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Prop firms that allow EAs and trading bots

Which prop firms allow expert advisors (EAs) and bots, plan by plan, with the conditions and sources.

How to read this. “Our reading” is a hand-reviewed label of each firm's own wording. Always check the quote and the source before you trade. “Not found in the pages we read” means we didn't find it in the firm's pages we read. It doesn't mean it's allowed, and the firm may state it somewhere we didn't read. Rules checked 23 Oct 2026. Not financial advice.

Summary

ThinkCapital: 6 of 6 plans allowed
Audacity Capital: 3 of 3 plans allowed
Funded Trading Plus: 3 of 3 plans allowed
AquaFunded: 2 of 2 plans allowed
City Traders Imperium: 1 of 4 plans allowed

No plan clearly allowed at: Alpha Capital Group, Blue Guardian, BrightFunded, E8 Markets, FTMO, FTUK, FXIFY, Fintokei, FundedNext, FunderPro, Funding Traders, FundingPips, Goat Funded Trader, Hola Prime, Instant Funding, Lark Funding, Lux Trading Firm, Maven Trading, Ment Funding, RebelsFunding, The Trading Pit, The5%ers.

ThinkCapital

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Lightning (1-Step)	Allowed	EAs/automation permitted by default on all account types (platform is ThinkTrader, which has no MT5-style EAs; compatible third-party tools allowed)	source ↗
Dual Step Intraday (2-Step)	Allowed	EAs/automation permitted by default on all account types (platform is ThinkTrader, which has no MT5-style EAs; compatible third-party tools allowed)	source ↗
Dual Step Swing (2-Step)	Allowed	EAs/automation permitted by default on all account types (platform is ThinkTrader, which has no MT5-style EAs; compatible third-party tools allowed)	source ↗
Nexus (3-Step)	Allowed	EAs/automation permitted by default on all account types (platform is ThinkTrader, which has no MT5-style EAs; compatible third-party tools allowed)	source ↗
Bolt (instant)	Allowed	EAs/automation permitted by default on all account types (platform is ThinkTrader, which has no MT5-style EAs; compatible third-party tools allowed)	source ↗
Bolt Flex (instant)	Allowed	EAs/automation permitted by default on all account types (platform is ThinkTrader, which has no MT5-style EAs; compatible third-party tools allowed)	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit EAs, scripts and bots are banned unless the risk team approves them in writing, and only TradingView or ThinkMarkets-app-compatible tools are allowed. (account breach)

Audacity Capital

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Ability Challenge (2 Step)	Allowed	EAs allowed (plan table)	source ↗
Ability One (1 Step)	Allowed	EAs allowed (plan table)	source ↗
FTP (Instant Funding)	Allowed	EAs allowed (plan table)	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit High-frequency trading and latency arbitrage with EAs/bots are strictly forbidden. (account breach)
Limit Only EAs you coded yourself are allowed. Bought, free or freelancer-built EAs are banned. (account breach)

Funded Trading Plus

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
1-Step Express	Allowed	EAs/algos/bots allowed; no arbitrage, grid trading, tick scalping or abuse; no EA copy-trading/hedging across FT+ accounts; T&Cs allow FTP to demand EA source/logs	source ↗
2-Step Classic	Allowed	EAs/algos/bots allowed; no arbitrage, grid trading, tick scalping or abuse; no EA copy-trading/hedging across FT+ accounts; T&Cs allow FTP to demand EA source/logs	source ↗
Instant Program	Allowed	EAs/algos/bots allowed; no arbitrage, grid trading, tick scalping or abuse; no EA copy-trading/hedging across FT+ accounts; T&Cs allow FTP to demand EA source/logs	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit If you use EAs or third-party software, FTP can demand access, including logs and source code. Refusing is a breach. (account breach)

AquaFunded

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
1 Step Flex	Allowed	EAs allowed as part of your own strategy	source ↗
Instant Funding Standard	Allowed	EAs allowed as part of your own strategy	source ↗

City Traders Imperium

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
2-Step Challenge	Allowed with conditions	Personal EAs only (no third-party); martingale not allowed	source ↗
1-Step Challenge	Allowed	Allowed incl. third-party; martingale allowed	source ↗
Instant Funding	Allowed with conditions	Personal EAs only; martingale not allowed	source ↗
Direct Funding	Allowed with conditions	Personal EAs only; martingale not allowed	source ↗

Alpha Capital Group

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Alpha Pro 8% (2-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗
Alpha Pro 6% (2-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗
Alpha Pro 10% (2-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗
Alpha Swing (2-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗
Alpha One 6%/10%/12% (1-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗
Alpha Direct (instant)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗
Alpha Three (3-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs on MT5 only, restricted to risk-management/trade-assist tools; fully automated/third-party bots prohibited; no EAs on cTrader/DX Trade/TradeLocker, Swap-Free or Direct	source ↗

Blue Guardian

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Instant (Standard)	Allowed with conditions	Expert Advisors allowed (plan table: Yes); tick scalping, HFT, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage bots prohibited; hedging between separate accounts prohibited	source ↗
Instant Starter ($5K, one payout)	Allowed with conditions	Expert Advisors allowed (plan table: Yes); tick scalping, HFT, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage bots prohibited; hedging between separate accounts prohibited	source ↗
1 Step Standard	Allowed with conditions	Expert Advisors allowed (plan table: Yes); tick scalping, HFT, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage bots prohibited; hedging between separate accounts prohibited	source ↗
1 Step Nano	Allowed with conditions	Expert Advisors allowed (plan table: Yes); tick scalping, HFT, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage bots prohibited; hedging between separate accounts prohibited	source ↗
2 Step Standard	Allowed with conditions	Expert Advisors allowed (plan table: Yes); tick scalping, HFT, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage bots prohibited; hedging between separate accounts prohibited	source ↗
2 Step Nano	Allowed with conditions	Expert Advisors allowed (plan table: Yes); tick scalping, HFT, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage bots prohibited; hedging between separate accounts prohibited	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Using one strategy to pass and a different one once funded is prohibited. (account breach)
Limit Third-party or off-the-shelf strategies, or any strategy marketed to pass challenges, are banned. (account breach)
Limit Cheating list: exploiting platform/demo errors, delayed feeds, tick scalping/HFT/arbitrage bots, reverse & latency arbitrage, hedge arbitrage/trade emulators; hedging within an account allowed but hedging between separate accounts prohibited. 1 Step Standard: minimum holding time 2 min (tick scalping rule) (account breach)

BrightFunded

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
2-Step Bright	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; API/automated trading not supported on DXtrade	source ↗
2-Step Classic	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; API/automated trading not supported on DXtrade	source ↗
1-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; API/automated trading not supported on DXtrade	source ↗

E8 Markets

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
E8 One (1-Step, Classic Markets)	Allowed with conditions	Any EA allowed (third-party too) but one strategy per user: multiple users running the same EA/trades can lead to termination; max ticket 50 lots (XAUUSD/gold 20 lots)	source ↗
E8 Pro (1-Step, Classic Markets, static DD, daily payouts)	Allowed with conditions	Any EA allowed (third-party too) but one strategy per user: multiple users running the same EA/trades can lead to termination; max ticket 50 lots (XAUUSD/gold 20 lots)	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Trading produced by automation, collusion or 'gaming' is invalidated and can terminate the account. (profit voided)
Limit Prohibited (articles dated Sep 2026): all-or-nothing trading (risking entire daily drawdown on one trade); hedging across multiple accounts incl. own; same-EA/strategy used by multiple users (one strategy per user, may terminate); irresponsible large-volume trading without strategy; HFT limit: cannot hold more than 50% of trades under 1 minute (account breach)

FTMO

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
2-Step (Standard/Swing)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; forbidden only if hyperactive (>2,000 server requests/day) or used for prohibited practices (e.g. gap trading, hedging to bypass consistency).	source ↗
1-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; forbidden only if hyperactive (>2,000 server requests/day) or used for prohibited practices (e.g. gap trading, hedging to bypass consistency).	source ↗
Instant	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; forbidden only if hyperactive (>2,000 server requests/day) or used for prohibited practices (e.g. gap trading, hedging to bypass consistency).	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit EAs must not make more than 2,000 server requests a day (opens, modifies and closes). (account breach)
Limit Don't exploit price errors, delayed or slow feeds, or use ultra-high-speed or AI tools that give an unfair edge (latency arbitrage, HFT). (profit voided)

FTUK

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Flex (pay after you pass)	Allowed with conditions	Risk-management EAs allowed; banned strategies apply with or without an EA	source ↗
Instant Funding	Allowed with conditions	Risk-management EAs allowed; banned strategies apply with or without an EA	source ↗

FXIFY

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
One Phase (1-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on 1/2/3-Phase and Two Phase Pro; HFT, latency arbitrage, order-book spamming, reverse/group hedging prohibited; EAs not allowed on Instant Funding (plan table: No) and Lightning	source ↗
Two Phase - Classic (Static)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on 1/2/3-Phase and Two Phase Pro; HFT, latency arbitrage, order-book spamming, reverse/group hedging prohibited; EAs not allowed on Instant Funding (plan table: No) and Lightning	source ↗
Two Phase - Standard (Trailing)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on 1/2/3-Phase and Two Phase Pro; HFT, latency arbitrage, order-book spamming, reverse/group hedging prohibited; EAs not allowed on Instant Funding (plan table: No) and Lightning	source ↗
Two Phase - Pro (Static)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on 1/2/3-Phase and Two Phase Pro; HFT, latency arbitrage, order-book spamming, reverse/group hedging prohibited; EAs not allowed on Instant Funding (plan table: No) and Lightning	source ↗
Three Phase	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on 1/2/3-Phase and Two Phase Pro; HFT, latency arbitrage, order-book spamming, reverse/group hedging prohibited; EAs not allowed on Instant Funding (plan table: No) and Lightning	source ↗
Instant Funding - Standard (Trailing)	Not allowed	No EAs (plan table: EAs Allowed = No)	source ↗
Instant Funding - Lite (Trailing)	Not allowed	No EAs	source ↗
Lightning (1-Step, MT5)	Not allowed	No EAs (EAs Allowed = No)	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Prohibited list (FAQ 'What strategies are prohibited?'): HFT; reverse and group hedging across accounts; account management / 'pass your challenge' services; latency arbitrage (incl. delayed feeds/charts); order book spamming; herd trading and collusion (incl. using the same company's EA as others); exploiting bugs/glitches; high-leverage news trading (large leveraged positions around major news); statistical arbitrage. Consequence: account termination and voided profits. Detailed article also lists poor money management (frequent margin calls), improper risk management, gambling behaviour (account breach)

Fintokei

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
ProTrader (2-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; third-party EAs made to pass evaluations prohibited	source ↗
ProTrader Swing (2-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; third-party EAs made to pass evaluations prohibited	source ↗
SwiftTrader (1-Step)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; third-party EAs made to pass evaluations prohibited	source ↗
StartTrader (1-Step, 2 chances)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed; third-party EAs made to pass evaluations prohibited	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit You can't rely entirely on third-party signals or bots, or use EAs built to pass evaluations. (account breach)
Limit Copy trading and third-party EAs forbidden (own/customised EA allowed; copying own trades from other firms allowed; reversed/opposite copying prohibited; letting others trade your account prohibited); first detections -> warning email, repeats escalate. Multiple profiles/registrations prohibited (account breach)

FundedNext

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Stellar 2-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on MT4/MT5 for accounts below $50K (with EA add-on fee); accounts $50K+ must trade manually; no EAs on cTrader/Match-Trader	source ↗
Stellar 1-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on MT4/MT5 for accounts below $50K (with EA add-on fee); accounts $50K+ must trade manually; no EAs on cTrader/Match-Trader	source ↗
Stellar Lite	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on MT4/MT5 for accounts below $50K (with EA add-on fee); accounts $50K+ must trade manually; no EAs on cTrader/Match-Trader	source ↗
Stellar Instant	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed on MT4/MT5 for accounts below $50K (with EA add-on fee); accounts $50K+ must trade manually; no EAs on cTrader/Match-Trader	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Cl.9.1 prohibited conduct (material breach): exploiting errors/latency/feed abuse; technical flaw exploitation; any arbitrage (latency, spatial, triangular...); gap trading/illiquid prints/off-market quotes; fraud/falsification; group/coordinated trading incl. opposite positions across accounts and synchronised entries; cross-account hedging (hedging within one account only where programme rules allow); unauthorised automation/bots/AI agents; HFT/mass-order behaviour; 'Quick Strike' ultra-short rapid-execution strategies exploiting feed delays; unrealistic trading behaviour/simulation-constraint abuse; abusive position-sizing anomalies (materially larger or smaller than own pattern may be flagged); manipulative practices incl. forcing limit-order fills in abnormal conditions (account breach)

FunderPro

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
One Phase	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed if you own them (no renting/sharing) and no latency/inefficiency exploitation; HFT 'allowed with limits'	source ↗
Classic (2 phase, swing-enabled)	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed if you own them (no renting/sharing) and no latency/inefficiency exploitation; HFT 'allowed with limits'	source ↗
Pro - Weekly Rewards	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed if you own them (no renting/sharing) and no latency/inefficiency exploitation; HFT 'allowed with limits'	source ↗
Pro - Daily Rewards	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed if you own them (no renting/sharing) and no latency/inefficiency exploitation; HFT 'allowed with limits'	source ↗
Instant (Go Instant)	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed if you own them (no renting/sharing) and no latency/inefficiency exploitation; HFT 'allowed with limits'	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Copy or mirror trading across clients is forbidden. Third-party EAs are allowed only if you own the source code, and never for tick or rollover scalping or HFT. (payout delayed or denied)

Funding Traders

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
2-Step Pro10	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed only if risk-management focused or personally developed (incl. AI-generated if fully understood); off-the-shelf trade-placing EAs, grid and hedge EAs not allowed	source ↗
2-Step Pro6	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed only if risk-management focused or personally developed (incl. AI-generated if fully understood); off-the-shelf trade-placing EAs, grid and hedge EAs not allowed	source ↗
1-Step Pro	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed only if risk-management focused or personally developed (incl. AI-generated if fully understood); off-the-shelf trade-placing EAs, grid and hedge EAs not allowed	source ↗
Instant Funding	Allowed with conditions	EAs/bots allowed only if risk-management focused or personally developed (incl. AI-generated if fully understood); off-the-shelf trade-placing EAs, grid and hedge EAs not allowed	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Grid, martingale, hedge, arbitrage and off-the-shelf bots are banned. EAs are allowed only for risk management, with risk-team approval. (account breach)

FundingPips

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
2 Step Standard	Allowed with conditions	Third-party EAs only as a trade/risk manager; personal EAs allowed for full automation with proof of ownership; HFT, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, server spamming etc. prohibited	source ↗
2 Step Pro	Allowed with conditions	Third-party EAs only as a trade/risk manager; personal EAs allowed for full automation with proof of ownership; HFT, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, server spamming etc. prohibited	source ↗
2 Step Flex	Allowed with conditions	Third-party EAs only as a trade/risk manager; personal EAs allowed for full automation with proof of ownership; HFT, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, server spamming etc. prohibited	source ↗
1 Step Flex	Allowed with conditions	Third-party EAs only as a trade/risk manager; personal EAs allowed for full automation with proof of ownership; HFT, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, server spamming etc. prohibited	source ↗
Zero (instant funded)	Allowed with conditions	Third-party EAs only as a trade/risk manager; personal EAs allowed for full automation with proof of ownership; HFT, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, server spamming etc. prohibited	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Third-party EAs are allowed only as trade or risk managers. Any other third-party EA voids the account and declines your reward. (payout delayed or denied)
Limit Prime: EAs need prior written approval, and hedging against any other account at FundingPips or elsewhere is banned. (account breach)

Goat Funded Trader

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
1 Step (GOAT)	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
2 Step GOAT	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
2 Step Standard	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
2 Step - Limited promo (100K only)	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
Goat Blitz	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
Instant HERO	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
Instant GOAT	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗
Instant PREMIUM	Allowed with conditions	Only EAs you developed; third-party/purchased/copier EAs banned; HFT & gold-arbitrage EAs banned; proof of ownership/source code on request	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit EAs with HFT strategies, gold-arbitrage EAs, and any off-the-shelf or 'pass your challenge' third-party strategy are banned. (account breach)
Limit Passing with an EA and then trading manually when funded (or the reverse) is prohibited. (account breach)

Hola Prime

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
1-Step Prime	Allowed with conditions	EAs only on MT5 with the paid EA Trading add-on; not on cTrader/Match-Trader/TradeLocker or Direct sim-funded accounts; HFT/tick scalping prohibited	source ↗
2-Step Prime	Allowed with conditions	EAs only on MT5 with the paid EA Trading add-on; not on cTrader/Match-Trader/TradeLocker or Direct sim-funded accounts; HFT/tick scalping prohibited	source ↗
2-Step Pro	Allowed with conditions	EAs only on MT5 with the paid EA Trading add-on; not on cTrader/Match-Trader/TradeLocker or Direct sim-funded accounts; HFT/tick scalping prohibited	source ↗
Direct (instant funding)	Allowed with conditions	EAs only on MT5 with the paid EA Trading add-on; not on cTrader/Match-Trader/TradeLocker or Direct sim-funded accounts; HFT/tick scalping prohibited	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Using an EA to pass and then trading manually when funded (or the reverse), or changing assets or risk profile after passing, is prohibited. (account breach)
Limit Third-party EAs need the paid add-on on MT5 only. You must declare your EA strategy and may be asked for its source code. Prohibited EA use means a permanent ban. (account breach)

Instant Funding

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Instant Funding Pro (formerly Smart)	Allowed with conditions	Public third-party EAs restricted; first-party EAs allowed; EA that jeopardises backend banned (GTC 7.1.12)	source ↗
One-Phase Pro	Allowed with conditions	Public third-party EAs restricted; first-party EAs allowed; EA that jeopardises backend banned (GTC 7.1.12)	source ↗
Two-Phase	Allowed with conditions	Public third-party EAs restricted; first-party EAs allowed; EA that jeopardises backend banned (GTC 7.1.12)	source ↗
IF Micro Pro	Allowed with conditions	Public third-party EAs restricted; first-party EAs allowed; EA that jeopardises backend banned (GTC 7.1.12)	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Prohibited practices: grid, tick scalping, latency/reverse arbitrage, gap trading, statistical arbitrage, one-sided bets, account churning and system exploits. (account breach)
Limit Public third-party EAs are restricted, and copying from accounts that aren't yours (same signals or account managers) is banned. Copying between your own accounts is allowed. (account breach)

Lark Funding

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
1-Step	Unclear, read the wording	EAs not prohibited (no public API; at your own risk); HFT and arbitrage EAs strictly prohibited	source ↗
1-Step Max	Unclear, read the wording	EAs not prohibited (no public API; at your own risk); HFT and arbitrage EAs strictly prohibited	source ↗
3-Step	Unclear, read the wording	EAs not prohibited (no public API; at your own risk); HFT and arbitrage EAs strictly prohibited	source ↗
Instant	Unclear, read the wording	EAs not prohibited (no public API; at your own risk); HFT and arbitrage EAs strictly prohibited	source ↗

Lux Trading Firm

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
1-Step Evaluation (Lux Career Plan)	Allowed with conditions	Self-developed EAs allowed; third-party EAs that execute trades prohibited (third-party EA only as support tool without trade execution); 'Magic Keys' EA banned	source ↗
Instant Funding	Allowed with conditions	Self-developed EAs allowed; third-party EAs that execute trades prohibited (third-party EA only as support tool without trade execution); 'Magic Keys' EA banned	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit High-frequency trading (over 2,500 server messages in 24h) or fully automated EAs that over-trade get the account terminated. (account breach)
Limit Only self-developed EAs may place trades. Third-party EAs are banned (allowed only as tools with no execution) and 'Magic Keys' is banned. (account breach)
Limit Copying third-party (commercial or free) signals or commercial full-auto EAs gets everyone involved expelled with no refund. Copying only between your own accounts is allowed. (account breach)

Maven Trading

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Standard 1-Step	Not allowed	EAs and automated trading prohibited; all trades must be manual	source ↗
Standard 2-Step	Not allowed	EAs and automated trading prohibited; all trades must be manual	source ↗
Standard 3-Step	Not allowed	EAs and automated trading prohibited; all trades must be manual	source ↗
Omo 2-Step	Not allowed	EAs and automated trading prohibited; all trades must be manual	source ↗
Instant	Not allowed	EAs and automated trading prohibited; all trades must be manual	source ↗
Instant Mini	Not allowed	EAs and automated trading prohibited; all trades must be manual	source ↗

Ment Funding

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Forex 1-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs, hedging and scalping permitted; EAs/third-party strategies that facilitate copy trading prohibited	source 1 ↗ · source 2 ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit EAs or third-party strategies that facilitate copy trading are banned. (see ToS)

RebelsFunding

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
Copper (4 phases)	Unclear, read the wording	Not supported: EAs, robots and other automated systems on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts	source ↗
Bronze (3 phases)	Unclear, read the wording	Not supported: EAs, robots and other automated systems on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts	source ↗
Silver (2 phases)	Unclear, read the wording	Not supported: EAs, robots and other automated systems on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts	source ↗
Gold (1 phase)	Unclear, read the wording	Not supported: EAs, robots and other automated systems on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts	source ↗
Diamond (Level 0 + 8 levels)	Unclear, read the wording	Not supported: EAs, robots and other automated systems on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit EAs, robots and other automated systems are not supported on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts. (see rules)

The Trading Pit

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
CFD 1-phase	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed, but accounts using prohibited EA types are denied upgrade/payout without refund	source ↗
CFD 2-phase	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed, but accounts using prohibited EA types are denied upgrade/payout without refund	source ↗

The5%ers

Plan	Our reading	What the firm says	Source
High Stakes 2-Step (New)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed only if own source code/own strategy; prohibited: third-party EAs others use, EAs without source code, rollover scalping EAs	source ↗
High Stakes 2-Step (Classic)	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed only if own source code/own strategy; prohibited: third-party EAs others use, EAs without source code, rollover scalping EAs	source ↗
Hyper Growth 1-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed only if own source code/own strategy; prohibited: third-party EAs others use, EAs without source code, rollover scalping EAs	source ↗
Bootcamp 3-Step	Allowed with conditions	EAs allowed only if own source code/own strategy; prohibited: third-party EAs others use, EAs without source code, rollover scalping EAs	source ↗

Related hidden rules in the small print

Limit Third-party EAs, or any EA whose source code you don't own, are banned; any EA needs prior written approval. (account breach)
Limit Trade coordination/copy trading; third-party EAs where others hold the same trades; EAs where trader doesn't own source code; account sharing/reselling; trading on behalf of others; third-party Automated Trading Software prohibited; company may require advance EA testing (account breach)

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