its best to liquidate trades before the close, it still needs you to take responsibility for closing your trades, that the system is not perfect, and that this could result in substantial loss which could then end up being a failure.
What happens if I break the BluSky Trading weekend holding rule?
This is the important line and BluSky repeats it in bold terms: we will not adjust accounts that have open positions after 5 PM EST. Combine that with an auto-liquidation that is explicitly not guaranteed and the practical position is that holding into the close is entirely at your own risk. BluSky has no standard daily loss limit, so the only thing between an overnight gap and a failed account is your minimum trailing balance.
What time do I have to be flat with BluSky Trading?
Recommended close for all trades: Before 4:45 PM EST. The full list of session times is in the table above, and different product groups can have different deadlines.
