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Alpha Futures News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
News trading is allowed during all evaluation phases at Alpha Futures. On funded accounts, it depends on the account type. Standard and Zero Qualified accounts enforce a 2-minute restriction around high-impact news events, while Advanced and Premium Qualified accounts have no news trading restrictions.
Below is a breakdown of how the Alpha Futures news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Qualified | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Zero Qualified | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Advanced Qualified | Allowed | Allowed |
| Premium Qualified | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Standard Qualified
News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase. On the funded account, no orders may be executed within 2 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. Traders may hold existing positions through a release provided no new orders are placed within the restricted window. Violations result in profits being voided and payout being denied until the next eligible date.
Zero Qualified
News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase. On the funded account, the same 2-minute restriction applies. No orders may be executed within 2 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. The same violation consequences apply as on the Standard Qualified account.
Advanced Qualified
News trading is fully allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase with no restrictions. Traders should however avoid an all-or-nothing approach or gambling tendencies, particularly during high-volatility events, as these remain prohibited practices regardless of account type.
Premium Qualified
News trading is fully allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase with no restrictions. As with the Advanced Qualified account, gambling tendencies and all-or-nothing approaches are not tolerated even during high-impact news events.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
Alpha Futures follows a structured violation system for news trading breaches on Standard and Zero Qualified funded accounts.
| Violation Number | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| First Violation | Warning issued, profits voided, payout denied until next eligible date |
| Second Violation | Account breach |
Final Comments
Alpha Futures takes a tiered approach to news trading depending on the funded account type. Standard and Zero Qualified accounts are subject to a 2-minute restriction, while Advanced and Premium Qualified accounts have no news trading restrictions at all. The violation system gives traders one opportunity to correct course before facing an account breach, which is a relatively fair structure. For news traders, the Advanced or Premium Qualified accounts offer the most flexibility on the funded side.
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FAQ
Is news trading allowed at Alpha Futures?
It depends on the account type. All evaluation accounts have no news trading restrictions. On funded accounts, Standard and Zero Qualified accounts enforce a 2-minute restriction, while Advanced and Premium Qualified accounts have no restrictions.
What is the restricted window on Standard and Zero Qualified funded accounts?
No orders may be executed within 2 minutes before or 2 minutes after a high-impact news event. This includes the start time of high-impact speeches listed on Forex Factory.
What happens if I violate the news trading rule?
The first violation results in a warning, profits from the trade are voided, and payout is denied until the next eligible date. A second violation leads to an account breach.
Can I hold positions through a news release on a funded account?
Yes, provided no new orders are placed within the 2-minute restricted window. Existing trades may remain open through the release.
Do Advanced and Premium Qualified accounts have any news trading restrictions?
No. These accounts have no news trading restrictions. However, gambling tendencies and all-or-nothing approaches remain prohibited on all account types regardless of news events.