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Trading permissions · Rookie

Overnight holding

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

What does Overnight holding mean?

Overnight holding means keeping a position open across a trading-day boundary or market break. Permission depends on the instrument, account type and program stage.

Example

A position remains open when the provider’s trading day resets.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

Daily-loss calculations and financing charges can change while the same position remains open.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

  • FTMO - Overnight and weekend positions

Related terms

  • Weekend holding
  • Account sharing
  • Forbidden trading practices
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Frequently asked questions

What can change while I hold the same position overnight?

Daily-loss calculations and financing charges can change while the same position remains open.

Sources: FTMO - Overnight and weekend positions

What is a practical example of Overnight holding?

Illustrative example: A position remains open when the provider’s trading day resets.

Sources: FTMO - Overnight and weekend positions

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