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FTMO Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding at FTMO depends on your account type and stage. During the Evaluation Process, weekend holding is allowed on every account, both Standard and Swing. On a funded FTMO Account, the rule changes. Standard accounts must close positions shortly before the market closes for the weekend, so weekend holding is not permitted. Swing accounts have no such restriction and can hold positions through the weekend.
The same logic applies to both the 1 Step and the 2 Step products. The only factor that decides whether you can hold over the weekend on a funded account is whether you trade a Standard or a Swing account. Standard accounts must also close positions if a market break lasts longer than 2 hours. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend.
Below is a breakdown of how the FTMO 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 |
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step (Standard)
The 1 Step product has a single evaluation phase. Weekend holding is allowed throughout that phase on a Standard account. Once the account becomes a funded FTMO Account, positions must be closed shortly before the market closes for the weekend, and also if a market break lasts longer than 2 hours. Weekend holding is therefore not allowed on a funded Standard account. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight.
1 Step (Swing)
The Swing account removes the weekend restriction. Weekend holding is allowed during the single evaluation phase and on the funded account. Positions can be kept open over the weekend without breaching the rules. Swap fees apply, and traders should account for weekend gap risk when the market reopens.
2 Step (Standard)
The 2 Step product has two evaluation phases, the FTMO Challenge and the Verification. Weekend holding is allowed across both phases on a Standard account. On the funded FTMO Account, the Standard rule applies, so positions must be closed before the weekend and if a market break lasts longer than 2 hours. Weekend holding is not allowed on a funded Standard account.
2 Step (Swing)
The Swing version of the 2 Step product allows weekend holding across both evaluation phases and on the funded account. There is no requirement to close positions before the weekend. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on FTMO accounts for positions held overnight or over the weekend, in line with standard market conditions for each instrument. FTMO 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 on Swing accounts or during the Evaluation Process, so no violation arises there. On a funded Standard account, holding a position through the weekend goes against FTMO rules. FTMO can close positions that are left open into the weekend, and the trader is responsible for the outcome. Traders who want to hold over the weekend on a funded account should use the Swing account type to stay compliant.
Final Comments
FTMO splits its weekend holding policy by account type. Every account can hold over the weekend during the Evaluation Process, which gives traders full flexibility while they are passing the FTMO Challenge or Verification. The restriction only appears on funded Standard accounts, where positions must be closed before the weekend and whenever a market break runs longer than 2 hours.
Traders who build a strategy around holding positions through the weekend should select the Swing account type, which carries no weekend restriction at any stage. Swap fees apply on overnight and weekend positions, and weekend gap risk remains the trader’s responsibility when the market reopens. FTMO provides only simulated trading accounts, so all of these rules apply within that environment.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at FTMO?
It depends on the account. Weekend holding is allowed on every account during the Evaluation Process. On a funded FTMO Account, only Swing accounts can hold over the weekend. Standard accounts must close positions before the weekend.
Can I hold trades over the weekend on a Standard FTMO Account?
Not on a funded Standard account. You must close your positions shortly before the market closes for the weekend, and also if a market break lasts longer than 2 hours. During the Evaluation Process the restriction does not apply.
Does the FTMO Swing account allow weekend holding?
Yes. The Swing account type has no weekend restriction at any stage. You can hold positions over the weekend during the evaluation and on the funded account.
Do swap fees apply when holding over the weekend at FTMO?
Yes. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument.
Does the weekend rule differ between the 1 Step and 2 Step products?
No. The rule is the same for both. Whether you can hold over the weekend on a funded account is decided by the Standard or Swing account type, not by the 1 Step or 2 Step product.