Prop Firm Weekend Holding Rules
July 2026 | 4 min read
Can you hold positions over the weekend? Depends on the firm and the phase.
Firms That Allow Weekend Holding
- FundedNext — yes, in all phases (challenge, verification, funded)
- Apex — yes, futures contracts only
- E8 Markets — yes, all phases
- The5ers — yes, all phases
Firms That Restrict Weekend Holding
- FTMO — no overnight during challenge, yes in funded phase
- TopStepTrader — challenge no, funded yes (with restrictions)
- Earn2Trade — no overnight at all, any phase
The Weekend Gap Risk
Monday opens can gap 1-3% against your position. A gap of 2% on a $10K account = $200 loss before you even see the chart. This can blow your daily loss limit instantly.
How to protect yourself: Use guaranteed stop-loss orders if your firm offers them. Some firms charge a small premium (1-2 pips) but it's worth it to avoid gap risk.
Swing Trading Strategy
If swing trading is your style, choose FundedNext or E8 Markets. Both allow weekend holding with no time limits on challenges.