Yes. Expert Advisors (EAs), trading bots, algorithms and automated trading tools are allowed at Upcomers, as long as they follow our trading rules and represent a real, unique and responsible trading strategy.
We support traders who use automation to improve execution, manage risk, calculate position size, manage Stop Loss / Take Profit levels or trade their own systematic strategy.
However, automated trading must not be used to abuse the simulated trading environment, copy other traders or exploit technical inefficiencies.
What types of EAs and automated tools are allowed?
The following tools are generally allowed:
Custom-built Expert Advisors
Personal trading bots
Trade managers
Risk managers
Lot size calculators
Stop Loss / Take Profit managers
Break-even tools
Trailing stop tools
News filters
Semi-automated execution tools
Automated strategies based on the trader’s own trading logic
Using automation does not remove your responsibility as the account owner. You are fully responsible for all trading activity performed on your account, including trades placed, modified or closed by an EA, bot or any automated tool.
Third-party EAs
Third-party EAs are allowed only if they are used responsibly and do not create identical or highly similar trading activity across multiple traders or accounts.
If you use a third-party EA, you must make sure that:
the strategy is customized to your own trading style
the same EA is not being used by multiple traders in the same way
the EA does not generate identical or near-identical trades across multiple accounts
the EA does not violate any Upcomers trading rules
the EA is not designed specifically to pass prop firm challenges through abusive or unrealistic behavior
Publicly sold “prop firm passing” bots, one-shot challenge bots or mass-distributed EAs that generate the same trades for multiple users may be considered prohibited.
Strategy uniqueness and responsible usage
EAs, trading bots and automated strategies are allowed at Upcomers without a fixed simulated balance allocation limit.
However, the automated strategy must be unique, responsible and compliant with all Upcomers trading rules.
Upcomers may review accounts that show identical or highly similar trading activity across multiple traders, accounts or platforms. This includes, but is not limited to, identical entries, exits, trade timing, symbols, lot sizing, Stop Loss / Take Profit placement or overall trading logic.
Changing small parameters, account size, lot multiplier, symbol selection or execution timing does not automatically make a strategy unique if the underlying trading logic remains the same.
Publicly sold “prop firm passing” bots, one-shot challenge bots or mass-distributed EAs that generate the same or highly similar trading activity across multiple users may be considered prohibited.
Prohibited EA usage
The following EA, bot or automated trading behavior is strictly prohibited:
High-frequency trading (HFT)
Tick scalping
Latency arbitrage
Reverse arbitrage
Hedge arbitrage
Platform or data-feed exploitation
Use of emulators
Copy trading from third-party accounts or signal providers
Account management by a third party
Using the same EA strategy across multiple traders
Generating identical or near-identical trades across multiple accounts
Public “prop firm passing” bots
One-shot challenge passing bots
Excessive order placement, cancellation or modification
Any strategy that cannot be reasonably replicated under real market conditions
Any automated behavior that violates Upcomers trading rules
Automation is allowed. Abuse is not.
Server activity and order limits
EAs and bots must not overload the trading server or create abnormal trading activity.
Upcomers may review or restrict accounts that generate excessive:
order placement
order cancellation
order modification
Stop Loss / Take Profit updates
pending order updates
ultra-short-term trades
repeated requests to the trading server
If your EA creates abnormal server activity, we may ask you to adjust the EA settings or stop using the EA.
Repeated or intentional abuse may lead to account termination and reward denial.
Can I use an EA only for risk management?
Yes. EAs or tools used only for risk management, lot size calculation, Stop Loss / Take Profit placement, break-even management or trailing stops are allowed, as long as they do not create prohibited trading behavior.
Risk management tools are encouraged when used responsibly.
Can Upcomers ask me for information about my EA?
Yes. During account review or payout review, Upcomers may request additional information about your EA, bot or automated strategy.
This may include:
the purpose of the EA
whether the EA is custom-built or third-party
proof of ownership or authorization to use the EA
general explanation of the strategy logic
EA settings or risk parameters
confirmation that the EA is not shared by multiple traders
evidence that the strategy is unique and not copied from another trader or provider
You do not need to submit this information before trading unless requested. However, failure to provide reasonable information during a review may affect the outcome of the review.
What happens if I violate the EA rules?
If your EA or automated strategy violates our rules, Upcomers may take action depending on the severity of the violation.
This may include:
warning or request to adjust EA settings
removal of affected trades
phase restart
account breach
account termination
reward denial
permanent restriction from using automated trading tools
Severe violations such as arbitrage, HFT, copy trading, emulators, third-party account management or mass-distributed prop firm passing bots may result in immediate termination and reward denial.
Final note
EAs are allowed at Upcomers because we believe serious traders should be able to use technology to improve their execution, discipline and risk management.
Your strategy can be manual, semi-automated or fully automated.
What matters is simple:
It must be real.
It must be unique.
It must follow the rules.