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Lark Funding Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
By default, Lark Funding does not allow weekend holding. All open trades are closed at 3:45 PM EST on Friday, and any trade left open after that time is closed automatically.
To hold positions over the weekend, you add the weekend holding option at checkout for an extra 10 percent of the challenge fee. Without it, leaving a trade open past the Friday cutoff is a soft breach, so the trade is closed but the account continues.
Below is a breakdown of how the Lark Funding weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Step | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
1 Step
By default, weekend holding is not allowed during the evaluation or on the funded account. All trades are closed at 3:45 PM EST on Friday. Adding the weekend holding option at checkout lets you carry positions through the weekend.
2 Step
The same default applies across both evaluation phases and the funded account. Without the weekend holding add-on, positions must be closed by 3:45 PM EST on Friday.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument. Lark Funding does not publish a fixed triple swap schedule, so the standard market convention applies, where the rollover for a full weekend is charged on a single day during the week.
| Instrument | Triple Swap Day |
|---|---|
| FX pairs | Wednesday |
| Metals | Wednesday |
| Indices | Friday |
| Other instruments | Friday |
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
By default, leaving a trade open past 3:45 PM EST on Friday is not allowed. The trade is closed automatically, and this is treated as a soft breach, so the account continues and you can keep trading once the markets reopen. With the weekend holding add-on active, holding over the weekend is permitted and does not trigger a breach. Traders should confirm the add-on is active before planning to hold a position over the weekend.
Final Comments
Lark Funding closes positions at 3:45 PM EST on Friday by default, so the firm suits intraday traders unless the weekend holding option is added. The add-on costs an extra 10 percent of the challenge fee and is selected at checkout, after which positions can be carried through the weekend.
Leaving a trade open past the Friday cutoff without the add-on is only a soft breach, so the trade is closed but the account is not lost. Traders who rely on weekend holding should enable the add-on at purchase, since it cannot be applied to a position opened without it. Swap costs and weekend gap risk apply where holding is enabled.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at Lark Funding?
Not by default. All trades are closed at 3:45 PM EST on Friday unless you add the weekend holding option at checkout.
How do I enable weekend holding at Lark Funding?
Select the weekend holding option at checkout for an extra 10 percent of the challenge fee. With it active, positions can be held over the weekend.
What happens if I hold past the Friday cutoff without the add-on?
The trade is closed automatically at 3:45 PM EST on Friday. This is a soft breach, so the account continues once the markets reopen.
Do swap fees apply over the weekend?
Yes, where weekend holding is enabled. Swap fees apply on positions held over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument.
Is closing on Friday a hard breach at Lark Funding?
No. It is a soft breach, so the trade is closed but you can continue trading your account once the markets reopen.