Permitted during Phase 1 & 2
- News trading — open, hold, or close through high-impact events
- Weekend holding — positions may remain open through the weekend window
- Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated tools — allowed during evaluation only
- Unlimited time — no deadline to complete either phase
- No minimum trading days — pass as soon as targets are met
Rules that apply only in live stage
The 3-minute minimum hold, pair layering cooldown, weekend flat requirement (unless add-on), and EA prohibition take effect only when you reach live stage. See Live Stage Rules for full details.