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Goat Funded Trader Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding is fully allowed at Goat Funded Trader across all account types and phases. Swing trading is supported. One rule applies on funded accounts: trades opened in the last 3 hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 hours on Monday will have profits removed. This is a profit adjustment only and does not result in any penalty or account breach. Swap fees apply on all accounts.
Below is a breakdown of how the Goat Funded Trader weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant (Standard, Pro, GOAT, Blitz) | N/A | Allowed |
| 1 Step (Standard, GOAT Blitz, Pay Later) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step (Pro, Standard, GOAT) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 3 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
There is no evaluation phase for these accounts. Weekend holding is fully allowed on all Instant funded accounts. The weekend gap profit adjustment applies: trades opened in the last 3 hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 hours on Monday will have profits removed on funded accounts. Swap fees apply.
1 Step
Weekend holding is fully allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase. The weekend gap profit adjustment applies on the funded account only. No penalties or breaches are applied for weekend gap trades. Swap fees apply.
2 Step
Weekend holding is fully allowed across both evaluation phases and the funded phase. The weekend gap profit adjustment applies on the funded account only. Swap fees apply.
3 Step
Weekend holding is fully allowed throughout all three evaluation phases and the funded phase. The weekend gap profit adjustment applies on the funded account only. Swap fees apply.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on all Goat Funded Trader accounts for positions held overnight or over the weekend. Triple swap is applied on specific days depending on the instrument.
| Instrument | Triple Swap Day |
|---|---|
| FX pairs | Wednesday |
| Metals | Wednesday |
| Indices | Friday |
| Other instruments | Friday |
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
Goat Funded Trader does not operate a warning system for weekend holding. Since weekend holding is fully permitted across all account types and phases, there are no violations or penalties for holding positions over the weekend. The only rule that applies is the weekend gap profit adjustment on funded accounts, which removes profits from trades opened in the last 3 hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 hours on Monday. This is not a violation and does not affect account status.
Final Comments
Goat Funded Trader takes a fully permissive approach to weekend holding across all account types and phases. Swing traders are well supported as positions can be held over the weekend without restriction. The weekend gap profit adjustment on funded accounts is the only rule to be aware of, and it applies only to trades that appear to be deliberately exploiting the Monday price gap. There are no penalties or account consequences for this, only a profit adjustment. Swap fees apply on all accounts for overnight and weekend positions.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at Goat Funded Trader?
Yes. Weekend holding is fully allowed across all account types and phases with no restrictions or penalties.
What is the weekend gap rule at Goat Funded Trader?
On funded accounts, profits from trades opened in the last 3 hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 hours on Monday are removed. This is a profit adjustment only and does not result in any penalty or account breach.
Is swing trading supported at Goat Funded Trader?
Yes. Goat Funded Trader fully supports swing trading. Positions can be held overnight and over the weekend across all account types and phases without restriction.
Do swap fees apply at Goat Funded Trader?
Yes. Swap fees apply on all accounts for positions held overnight or over the weekend. Triple swap is applied on Wednesdays for FX pairs and metals, and on Fridays for indices and other instruments.
Does the weekend gap rule apply during evaluation phases?
No. The weekend gap profit adjustment applies on funded accounts only. During evaluation phases, trades opened near Friday close and closed near Monday open are not subject to profit adjustments.