What Is It?
Hedging refers to opening opposing positions on the same instrument across accounts in order to guarantee profit regardless of market direction.
Example:
Going long NQ in one account and short NQ in another.
Prohibited Forms of Hedging
• Hedging across multiple accounts owned by the same trader
• Hedging between accounts owned by different users
• Hedging between different prop firms
• Any form of hedging designed to bypass risk management rules
What Happens If I Hedge?
If hedging behavior is detected:
Accounts may be reset to prior balances
Repeated violations may lead to permanent restriction from the platform
Why It Is Prohibited
Hedging:
• Misrepresents real trading performance
• Undermines the evaluation process
• Prevents fair allocation of capital