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Funding Traders News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
News trading is allowed on all Funding Traders evaluation and funded accounts except the Instant account. On the 1 Step and 2 Step funded accounts, news-influenced profits must not exceed 30% of total PnL. The Instant funded account does not allow news trading and any violation results in an immediate account breach.
Below is a breakdown of how the Funding Traders news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | N/A | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step (Pro) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step (Pro6) | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step (Pro10) | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
There is no evaluation phase for this account. On the funded account, news trading is not allowed. No trades may be opened, held, or closed within 10 minutes before or after a high-impact news event or speech. Violating this rule results in an immediate account breach.
1 Step (Pro)
News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase. On the funded account, news trading is allowed but news-influenced profits must not exceed 30% of total PnL. A news trade is defined as any position opened, held, or closed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact news event or speech. Trades held for 5 or more hours before the news release are exempt from this classification. If the 30% threshold is exceeded, payouts are delayed until additional trades bring the percentage below the limit.
2 Step (Pro6)
News trading is fully allowed during both evaluation phases. On the funded account, the same 30% PnL rule applies. News trades are defined as any position opened, held, or closed within 5 minutes of a high-impact news event. Trades held for 5 or more hours before the release are exempt. Payouts are delayed if the 30% threshold is exceeded.
2 Step (Pro10)
News trading is fully allowed during both evaluation phases. On the funded account, news trading is allowed subject to the same 30% PnL rule. The 5-minute window and 5-hour holding exemption apply. Payouts are delayed if news-influenced profits exceed 30% of total PnL.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
Funding Traders applies different consequences depending on the account type. On the Instant funded account, any news trading violation results in an immediate account breach with no warnings. On the 1 Step and 2 Step funded accounts, there is no breach for exceeding the 30% news PnL threshold. Payouts are delayed until additional trades bring the news-influenced profit percentage below 30%.
Final Comments
Funding Traders takes a tiered approach to news trading. The Instant funded account has a strict 10-minute ban with immediate breach on violation. The 1 Step and 2 Step funded accounts allow news trading freely but cap news-influenced profits at 30% of total PnL. The 5-hour holding exemption gives structured traders flexibility to hold positions opened well before a news release. For traders who actively trade news, the 1 Step or 2 Step accounts are the appropriate choice, provided they manage the 30% PnL threshold carefully.
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FAQ
Is news trading allowed at Funding Traders?
News trading is allowed on all evaluation and funded accounts except the Instant funded account. On the Instant account, any news trading is a hard breach.
What is the 30% PnL rule on funded accounts?
On 1 Step and 2 Step funded accounts, news-influenced profits must not exceed 30% of total PnL. If this threshold is exceeded, payouts are delayed until additional non-news trades bring the percentage below 30%.
What counts as a news trade at Funding Traders?
Any position opened, held, or closed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact news event or speech is classified as a news trade. Positions held for 5 or more hours before the news release are exempt from this classification.
What happens if I trade news on the Instant funded account?
Trading news on the Instant funded account results in an immediate account breach. The restriction covers any trade opened, held, or closed within 10 minutes before or after a high-impact news event.
Can I hold positions through a news release on a 1 Step or 2 Step funded account?
Yes, provided the position was opened at least 5 hours before the news release. Such trades are exempt from being classified as news trades and do not count toward the 30% PnL threshold.