Yes. There are no minimum holding times and EAs are permitted on all platform accounts. Scalping strategies are explicitly supported on Standard, Micro and Ultra Low accounts.
Direct answer
XM does not impose a minimum holding period, does not penalise quick in-and-out trades, and does not restrict expert advisors (EAs). Scalping is a permitted trading style across all retail account types.
What scalpers care about at XM
- Spreads. Ultra Low is the more scalp-friendly account; Standard’s ~1.6 pip on EURUSD adds friction at high frequency.
- Execution speed. Average execution at XM is sub-100ms during normal liquidity; latency-sensitive strategies should test against their own server location.
- Slippage. Material around news, minimal during normal liquidity.
- Bonus eligibility. The $30 no deposit bonus permits scalping but excludes manufactured-volume patterns.
Restrictions to be aware of
The relevant restriction is on bonus accounts: trading patterns whose primary purpose is to manufacture lot-volume rather than express a market view (latency arbitrage, hedged churn, multi-account coordinated trades) can void the bonus and any attributable profits. Genuine scalping — entering and exiting based on a market signal — is fine.
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FAQ
Is scalping allowed at XM?
Yes. There are no minimum holding times and EAs are permitted on all platform accounts. Scalping strategies are explicitly supported on Standard, Micro and Ultra Low accounts.
Can I run a scalping EA on MT5 at XM?
Yes. EAs are allowed on all platform accounts. Performance depends on your VPS, latency and server location.
Is there a per-trade minimum lot size?
0.01 lot is the minimum on Standard, Micro and Ultra Low.
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- Is XM VPS free?
- XM Spreads Compared
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