Public policy updated: 27 October 2026
Which accounts does the 30-second rule apply to?
The 30-second minimum trade hold time applies ONLY to:
Funded accounts (after passing any evaluation)
Instant Funded accounts
❌ This rule does NOT apply to evaluation or challenge phases.
When does the 30-second timer start?
The timer begins the moment a trade is opened and ends once 30 full seconds have elapsed.
Closing a trade even a fraction of a second early is considered a violation.
What happens if I violate the 30-second rule?
On funded and Instant accounts, the first short-trade violation receives one warning. The next violation breaches the account:
First violation
One warning; no account closure. You may continue trading.
Second violation
The repeated short-trade violation breaches the account and results in account closure.
Does this rule apply to all trades?
Yes. The 30-second minimum applies to:
Manual trades
Expert Advisors (EAs)
Automated strategies
All executions are monitored automatically.
Does closing multiple trades quickly count as multiple violations?
Yes. On funded and Instant accounts, each trade closed in under 30 seconds is evaluated individually. The first violation receives one warning; the second violation breaches the account. Evaluation and challenge phases are excluded.
Why does Funded2 enforce a 30-second minimum hold time?
This rule is designed to:
Prevent latency arbitrage and ultra-high-frequency execution
Promote responsible risk management
Ensure fair trading conditions across all funded accounts
Maintain platform integrity and long-term sustainability
Can I appeal a 30-second hold time breach?
The existing appeal condition applies after the second violation: the breach decision is final, the account is permanently closed and breaches cannot be reversed or appealed.
How can I avoid violating the 30-second rule?
Avoid scalping strategies that rely on extremely short hold times
Adjust EAs to enforce a minimum trade duration
Use time-based exit rules instead of instant closures
Double-check execution timing before manually closing trades
Summary
The minimum hold is 30 seconds on funded and Instant accounts; evaluation and challenge phases are excluded.
First violation: one warning. Second violation: account breach.
This applies to manual trades, EAs and automated strategies.
Contact [email protected] for help understanding the timing on your account.
This public policy wording does not retroactively regrade trades or remove existing contractual rights. Ask support to confirm the terms applicable to an existing or legacy account.