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Are Expert Advisors (EAs) / cBots / Trade Copying Permitted on Specific Accounts?
Are Expert Advisors (EAs) / cBots / Trade Copying Permitted on Specific Accounts?

Which accounts allow and prohibit the use of Expert Advisors / cBots / Trade Copying?

Updated over 2 months ago

Please Note: Expert Advisors / Automated Trading Systems & Copy Trading are not permitted on the DXtrade and Match-Trader Platform on any challenge types.


DXtrade and Match-Trader platforms are available to all users globally.

cTrader and Platform 5 are for non-USA users only.

Expert Advisors (EAs), cBots, and Trade Copiers

To maintain trade diversity and mitigate risk, we strictly prohibit the usage of Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5 and cBots on the cTrader platform for certain challenge types. These automated systems allow for fully automated trading, which violates the spirit of manual strategy development that certain challenges are designed to promote. Therefore, we have established specific rules governing the use of EAs and cBots across our challenge account types.

Any violation of these rules will result in the failure of the challenge and the immediate closure of all demo accounts associated with the violation. Traders must ensure that they are fully compliant with these terms when using automated systems on any platform.

Please note that indicators are not automated trading systems and therefore you may use any number of them for manual simulated trading.


Standard Challenge Accounts: Use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and cBots

For Standard Challenge accounts, the following rules apply regarding the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and trade copying:

• The Standard Challenge offers an optional EAs/cBots and Trade Copying add-on, which allows the use of EAs on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and enables trade copying on the account. With this add-on, automated systems and trade copiers are permitted.

• If you do not purchase the EAs/cBots and Trade Copying add-on, the use of EAs on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, or any trade copying tools is strictly prohibited on your demo account(s).

Ensure that you have purchased the correct add-on if you plan to use automated systems or trade copying, as any violations will result in the challenge being voided and the account being closed.

HFT automated trading systems are not allowed as mentioned here


Rapid Challenge: Use of EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying

For Rapid Challenge demo accounts, the following rules apply:

  • The use of Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and trade copying tools is strictly prohibited for the Rapid Challenge.

  • Unlike other challenges, there are no add-ons available to enable automated systems or trade copying for this challenge type.

Any violations involving the use of EAs, cBots, or trade copying will result in the failure of the challenge and immediate closure of the account.


Royal Challenge: Use of EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying

For Royal Challenge demo accounts, the following rules apply:

  • Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and trade copying are permitted for Royal Challenge demo accounts.

  • Once a Royal Challenge account becomes inactive, it is mandatory to disable any active EAs, cBots, or trade copying systems to avoid spamming the servers.

  • Failure to disable automated systems after the demo account is inactive will result in the password for the demo account being changed, preventing any future access to the account.

HFT automated trading systems are not allowed as mentioned here


Dragon Challenge: Use of EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying

For Dragon Challenge demo accounts, the following rules apply:

  • Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and trade copying are permitted for Dragon Challenge demo accounts.

  • Once a Dragon Challenge account becomes inactive, it is required to disable any active EAs, cBots, or trade copying systems to prevent spamming our servers.

  • Failure to disable automated systems after the demo account is inactive will result in the password for the demo account being changed, which will prevent future access.

HFT automated trading systems are not allowed as mentioned here


Knight Challenge: Use of EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying

For Knight Challenge demo accounts, the following rules apply:

Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and trade copying are permitted for Knight Challenge demo accounts.

• Once a Knight Challenge account becomes inactive, it is required to disable any active EAs, cBots, or trade copying systems to prevent spamming our servers.

Failure to disable automated systems after the demo account is inactive will result in the password for the demo account being changed, which will prevent future access.

HFT automated trading systems are not allowed as mentioned here


Knight Pro Challenge: Use of EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying

For Knight Pro Challenge demo accounts, the following rules apply:

Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on cTrader, and trade copying are permitted for Knight Pro Challenge demo accounts.

• Once a Knight Pro Challenge account becomes inactive, it is required to disable any active EAs, cBots, or trade copying systems to prevent spamming our servers.

Failure to disable automated systems after the demo account is inactive will result in the password for the demo account being changed, which will prevent future access.

HFT automated trading systems are not allowed as mentioned here


Precaution Regarding the Use of EAs

It’s important to note that the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5 and cBots on the cTrader platform for Dragon Challenge, Royal Challenge, Knight Challenge, Knight Pro Challenge and Standard Challenge accounts (with the EAs/cBots add-on) must still follow all other guidelines in accordance with TFT’s Terms of Service. This includes disabling EAs, cBots, and trade copying tools once an account becomes inactive to prevent spamming our servers.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copy Trading from Third-Party Signals

  • Demo Account Management Services

  • Arbitrage Trading (Latency or Reverse)

  • Martingale

  • Order Layering

  • Grid Trading

Please exercise caution when using third-party or publicly available EAs or cBots. The parameters of the EA on Platform 5 or cBot on the cTrader platform must be unique to your demo account. Our internal systems may flag the account for copy trading, which is a direct violation of our Terms of Use. If such an issue is detected, an investigation will be launched, which may result in the breach of the demo account.

Any violations of our Terms of Use or the use of prohibited trading strategies may lead to the breach of the demo account, rejection of any simulated profits, and permanent banning from our services.

(Note: A payout means you are paid based on data which is measured by simulated profit)

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