{"id":1229,"date":"2025-12-26T17:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T17:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2026-07-08T00:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T00:13:08","slug":"is-news-trading-allowed-in-ftmo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/is-news-trading-allowed-in-ftmo\/","title":{"rendered":"Is News Trading Allowed in FTMO?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #8b93b4; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;\">View news trading rules for other forex prop firms<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n<select style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 400px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: #ffffff; background-color: #12162b; border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.35); border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 14px; cursor: pointer; -webkit-appearance: none; -moz-appearance: none; appearance: none; outline: none; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);\" onchange=\"if(this.value) window.location.href=this.value;\"><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"\">Select a firm&#8230;<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/alpha-capital-news-trading-rule\/\">Alpha Capital<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/fintokei-news-trading-rule\/\">Fintokei<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/for-traders-news-trading-rule\/\">For Traders<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/forex-funds-flow-news-trading-rule\/\">FFF<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/funded-trading-plus-news-trading-rule\/\">FTP<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/funder-pro-news-trading-rule\/\">FunderPro<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/funding-pips-news-trading-rule\/\">Funding Pips<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/funding-traders-news-trading-rule\/\">Funding Traders<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/ft-uk-news-trading-rule\/\">FTUK<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/goat-funded-trader-news-trading-rule\/\">GFT<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/ifunds-news-trading-rule\/\">iFunds<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/instant-funding-news-trading-rule\/\">Instant Funding<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/pipfarm-news-trading-rule\/\">PipFarm<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/rebelsfunding-news-trading-rule\/\">RebelsFunding<\/option><\/select>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2: Short text --><\/p>\n<h4>FTMO News Trading Rule<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.65) 0%, rgba(96,165,250,0.55) 55%, rgba(203,213,225,0.45) 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 1px; margin: 22px 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0f22 0%, #0d1631 100%); border-radius: 15px; padding: 22px 24px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 20px; color: #ffffff;\">The Simple Answer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75;\">News trading is allowed during all evaluation phases at FTMO. On Standard funded accounts, a 2 minute restriction applies before and after selected high-impact news events on affected instruments. The Swing funded account has no news trading restrictions. Violations on Standard funded accounts result in an account breach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(8,16,40,0.75) 0%,rgba(16,28,66,0.65) 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 14px; padding: 13px 15px; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.025); margin: 0 0 30px; font-family: 'Poppins',Arial,sans-serif;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; margin-bottom: 11px;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prop-firm-reviews-discounts-comparison-website-propvator-300x300.png\" alt=\"Propvator logo\" style=\"width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: contain; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); padding: 4px; flex-shrink: 0;\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"min-width: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.3;\">Find the Best Prop Firm Deals<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #60a5fa; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\">Discounts + BOGO<\/span><br \/>\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0;\" href=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/offers\/\"><button style=\"background: #2563eb; color: #ffffff; border: none; border-radius: 8px; padding: 9px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13.5px; font-family: 'Poppins',Arial,sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px; white-space: nowrap;\">View Offers<\/button><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 6px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0;\">Rules by Account Type<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>Below is a breakdown of how the FTMO news trading rules apply across different account types and stages.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.28); border-radius: 14px; margin: 16px 0 30px; background: rgba(10,14,34,0.55); overflow: hidden;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #93c5fd; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.28);\">Challenge Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #93c5fd; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.28);\">Evaluation Phase<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.07em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #93c5fd; background: rgba(59,130,246,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.28);\">Funded Phase<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #e2e8fa; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); font-weight: 600; \">1 Step (Standard)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">Allowed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">Not Allowed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #e2e8fa; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); font-weight: 600; \">1 Step (Swing)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">Allowed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">Allowed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #e2e8fa; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); font-weight: 600; \">2 Step (Standard)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">Allowed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">Not Allowed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #e2e8fa; font-weight: 600; \">2 Step (Swing)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; \">Allowed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; \">Allowed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 4: Breakdown by account type --><\/p>\n<h4>Breakdown by Account Type<\/h4>\n<h3>1 Step (Standard)<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase. On the funded account, no trades can be opened or closed within 2 minutes before or after a restricted news event on affected instruments. Trades opened more than 2 minutes before the event may be held through the release. If a stop loss or take profit is triggered within the restricted window, it is considered a breach.<\/p>\n<h3>1 Step (Swing)<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is fully allowed during both the evaluation and funded phase with no restrictions of any kind.<\/p>\n<h3>2 Step (Standard)<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is fully allowed during both evaluation phases. On the funded account, the same 2 minute restriction applies. No trades can be opened or closed on affected instruments within 2 minutes before or after a restricted news event. Violations result in an account breach.<\/p>\n<h3>2 Step (Swing)<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is fully allowed throughout both evaluation phases and the funded phase with no restrictions of any kind.<br \/>\n<!-- Warning System --><\/p>\n<h3>Warning System for News Rule Violations<\/h3>\n<p>FTMO does not operate a warning system for news trading violations on Standard funded accounts. Any violation of the 2 minute restriction results in an immediate account breach. There are no warnings before consequences are applied.<br \/>\n<!-- SECTION 6: Final comments --><\/p>\n<h3>Final Comments<\/h3>\n<p>FTMO applies a clear split between its Standard and Swing funded accounts. Evaluation phases across both account types are fully unrestricted, giving traders complete flexibility during the challenge. On Standard funded accounts, the 2 minute restriction applies to a specific list of high-impact events and affected instruments only. Trades on non-affected instruments remain unrestricted even during news events. The Swing account is the right choice for traders who want full news trading freedom on the funded side.<br \/>\n<!-- SECTION 7: Promo --><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 Learn more details and compare prop firm discounts here: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Propvator.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.7) 0%, rgba(96,165,250,0.55) 55%, rgba(203,213,225,0.45) 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 1px; margin-top: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0f22 0%, #0e1a3d 100%); border-radius: 15px; padding: 26px 22px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.01em;\">Find the Best Prop Firm Deals on Propvator<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/\"><br \/>\n<button style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #3b82f6 100%); color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 26px; border: none; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,99,235,0.5); font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\">Compare Prop Firms<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 8: FAQ --><\/p>\n<h3>FAQ<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(10,14,34,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff;\">Is news trading allowed at FTMO?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">News trading is fully allowed during all evaluation phases. On Standard funded accounts, a 2 minute restriction applies before and after selected high-impact news events on affected instruments. The Swing funded account has no restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(10,14,34,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff;\">What is the restricted window on Standard funded accounts?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">No trades can be opened or closed within 2 minutes before or 2 minutes after a restricted news event on the affected instruments. Trades opened more than 2 minutes before the event may be held through the release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(10,14,34,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff;\">What happens if I violate the news trading rule on a Standard funded account?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">Any violation results in an immediate account breach. This includes stop loss or take profit orders triggered within the restricted window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(10,14,34,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff;\">Does the restriction apply to all instruments?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">No. The restriction only applies to specific affected instruments tied to the restricted news event. For example, during the US NFP release, you cannot trade USDJPY or GBPUSD but you can trade EURGBP or AUDNZD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(10,14,34,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.22); border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 14px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; color: #ffffff;\">Does the Swing account have any news trading restrictions?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">No. The Swing account allows news trading freely during both evaluation and funded phases with no restrictions of any kind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View news trading rules for other forex prop firms Select a firm&#8230;Alpha CapitalFintokeiFor TradersFFFFTPFunderProFunding PipsFunding TradersFTUKGFTiFundsInstant FundingPipFarmRebelsFunding FTMO News Trading Rule The Simple Answer News trading is allowed during all evaluation phases at FTMO. 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