Prop Firms That Allow Hedging
1 futures prop firm we track publishes a policy on hedging. The carve-outs matter more than the headline. What firms object to is coordinated hedging between accounts, not hedging inside one — many allow hedging within a single account while banning cross-account or group hedging.
1 futures firm publishes a policy on this.
Not allowed
From our firm record — not independently re-verified
Frequently Asked Questions
Often, within one account. 15 of the 29 CFD firms publishing a policy allow hedging, 6 apply conditions and 8 prohibit it.
Opening opposing positions on the same instrument across two or more accounts, so one account passes while the other fails. Firms that allow ordinary hedging still ban this, because the loss is theirs and the payout is guaranteed.
This is prohibited at firms that ban cross-account hedging, and the ban usually extends to accounts held elsewhere or by another person. It is one of the rules most commonly enforced at payout review.
Group hedging means several traders coordinating opposing positions across accounts at the same firm. It is treated as a scheme rather than a strategy, which is why firms name it as its own rule even when hedging is otherwise permitted.
Rules change without notice and vary by account type. Confirm with the firm before you trade.