Prop trading accounts
What are the specific permitted trading hours restrictions enforced by retail futures prop firms ahead of weekend market closes?
By Easy Money Scanner · Educational reference · Not investment advice
The short answer
Prop firms often restrict or flatten positions before weekend closes to limit gap-risk exposure from news events occurring while markets are closed.
How it works
Firms may require flat positions by a set Friday time or impose reduced size limits ahead of the close, policies that differ by firm and instrument.
An example
A firm mandates flat positions by 4:10 PM ET Friday.
Risk & limitations
Exact cutoff times and enforcement vary; no universal industry standard.
Examples are hypothetical, not trade recommendations. US contract and regulatory references do not automatically apply in Canada. Rules, margin requirements and broker policies can change; confirm them with the relevant authority and your broker.