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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.
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.