At Funding Futures, we are committed to helping traders achieve genuine success. While simulated markets offer a realistic trading environment, they don't fully replicate the dynamics of live trading. To ensure fairness and promote honest, ethical trading practices, we've established clear rules and guidelines. These measures are designed to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world trading, supporting your journey toward true trading success.
Challenges in Simulated Markets
While simulated trading closely mirrors live market conditions, certain strategies may take advantage of its specific nuances. These tactics might succeed during evaluations but may not perform as well in real market scenarios. To ensure fairness and maintain a level playing field, we have established clear rules to prevent such practices and support genuine trading integrity.
Section 1: Guidelines for Automated Trading
To ensure a fair trading environment, we have implemented specific guidelines for the use of automated trading systems:
High-Frequency Scalping: Systems that engage in excessive high-frequency trading, particularly those executing more than 200 trades per day, are restricted.
Prohibition of Full Automation: The use of fully automated trading systems, including AI and bots, is not permitted on any account type.
Controlled Semi-Automation: Traders are allowed to use semi-automated systems, provided they actively oversee and manage trades manually.
No Continuous Trading: Continuous, hands-off trading that operates around the clock is strictly prohibited.
Section 2: Ethical Trading Practices and Order Management
We prioritize ethical trading practices and proper order management to maintain a stable and fair market environment:
Manipulative Order Placement: Placing multiple limit orders at the same price to manipulate order fills is strictly prohibited.
Avoiding Market Gaps Exploitation: Engaging in trades to exploit isolated fills in illiquid markets is not allowed.
Slippage and Bracket Exploitation: Leveraging the absence of slippage or tight brackets to gain unfair advantages is prohibited.
Trading During Major Economic Events: Trading during significant economic data releases is restricted to prevent undue volatility.
Compliance with Market Regulations: All trading activities must adhere to the rules and regulations established by the CME Group.
No Coordinated Trading: Coordinated trading strategies executed across multiple accounts are banned to prevent unfair practices.
Account Management: Allowing others to manage your account is strictly prohibited.
Reverse Trading: Executing trades in the opposite direction immediately after a previous trade, with the intent to quickly capitalize on short-term market movements is strictly prohibited.
Copy Trading: Replicating the trades of another trader by automatically executing the same trades in your account is not allowed.
Section 3: Enforcement and Consequences for Violations
Funding Futures enforces stringent consequences for any violations of our trading policies to ensure fairness and integrity:
Immediate Termination: Any breach of our guidelines may lead to the immediate termination of your trading agreement.
Confiscation of Profits: Profits gained through prohibited practices will be confiscated.
Evaluation Review: Evaluations that have been passed are subject to review. Traders found in violation of policies will not receive funding and may be ineligible for refunds.
Our guidelines are designed to protect both traders and our firm, fostering an environment where genuine trading skills can thrive. Adhering to these rules helps build a sustainable and profitable trading space for all participants.