Expert advisors: what it means at each prop firm
As verified between 4 Oct 2026 and 7 Nov 2026, 8 firms quote their expert advisor rule, each in its own words below.
8 firms, their own words and their values.
The expert advisors at each firm
| Firm | Value | In the firm's words | Source, read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Capital Group | In the source's words“Yes, Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted on our MT5 platform; however, their use is strictly limited to risk management and trade assistance tools.” | In the source's words“Yes, Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted on our MT5 platform; however, their use is strictly limited to risk management and trade assistance tools.” | help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/6934236-can-i-use-an-expert-advisor-ea · 7 Nov 2026 |
| Blue Guardian | In the source's words“EAs are allowed.” | In the source's words“EAs are allowed.” | help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules · 4 Oct 2026 |
| FTMO | not stated | not stated | ftmo.com/en/faq/which-instruments-can-i-trade-and-what-strategies-am-i-allowed-to-use · 4 Oct 2026 |
| FundedNext | In the source's words“EAs/VPS Available with add-ons” | In the source's words“EAs/VPS Available with add-ons” | fundednext.com/cfds/stellar-2-step · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Maven Trading | In the source's words“Expert Advisors (EAs): EAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually.” | In the source's words“Expert Advisors (EAs): EAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually.” | maventrading.com/faqs · 20 Oct 2026 |
| TenX Circle | In the source's words“using unauthorised expert advisors, scripts, bots, or API-driven order flow not expressly permitted under these Terms.” | In the source's words“using unauthorised expert advisors, scripts, bots, or API-driven order flow not expressly permitted under these Terms.” | tenxcircle.com/en/legal/terms-conditions · 24 Oct 2026 |
| The5ers | In the source's words“Expert Advisors that scalp during the rollover night to take advantage of the price feed” | In the source's words“Expert Advisors that scalp during the rollover night to take advantage of the price feed” | the5ers.com/faqs/prohibited-trading-practices · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Topstep | not stated | not stated | help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284197-trading-combine-parameters · 4 Oct 2026 |
What the figures say
This page covers what prop firms say about expert advisors, the automated programs that place trades for you. 8 firms quote a rule on the topic, and B-NKER last checked these facts on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
The wording differs from firm to firm. Alpha Capital Group says “Yes, Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted on our MT5 platform; however, their use is strictly limited to risk management and trade assistance tools.”, while Maven Trading says “Expert Advisors (EAs): EAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually.” Blue Guardian states “EAs are allowed.”
The table shows each firm's own words next to its source. If you want the full picture, you can compare every firm on the expert advisors or read all Alpha Capital Group rules.
Read further
Sources
- Alpha Capital Group · help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/6934236-can-i-use-an-expert-advisor-ea · 7 Nov 2026
- Blue Guardian · help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules · 4 Oct 2026
- FTMO · ftmo.com/en/faq/which-instruments-can-i-trade-and-what-strategies-am-i-allowed-to-use · 4 Oct 2026
- FundedNext · fundednext.com/cfds/stellar-2-step · 4 Oct 2026
- Maven Trading · maventrading.com/faqs · 20 Oct 2026
- TenX Circle · tenxcircle.com/en/legal/terms-conditions · 24 Oct 2026
- The5ers · the5ers.com/faqs/prohibited-trading-practices · 4 Oct 2026
- Topstep · help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284197-trading-combine-parameters · 4 Oct 2026
Facts last checked on their sources on 7 Nov 2026. Each table is built from the facts of the base, never typed by hand.
