Prop Firms That Allow EAs and Bots
Most prop firms now allow Expert Advisors and automated strategies on funded accounts, but with restrictions that vary widely — no HFT, no martingale, no grid, no arbitrage against the firm feed. The firms below permit EAs with the lightest rule set.
The major restrictions to read carefully on any EA-permitting firm: latency arbitrage (always prohibited), tick scalping (often prohibited), copy trading from a master signal (varies — some firms allow personal copy across own accounts only, others permit signal services). If your EA depends on sub-second execution, treat any prop firm with caution.
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Frequently asked questions
Which EA strategies are universally banned?
Latency arbitrage, tick scalping, news straddling (with stop-hunt protection), and copy trading against unreleased master signals are banned by almost every firm.
Can I run the same EA across multiple accounts?
Yes on most firms within the firm itself (multi-account same-EA is the standard copy-trading model). Across firms is typically allowed unless flagged as arbitrage.
Do firms detect EAs automatically?
Yes — most firms run pattern detection on trade timestamps and order volume. Manual review only triggers on payout requests for accounts flagged by the automated layer.