Quick Answer — MyFundedFutures Overnight Holding
- • MFFU auto-liquidates ALL open positions at 4:10 PM EST daily — no exceptions, no manual override
- • Globex re-opens at 6:00 PM EST; you can open new overnight positions from that point
- • Core and Pro (EOD trailing drawdown): floor locks at 4:10 PM EST, overnight unrealized moves are absorbed against next-session buffer — overnight holding is viable
- • Rapid (intraday trailing drawdown): floor set by the session's equity peak, not the close — overnight gap runs against a floor already ratcheted from intraday action
- • The 2% Price Limit Rule effectively suspends overnight trading on ES, NQ, RTY, and YM at MFFU — these products carry a 5% overnight price limit and are almost always within 2% of it
- • Pro Live (live-funded stage) adds a daily loss limit ($700–$3,000 by account size); sim-funded Pro has no DLL
MyFundedFutures runs five plans (Core, Rapid, Pro, Flex, Builder) with consistency only on evaluation (50% rule, eval-only) and no consistency rule on any funded stage. I have traded MFFU for three years across Core, Rapid, and Pro, and the rule architecture is one of the cleanest in the futures-prop space. Full breakdown in my MFFU rules guide, or read the complete MyFundedFutures review. Visit MyFundedFutures directly or check their Help Center.
MyFundedFutures closes all positions at 4:10 PM EST every trading day via automatic liquidation. No exceptions, no plan carve-outs, no manual override. Globex re-opens at 6:00 PM EST, and from there the overnight session is open — but per-plan drawdown mechanics, the 2% Price Limit Rule, and Pro Live's DLL determine whether overnight holding is actually viable for your setup.
Short version: Core and Pro (sim) work well overnight because the EOD trailing floor locks clean at the 4:10 PM close. Rapid is harder — the intraday trailing floor carries from the session's equity peak. And the 2% Price Limit Rule makes ES, NQ, RTY, and YM effectively untradable overnight regardless of plan.
The 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation
Universal across all five plans. At 4:10 PM EST every trading day, every open position is closed by the platform — evaluation, sim-funded, live-funded, no carve-outs.
Why 4:10 and not 4:00 PM?
The 10-minute buffer after the 4:00 PM ET equity close allows time to process end-of-session fills and account for instruments with slightly different close times. Practical rule: be flat by 4:10 PM EST or the system closes you.
EOD floor calculation
On Core and Pro, the drawdown floor calculates against cash balance at the 4:10 PM close. Since positions are always flat at that moment, the EOD calculation is always on a known cash number — never on unrealized P&L. That is the mechanic that makes Core and Pro structurally clean for overnight trading.
For full drawdown details per plan, see the MyFundedFutures rules overview.
Per-plan overnight matrix
| Plan | Drawdown Type | Floor at 4:10 PM | Overnight Risk Layer | Overnight Viability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | 3% EOD trailing | Locks on cash balance | Buffer vs. locked floor | Good — clean daily reset |
| Rapid | 4% intraday trailing | Locks at session equity peak | Gap runs against peak-ratcheted floor | Harder — floor tighter than close |
| Pro (sim) | 3% EOD trailing | Locks on cash balance | Buffer vs. locked floor — no DLL | Good — same clean EOD mechanic |
| Pro (live) | 3% EOD trailing + DLL | Locks on cash balance | DLL ($700–$3,000) adds second kill-switch | More complex — DLL can trigger at open |
| Flex | 4% EOD static | Fixed, not trailing | Move doesn't change static floor | Moderate — simple fixed ceiling |
| Builder | Fixed buffer ($1,500/$2,000) | Fixed, not trailing | Same as Flex | Moderate — simple fixed ceiling |
The core distinction: EOD plans (Core, Pro, Flex, Builder) settle the floor on a known cash number at close. Rapid is the exception — its floor is set at the session's equity peak, not the closing balance, so overnight exposure starts from a tighter position than EOD plans.
The 6:00 PM EST Globex re-open
After the maintenance break ends at approximately 6:00 PM EST, the Globex overnight session is open. Any position from 6:00 PM EST onward runs overnight until the next 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation.
Overnight liquidity by product
- ZB/ZN (Treasury): Active around the clock; most consistent overnight liquidity at MFFU
- GC (Gold): Asian demand keeps liquidity reasonable from ~8:00 PM to midnight EST
- CL/NG (Energy): Picks up at the European open; NG gaps on storage/weather news
- ES/NQ/RTY/YM: Equity-adjacent active 2:00–4:00 AM EST, but see 2% Price Limit Rule below
Bid-ask spreads widen outside active windows. This matters for position sizing and your ability to exit if a trade runs against you.
The 2% Price Limit Rule — the overnight killer
This is the rule that catches MFFU overnight traders off guard most often.
The math
MFFU bars trading on any product within 2% of its CME daily price limit. The major equity index futures (ES, NQ, RTY, YM and micro equivalents MES, MNQ, M2K, MYM) carry a 5% overnight price limit from CME. Because MFFU restricts trading when within 2% of that limit, trading is only permitted when price has moved more than 3% from the prior close overnight — which almost never happens under normal conditions.
Practical result
ES and NQ are effectively always in the restricted zone at MFFU during overnight hours. If your overnight strategy requires equity index exposure, MFFU is the wrong firm for that approach. Topstep has no equivalent rule, making overnight ES/NQ viable there; MFFU's advantage for overnight traders is in fixed income, metals, and energy — not equity index futures.
Viable overnight instruments at MFFU
| Instrument | Why viable | Overnight risk note |
|---|---|---|
| ZB (30Y Treasury) | High CME limit; rarely restricted | Moves on Fed commentary; ~$625/20-tick move |
| ZN (10Y Treasury) | Same structure as ZB | Similar behavior, lower vol |
| GC (Gold) | $75/oz limit (~3.3% at $2,300) | Geopolitical gaps; ~$1,500/contract per $15 move |
| SI (Silver) | Higher relative limit | More volatile than GC |
| CL (Crude Oil) | ~14% daily limit at $70/bbl | Storage data gaps; manageable in normal conditions |
| NG (Natural Gas) | High limit | High-risk; weather/storage gaps can be violent |
| 6E (Euro FX) | No price limit restriction | Active during European session; tight spreads |
ES, NQ, RTY, YM and their micro versions: not viable overnight at MFFU due to 2% Price Limit Rule.
Holiday early-close: manual close required
On US market holidays, CME Globex closes early — typically 1:00 PM EST for equity index futures. MFFU's 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation is calibrated for standard trading days.
If a holiday close occurs before 4:10 PM EST, the auto-liquidation may not fire on schedule. You are responsible for manually closing all positions before the holiday early close. Failing to do so can be treated as a rule breach. Always check the MFFU help center for specific holiday-close timing before any US market holiday — never assume the auto-liquidation will save you.
Pro Live: DLL adds a second overnight risk layer
Sim-funded Pro: no DLL
The only loss-side constraint is the 3% EOD trailing drawdown. Buffer is the only variable.
Live-funded Pro: DLL applies
Once Pro reaches the $100,000 cumulative payout cap and transitions to live-funded, a daily loss limit activates:
| Account Size | Daily Loss Limit |
|---|---|
| $50K live | $700 |
| $100K live | $2,000 |
| $150K live | $3,000 |
An adverse overnight gap that triggers the DLL closes the session regardless of EOD floor headroom. Overnight position sizing on Pro Live must satisfy two separate constraints: the DLL and the EOD trailing floor. A $750 adverse open on a single ZB overnight position on a $50K live account triggers the DLL before the EOD floor is ever a factor.
Sim-funded Core, Rapid, Flex, and Builder have no DLL. This distinction applies only to Pro at the live-funded stage.
My experience: overnight on Core and Pro
Three years on MFFU across Core and Pro accounts. The forced daily flat at 4:10 PM EST took adjustment — coming from setups where overnight holds were truly continuous, having a hard daily reset requires a different workflow.
On Core, overnight holds are ZB, ZN, and GC. The 2% Price Limit Rule on ES and NQ is not theoretical — it has blocked me from overnight setups I planned in advance. Once you internalize that equity index overnight trading is off the table at MFFU, you stop fighting it and work within the instrument set that is actually available.
The EOD drawdown mechanic is genuinely advantageous for overnight traders: at the 4:10 PM close, I know exactly where my floor is and exactly how much buffer I have for the overnight session. No ambiguity, unlike Rapid where the floor is set at the intraday equity peak. I have not held overnight on Rapid accounts — the asymmetric risk structure doesn't fit the approach, and the floor can be materially tighter than the closing balance implies.
For the full MFFU rule structure, see the complete MyFundedFutures review. Overnight-related questions are in the MyFundedFutures FAQ.
Topstep and Lucid comparison
| Firm | Overnight Policy | Equity Index Overnight | Fixed Income/Metals |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFFU | Allowed (6 PM–4:10 PM next day); daily flat required | Effectively barred (2% Price Limit Rule) | Viable — ZB, ZN, GC, CL |
| Topstep | Not allowed on Funded Account — must be flat by session end | N/A | N/A |
| Lucid | Continuous hold allowed; drawdown tracks through session | Allowed; no 2% Price Limit Rule | Viable |
MFFU is more permissive than Topstep for overnight strategies — but only where the 2% Price Limit Rule doesn't apply. For equity index swings, Topstep's no-overnight rule and MFFU's price limit restriction arrive at nearly the same practical outcome.
For the full breakdown, see MyFundedFutures vs Topstep and MyFundedFutures vs Apex.
The bottom line
MFFU overnight holding works inside a defined structure: universal 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation, Globex re-opens at 6:00 PM EST, and whatever you open from there runs until the next daily close. Core and Pro (sim) are the plans best suited for overnight strategies — EOD trailing floor locks on a known cash balance, giving you a clean buffer calculation every session. Rapid is a harder environment, the intraday trailing floor carries from the session's equity peak into the overnight.
The binding constraint is the 2% Price Limit Rule. ES, NQ, RTY, and YM are effectively barred overnight at MFFU. If your overnight strategy runs on treasuries, gold, crude, or currencies, MFFU is a viable platform with a clean daily reset. If it requires equity index exposure, look elsewhere for that piece of the strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MyFundedFutures allow overnight holding?
Yes, with a mandatory daily reset. All open positions auto-liquidate at 4:10 PM EST. Globex re-opens at approximately 6:00 PM EST — positions opened from there run overnight until the next 4:10 PM EST close. Permitted on all plans; per-plan drawdown mechanics determine how risky it is.
What is the MFFU 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation?
A firm-enforced flat at 4:10 PM EST, Monday through Friday, across all plans and stages. No manual override. If you are in a position at 4:10 PM, the platform closes it. Applies on evaluation, sim-funded, and live-funded accounts.
When can I open overnight positions at MFFU?
From approximately 6:00 PM EST when Globex re-opens. Positions from 6:00 PM onward run through the overnight session until the next 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation.
How does overnight holding interact with Core and Pro drawdown?
EOD trailing floor locks at 4:10 PM EST on the cash balance at close. An overnight position opened at 6:00 PM EST runs against that locked floor until the next close. Adverse overnight gap reduces equity but does not reset the floor until end of the next session.
How does overnight holding interact with Rapid drawdown?
Rapid's intraday trailing ratchets in real time on every equity high during the session. At 4:10 PM EST, the trail is wherever the session peak set it — not the closing balance. Overnight exposure opens against that tighter-than-close floor.
What is the 2% Price Limit Rule?
MFFU bars trading when within 2% of a product's CME daily price limit. ES, NQ, RTY, and YM carry a 5% overnight limit — meaning MFFU restricts them unless price has moved more than 3% from the prior close overnight. Under normal conditions that never happens, making these products effectively barred overnight.
Which instruments work for overnight trading at MFFU?
ZB, ZN, GC, SI, CL, NG, 6E. These carry higher CME daily price limits relative to normal overnight ranges and do not face the same restriction as equity index futures.
What happens on holiday early-close days?
MFFU's 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation may not fire if CME closes early before that time. You are responsible for manually closing all positions before the holiday early close. Check the MFFU help center before every US market holiday.
Does Pro Live have different overnight rules than Pro sim-funded?
Yes. Sim-funded Pro has no daily loss limit — only the 3% EOD trailing drawdown applies. Live-funded Pro adds a DLL of $700–$3,000 by account size, which can trigger on an adverse overnight gap before the EOD floor becomes relevant.
Can I hold positions through the weekend at MFFU?
No. The 4:10 PM EST auto-liquidation fires on Fridays. Globex re-opens Sunday at approximately 6:00 PM EST — any Sunday position is a new position, not a carryover from Friday.