Trading Update | 5 Feb, 2026

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Execution Type Change: Netting to Hedging

All FTMO Challenges purchased after Jan 30, 2026, at 01:00 are now created with a Hedging account type instead of the existing Netting type. As a result, executions are no longer limited by the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rule.

Key benefits:

• Hedging Enabled: You can hold both Long and Short positions on the same instrument simultaneously.
• No Netting: Positions are not automatically netted. You have full control over which specific trades to close and when.
• Margin Requirements: Margin is required independently for both Long and Short positions.

Switching Existing Accounts to Hedging:

Clients who wish to switch their current account execution type to Hedging may contact our Support Team to request the change. Please note that all trades on the account must be fully closed and remain closed until the execution type change is completed by our team.

All accounts that remain under the Netting execution type will be automatically switched to Hedging once our team closes their open positions at the latest available market price on Friday, Feb 13, 2026, at 23:00.

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Introduction of “Rolling” Simulated Contracts

Future contracts with fixed expiry dates were replaced with new Rolling Simulated Contracts as part of an execution type change on Jan 30, 2026. These instruments have no expiry date, enabling continuous trading without the need to roll over positions. This transition introduces changes to pricing, fees, and contract specifications, which we recommend reviewing carefully.

Key Differences in Costs and Structure:

• No Commissions on Indices and Oil: For the new Rolling contracts on Indices (US500, US100, US30) and USOIL, no commissions are charged.
• Swaps: As these contracts do not expire, standard overnight swap charges apply to positions held overnight.
• Dividends on index instruments: dividends are incorporated directly into the swap value and will not appear as separate balance transactions.

Contract Specification Overview:

Below is a detailed comparison between the expiring contracts and the new Rolling contracts. Please pay close attention to the new instrument names and the Contract Size column, as both have changed.

Important Risk Management Notice:

Please note the significant differences in both instrument names and contract sizes between the two contract types.

• Naming Convention: For example, US500H26.sim will now be listed as US500.sim. Expiry dates will no longer apply.
• Contract Size Changes: We strongly advise clients to monitor changes in contract sizes for instruments such as BTC and US500 before executing any trades. Contract size information can be found in the symbol specifications on your trading platform.
• Swap Convention: For the new Rolling contracts, swaps are applied at midnight. Swap values can be viewed in the specifications section of the relevant symbol.

From Saturday, Jan 31 2026, expiring contracts on Netting accounts were set to close-only. Traders may close existing positions; however, opening new positions on expiring contracts is not possible. To open new positions, please use the new Rolling Simulated Contracts.

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