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E8 Markets News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
News trading rules at E8 Markets depend on the account type. The Signature (Forex, Crypto, Futures) and Pro accounts allow news trading freely across all phases with no restrictions. The E8 One and E8 One Crypto accounts allow news trading during the challenge phase, but on the funded account, a 5 minute restriction applies before and after high-impact news events. Profits from trades executed during this window are deducted at the payout stage.
Below is a breakdown of how the E8 Markets news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| E8 One | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| E8 One Crypto | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| E8 Signature (Forex) | Allowed | Allowed |
| E8 Signature (Crypto) | Allowed | Allowed |
| E8 Signature (Futures) | Allowed | Allowed |
| E8 Pro (Forex) | Allowed | Allowed |
| E8 Pro (Crypto) | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
E8 One
News trading is fully allowed during the challenge phase with no restrictions. On the funded account, news trading is not allowed. A 5 minute restriction applies before and after high-impact news events on correlated instruments. During this window, traders cannot open new trades, close existing trades, modify orders, or trigger stop loss and take profit orders. Trades opened before the window may be held through the event but cannot be closed during it. Profits from any trade executed during the restricted window are deducted when the trader submits a payout request. E8 Markets notifies traders via email when a deduction has been applied.
E8 One Crypto
The same rules apply as E8 One. News trading is fully allowed during the challenge phase. On the funded account, the 5 minute restriction applies around high-impact news events. Profits from violating trades are deducted at payout.
E8 Signature (Forex)
News trading is fully allowed during both the challenge and funded phases with no restrictions. E8 Markets recommends caution around high-impact news due to slippage, but there is no rule enforcement or profit deduction related to news trading.
E8 Signature (Crypto)
News trading is fully allowed during both the challenge and funded phases with no restrictions. Slippage during high-impact events is the trader’s responsibility, as in any live market environment.
E8 Signature (Futures)
News trading is fully allowed during both the challenge and funded phases with no restrictions. E8 Markets recommends caution around high-impact events due to slippage.
E8 Pro (Forex)
News trading is fully allowed during both the challenge and funded phases with no restrictions.
E8 Pro (Crypto)
News trading is fully allowed during both the challenge and funded phases with no restrictions.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
E8 Markets does not operate a progressive warning system for news trading violations on E8 One funded accounts. There is no account breach triggered by news trading violations. Instead, any profits generated from trades executed during the 5 minute restricted window are automatically deducted from the account balance when the trader submits a payout request. E8 Markets notifies traders by email when a deduction has been applied. Repeated or deliberate violations may result in account termination at E8 Markets’ discretion.
Final Comments
E8 Markets applies news trading restrictions only on the E8 One and E8 One Crypto funded accounts. The Signature and Pro account ranges are entirely unrestricted on news trading at all stages, making them the better choice for traders who rely on high-impact news events. On the E8 One funded account, the key point to understand is that the restriction does not cause an immediate account breach but profits from violating trades are removed at payout. Traders should also note that positions cannot be closed during the window, so any trades opened near a high-impact event must either be closed before the window opens or committed to holding through it.
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FAQ
Is news trading allowed at E8 Markets?
It depends on the account type. The Signature and Pro accounts allow news trading freely at all stages. The E8 One and E8 One Crypto funded accounts do not allow news trading and a 5 minute restriction applies around high-impact events.
What is the restricted window on E8 One funded accounts?
Trading is prohibited for 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after a high-impact news event on correlated instruments. This includes opening trades, closing trades, modifying orders, and triggering stop loss or take profit orders.
What happens if I violate the news trading rule on an E8 One funded account?
There is no immediate account breach. Any profits from trades executed during the restricted window are deducted when a payout is requested. E8 Markets notifies traders by email when a deduction is applied.
Can I hold trades through a news event on an E8 One funded account?
Yes. Trades opened before the 5 minute window can be held through the news event. The restriction only applies to opening, closing, or modifying orders during the window. You cannot close the trade during the window, so plan accordingly before the event.
Which E8 Markets accounts allow news trading freely?
E8 Signature Forex, E8 Signature Crypto, E8 Signature Futures, E8 Pro Forex, and E8 Pro Crypto all allow news trading freely at every stage with no restrictions or profit deductions.