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 | Overnight Holding | Weekend Holding |
|---|---|---|
| Topstep | No | No |
| Apex Trader Funding | No | No |
| Tradeify | No | No |
| Take Profit Trader | No | No |
| MyFundedFutures | Plan/rule dependent; verify before holding | No unless explicitly allowed |
| FundedNext Futures |
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| No |
| No |
There are three main reasons:
If you want to hold positions overnight, verify that you are looking at a futures program, not a CFD/forex program. Some CFD prop accounts allow overnight or weekend holds, but major futures programs usually require flat positions before the maintenance break and before the weekend.
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