Quick answer
- Tradeify says all account types, including Live, must be flat by 4:45 p.m. ET on normal trading days.
- The next session begins at 6:00 p.m. ET. Overnight and weekend holding are not permitted.
- Holiday deadlines can move earlier; Tradeify publishes those notices separately.
The useful rule is the firm's deadline, not the exchange's later close. Tradeify requires you to be flat by 4:45 p.m. ET. Its help center describes automatic liquidation when the market closes, normally at 5:00 p.m. ET, not a guaranteed 4:45 p.m. exit. A late close can slip, so verify the position yourself before the deadline.
Working orders need attention too. An old entry order is still exposure if it can trigger near the cutoff.
Normal Tradeify session
| Item | Eastern Time |
|---|---|
| Trading session opens | 6:00 p.m. |
| Personal close buffer | Before the official deadline |
| Official flat deadline | 4:45 p.m. |
| Exchange session end | Check product schedule |
Close checklist
- Cancel working entries first.
- Close open positions and wait for the fill.
- Confirm the account shows zero quantity.
- Check linked or copied accounts individually.
- Save the holiday notice when the session is shortened.
Holiday handling
Tradeify lists a 12:59 p.m. ET deadline for designated early-close holidays and says Rithmic half-day notices can be posted closer to the date. Use the current help-center notice or Discord announcement rather than carrying one holiday time across the whole year. Source: Tradeify permitted trading times.
If the market-close liquidation activates
Tradeify says a position still open when the market closes can be liquidated automatically, with possible slippage. That is later than the trader’s 4:45 p.m. ET flat deadline and does not excuse missing it. Check the actual fill, realized P&L and account status; contact support if a position or working order remains.
Three clocks to separate
- CME product hours determine whether the contract trades.
- Tradeify's cutoff determines when the account must be flat.
- Your personal buffer determines when you stop taking new risk.
Checked October 9, 2026. Tradeify owns account cutoffs and holiday notices; CME owns exchange availability.
Recheck: every holiday week and after any Tradeify rule or platform update.