Using EAs and trading bots at prop firms
Lots of prop firms are fine with automated trading, but nearly all have limits. Here's what's usually OK and what isn't.
Usually OK
EAs you built yourself, or bought and customised, plus trade managers and risk tools are widely accepted, especially on MT5 and cTrader.
Usually not OK
High-frequency trading, latency arbitrage, tick scalping, and popular off-the-shelf EAs that lots of traders run at the same time. Firms look out for identical trades across accounts.
Your platform matters
MT5 runs EAs, while cTrader runs cBots written in C#. Web platforms like Match-Trader and TradeLocker don't support MT5 EAs.
Before you switch it on
Ask support in writing whether your EA is allowed and save their reply. Our EA list shows where each firm stands.
Questions traders ask us
Can I use a trade copier?
Copying your own trades between your own accounts is often fine; copying other people usually isn't.
Do EAs work on TradingView?
Not in the same way. TradingView uses alerts and scripts rather than EAs.