Definition
Weekend holding
Keeping positions open over the weekend — forbidden by many firms, essential for swing traders.
Markets gap over weekends, so many firms force a Friday close; violations range from force-closing to account termination. Crypto's 24/7 sessions often carry separate margin rules.
Swing and position strategies need explicit weekend permission — it's one of the first filters to apply when choosing a firm.
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General industry definitions — individual firms define terms differently in their own ToS; the decoded rulebook for each firm is the source of truth. Educational, not financial advice.