Can You Hold Positions Overnight in Prop Firms? A Complete Guide
One of the most common questions from new prop firm traders: can I hold my positions overnight or over the weekend?
The answer depends entirely on which prop firm you use.
Firm by Firm: Weekend Holding Rules (2026)
| Firm | Overnight Holding | Weekend Holding |
|---|---|---|
| Topstep | No | No |
| Apex Trader Funding | No | No |
| Tradeify | No | No |
| TakeProfitTrader | No | No |
| MyFundedFutures | Plan/rule dependent; verify before holding | No unless explicitly allowed |
| FundedNext Futures | No | No |
Why Most Futures Firms Do Not Allow Weekend Holding
There are three main reasons:
- Gap Risk -- Prices can gap significantly over the weekend, causing losses larger than your drawdown limit
- Drawdown on Weekend Gaps -- If the market gaps against you on Sunday open, your drawdown could be exceeded instantly
- Margin Requirements -- Futures require margin, and some firms do not want to expose their margin to weekend risk
