Question 1

Can you hold over weekend on FTMO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FTMO allows you to hold positions over the weekend in all phases. You can keep trades open from Friday through Monday.

By phase:

-Phase 1: weekend holding is allowed
-Phase 2: weekend holding is allowed
-Funded: weekend holding is allowed

Weekend holding is useful for swing traders and position traders who want to capture multi-day moves without being forced to exit on Friday.

Question 2

Can you trade news on FTMO?

Accepted Answer

FTMO has different news trading rules depending on the phase. Some phases allow it while others restrict it.

Question 3

Can you hold overnight on FTMO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FTMO allows you to hold positions overnight in all phases. You do not need to flatten your positions before the market closes.

Question 4

Can you use EAs/bots on FTMO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FTMO allows the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading bots. You can run algorithmic strategies on MT4, MT5, cTrader.

Question 5

What happens if you hit drawdown on FTMO?

Accepted Answer

If you hit the maximum drawdown limit on FTMO, your account is immediately terminated. All open positions are closed and you lose access to the account.

Question 6

How to reset FTMO challenge?

Accepted Answer

To reset your FTMO challenge, you need to purchase a new evaluation. FTMO does not offer free resets.

Can you hold over weekend on FTMO?

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