Is Weekend Holding Allowed in Instant Funding?

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Instant Funding Weekend Holding Rule

The Simple Answer

Weekend holding rules at Instant Funding vary significantly by account type. The Instant (IF Micro), 1 Step Micro, and 2 Step Micro accounts allow weekend holding freely. On the standard Instant Funding, Instant Funding GO, 1 Step, and 2 Step funded accounts, weekend holding requires the Weekend Holding add-on. Evaluation phases on 1 Step and 2 Step accounts allow weekend holding without any add-on. Swap fees apply on all accounts.

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Below is a breakdown of how the Instant Funding weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.

Challenge Type	Evaluation Phase	Funded Phase
Instant	N/A	Not Allowed
Instant (GO)	N/A	Not Allowed
Instant (IF Micro)	N/A	Allowed
1 Step	Allowed	Not Allowed
1 Step Micro	Allowed	Allowed
2 Step	Allowed	Not Allowed
2 Step Micro	Allowed	Allowed

Breakdown by Account Type

Instant

There is no evaluation phase. Weekend holding is not allowed on the funded account by default. The Weekend Holding add-on must be purchased to hold positions over the weekend. Without it, all trades must be closed before Friday market close or an account breach will be applied.

Instant (GO)

There is no evaluation phase. Weekend holding is not allowed on the funded account by default. The Weekend Holding add-on is required. Without it, all trades must be closed before Friday market close.

Instant (IF Micro)

There is no evaluation phase. Weekend holding is fully allowed on the funded account with no add-on required. Swap fees apply on overnight and weekend positions.

1 Step

Weekend holding is allowed during the evaluation phase. On the funded account, the Weekend Holding add-on is required. Without it, all trades must be closed before Friday market close or an account breach will be applied.

1 Step Micro

Weekend holding is allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase with no add-on required. Swap fees apply.

2 Step

Weekend holding is allowed during both evaluation phases. On the funded account, the Weekend Holding add-on is required. Without it, all trades must be closed before Friday market close or an account breach will be applied.

2 Step Micro

Weekend holding is allowed during both evaluation phases and the funded phase with no add-on required. Swap fees apply.

Swap and Triple Swap

Swap fees apply on all Instant Funding accounts for positions held overnight. 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

Instant Funding does not operate a warning system for weekend holding violations. On the standard Instant Funding, Instant Funding GO, 1 Step funded, and 2 Step funded accounts, leaving any trades open over the weekend without the Weekend Holding add-on results in an account breach. There are no warnings before the breach is applied.

Final Comments

Instant Funding has one of the most varied weekend holding policies in the prop firm space. The Micro accounts allow weekend holding freely across all phases with no add-on required. On the standard Instant Funding, Instant Funding GO, 1 Step funded, and 2 Step funded accounts, the Weekend Holding add-on is the only way to unlock weekend holding. Evaluation phases on 1 Step and 2 Step accounts allow weekend holding without restriction. Swap fees apply on all accounts for overnight and weekend positions.

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FAQ

Is weekend holding allowed at Instant Funding?

It depends on the account type. Instant (IF Micro), 1 Step Micro, and 2 Step Micro accounts allow weekend holding by default. On standard Instant Funding, Instant Funding GO, 1 Step funded, and 2 Step funded accounts, the Weekend Holding add-on is required.

What happens if I leave trades open over the weekend without the add-on?

On standard Instant Funding, Instant Funding GO, 1 Step funded, and 2 Step funded accounts, leaving trades open without the Weekend Holding add-on results in an immediate account breach.

Do the evaluation phases allow weekend holding?

Yes. Weekend holding is allowed during 1 Step and 2 Step evaluation phases without any add-on required. The restriction applies to funded accounts only.

Do swap fees apply at Instant Funding?

Yes. Swap fees apply on all accounts for positions held overnight. Triple swap is applied on Wednesdays for FX pairs and metals, and on Fridays for indices and other instruments.

Which Instant Funding accounts allow weekend holding without an add-on?

Instant (IF Micro), 1 Step Micro, and 2 Step Micro accounts allow weekend holding by default across all phases with no add-on required.