The 3-minute rule
Because Instant starts on live stage, every trade must remain open for at least three (3) full minutes from entry to exit. Closing sooner — whether at a profit or a loss — violates the rule.
Zero tolerance from day one
There is no evaluation warm-up where short holds are ignored, and no soft warning stack. A sub-3-minute close is a hard conduct breach. Configure EAs and discretionary habits before your first Instant order.
How timing is measured
- Clock starts at the server/platform open timestamp of the position.
- Clock ends at the close timestamp of that position (full close that ends the trade).
- Partial closes that leave a remainder open do not “reset” the original entry clock for the remaining size; manage each close carefully so the trade lifecycle still respects the minimum hold intent.
Examples
- Open 10:00:00, close 10:02:59 → breach (under 3 minutes).
- Open 10:00:00, close 10:03:00 → compliant.
- Stop-loss filled at 2 minutes → still a breach; protective exits are not exempt.
- Hold 2 minutes 40 seconds → breach. Hold 3 minutes 0 seconds → compliant.
Practical trading notes
If your style relies on sub-3-minute scalps, it is not compatible with Instant. Adjust entries, stops, and take-profits so the planned lifecycle is at least three minutes, or choose a different approach.