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Equity Edge News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
Equity Edge news trading is restricted across all account types and phases. Traders may hold existing positions through news events, but no trades can be opened or closed within 8 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. This applies to all order types including manual entries, pending orders, and stop loss and take profit orders.
USD news restricts all trading pairs. Non-USD news restricts only the relevant currency pairs and linked indices. If news trade profits exceed 25% of the profit share in a payout cycle, the payout is rejected and the profit share forfeited. Equity Edge uses forexfactory.com as its news calendar.
Below is a breakdown of how the Equity Edge news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | N/A | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step (Flagship) | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
There is no evaluation phase for this account. On the funded account, no trades can be opened or closed within 8 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. Holding existing positions through the window is permitted. Profits from trades executed within the window are reviewed and deducted at payout.
1 Step
The 8 minute restriction applies during the evaluation phase and on the funded account. No trades can be opened, closed, or have their stop loss, take profit, or pending orders triggered during the restricted window. USD news restricts all trading pairs. Non-USD news restricts only the relevant currency pairs and linked indices.
1 Step (Flagship)
The same 8 minute restriction applies throughout the evaluation and funded phases. For scheduled speeches, the window runs from 8 minutes before the speech begins until 8 minutes after the speech ends. Profits from any trades executed during this extended window are subject to deduction.
2 Step
The 8 minute restriction applies across both evaluation phases and on the funded account. All order types are covered. If news trade profits in a payout cycle exceed 25% of the profit share, the full payout is rejected and the profit share forfeited. Repeat violations may lead to account termination.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
Equity Edge news trading violations are reviewed at the payout stage and profits from restricted-window trades are deducted. If news trade profits exceed 25% of the profit share in a single payout cycle, the full payout is rejected and the profit share forfeited. Repeat violations may result in account termination. Losses incurred during the restricted window are not compensated.
Final Comments
The Equity Edge news trading rule applies the same 8 minute restriction across all phases, including evaluation. Most firms only restrict news trading on the funded account, so this is worth knowing before starting a challenge. The 16 minute total window per event is also wider than the 2 to 5 minute windows used by most competitors.
The 25% profit share threshold is a separate layer that traders often overlook. Staying within the time windows is not enough on its own. If news trades make up more than 25% of the total profit share in a payout cycle, the full payout is rejected. Equity Edge uses forexfactory.com as its news calendar.
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FAQ
Is news trading allowed at Equity Edge?
News trading is restricted across all account types and phases. Traders may hold positions through news events, but no trades can be opened or closed within 8 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. Profits from trades within the window are deducted at payout.
What is the restricted window at Equity Edge?
The restricted window is 8 minutes before and 8 minutes after each high-impact news event, creating a 16 minute total window per event. For speeches, the restriction runs from 8 minutes before the speech begins until 8 minutes after it ends.
Does USD news affect all currency pairs?
Yes. USD high-impact news and speeches restrict trading on all pairs. Non-USD news restricts only the pairs linked to that currency and its associated indices. EUR news, for example, restricts EUR pairs as well as indices such as GER30, FRA40, and ITA40. GBP news also restricts UK100.
What happens if my news profits exceed 25% of my profit share?
If profits from news trades exceed 25% of the profit share in a payout cycle, the full payout is rejected and the profit share forfeited. Repeat violations may lead to account termination.
Which order types are restricted during the news window?
All order types are restricted. This includes manual opens and closes, pending orders, buy stop and sell stop orders, and any stop loss or take profit that triggers within the window.
Where does Equity Edge get its news calendar from?
Equity Edge uses forexfactory.com as its official news calendar source.