Where most firms restrict HFT
High-frequency trading is one of the first things prop firms restrict, usually through a minimum holding time, a limit on trades per day, or a broad clause about "exploitative" strategies that is applied after the fact. Traders often discover the restriction only when a payout is refused.
PropCapital does not impose a minimum holding time or a trade-count cap.
What's permitted
- High-frequency strategies — no minimum holding period
- Scalping — including very short duration trades
- Automated execution via expert advisors
- News trading — no restriction around economic releases
- No cap on the number of trades per day or per phase
What remains restricted
These apply to every trader regardless of strategy:
- Copy-trading or mirroring across multiple accounts
- Hedging between separate accounts
- Exploiting demonstrable platform or pricing errors — latency arbitrage against a broken feed is not a strategy we fund
Evaluation rules
| Rule | PropCapital |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 profit target | 8% |
| Phase 2 profit target | 5% |
| Maximum drawdown | 8% |
| Daily drawdown | 4% |
| Minimum trading days | 5 days |
| Time limit | None |
| Profit split | 80% (90% after 3 payouts) |
The drawdown limits are what a high-frequency system needs to respect. Because there is no time limit, there is no pressure to raise frequency or size to beat a deadline.
Platform
Accounts are delivered on MetaTrader 5, typically within minutes of payment. Execution is on real market conditions.
Pricing
| Account size | One-time fee |
|---|---|
| $3,000 | $39 |
| $5,000 | $49 |
| $10,000 | $79 |
| $25,000 | $149 |
| $50,000 | $249 |
Frequently asked questions
Does PropCapital allow HFT?
Yes. High-frequency trading is permitted, with no minimum holding time and no cap on the number of trades.
Is there a minimum holding time per trade?
No. There is no minimum holding period, so scalping and high-frequency strategies are viable.
Can I run my HFT system automatically?
Yes. Automated execution through expert advisors is permitted on MT5.
Is latency arbitrage allowed?
No. Exploiting demonstrable pricing or platform errors is not permitted. Legitimate high-frequency strategies trading on real market conditions are fine.