HFT Trading
Learn what qualifies as High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and how it is regulated.
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) is restricted on Flagship Funded accounts.
Strategies that exploit execution speed, latency, or pricing inefficiencies are not permitted.
What is Considered HFT
HFT typically involves:
Extremely short trade durations
High order frequency within short timeframes
Automated or algorithmic execution targeting inefficiencies
HFT Parameters
The following patterns may be flagged as HFT:
Parameter | Threshold Indicator |
Trade Duration | Trades opened and closed within seconds |
Order Frequency | Multiple trades executed rapidly in succession |
Execution Pattern | Repetitive, automated trade entries |
Latency Exploitation | Trading based on price feed delays |
Examples of Prohibited Activity
Opening and closing trades within seconds repeatedly
Scalping based purely on execution delays
Using bots designed for latency arbitrage
Flooding the system with rapid orders
Violation Handling
If HFT behavior is detected:
Profits from flagged trades will be deducted
Account will undergo risk review
Continued violations may result in account breach or termination
Important Notes
Not all scalping is considered HFT
Manual trading with reasonable durations is permitted
The focus is on execution abuse, not strategy type alone
Best Practices
Maintain realistic trade durations
Avoid excessive rapid-fire execution
Ensure strategies are not dependent on latency or system inefficiencies
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