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Funding Traders Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding is allowed on the 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts across all phases. The Instant funded account does not allow weekend holding. All trades must be closed at least one hour before Friday market close. Violating this rule results in immediate account failure. Swap fees apply by default on all accounts, with a Swap-free add-on available for funded accounts.
Below is a breakdown of how the Funding Traders weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | N/A | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step (Pro) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step (Pro) | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
There is no evaluation phase for this account. Weekend holding is not allowed on the Instant funded account. All open trades across every instrument including crypto must be closed at least one hour before Friday market close. If any trade remains open during the weekend, the account is immediately marked as failed.
1 Step (Pro)
Weekend holding is fully allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase. Traders can keep positions open over the weekend without restriction. Swap fees apply on overnight and weekend positions unless the Swap-free add-on is purchased.
2 Step (Pro)
Weekend holding is fully allowed across both evaluation phases and the funded phase. No restrictions apply at any stage. Swap fees apply by default and can be removed with the Swap-free, Zero Commissions add-on on funded accounts.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply by default on all Funding Traders accounts for positions held overnight. A Swap-free, Zero Commissions add-on is available at checkout for funded accounts on 1 Step and 2 Step Pro. Triple swap days follow standard market conventions.
| Instrument | Triple Swap Day |
|---|---|
| FX pairs | Wednesday |
| Metals | Wednesday |
| Indices | Friday |
| Other instruments | Friday |
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
Funding Traders does not operate a warning system for weekend holding violations. On the Instant funded account, any trade left open during the weekend results in the account being immediately marked as failed. There are no warnings before this consequence is applied. On 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts, there are no weekend holding violations as weekend holding is fully permitted.
Final Comments
Funding Traders offers weekend holding on both its 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts with no restrictions across evaluation and funded phases. The Instant account is the only exception, with a strict cutoff of at least one hour before Friday market close. Swap fees apply on all accounts by default, but a Swap-free, Zero Commissions add-on is available for funded accounts on 1 Step and 2 Step Pro. Traders on 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts should be aware of widened spreads at Monday market open when holding positions over the weekend.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at Funding Traders?
It depends on the account type. Weekend holding is fully allowed on 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts at all stages. The Instant funded account does not allow weekend holding.
What is the Friday cutoff on the Instant funded account?
All trades including crypto must be closed at least one hour before Friday market close. Any trade left open during the weekend results in immediate account failure.
Do swap fees apply at Funding Traders?
Yes. Swap fees apply by default on all accounts for positions held overnight. A Swap-free, Zero Commissions add-on is available at checkout for funded accounts on 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts.
When is triple swap applied at Funding Traders?
Triple swap is applied on Wednesdays for FX pairs and metals, and on Fridays for indices and other instruments.
Can I hold crypto positions over the weekend on a 1 Step or 2 Step account?
Yes. Weekend holding is allowed for all instruments including crypto on 1 Step and 2 Step Pro accounts during both the evaluation and funded phase.