What is Weekend Holding?
Weekend holding refers to keeping trading positions open through Friday's market close to Monday's open. Prop firm policies vary: some firms (FTMO, The 5%ers) permit weekend holding without restriction, others (Apex Trader Funding for futures) require all positions closed before market close, and some apply a fee or scaled drawdown to weekend positions. Weekend gaps are a common source of unexpected losses because Monday's opening price can move significantly from Friday's close.
Key takeaways
Carrying positions through market close on Friday.
Weekend gaps are a common source of unexpected losses because Monday's opening price can move significantly from Friday's close.
Weekend holding refers to keeping trading positions open through Friday's market close to Monday's open.
Weekend Holding vs. Swing Trading
Two terms that frequently get conflated. Here's how they actually differ.
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Carrying positions through market close on Friday.
Holding positions for days to weeks.
Frequently asked questions
What is Weekend Holding?
Weekend holding refers to keeping trading positions open through Friday's market close to Monday's open. Prop firm policies vary: some firms (FTMO, The 5%ers) permit weekend holding without restriction, others (Apex Trader Funding for futures) require all positions closed before market close, and some apply a fee or scaled drawdown to weekend positions. Weekend gaps are a common source of unexpected losses because Monday's opening price can move significantly from Friday's close.
Why does Weekend Holding matter for prop firm traders?
Weekend Holding is a rule that runs through the evaluation phase. Hitting profit targets is necessary but not sufficient — you also have to respect rules like Weekend Holding from day one.
How is Weekend Holding different from Swing Trading?
Weekend Holding and Swing Trading are commonly confused. Weekend Holding: Carrying positions through market close on Friday. Swing Trading, by contrast: Holding positions for days to weeks.
What should traders watch out for with Weekend Holding?
Prop firm policies vary: some firms (FTMO, The 5%ers) permit weekend holding without restriction, others (Apex Trader Funding for futures) require all positions closed before market close, and some apply a fee or scaled drawdown to weekend positions. Weekend gaps are a common source of unexpected losses because Monday's opening price can move significantly from Friday's close.