At FXRK, we allow the use of Expert Advisors (EAs), bots, and automated trading systems, as long as they comply with our rules and do not engage in abusive or manipulative practices.
To ensure a fair, stable, and professional trading environment, it is strictly prohibited to use algorithms designed to exploit technical glitches, simulate artificial activity, or undermine the purpose of the funding program.
Any account that engages in such behavior may be suspended or terminated without prior notice.
Tick Scalping
What it is:
A strategy that executes hundreds of trades within seconds to capture tiny price movements of 1 to 3 pips. Often used with high volume and no technical analysis.
Why it's prohibited:
It does not represent real market trading or a consistent strategy. It overloads the servers and relies on temporary technical advantages, not trading skill.
Example:
An EA that opens and closes orders in less than a second with high volumes to exploit minimal price shifts before updates occur.
Autotrading with abusive strategies
What it is:
The use of algorithms that trade based on system flaws or unnatural market behavior, such as latency, manipulated ticks, or delayed data.
Why it's prohibited:
It does not reflect real decision-making or technical analysis. It exploits the platform rather than operating under normal conditions.
Example:
An EA connected to an external feed detects outdated prices on FXRK and places orders before the server updates.
Martingale Strategies
What it is:
A method that increases position size after each loss, hoping one win will recover previous losses.
Why it's prohibited:
It creates uncontrolled exposure and a high risk of account wipeout. It is not based on proper risk management.
Example:
An EA that doubles the lot size after each losing trade until one wins or the account is drained.
Grid Trading Strategies
What it is:
A technique that opens multiple buy/sell orders at fixed intervals, with no regard for market direction or analysis.
Why it's prohibited:
It exposes the account to extreme risk during sharp market movements. It lacks analytical structure or responsible risk control.
Example:
An EA that places orders every 10 pips with no stop loss, expecting random price movement to generate profits.
Hyperactive Trading
What it is:
Opening or modifying an excessive number of trades in a short period, without market justification.
Why it's prohibited:
It overloads the server, affects platform performance, and simulates non-human activity.
Example:
An EA that executes 1,000 trades per day with no defined technical pattern, constantly adjusting orders without cause.
Latency Trading
What it is:
A tactic that takes advantage of price delays between platforms or sources to gain an unfair edge.
Why it's prohibited:
It breaks the fairness of the trading environment and exploits desynchronization rather than market knowledge.
Example:
An EA detects a move on another platform and places the order on FXRK before the price is updated there.
Unauthorized Copytrading
What it is:
Automatically replicating another trader’s positions without your own analysis or permission.
Why it's prohibited:
It undermines the individual evaluation process. FXRK must assess each trader's skill, not copied strategies.
Example:
An EA mirrors another user’s trades in real time without any adjustments or personal input.
Price Arbitrage
What it is:
Exploiting price differences between platforms without real market risk, usually by detecting delays.
Why it's prohibited:
It creates artificial gains and compromises the integrity of the evaluation system.
Example:
An EA notices that FXRK hasn't updated prices yet and places orders before they catch up.
Random or impulsive trades (Gambling)
What it is:
Opening trades without any defined strategy, based on luck, emotion, or revenge after losses. Includes using full leverage without risk control.
Why it's prohibited:
FXRK promotes professional, structured trading. This approach leads to account failure, emotional burnout, and no measurable skill.
Example:
An EA enters a large trade after multiple losses, with no stop loss and no analysis, purely trying to "recover".
Account Sharing
What it is:
Allowing someone else to access or trade your account, or using the same EA across multiple users in coordination.
Why it's prohibited:
It violates security policies and makes it impossible to evaluate the individual trader’s skill.
Example:
An EA is installed and used across several accounts simultaneously, generating identical trades on each.
Hedging between accounts or groups
What it is:
Opening opposite trades in different accounts to artificially eliminate risk and guarantee profits on at least one.
Why it's prohibited:
There is no real market exposure. It manipulates the evaluation process and is not a legitimate trading tactic.
Example:
An EA opens a buy position in one account and a sell in another, ensuring that one of them always wins.
Exploiting Technical Errors
What it is:
Taking advantage of platform issues such as frozen prices, execution failures, or delayed updates.
Why it's prohibited:
It is an opportunistic behavior that distorts results, creates unfair profits, and affects trust in the system.
Example:
An EA places orders while EUR/USD is frozen due to a server glitch, knowing it will profit once the price resumes.
Final Warning
By avoiding these practices and focusing on consistent, strategic trading, you will not only protect your account but also align with the core values of FXRK’s professional trading environment.
If you're unsure whether an EA complies with FXRK’s rules, we recommend contacting our support team before using it.