Which prop firms allow weekend holding for free?

The5ers, FundedNext, Alpha Capital Group, E8 Markets, Blueberry Funded, FunderPro, The Edge Funder and Goat Funded Trader (two-step plans) include weekend holding on the standard account. Breakout trades crypto, where weekends are simply part of the market.

Does FTMO allow weekend holding?

Only on the Swing account type. The standard account must be flat before the Friday close; the Swing add-on removes both the weekend restriction and the news restriction together.

Can I hold futures positions over the weekend at any prop firm?

No mainstream futures prop firm permits it. Some plans allow overnight holding — My Funded Futures' Expert plan, certain Elite Trader Funding static plans — but weekend carry is off the table across the category.

Are swap fees charged on weekend positions?

Yes, on CFD firms triple swap is typically charged on Wednesday rollover and normal swap over the weekend. Some firms offer swap-free accounts; check whether that changes the profit-split calculation before assuming it is free money.

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Prop firms that allow weekend holding

Rules re-checked July 20, 2026 · 10 of 22 firms qualify

Weekend holding is the dividing line between a day-trading account and a swing-trading account. Get it wrong and your position is closed for you on Friday afternoon — often at the worst spread of the week.

Firms that qualify (10)

The5ers
Forex · trust 86/100 · Static
Weekend holding allowed — one of the few firms with no swing add-on to buy.
Blueberry Funded
Forex · trust 84/100 · Static
Weekend holding permitted.
FundedNext
Forex · trust 82/100 · Static
Weekend holding is permitted across the model range.
Alpha Capital Group
Forex · trust 82/100 · Static
Weekend holding allowed.
Funding Pips
Forex · trust 80/100 · Static
Weekend holding allowed on the 2-step model.
E8 Markets
Multi-asset · trust 79/100 · Static
Weekend holding permitted.
Breakout
Crypto · trust 75/100 · Static
Crypto trades 24/7 — weekend holding is the norm, not an exception.
Goat Funded Trader
Forex · trust 72/100 · Static
Weekend holding allowed on the two-step plans.
FunderPro
Multi-asset · trust 71/100 · Static
Weekend holding allowed.
The Edge Funder
Forex · trust 64/100 · Static
Weekend holding allowed.

Conditional — allowed with restrictions (3)

These firms permit it on some plans, inside a narrow window, or only after a paid add-on. Read the note before assuming your plan is covered.

FTMO
Forex · trust 94/100 · Static
Standard accounts must be flat before the weekend; the Swing add-on removes that and the news restriction together.
FXIFY
Forex · trust 80/100 · Static
Weekend holding is an add-on rather than a default on several plans.
The Funded Trader
Forex · trust 58/100 · Static
Depends on the challenge type you buy.

Not permitted (9)

Topstep
Futures · trust 91/100 · End-of-day trailing
Flat before the weekend close; positions are auto-liquidated.
Apex Trader Funding
Futures · trust 85/100 · Intraday trailing
Flat by Friday close on all account types.
My Funded Futures
Futures · trust 84/100 · End-of-day trailing
Flat before the weekend.
Alpha Futures
Futures · trust 84/100 · End-of-day trailing
Flat before the weekend.
Take Profit Trader
Futures · trust 83/100 · End-of-day trailing
Flat before the weekend.
Tradeify
Futures · trust 78/100 · End-of-day trailing
Flat before the weekend.
Elite Trader Funding
Futures · trust 76/100 · Intraday trailing
Flat before the weekend.
Lucid Trading
Futures · trust 73/100 · Static
Flat before the weekend.
Funding Ticks
Futures · trust 70/100 · End-of-day trailing
Flat before the weekend.

Full rule table

Firm	Weekend holding	Split	From	First payout
The5ers	Allowed	100%	$39	14d
Blueberry Funded	Allowed	90%	$59	14d
FundedNext	Allowed	95%	$299	14d
Alpha Capital Group	Allowed	90%	$99	14d
Funding Pips	Allowed	100%	$32	5d
E8 Markets	Allowed	100%	$68	7d
Breakout	Allowed	90%	$49	14d
Goat Funded Trader	Allowed	95%	$32	14d
FunderPro	Allowed	90%	$319	14d
The Edge Funder	Allowed	90%	$49	14d
FTMO	Conditional	90%	$345	14d
FXIFY	Conditional	90%	$39	14d
The Funded Trader	Conditional	90%	$59	14d
Topstep	No	90%	$49	7d
Apex Trader Funding	No	100%	$37	8d
My Funded Futures	No	90%	$77	5d
Alpha Futures	No	90%	$79	7d
Take Profit Trader	No	90%	$150	5d
Tradeify	No	90%	$49	10d
Elite Trader Funding	No	100%	$75	7d
Lucid Trading	No	90%	$55	14d
Funding Ticks	No	90%	$45	5d

Why futures firms cannot offer it

Every futures firm on this site closes positions before the weekend, and it is not a policy choice they can reverse. Their funded accounts are simulated against a live CME feed with an end-of-day or intraday trailing drawdown, and a weekend gap on a leveraged futures position can move an account past its drawdown before the trader can react.

If you are a swing trader, futures prop firms are structurally the wrong product. Use a forex or multi-asset CFD firm instead — that is the honest answer, not a ranking nuance.

The swing add-on economics

FTMO's Swing account bundles weekend holding with the removal of the news restriction for a premium on the challenge fee. FXIFY sells weekend holding as a per-plan add-on. On both, the correct comparison is total cost with the add-on against a firm like The5ers, Alpha Capital Group or FundedNext, where weekend holding is included by default.

In most cases the included-by-default firm wins on cost. The add-on firms win on payout track record, which is why FTMO still gets picked despite being the most expensive route to a swing account.

Gap risk is yours, not the firm's

Holding through the Sunday open means the Monday gap counts against your maximum drawdown as soon as prices update. Firms do not grant relief for gap losses, and a gap through your stop fills at the gapped price, not at your stop.

Size weekend positions at a fraction of your intraday size. A common working rule among funded swing traders: total weekend exposure such that a 1.5% adverse gap still leaves you above the daily loss limit on Monday morning.

How we classify this rule

·'Yes' = weekend holding included at no extra cost on the standard account.
·'Limited' = available as a paid add-on or only on selected plans.
·'No' = positions are auto-flattened before the weekend close.

FAQ

Which prop firms allow weekend holding for free?: The5ers, FundedNext, Alpha Capital Group, E8 Markets, Blueberry Funded, FunderPro, The Edge Funder and Goat Funded Trader (two-step plans) include weekend holding on the standard account. Breakout trades crypto, where weekends are simply part of the market.
Does FTMO allow weekend holding?: Only on the Swing account type. The standard account must be flat before the Friday close; the Swing add-on removes both the weekend restriction and the news restriction together.
Can I hold futures positions over the weekend at any prop firm?: No mainstream futures prop firm permits it. Some plans allow overnight holding — My Funded Futures' Expert plan, certain Elite Trader Funding static plans — but weekend carry is off the table across the category.
Are swap fees charged on weekend positions?: Yes, on CFD firms triple swap is typically charged on Wednesday rollover and normal swap over the weekend. Some firms offer swap-free accounts; check whether that changes the profit-split calculation before assuming it is free money.