Swing Trading Prop Firm: Hold Overnight and Over the Weekend
Overnight and weekend holding are allowed on every OctoFunded program, and evaluations have no time limit. See the $100K limits in dollars, how to size for a gap and what each plan costs.
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A swing trading prop firm is one that lets you keep positions open for days, overnight and over the weekend, and OctoFunded allows overnight and weekend holding on every program, with no time limit on evaluations and a $100K Classic 2-Step from $529, or $476.10 with the public code OFF10. The one holding practice that is banned is gap harvesting: sizing up into a close only to collect the gap. A normal position held through the weekend is allowed.
This guide is for traders whose trades last days. It shows the limits in dollars, how to size for a gap, what holding costs in each market and what each plan costs. The style comparison is in scalping vs swing trading, and the general weekend checklist is in holding trades over the weekend.
Can you swing trade on an OctoFunded account?
Yes. Holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed on every program, at the challenge and funded stages, within the loss limits. The Prohibited Trading Practices page is a closed list, and it names only one holding practice:
| Holding behaviour | Status | Example from the rules |
|---|---|---|
| Holding a normal position overnight | Allowed | A trend trade kept open from Tuesday to Thursday |
| Holding a normal position over the weekend | Allowed | Keeping a position open from Friday to the next week |
| Gap harvesting | Closes the account | Maximum size into the Friday close only to catch the Sunday gap |
| Directional trade through news | Allowed | One position held through a rate decision |
| Opposite pending orders around news | Closes the account | A buy stop and a sell stop armed into a CPI release |
The difference is intent and size. A position that is part of your normal plan can stay open. A position opened mainly to collect a gap, without continuous market risk, cannot. Full wording is in the Terms and the program rules. For trading through releases, read the news trading rules.
How much does a swing trading prop firm account cost?
| Plan ($100,000 simulated capital) | List price | With OFF10 | Max loss | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 1-Step | $499 | $449.10 | $8,000, trailing | 80% |
| Classic 2-Step | $529 | $476.10 | $10,000, static | 80% |
| Classic Instant | $879 | $791.10 | $12,000, static | 100% |
| Perpetuals 2-Step | $999 | $899.10 | $6,000, static | 90% |
| Perpetuals 1-Step | $1,159 | $1,043.10 | $6,000 | 90% |
| Futures 1-Step | $1,352 | $1,216.80 | $4,000 | 90% |
| Perpetuals Instant | $2,399 | $2,159.10 | $7,000, static | 90% |
| Futures Instant | $3,952 | $3,556.80 | $3,000, static | 90% |
Prices checked 3 November 2026.
The 1-Step and 2-Step plans refund the fee with the first payout; Instant plans do not. Other sizes are in the full OctoFunded price list, and the code is explained in the OctoFunded coupon code.
What are the limits in dollars for a swing trader on $100K?
Each figure is the percentage multiplied by $100,000. For a swing trader, the max loss and the drawdown type matter more than the daily limit, because a position lives across several server days.
| Rule on $100,000 | Classic 1-Step | Classic 2-Step | Classic Instant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $10,000 (10%) | $10,000 (10%), then $5,000 (5%) | None |
| Daily loss limit | $4,000 (4%) | $5,000 (5%) | $3,000 (3%) |
| Max loss | $8,000 (8%) | $10,000 (10%) | $12,000 (12%) |
| Drawdown type | End-of-day trailing, locked at the initial balance | Static | Static |
| Starting floor | $92,000 | $90,000 | $88,000 |
| Minimum trading days | 2 | 3 per phase | None |
| Best day or consistency | Best day at most 50% of phase profit | None | No day above 20% of cycle profit at payout |
A static floor stays where it starts, so a winning swing trade does not raise it. On the Classic 1-Step the floor trails the end-of-day balance until it locks at $100,000. Illustrative: after an end-of-day high of $105,000 the floor would sit at $97,000, so a pullback while you hold has less room. The static vs trailing drawdown guide walks through it.
How do you size a swing trade for an overnight or weekend gap?
Size for the gap, not only for the stop. A stop cannot fill while a market is closed, and it fills at the first available price when it reopens.
Worked example (illustrative). A $100K Classic 2-Step, one position at $10 per pip with a 50 pip stop, so 50 x $10 = $500 of planned risk.
| Open vs your stop | Pips lost | Loss ($) | Share of the $5,000 daily limit | Share of the $10,000 max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opens at your stop | 50 | $500 | 10% | 5% |
| Opens 50 pips past it | 100 | $1,000 | 20% | 10% |
| Opens 150 pips past it | 200 | $2,000 | 40% | 20% |
Step by step for the last row: 50 planned pips plus 150 pips of gap = 200 pips. At $10 per pip, 200 x $10 = $2,000, four times the plan.
Run the same $2,000 against other plans: it is half of the $4,000 daily limit on the Classic 1-Step and two thirds of the $3,000 on the Classic Instant. A simple test: if a gap doubled your stop, would the account still have room the next day? If not, cut the size. The risk per trade guide shows how. Holding is allowed; maximum size into the close only to catch the gap is not.
What does holding cost in each market?
Each market treats time differently, and that changes what a multi-day trade costs.
- Classic (forex, metals, indices, BTC and ETH CFDs). Trading hours follow each instrument, as shown on the platform, so most Classic markets close over the weekend and gaps can happen. For any overnight financing on Classic instruments, see the program rules and the platform specification.
- Perpetuals trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, weekends included, so there is no weekend close to gap over. Every hour, open positions are credited or charged the reference funding rate on their notional value, shown on each position. On a trade held for a week, that adds up, so include it in your plan. The daily loss limit resets at server midnight every day, weekends included. Read more in weekend trading 24/7.
- Futures also trade 24/7 and carry no swap and no funding. Contracts are dated: at expiry an open position is settled automatically at the reference price and closed. To keep exposure, you open the next contract yourself.
How do the best day and consistency rules affect swing traders?
Swing profits often arrive in a few big days, which is exactly what these rules measure.
- Classic 1-Step: the best day can be at most 50% of phase profit. Illustrative: if one day closes $7,000 of a $10,000 phase, the phase stays open until total profit reaches $14,000. Nothing is lost; you keep trading. The best day rule has more examples.
- Classic 2-Step: no consistency rule, so one large closing day counts in full. This is the main reason many swing traders look at the 2-Step first.
- Classic Instant: at payout, no single day may exceed 20% of the cycle's profit. The excess moves to the next cycle; it is not removed.
- Perpetuals and Futures: no consistency rule.
Profit counts on the day a trade closes, so closing a large position in parts across days spreads it out.
Why does no time limit matter for swing traders?
Swing setups do not appear on a schedule. With no time limit on any OctoFunded evaluation, a quiet two weeks costs nothing on the clock, and you never have to force a trade to beat a deadline. The Classic 1-Step needs at least 2 trading days and the 2-Step at least 3 per phase; Perpetuals and Futures evaluations have no minimum days. Note one limit on the Classic Instant: an account with no trade for 30 days in a row closes.
Once funded, the Classic 1-Step and 2-Step pay first after 14 days, then weekly. The Classic Instant pays first after 7 days, then weekly. Perpetuals and Futures Instant pay on demand after 6 and 5 trading days.
If your trades last minutes rather than days, the prop firm for scalpers guide covers the short-term side.
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FAQ
Can you hold trades overnight and over the weekend at OctoFunded?
Yes. Holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed on every program, within the loss limits. What is banned is gap harvesting: opening or sizing positions mainly to collect weekend or session gaps, such as maximum size into the Friday close only to catch the open.
Is there a time limit for swing traders on the challenge?
No. OctoFunded evaluations have no time limit, so a swing trader can wait for setups across weeks. The Classic 1-Step needs at least 2 trading days and the Classic 2-Step at least 3 per phase.
What is the max loss on a $100K swing trading account?
$10,000 static on the Classic 2-Step, $8,000 end-of-day trailing and locked at the initial balance on the Classic 1-Step, and $12,000 static on the Classic Instant. Perpetuals range from $6,000 to $7,000 and Futures from $3,000 to $4,000.
Do overnight positions pay swap or funding?
On Perpetuals, open positions are credited or charged the reference funding rate every hour. Futures carry no swap and no funding. For overnight costs on Classic instruments, see the program rules and the platform specification.
Which plan suits a swing trader best?
Many swing traders look first at the Classic 2-Step: the widest daily limit, a static floor and no consistency rule, for $529 at $100K or $476.10 with OFF10. The right plan is the one whose limits fit your tested stop and holding time.
Hold your trades for as long as your plan says
OctoFunded allows overnight and weekend holding on every program, has no time limit and gives a $100K Classic 2-Step a $10,000 static max loss for $476.10 with OFF10, all on simulated capital, for a one-time fee.
