Can I use trading robots or Expert Advisors?
No. The use of any automated, semi-automated, or computer-assisted trading system is strictly prohibited on all Trade4U accounts. This includes Expert Advisors (EAs), trading robots, algorithmic systems, high-frequency trading (HFT), and any software that executes trades automatically and/or in a short time interval.
All trading decisions, order entries, and position management must be executed manually by the account holder through direct interaction with the authorized platform. This rule applies to both Challenge and Funded accounts.
What exactly is considered automated trading?
Automated trading includes any technology that executes trades without direct manual decision for each trade and/or in a short time span. This covers a wide range of systems and tools that may seem harmless but violate our manual trading rules.
Trade4U considers automated trading: Expert Advisors, trading robots, algorithmic systems, trading APIs, automated copy trading, scripts that execute trades, macros, signal-based systems that execute automatically, and any artificial intelligence or machine learning for trading decisions.
How does Trade4U detect automated trading?
We use advanced monitoring systems that analyze trading patterns to identify non-human behaviors. Our technology monitors execution speed, temporal precision, mathematical consistency in position sizes, entry/exit patterns, among other elements.
The system also analyzes intervals between decisions, reactions to market events, and other behavioral indicators that distinguish human from automated trading. Any pattern consistent with automation triggers alerts for detailed review by our compliance team.
What happens if I use automated trading?
Violation of this rule results in immediate and permanent termination of all accounts without warning or opportunity for correction. All profits, bonuses, and benefits are immediately forfeited, and you will be permanently banned from all Trade4U services.
Can I use automated risk management systems?
No. Even systems intended for risk management must be executed manually. You must personally monitor your positions and make conscious decisions about when to close trades for stop-loss or take-profit.
You may set stop-loss and take-profit orders after opening a position, but these must be set manually for each trade. Systems that automatically adjust stops, move take-profits, or execute any risk management without manual decision are prohibited.
CONSEQUENCES AND ENFORCEMENT
Immediate Termination Scenarios
Account termination occurs immediately upon detection of any prohibited practice, with no warnings or second chances. Terminated accounts cannot be recovered, and all profits are forfeited. Reset options are available only for certain rule violations in Challenge accounts at $39, not for prohibited practices.
Serious violations may result in permanent bans preventing future account purchases. In cases involving fraud or manipulation, legal action may be pursued to recover damages or prevent further violations across the trading community.