Goat Funded Futures Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
No. Goat Funded Futures does not allow positions to be held overnight or over the weekend on any plan, in either phase. The system automatically flattens anything still open five minutes before the close, at 15:55 CT.
Below is a breakdown of how the Goat Funded Futures weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
Breakdown by Account Type
EOD Challenge
Weekend holding is not permitted on the EOD Challenge in the evaluation phase or once funded. The rule is the same across both, so nothing changes when you pass.
Sprint Challenge
Sprint follows the same rule in both phases. Positions must be flat before the daily close, which means a Friday position cannot be carried into Sunday evening.
Instant Classic
Instant Classic is funded from day one, and the overnight and weekend prohibition applies from your first session.
Flex Challenge
Flex is the most permissive Goat plan on daily loss limits, with none in either phase, but it does not relax the overnight or weekend rule. Positions still have to be closed each day.
1-Day-Pass Plan
The 1-Day-Pass Plan publishes the same Overnight and weekend holding section as the other plans. Passing quickly does not change the holding rule.
Live Account
The Live Account specification carries the rule through to real capital, where gap risk is the firm own exposure rather than a simulated one.
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
Goat does not issue warnings for this rule because the system does not let it happen. Any position left open is automatically flattened five minutes before the market close at 15:55 CT. That auto-flatten is a market order, so the fill you get is whatever the book offers at that moment, not a price you chose. If you are holding size into the close, exit on your own terms rather than relying on the auto-flatten to do it neatly.
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 Goat Funded Futures?
No. Goat Funded Futures does not allow positions to be held overnight or over the weekend on any plan, in either phase. The system automatically flattens anything still open five minutes before the close, at 15:55 CT.
Can I hold over the weekend on a EOD Challenge account?
Evaluation phase: Not allowed. Funded phase: Not allowed. Weekend holding is not permitted on the EOD Challenge in the evaluation phase or once funded. The rule is the same across both, so nothing changes when you pass.
Can I hold over the weekend on a Sprint Challenge account?
Evaluation phase: Not allowed. Funded phase: Not allowed. Sprint follows the same rule in both phases. Positions must be flat before the daily close, which means a Friday position cannot be carried into Sunday evening.
What happens if I break the Goat Funded Futures weekend holding rule?
Goat does not issue warnings for this rule because the system does not let it happen. Any position left open is automatically flattened five minutes before the market close at 15:55 CT. That auto-flatten is a market order, so the fill you get is whatever the book offers at that moment, not a price you chose.
What time do I have to be flat with Goat Funded Futures?
Auto-flatten of open positions: 15:55 CT, five minutes before the close. The full list of session times is in the table above, and different product groups can have different deadlines.
