Updated 2026-04-17
FXIFY EA & Bot Policy Rule Explained
FXIFY
Quick Answer
FXIFY allows all EAs and bots, including Martingale and Grid strategies across all account phases.
The policy permits any automated trading strategy without restrictions on algorithm type or trading frequency. This includes high-risk strategies like Martingale and Grid trading that are typically banned by other prop firms. Traders must still comply with daily loss limits (4%) and total drawdown limits (10%) regardless of automation used.
Key Rule Details
EAs Allowed
Yes
Restrictions
EAs allowed, Martingale & Grid allowed
HFT
Prohibited at all firms
Arbitrage
Prohibited at all firms
Copy Trading
Not allowed
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Ignoring Risk Management Settings
Traders assume EA permission means unlimited risk and run bots without proper stop losses or position sizing. A Martingale EA on a $50,000 account can easily trigger the 4% daily loss limit ($2,000) in minutes during volatile news events. The account gets breached despite EAs being allowed because risk management rules still apply.
Over-Leveraging Grid Strategies
Traders deploy grid bots with excessive position sizes, forgetting about the 10% total loss limit. A grid strategy opening multiple 2% risk positions can accumulate to 8-10% drawdown quickly during trending markets. This breaches the maximum total loss rule even though grid strategies are explicitly permitted.
Running Multiple EAs Simultaneously
Traders activate several EAs thinking more automation equals better results, but overlapping trades compound risk exposure. Three different EAs each risking 2% can create 6% total exposure, easily triggering the 4% daily loss limit if trades move against them. The individual EAs are allowed but combined risk management becomes uncontrollable.
Weekend Gap Exposure
Traders leave EAs running over weekends without considering gap risk from automated positions. A Martingale EA holding multiple positions can face significant losses from Sunday gap openings, immediately breaching the daily loss limit before markets stabilize. EAs don't pause for weekend risk like manual traders do.
Protection Strategies
Set Conservative Daily Loss Buffer
Configure EAs to stop trading at 3% daily loss instead of the full 4% limit to account for slippage and gap risk. This 1% buffer protects against sudden market moves that could push losses beyond the threshold before the EA can react and close positions.
Limit Position Size Per EA
Restrict each automated strategy to maximum 1% risk per trade when running multiple EAs or grid systems. This ensures even if several positions move against you simultaneously, total exposure stays within the 4% daily limit while allowing multiple strategies to operate safely.
Implement Real-Time Drawdown Monitoring
Set up alerts when account drawdown reaches 7% to manually intervene before hitting the 10% total loss limit. This gives you a 3% buffer to assess EA performance and disable problematic strategies before account termination occurs.
Disable EAs During High-Impact News
Automatically pause all automated trading 30 minutes before and after major economic announcements despite news trading being allowed. EAs can't interpret fundamental context and may execute poorly timed entries during extreme volatility, risking rapid drawdown.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on FXIFY's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-04-17.