News trading is only allowed with the News Trading Add-on during the funded stage across challenge models. Here's what you need to know based on your account type and stage.
📊 News Trading by Account Type
Challenge Type | Challenge Phase | Funded Phase |
1 Phase | ✅ Allowed | 🚫 Not allowed without Add-on |
Pro | 🚫 Only with Add-on | 🚫 Only with Add-on |
Flex | ✅ Allowed | 🚫 Only with Add-on |
🚨 What Is a Restricted News Event?
You are not allowed to execute or close trades:
Within 5 minutes before and after a red folder macroeconomic event.
During all-day events (unless you have the News Trading Add-on).
On tentative events—deductions will still apply.
🔁 This includes opening, modifying, or closing a trade.
⏰ Timing Example
If an event is scheduled for 8:30 AM, you cannot trade from 8:25 AM to 8:35 AM without the News Trading Add-on.
📅 All-Day Events
News trading is prohibited during all-day red folder events like:
Government Speeches
Full-Day Macroeconomic Summits
Violations during this window may result in revocation of profits and a warning.
❗ Tentative Events
These are events with flexible start times. Even if the time isn't updated, deductions still apply based on the official time from sources like:
✅ Want to avoid surprises? Add the News Trading Add-on to trade through tentative events.
🧾 Common Red Folder Events by Instrument
Instrument | Red Folder Events |
USD, NASDAQ, US30, US500, US Oil, GOLD, SILVER | Non-Farm Payroll, FOMC, CPI, GDP, Fed Speeches |
GBP, UK100, UK500 | CPI, Bank Rates, MPC, Gov Speeches |
EUR, DAX30, FRA40, GER30 | Refinancing Rates, Gov Speeches |
AUD, ASX200 | RBA, GDP, CPI, Unemployment |
CHF | SNB Rate, Gov Speeches |
NZD | RBNZ, GDP, CPI, Employment |
JPY | BOJ, CPI, GDP, Gov Speeches |
⚠️ Violating these rules may result in deductions, warnings, or forfeited profits.