Last updated: April 22, 2026
Yes: Audacity Capital allows EAs, but only custom or own EAs. Third-party signal-based EAs are explicitly prohibited. News trading has a 3-minute restriction window. Copy trading is permitted between your own Audacity Capital accounts.
| EA Support | Yes: own/custom EAs only; third-party signal EAs prohibited |
| Allowed EA Types | Custom/own EAs only; no third-party signal-based EAs |
| Martingale | Not explicitly banned |
| Grid Trading | Not explicitly banned |
| Copy Trading | Allowed between own Audacity Capital accounts; external account copying allowed; third-party prohibited |
| HFT | Not explicitly stated |
| News Trading | Restricted: no opening, closing, or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after high-impact news or speeches |
| Min Trade Duration | Not stated |
| Fixed SL Required | No |
| Account Sizes | $5K, $10K, $15K, $30K, $60K, $120K, $240K |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% (Ability Challenge); 5% (Ability One Verification) |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% |
| Daily Drawdown | 7.5% (Phase 1); 5% (Phase 2 and live) |
| Max Drawdown | 15% (Phase 1, absolute); 10% (Phase 2 and live, absolute) |
| Drawdown Type | Static: absolute fixed drawdown from initial balance |
| Min Trading Days | 4 trading days per phase |
| Time Limit | Unlimited |
| Profit Split | 75% initially; up to 90% on scaling |
| Scaling Plan | Up to $2M; profit share increases with scale |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 |
| MT5 Available | Yes |
| Payout Frequency | Every 14 days; same-day processing; first payout after 14 days |
| Payout Methods | Multiple methods: specific names not listed; wallet-based |
Audacity Capital is suitable for traders who have built their own EA and want generous Phase 1 drawdown room. The restriction on third-party EAs is a hard limit, commercial EAs are not permitted. Best for: proprietary EA developers who trade with custom-built strategies.
Does Audacity Capital allow EA trading?
Yes. Audacity Capital allows Expert Advisors on MT5, but only custom or proprietary EAs. Third-party signal EAs and commercial copy-trading systems are prohibited.
What is the Audacity Capital news trading rule?
No opening, closing, or adding to positions within 3 minutes before or after high-impact news or central-bank speeches on the traded instrument.
Are martingale and grid EAs allowed on Audacity Capital?
Neither is explicitly banned, but any automated strategy must stay within the drawdown and risk guidelines. The firm reviews accounts that flag for high-risk behaviour.