Swing Trading

Retención durante el fin de semana, sin límites de tiempo y drawdown generoso — diseñadas para swing traders.

What is Swing trading?

Swing trading involves holding positions for days to weeks, capturing medium-term price movements. Swing traders use technical and fundamental analysis to identify trends, support/resistance levels, and reversal patterns, typically making 2-10 trades per week.

Why firm choice matters for Swing trading

Swing traders need firms that allow overnight and weekend holding without penalties. Trailing drawdown types and time limits can significantly impact swing trading viability.

What to look for

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Top prop firms for Swing trading

  1. FTMO — trust 9.0/10 (A+), 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $155 – $1,080
  2. Alpha Capital Group — trust 8.8/10 (A), 80/20 split, from $50 – $997
  3. FundedNext — trust 8.6/10 (A), 80/20 – 95/5 split, from $49.99 – $1,049.99
  4. The5ers — trust 8.4/10 (A), 50/50 – 100/0 split, from $39 – $1,250
  5. City Traders Imperium — trust 8.0/10 (A), 80/20 – 100/0 split, from $39 – $589
  6. My Funded Futures — trust 8.8/10 (A), 80/20 – 90/10 split, from $57 – $449/mo
  7. FXIFY — trust 7.6/10 (B+), 75/25 – 90/10 (up to 100% with add-on) split, from $39 – $1,599
  8. Tradeify — trust 8.3/10 (A), 100/0 first $15K, then 90/10 split, from $65 – $221 (one-time)
  9. Audacity Capital — trust 7.3/10 (B+), 75/25 – 90/10 split, from $49 – $1,499
  10. Apex Trader Funding — trust 8.2/10 (A), 100/0 split, from $249 – $657 (one-time)

Tips for Swing trading

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Frequently asked questions

Can I hold trades over the weekend with FTMO?

Yes. FTMO allows weekend holding. However, be aware of potential gap risk and increased swap charges.

What drawdown type is best for swing trading?

EOD (End of Day) drawdown is ideal because it only evaluates your balance at market close, giving your trades room to breathe during intraday volatility.

Do consistency rules affect swing traders?

Yes, significantly. Consistency rules require your profit to be spread evenly across trading days, which conflicts with swing trading's nature of occasional large wins.

How much capital do I need for swing trading?

Swing trading requires more margin per trade. A $100K-$200K funded account is recommended. Challenge fees typically range from $500-$1,000 for these sizes.

Should I use trailing stop or fixed stop for swing trades?

Fixed stop-loss is generally safer with prop firm rules. Trailing stops can trigger during normal retracements, adding unnecessary risk to your drawdown buffer.

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