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Is the Use of a Trade Copier Allowed?
Is the Use of a Trade Copier Allowed?

Understanding the TFT Policy on Trade Copier Functionality and Social Tools

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Overview

At The Funded Trader, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the guidelines and restrictions surrounding the use of trade copiers to ensure compliance with simulated account rules. To ensure a successful trading experience with our firm, we strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with these distinctions by thoroughly reading the information provided below.

Please Note: Automated Trading Systems & Copy Traders are not permitted on the DXtrade & Match-Trader Platforms.

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

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

Use of EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying Across TFT Account Types

Traders have the ability to utilize their TFT account as the primary source of trades (i.e., master account), allowing them to seamlessly replicate their trades into their personal account or other prop firm trading accounts, as long as the necessary Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5 or cBots on the cTrader platform have been enabled.

The following account types are permitted to use EAs, cBots, and trade copying:

  • Dragon Challenge

  • Royal Challenge

  • Royal Pro Challenge

  • Knight Challenge

  • Knight Pro Challenge

  • Standard Challenge (with the EA's / cBots / Trade Copiers add-on)

Please note that Rapid Challenge accounts do not allow the use of EA's, cBots, or trade copying, and any violations may result in account breaches or terminations.

The following scenarios are permitted while using Trade Copiers:

Using Your TFT Account as a Master Account with EAs, cBots, and Trade Copying

Traders are allowed to use their simulated TFT account as a master account, enabling them to copy trades from their TFT account to their personal accounts or other firms’ prop trading accounts. This is possible with the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) on Platform 5, cBots on the cTrader platform, or trade copying systems, depending on the account type.

Replicating Trades to and between Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Standard (EA/cBots Add-On), or Dragon Accounts:

Traders are allowed to copy trades to and between simulated Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), or Dragon Accounts only.

Copy Trading Examples for Royal, Royal Pro, Knight, Knight Pro, Standard+EA, and Dragon Accounts:

Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On) can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, other Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), and Personal/Other Firm Accounts.

Royal Account can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), and Personal/Other Firm Accounts.

Royal Pro Accounts can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), and Personal/Other Firm Accounts.

Knight Account can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), and Personal/Other Firm Accounts.

Knight Pro Account can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), and Personal/Other Firm Accounts.

Dragon Account can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), and Personal/Other Firm Accounts.

Personal/Other Firm Account can copy trades to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Knight Pro Accounts, Dragon Accounts, and Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On).

Note: When copying trades from an external account to a TFT Royal Account, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Account, Knight Pro Account, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), or Dragon Account, the trades must be initiated by the owner of the TFT account.


Prohibited Use of Trade Copying

There are strict restrictions on how trade copiers can be used on TFT accounts. The following scenarios are strictly prohibited when using trade copiers:

Copying Trades to Standard or Rapid Accounts:

Traders are not allowed to copy trades from their personal accounts to a Standard Account (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On) or any Rapid Account. However, they may copy trades from their personal accounts to Royal Accounts, Royal Pro Accounts, Knight Accounts, Standard Accounts (with the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On), or Dragon Accounts only.

The following are examples of prohibited copy trading between TFT accounts:

  • You may not copy trades from Standard to Rapid Accounts or Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On).

  • You may not copy trades from Rapid to Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On) or other Rapid Accounts.

  • You may not copy trades from Royal to Rapid Accounts or Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On).

  • You may not copy trades from Royal Pro to Rapid Accounts or Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On).

  • You may not copy trades from Knight Accounts to Rapid or Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On).

  • You may not copy trades from Dragon Accounts to Rapid or Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On).

  • You may not copy trades from Personal/Other Firm Accounts to Standard Accounts (without the EA/cBots and Trade Copying Add-On) or Rapid Accounts.

These restrictions ensure fair usage and prevent the misuse of trade copying within TFT’s trading environment.

Copying to Other Trader Accounts/ Raising Identical Orders

Traders are strictly prohibited from copying trades to other traders’ accounts or raising identical orders. The following activities are strictly prohibited when using trade copiers:

  • Placing similar orders to one or more other traders within identical or nearly identical time intervals or time horizons.

  • Executing orders with identical or very similar order sizes, instruments, and time intervals as other traders, or placing orders that are variations of those from other traders.

  • Using the same Expert Advisor (EA) or cBot configurations or parameters as other traders. Each trader’s EA/cBot parameters must be unique to their own account.

  • Relying on the same Expert Advisor (EA) or cBot trading signals as other traders. All trading signals must be uniquely tied to the trader’s account.

These restrictions are in place to maintain the integrity of each trader’s performance and prevent manipulation of the trading environment.

Using Copy Trading, Account Management, or "Pass Your Challenge" Services

If the trader uses any type of copy trading service, account management, or "pass your challenge" services, it will be considered a violation/ breach, as all trades taken on any TFT demo account must be that of the trader's own idea and execution.


Violating Prohibited Trade Copying Activities

If you breach the aforementioned rules, your account will be subject to review under our three-warning system:

1. First and Second Violations: You will receive a warning, and any profits gained from prohibited trade copying activities will be deducted. Losses incurred will remain unchanged but will still count toward the warning system.

2. Third Violation: Upon the third violation, your account will be breached, and all trading privileges will be suspended. This may result in the cancellation of pending payouts and forfeiture of any fees associated with our challenges.

To clarify, “trade copying” refers to using software designed to automatically replicate trades across different accounts, or manually executing similar trades across several accounts in a coordinated manner. Repeated violations of these rules will result in further action, up to and including permanent banning from our services.

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