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Trading GC on Earn2Trade

Gold FuturesFuturesCOMEX

Last verified: 2026-03-21 | Official rules page

Yes, GC (Gold Futures) is available on Earn2Trade. Each tick is worth $10.00, and each full point is worth $100.00. Typical spread is 1 tick. Day trading margin is $1,000. Use NinjaTrader for the best experience.

GC Specifications
Full NameGold Futures
Typefutures
Tick Value$10.00
Point Value$100.00
Typical Spread1 tick
Day Trading Margin$1,000
ExchangeCOMEX
Trading HoursSun 6:00 PM - Fri 5:00 PM ET (23h/day)
Max Contracts by Account Size

Based on a 10-tick stop loss and using your full daily loss limit.

AccountDaily LossRisk/Trade (10 ticks)Max Contracts
$25,000$500$100.00/ct5
$50,000$1,100$100.00/ct11
$100,000$2,200$100.00/ct22
Earn2Trade Rules That Affect GC
Overnight HoldingMust Flatten
Weekend HoldingNot Allowed
News Tradingallowed
EAs / BotsNot Allowed

You must close all GC positions before market close. Holding overnight will violate Earn2Trade's rules.

Recommended Platform

For trading GC on Earn2Trade, we recommend NinjaTrader.

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