If you trade futures with Apex Trader Funding, the weekend is a real question — because the futures market closes Friday afternoon and reopens Sunday evening, leaving your open positions in limbo. Here's what Apex actually allows.
How Futures Hours Affect Weekend Holding
Futures markets close on Friday afternoon (around 5:00 PM ET for most CME products) and reopen Sunday evening (around 6:00 PM ET). That means a position held into Friday's close sits untouched for roughly 24 hours over the weekend — exposed to any gap when the market reopens Sunday night.
Weekend holding isn't just a rules question; it's a gap risk question. A geopolitical event or major news over the weekend can open the market far from Friday's close, gapping straight through your stop.
Apex's Overnight and Weekend Rules
Apex Trader Funding has generally permitted holding positions overnight and over the weekend on its standard evaluation accounts. However, the firm has adjusted these rules over time, and some account types or promotional plans have carried restrictions. Key points:
- Confirm the specific rule for your account type — it's not universal.
- Some Apex rules have restricted holding during certain news events or on specific account tiers.
- Rules can change with little notice, so re-check before relying on a weekend hold.
Why Weekend Holding Is Risky Even When Allowed
Even if Apex permits it, holding through the weekend is a risk decision:
- Gap risk: the Sunday reopen can gap your stop, causing a loss larger than planned.
- Drawdown interaction: under Apex's trailing drawdown, a weekend gap that spikes against you can breach the limit before you can react.
- Margin & rollover: holding into a rollover period can introduce unexpected price adjustments.
Most disciplined Apex traders flatten positions before the Friday close unless they have a specific, well-reasoned reason to hold.
How to Check the Current Rule
- Log into your Apex dashboard and read your account's specific terms.
- Search the FAQ for "weekend" or "overnight" holding.
- If it's unclear, ask support in writing and keep the reply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hold an Apex position over the weekend?
Generally yes on most accounts, but it has varied by account type and over time. Confirm your specific account's current rule before holding.
Does Apex allow overnight holding?
Overnight holding has generally been allowed on standard accounts, subject to any current restrictions. Verify for your account type.
What happens if my Apex trade gaps over the weekend?
The gap can push your position through its stop, and under a trailing drawdown it can breach the limit. This is the main reason traders flatten before Friday's close.
Is weekend holding a rules violation on Apex?
Not typically a violation on most accounts — but if your account type restricts it, holding can cause a denial. Confirm the rule before you hold.
Bottom Line
Apex generally allows overnight and weekend holding on most accounts, but the rule has changed over time and varies by account type. More important than the rule is the risk: a weekend gap under a trailing drawdown can hurt. Confirm your account's current rule, and unless you have a clear reason, flatten before Friday's close.