Best Prop Firms for Position Trading in 2026

Hold for weeks or months — firms with no time limits and maximum flexibility.

What is it?

Position trading is the longest-term active trading style, where traders hold positions for weeks to months based on fundamental analysis, macroeconomic trends, and long-term technical patterns. Position traders make few trades but aim for large moves of 500-2000+ pips.

Why it matters

Position trading is the most challenging strategy to execute with prop firms. Most evaluation challenges have 30-60 day time limits, and swap/rollover fees accumulate significantly over multi-week holds. Trailing drawdown can also be problematic because positions may experience deep retracements before reaching profit targets. Finding firms with unlimited time, reasonable swap costs, and EOD drawdown is essential.

Key rules

  • No Time Limits: Critical for position trading — you may need months to hit your profit target.
  • Swap/Rollover Fees: Multi-week holds rack up swap fees. Look for swap-free or Islamic accounts.
  • EOD Drawdown: End-of-day drawdown is essential — intraday retracements won't breach your account.
  • Large Account Sizes: Position trades need room. Opt for $200K+ accounts to handle margin requirements.

Top firms

  • 1. FTMO — Trust Score 91/100, 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $155 – $1,080
  • 2. The5ers — Trust Score 85/100, 50/50 – 100/0 split, from $39 – $1,250
  • 3. Alpha Capital Group — Trust Score 85/100, 80/20 split, from $50 – $997
  • 4. City Traders Imperium — Trust Score 79/100, 80/20 – 100/0 split, from $39 – $589
  • 5. FXIFY — Trust Score 78/100, 75/25 – 90/10 (up to 100% with add-on) split, from $39 – $1,599
  • 6. For Traders — Trust Score 77/100, 80/20 split, from $49 – $585
  • 7. Elite Trader Funding — Trust Score 76/100, Up to 100/0 split, from $47 – $307+ (one-time) / from $87/mo
  • 8. My Funded Futures — Trust Score 88/100, 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $57 – $449/mo
  • 9. Take Profit Trader — Trust Score 85/100, 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $150 – $360/mo
  • 10. Audacity Capital — Trust Score 70/100, 75/25 – 90/10 split, from $49 – $1,499

Tips

  • Choose firms with no time limit evaluations — 30-day challenges are too short for position trading.
  • Swap-free accounts save hundreds of dollars on multi-week holds. Prioritize firms that offer them.
  • Set wide stop-losses (200-500 pips) and accept lower win rates in exchange for large R:R trades.
  • Track macro events (central bank decisions, elections, trade deals) as primary catalysts.
  • Consider scaling into positions over days rather than entering all at once to manage drawdown.

FAQ

Can I really hold positions for weeks at a prop firm?

Yes, some firms like FTMO and FundedNext allow unlimited hold times including overnight and weekend holding. Always verify the specific firm's policy.

How do swap fees affect position trading?

Swap fees are charged nightly for holding positions. On a multi-week EUR/USD long position, swaps can cost $5-15 per lot per night, significantly eating into profits.

What's the minimum account size for position trading?

We recommend $100K-$200K funded accounts. Position trades use wider stops (200-500 pips), requiring more margin and drawdown buffer.

Is position trading compatible with consistency rules?

Generally no. Consistency rules require profits spread across multiple days, which conflicts with position trading's pattern of few large wins over extended periods.

How many trades per month does a position trader make?

Typically 2-8 trades per month. The focus is on high-conviction setups with large risk-reward ratios (1:3 to 1:10).