Breakout's rules now say that short scalps are allowed on all accounts, evaluation and funded, with no minimum holding time. High-frequency trading that relies on latency advantages is prohibited.
The automation rule is spelled out too. Trader-built automation is allowed. High-frequency trading that relies on latency advantages is prohibited, as are off-the-shelf strategies marketed to pass evaluations and trading on third-party signals. Breakout offers no API access, so API-based trading is not possible. News trading remains allowed in the evaluation and on funded accounts.
Full rules are on the Breakout firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Scalping rules, all accounts | Not stated | Short scalps allowed, no minimum holding time; high-frequency trading that relies on latency advantages prohibited |
| Algorithmic trading rules | Not stated | Trader-built automation allowed; latency-based high-frequency trading and off-the-shelf pass strategies prohibited; no API access |
Figures as of 9 November 2026.