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AquaFunded News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
News trading is fully allowed during all evaluation phases at AquaFunded. On funded accounts, news trading is not allowed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. Profits from trades executed during this window are tracked separately and removed at the end of the payout cycle. This does not result in an account violation. FOMC events carry an additional specific prohibition and any profits from FOMC-related trades are also removed.
Below is a breakdown of how the AquaFunded news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | N/A | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2 Step | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 3 Step | Allowed | Not Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
There is no evaluation phase for this account. On the funded account, news trading is not allowed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact news event. Profits from trades executed during this window are tracked and removed at the end of the payout cycle without causing an account violation. FOMC events have a specific additional prohibition and any profits from FOMC-related trades are also subject to removal.
1 Step
News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase with no restrictions. On the funded account, the 5 minute restriction applies before and after high-impact news. Profits from violating trades are removed at payout. No account violation is applied. FOMC restrictions also apply on the funded account.
2 Step
News trading is fully allowed during both evaluation phases. On the funded account, the same 5 minute restriction applies. Profits from trades executed within the restricted window are removed at the end of the payout cycle without an account violation. FOMC events carry an additional prohibition.
3 Step
News trading is fully allowed throughout all three evaluation phases. On the funded account, the 5 minute restriction applies and profits from violating trades are removed at payout. No account violation is applied.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
AquaFunded does not operate a progressive warning system for news trading violations. There is no account breach or termination risk for news trading violations on funded accounts. Instead, any profits generated from trades executed within the 5 minute window around high-impact news events are tracked separately and removed at the end of the payout cycle. Losses incurred during the restricted window remain the trader’s responsibility. FOMC events are treated with additional strictness and any profits from FOMC-related trades are also removed. Accounts opened after April 27, 2026 are subject to the updated tracking system where profits are calculated separately and deducted at payout time.
Final Comments
AquaFunded takes a soft approach to news trading enforcement on funded accounts. Rather than terminating accounts or applying hard breaches, the firm removes profits from trades executed during restricted windows at the end of each payout cycle. This is more trader-friendly than firms that apply hard breaches, but traders should be aware that both standard high-impact news and FOMC events are covered by this rule. Evaluation phases across all account types are fully unrestricted, giving traders complete flexibility to test news strategies before reaching the funded stage. FOMC events carry the strictest treatment and any profits from FOMC trades on funded accounts will be removed regardless of timing.
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FAQ
Is news trading allowed at AquaFunded?
News trading is fully allowed during all evaluation phases. On funded accounts, it is not allowed within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news events. Profits from trades during this window are removed at payout but no account violation is applied.
What is the restricted window on AquaFunded funded accounts?
No trades can be opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact news event on funded accounts. This applies to all account types on the funded stage.
What happens to profits made during the restricted window?
Profits from trades executed during the restricted window are tracked separately and removed at the end of the payout cycle. Losses during this window are not compensated. This does not result in an account violation or termination.
Does the FOMC restriction differ from other news events?
Yes. FOMC events carry a specific additional prohibition. Any profits from trades involving FOMC speeches, statements, or news events on funded accounts are subject to removal, treated with the same strictness as other high-impact news but called out specifically by AquaFunded.
Does the news trading rule apply during evaluation phases?
No. News trading is completely unrestricted during all evaluation phases across all AquaFunded account types. The restriction only applies on funded accounts.