The minimum hold time is in place at GFF to ensure our evaluation reflects realistic trading conditions. During high-volatility periods, ultra-short trades on larger contract sizes can capture moves that wouldn't realistically be executable in a live funded environment due to slippage, partial fills, and liquidity constraints. The rule keeps the challenge aligned with what you'd actually experience when trading real capital.
The length differs by plan. EOD, 1-Day-Pass-Plan and Instant Classic use a 2 minute microscalping deduction. Flex uses a 1 minute rule checked at payout. Daily Payouts uses a 60 second rule checked at payout.
See holding time rules on each plan for how each one works.