Short Answer
Yes, certain Expert Advisors (EAs), bots, and automated trading strategies are permitted, provided they comply with the FundingRock Trading Rules. However, some types of automation are strictly prohibited.
Permitted
You may use:
Custom-built EAs that you developed yourself.
EAs for which you have full access to the source code.
Automated tools that support your own trading strategy.
Not Permitted
The following are not permitted:
Third-party or commercially distributed EAs used by multiple traders.
EAs without source code access.
High-frequency trading bots.
Mass order execution bots.
Strategies designed to exploit platform errors, pricing delays, or technical inefficiencies.
Example
Permitted: You build your own EA or have full access to its source code and understand exactly how it operates.
Not Permitted: You purchase or download the same commercial EA used by hundreds of other traders without access to its source code.
Important
You are responsible for understanding how any automation you use operates.
Your trading activity must always comply with the FundingRock Trading Rules.
If you’re unsure whether an EA or automated strategy is permitted, contact Support before using it.
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