No. You cannot hold positions overnight or over the weekend. All open positions are closed automatically at 4:45 PM ET, Monday to Friday, on every account. Every trade lives inside one CME session, and auto close is never a breach.
How auto close works
Topic | What to know |
When | 4:45 PM ET, Monday to Friday |
Which accounts | All accounts, Evaluation and SIM Funded |
What happens | All open positions close at market price |
Overnight and weekend holding | Not possible |
Is it a breach? | Never |
Scenario: a trade still open at 4:45 PM ET
You are long 2 ES at 4:30 PM ET on Thursday and decide to hold it.
š At 4:45 PM ET the position is closed at market price. Your account is not breached, and the result goes into your balance.
If you want to choose your exit price, close the trade yourself before 4:45 PM ET.
Where the trading day starts and ends
The CME session runs from 6:00 PM ET to 5:00 PM ET the next day, with a daily break from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET. A trading day for our rules is one session, not a calendar day. Read Trading hours and auto close at 4:45 PM ET.
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On some holidays CME closes earlier. We announce the earlier cut-off to traders in advance.
Rule Summary
Overnight holding: not possible
Weekend holding: not possible
Auto close: 4:45 PM ET, Monday to Friday
Auto close as a breach: never
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep a trade open for more than one day on BrightCore?
No. BrightCore updates the floor once a day, while the market is closed, between 4:45 PM and 5:59 PM ET, but all positions still close at 4:45 PM ET on both plans.
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Does auto close affect my winning day or my Consistency Rule?
The result of the auto closed trade counts in your balance like any other closed trade.
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Is a trade open at 4:45 PM ET a rule violation?
No. It is closed automatically and it is never a breach.
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Can I open a trade after 5:00 PM ET?
Not until 6:00 PM ET. The new session opens at 6:00 PM ET, and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM ET there is a daily break.
Where to go next
Trading hours and auto close at 4:45 PM ET
Trading rules at a glance
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