Topstep overnight-holding rule
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Topstep overnight-holding rule by model
Trading Combine → Express Funded (1-Step)
no swing trading/overnight positions allowed, mandatory daily flat at 3:10 PM CT
quoted
“Can I swing trade or hold positions overnight? No. All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT each weekday. Topstep does not permit holding …”
retrieved Sep 1, 2026
What this rule means
The overnight-holding rule states whether positions may stay open past the daily close or over a weekend. Firms vary: some allow it outright, some restrict it to funded accounts only, and some require a flat position by a fixed cutoff time.
Can traders hold positions overnight at Topstep?
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