TL;DR: Yes, FundedNext allows traders to hold trades overnight and over the weekend across all current account types, including Stellar Instant, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step, and Stellar Lite. However, keep in mind that swap charges apply in the swap accounts and may affect your daily loss calculation. Make sure you’re aware of triple swap days and how they impact your positions.
Can I Hold Trades Overnight with FundedNext?
Yes. If you're trading with any of FundedNext’s active models, you can hold positions overnight without restrictions. This applies to:
Stellar Instant Account
Stellar 1-Step Challenge
Stellar 2-Step Challenge
Stellar Lite Challenge
All corresponding FundedNext Accounts (after passing the challenge
Whether you're a swing trader holding trades for multiple days or planning to let a position run across sessions, overnight holding is completely allowed.
What About Holding Trades Over the Weekend?
FundedNext also allows weekend holding across all active accounts. This gives you more flexibility in managing trades that align with longer-term setups or news-driven momentum. You do not need to close your trades before the market shuts on Friday, unless you choose to do so based on your own strategy.
There are no restrictions, no automatic closures, and no penalties for holding trades over the weekend on any active FundedNext account types.
Swap Charges Apply to Overnight & Weekend Holdings
While you are allowed to hold positions overnight or through the weekend, these trades will accumulate swap charges, which:
Are calculated based on the instrument type
Are visible directly in MT5: Right-click on a pair > Select “Specification”
Do count toward your daily loss calculation
Triple Swap Days:
Forex & Commodities: 3x swaps on Wednesday
Indices & Crypto: 3x swaps on Friday
Example:
If you hold a gold (XAUUSD) position through Wednesday night, you'll be charged three days’ worth of swaps. This affects your floating P&L and can trigger risk-related breaches if not monitored.
Why Were Restrictions Mentioned Previously?
Some older challenges, like the Express Consistency Challenge, allowed weekend holding but came with certain trading restrictions. While this challenge is now discontinued, some existing clients may still hold such accounts. In today’s active product lineup, there are no weekend or overnight holding restrictions at all.
Summary Table
Account Type | Overnight Holding | Weekend Holding | Swap Applies? |
Stellar Instant | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Yes |
Stellar 1-Step | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Yes |
Stellar 2-Step | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Yes |
Stellar Lite | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Yes |
Note: Swap will not be applicable for the Swap-Free Account.
Holding trades overnight and over weekends gives traders more control over longer setups and swing trading trades. Just make sure you understand swap impacts and monitor floating losses carefully.