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QT Funded News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
QT Funded news trading rules differ by account type. On QT 2 Step and QT Instant Funded accounts, trading is strictly prohibited within 10 minutes of a high-impact event: 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after. The QT 1 Step evaluation explicitly allows news trading, with no news restriction listed for the funded phase either. Order modifications including stop-loss adjustments, take-profit changes, and order cancellations are permitted during the restricted window on accounts where the restriction applies.
QT Funded restricts news trading on red-folder events and any event marked as Prohibited within the QT dashboard’s own economic calendar. The 10-minute window is wider than the 5-minute window used by most prop firms. QT Funded news trading violations on the 2 Step and Instant Funded accounts result in account termination.
Rules by Account Type
Below is a breakdown of how the QT Funded news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
No evaluation phase. The 10-minute news trading restriction applies from the first day of trading. No new entries or exits are permitted within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact event. This applies to all new trades without exception. Order modifications such as adjusting stop-loss levels, changing take-profit targets, and cancelling pending orders are permitted during the window. Restricted events include red-folder news releases and any event marked as Prohibited in the QT dashboard calendar.
1 Step
The QT 1 Step evaluation explicitly states that news trading is allowed. Traders can enter and exit positions freely around high-impact events during the challenge phase. The funded account rules for the QT 1 Step do not list a news trading restriction, making this the only QT Funded account type where news trading appears to be permitted at all stages. Traders should verify their specific account terms in the QT Funded dashboard before trading around major releases.
2 Step
The QT 2 Step evaluation phase has no news trading restriction. Traders can trade freely during the challenge. The news trading restriction activates on the funded account only. No new trades can be opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact event. The total restricted window is 10 minutes per release. Order modifications are permitted during the window. Violations on the funded account result in account termination.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
On accounts where the QT Funded news trading rule applies (QT 2 Step funded and QT Instant Funded), a violation is a direct breach of the Core News Rule. Account termination follows. QT Funded does offer a Performance Protection Promise for non-prohibited rule breaches, which provides a 10% profit split or a Phase 1 reset. However, news trading violations are listed as a core rule breach and may not qualify for this protection. Traders should not rely on the promise as a safety net for news violations. The QT 1 Step is the exception: the evaluation explicitly permits news trading, and no restriction is listed for the funded phase.
Final Comments
The QT Funded news trading setup has one notable split worth understanding. The QT 2 Step allows unrestricted news trading during the challenge phase but then applies the 10-minute window on the funded account. Traders who build a challenge record using news-based strategies need to adjust their approach once funded on the 2 Step programme.
The 10-minute window at QT Funded is wider than the standard 5-minute window used across most of the industry. Traders need to be out of positions or refrain from entering 5 full minutes before a scheduled release, not just 2 or 3 minutes. For accounts like Instant Funded where the restriction is active from day one, this requires particularly careful calendar monitoring.
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FAQ
Is QT Funded news trading allowed?
It depends on the account type. QT 1 Step allows news trading during evaluation and does not list a restriction for the funded phase. QT 2 Step allows it during evaluation but restricts it on the funded account. QT Instant Funded restricts it from the start with a 10-minute window.
What is the restricted window at QT Funded?
The restricted window is 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after each high-impact event, creating a 10-minute total window per release. This is wider than the 5-minute windows (2.5 minutes before and after) used by most prop firms.
Can I modify orders during the news window at QT Funded?
Yes. Order modifications are permitted during the restricted window. Traders can adjust stop-loss levels, change take-profit targets, and cancel pending orders during the 10-minute window. Only new entries and exits are prohibited.
Does the news restriction apply during the QT 2 Step evaluation?
No. The QT 2 Step evaluation phase has no news trading restriction. The 10-minute window only activates on the funded account. Traders can trade freely around high-impact events during the challenge.
Which events trigger the QT Funded news restriction?
The restriction applies to red-folder high-impact economic releases and any event marked as Prohibited within the QT Funded dashboard’s own economic calendar. Traders should check both the external news calendar and the QT dashboard calendar before trading near scheduled events.
Does the Performance Protection Promise cover news violations?
News trading violations are listed as a core rule breach at QT Funded. The Performance Protection Promise applies to non-prohibited violations. Traders should not assume the promise applies to news rule breaches. Verify your specific account terms in the QT dashboard before relying on any protection for news-related activity.