Can I set a minimum holding time?
Quick answer
Yes, on Basic and Growth. The minimum hold time rule is judged on closed trades: a trade closed sooner than the set number of seconds after opening trips the rule. By default it flags the account for review, and it can be set to breach instead.
Detailed answer
Minimum hold times target tick scalping and latency strategies.
How it works
- Set a duration, for example 60 seconds.
- When a trade closes, its holding time is checked.
- Too short: the account is flagged, or breached if you choose.
Why flag by default
Very short trades are not always abusive: a trader might close a mistaken order immediately. Flagging lets your team review the pattern before deciding, for example before approving a payout.
Reviewing flags
Flags show the rule, a reason, the number of occurrences and the first and last time seen. A single occurrence is often a mistake; dozens suggest a strategy.
Combining with other rules
- Maximum orders per day limits high-frequency activity.
- Your prohibited strategies policy explains consequences, such as removing profits from trades under the minimum.
Choosing the duration
Most firms choose between 30 seconds and a few minutes. Long enough to stop exploiting price updates, short enough not to punish genuine scalpers who hold for a minute or two.
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