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Futures prop firms that allow overnight holding
This is the shortest list on the site, and that is the point. The standard rule across futures prop firms is that they flatten your positions by the close, so a strategy that needs to carry a trade overnight is locked out of almost everyone. Only a few firms allow overnight and weekend holds, and one stands so far ahead that this page is really about it.
If holding past the close is the whole reason you are choosing a firm, do not let a cheaper eval or a better split pull you toward a firm that will close you out at 4pm. The overnight permission is the rule that decides it.
1. Phidias the forced answer, on PremiumOur pick
Phidias is the one firm built for this. It allows overnight and weekend holds, which makes it the near-universal answer for swing traders. The catch is that the permission lives on its Premium (swing) accounts, not the standard tiers, so you have to buy the right tier or you do not get the feature you came for. Drawdown is static or end-of-day by tier and the split scales toward 100 percent on Premium. Confirm the tier before a stacked discount tempts you onto a standard account.
2. Earn2Trade overnight on the funded account
Earn2Trade allows overnight holding on the funded side rather than during the evaluation, which suits a developing trader who wants the option once funded and is happy with a subscription and an education layer. It is not a pure swing firm the way Phidias Premium is, but it is a second name worth knowing if Phidias does not fit.
Why so few firms allow it
Holding overnight exposes the firm to gap risk: the market can move hard while you sleep, past any intraday stop. Most prop firms remove that exposure by forcing everyone flat before the close, which is simpler for them than pricing the risk. Phidias prices it instead and charges for the privilege through its Premium tier, which is why it can own this lane.
The practical result is that overnight permission is rarely free and rarely on the cheapest tier. If a firm advertises overnight holding, read exactly which account it applies to before you buy.
The call
For overnight and weekend holds, Phidias on a Premium swing account is the answer for most traders, simply because the alternative is no firm at all. Buy the Premium tier, not the standard one, since that is where the permission lives.
If you do not actually need to hold past the close, ignore this list entirely. An intraday firm with a uniform drawdown and a simpler price will serve you better, and you will not be paying for a feature you never use. Holding overnight adds gap risk on top of the usual risk of loss.
FAQ
Which futures prop firm allows overnight holding?
Phidias is the main one, on its Premium swing accounts. It allows overnight and weekend holds where almost every other firm flattens you by the close. Earn2Trade allows overnight on its funded accounts as a second option.
Can I hold over the weekend on a prop account?
Only on a firm that permits it, which is a short list led by Phidias Premium. Most futures prop firms close all positions before the weekend, so check the specific tier's rules before relying on it.
Does the cheapest Phidias account allow overnight trading?
No. The overnight permission is on the Premium swing tier, not the standard accounts. Buying a cheaper standard tier means you do not get the overnight feature.
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