Weekend Holding Permissions

Short answer: Most prop firms do not allow you to keep positions open over the weekend unless you have a special permission, and even then you remain responsible for any gaps, financing costs, and the conditions for reopening the trade.

• Why firms restrict weekend exposure:

• Weekend gaps can cause large, unpredictable moves that may instantly breach daily loss limits or consistency rules.

• Financing (swap) charges accrue on held positions, which can affect your profit‑and‑loss and may be deducted from your account balance.

• Some firms require you to close all positions before the market closes on Friday to reset risk calculations for the next trading week.

• What to look for:

• Review the specific firm’s policy on “weekend holding” in their terms or FAQ. If a firm offers a separate permission, it will usually come with higher margin requirements or a stricter drawdown limit.

• Check whether the firm charges overnight financing on weekend‑held positions; this can erode your capital.

• Ensure you understand the re‑opening conditions – some firms only allow you to reactivate a position after the market re‑opens and after it passes the daily loss limit check.

• Practical tip: If you need to hold a position over the weekend, contact the firm’s support team to request the permission and confirm any extra fees or risk limits. Until you have that approval, close or hedge your exposure before Friday’s market close.

Feel free to share how your firm handles weekend holdings or any work‑arounds you’ve used!