Users are free to simulate trades on any news events during Phase 1, Phase 2, or phase 3 of the evaluation for all offered accounts. However, because the provided simulated platform tracks real-world markets, users must be aware of the risks associated with slippage. To clarify, it is not a direct violation of VFT ’s rules for a user to trade on news on the provided simulated platform during evaluation. However, users should be aware that slippages may occur (as they would if this was a live market) and that the user is ultimately responsible should a slippage cause it to violate the max loss rules. VFT cannot guarantee any profits generated during such high-risk news events, nor can it protect users from any losses taken because the trades may not actually fill, or may fill causing a loss on your simulated account. VFT’s simulated platform is designed to mimic live trading account conditions; just as slippage is a risk in a real market, it also is a risk on our simulated platform that tracks the live markets. Therefore, we recommend that users avoid trading during high-impact news releases.
Penalties:- Profits made during forbidden periods (if any) voided.
- Account suspension if rules are repeatedly ignored.
- Permanent disqualification for exploiting slippage gaps or platform vulnerabilities.
- Reason: Firms often prohibit news trading due to unpredictable risks like slippage and liquidity spikes.
Copy Trading/Team Trading:
You can copy trades from or to your personal account, another account, or even between multiple VFT Trader accounts, or between VFT Trader account and evaluation (As long as these are your own trades from your own account).
There is only one restriction:
You cannot copy trades (or use the same trading ideas) between multiple VFT evaluation accounts. Each evaluation must be done independently.
Penalties:- Immediate disqualification and account termination.
- Loss of any earned payouts or profits.
- Possible ban on future evaluations.
- Reason: Prop firms expect traders to demonstrate independent skills; copying is seen as dishonest.
No, each user is expected to have their own strategy. We do not allow teams to make the same trades or copy trades on our simulated platform. Each user is eligible to develop their own trade strategy with a starting balance of up to $400,000 in hypothetical funds. It is a violation of our rules for users to make the same simulated trades and exceed the maximum capital allocation rule.
Can I hold positions overnight?
Yes, users are allowed to hold simulated positions trades overnight on all evaluations including VFT Trader accounts, however as a user, you should be aware of bad market conditions that may occur during a market rollover.
As a risk manager, it is your job to determine the risks and rewards of holding a position overnight, as we do not want to limit a user’s strategy. However, if a gap, slippage, or wide spread causes a violation, it is the user’s responsibility.
There are few lot size limit restrictions to improve our simulated market
conditions and mitigate potential insufficient market depth for processing
orders.
* Maximum Ticket Size is 50 lots, for XAUUSD, it is 20.
* You still can open more than 50, just in multiple orders.
- Automatic rejection of oversized trades.
- Account review or warning for excessive lot sizes or orders.
- Account suspension or termination if repeated violations occur.
- Reason: Prop firms impose these limits to align with realistic market conditions and ensure fair execution.
Overly Aggressive Risk Management:
We don't require using a stop loss or Take profit. It is only on you and on your strategy.
Anyway, all the data shows that traders who use stop losses are more successful in the long run than traders who don't use them. For this reason, the use of stop losses is highly recommended.
Penalties:- Immediate disqualification if daily or overall drawdown limits are breached.
- Loss of funded trader privileges.
- Forfeit of evaluation fees and profits.
- Reason: Prop firms aim to fund disciplined traders who can preserve capital.
You can use any EA (Expert Advisor) as long as we don't see multiple users executing the same trades/strategy. We limit one strategy per user, so if we see multiple users utilize the same EA, it may lead to the termination of your account. So even though the use of third-party EA is allowed, we recommend that each user use their own programmed EA. Be also aware of the server request limitation which is 2000 (modifications of TP/SL, orders modifications). The maximum position limit per day is 2000 as well.
Penalties:- Account flagged for review.
- Closure of trades violating the rule (sometimes at a loss).
- Account suspension or termination for repeated offenses.
- Reason: Many firms discourage HFT due to the stress it places on their platforms and because it often skirts real-world trading conditions.
Does VFT have a consistency rule?
Yes, Valor Funded Trader has a consistency rule, meaning that traders must adhere to one trading strategy, and if they want to change it has to be gradual. Sudden strategy changes will result in the account being breached.
Inactivity:
All accounts are closed after 90 days of inactivity. To avoid this deactivation, you need to place at least one trade within 30 days. This applies also to newly purchased accounts on which you did not place any trade.
Penalties:- Account closure after inactivity (ranging from 30 to 90 days).
- Loss of evaluation status or funded trader status.
- No refund for the evaluation fee.
- Reason: Prop firms require active engagement to validate trading skills and performance consistency.
We understand that every trader is unique, as is their strategy. That is why we have no limit on the maximum risk per trade idea. However, we believe that each trader should manage their own risk responsibly. Therefore, we do not recommend that traders risk the majority of their daily drawdown on a single trade idea. Such behavior may be considered an "all-or-nothing" style that is not endorsed by the VFT Markets community; if our team observes a gambling like trading behavior, this will be considered as a breach of the rules.
Our data shows that the most successful traders risk 1-1,5% per trade idea. If our team finds your trading style to be too aggressive, you may be contacted about reducing your risk. However, you are never at risk of being denied a payout share because of your trading style.
Is hedging allowed?
Hedging across multiple accounts, even those belonging to the same trader, is strictly prohibited. Hedging, which involves opening opposing positions on the same asset, undermines fair trading and disrupts the integrity of our platform. Hedging Policies: Hedging across multiple accounts, even those belonging to the same trader, is strictly prohibited. Hedging, which involves opening opposing positions on the same asset, undermines fair trading and disrupts the integrity of our platform.
To avoid high-frequency trading (HFT) behaviors,trades can’t be closed in under 3 minutes. Additionally, opening more than 3 positions on a losing trade is prohibited, as this constitutes a form of hedging.
This includes any behavior where a trader attempts to recover previous losses by placing impulsive, emotionally-driven trades. Common indicators include:
- Overleveraging: Taking larger position sizes than usual to quickly recoup losses.
- Overtrading: Executing multiple trades in rapid succession without a clear strategy.
- Abandoning Risk Management: Ignoring stop-losses, daily drawdown limits, or pre-established strategies.
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During Evaluation Phases:
- Immediate disqualification from the evaluation process.
- Loss of any fees paid for the evaluation.
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For Funded Accounts:
- First Offense: Formal warning or mandatory review session to address emotional trading habits.
- Second Offense: Suspension of the account and forfeiture of any profits.
- Third Offense: Termination of the account and possible ban from future participation.
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If Daily or Overall Drawdown Limits Are Breached:
- Instant termination of the account.