Yes — automated trading is allowed on The Prop Pit. You may use trading bots, Expert Advisors (EAs), algorithmic strategies, and any other form of automation on both evaluation and funded accounts.
What's Allowed
- Trading bots — Custom-built or third-party bots that execute trades based on your strategy.
- Expert Advisors (EAs) — Automated scripts for compatible platforms.
- Algorithmic strategies — Any systematic, rules-based approach executed via code.
- Semi-automated tools — Software that generates signals with manual or auto execution.
All Trading Rules Still Apply
Automated systems must comply with every Prop Pit rule, including:
- No hedging — Your bot cannot hold opposing positions. See Prohibited Strategies.
- No HFT — Sub-second high-frequency strategies are not allowed. See HFT.
- News trading rules — News trading is allowed, but your bot must avoid manipulative event tactics such as news straddling. See News Trading.
- Session close — Futures/stock bots must close all positions before session end. See Overnight Holding.
- Contract limits — Maximum position sizes apply to automated orders.
- Consistency rule — Automated strategies must still meet the consistency requirement.
Important
You are fully responsible for the behavior of your automated system. If your bot violates a rule — such as holding past session close or exceeding contract limits — the violation is treated the same as a manual trade.
What's NOT Allowed
While automation itself is permitted, certain automated strategies are prohibited:
- HFT / latency arbitrage — Speed-based exploitation strategies. See Latency Arbitrage.
- Negative RR bots — Bots that systematically risk far more than they stand to gain (3:1+ negative RR). See Negative Risk-to-Reward.
- Third-party copy services — External copy-trade services where you don't control decisions. See Signal & Copy Services.
- Quote stuffing / spoofing — Market manipulation via automated order-book activity.
Tips for Automated Traders
- Test your bot thoroughly on a demo or evaluation account before running it on a funded account.
- Build in session-close logic to auto-flatten positions before the deadline.
- Add news-event awareness to avoid prohibited event tactics such as news straddling or abusive order placement.
- Monitor your bot regularly — don't set it and forget it.