Trading GC on Smart Prop Trader

Gold FuturesFuturesCOMEX

Last verified: 2026-04-07 | Official rules page

Yes, GC (Gold Futures) is available on Smart Prop Trader. 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 MT4 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$1,000$100.00/ct10
$50,000$2,000$100.00/ct20
$100,000$4,000$100.00/ct40
$200,000$8,000$100.00/ct80
Smart Prop Trader Rules That Affect GC
Overnight HoldingAllowed
Weekend HoldingAllowed
News Tradingallowed
EAs / BotsAllowed
Recommended Platform

For trading GC on Smart Prop Trader, we recommend MT4.

Smart Prop Trader supports: MT4, MT5.

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