{"id":1365,"date":"2026-05-23T21:26:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T21:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2026-07-08T00:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T00:12:40","slug":"topstep-news-trading-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/topstep-news-trading-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Is News Trading Allowed in Topstep?"},"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 prop firms<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><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\/\">Forex Funds Flow<\/option><option style=\"background-color: #12162b; color: #ffffff;\" value=\"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/funded-trading-plus-news-trading-rule\/\">Funded Trading Plus<\/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\/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\/goat-funded-trader-news-trading-rule\/\">Goat Funded Trader<\/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><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2: Short text --><\/p>\n<h4>Topstep 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 at Topstep across all account types and phases. There are no hard blackout windows or restricted time periods around economic events. However, purposefully trading at maximum position size into a major news event is classified as a prohibited trading strategy. Topstep is a futures-only firm.<\/p>\n<\/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 Topstep 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; \">Trading Combine (Evaluation)<\/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); \">N\/A<\/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; \">Express Funded Account<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.12); \">N\/A<\/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; font-weight: 600; \">Live Funded Account<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c7cfe6; \">N\/A<\/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>Trading Combine (Evaluation)<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase. Traders can open, hold, and close positions during any economic release with no restricted windows. Topstep strongly advises caution as trades impacted by economic releases are not eligible for review, exceptions, or credits.<\/p>\n<h3>Express Funded Account<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is allowed on the Express Funded Account. There are no hard blackout windows around economic events. Purposefully trading at maximum position size into a major news event is listed as a prohibited trading strategy and can result in account review or closure. The 50% consistency rule for payouts means a single oversized news day can delay payout eligibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Live Funded Account<\/h3>\n<p>News trading is allowed on the Live Funded Account. No hard news restrictions are published. The Daily Loss Limit remains in effect at all times, so a bad fill during a high-impact event can trigger a daily breach. Reckless or undisciplined trading including excessive position sizing during news events may result in a Shoulder Tap from the risk team or forfeiture of live capital.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Warning System --><\/p>\n<h3>Warning System for News Rule Violations<\/h3>\n<p>Topstep does not publish a progressive warning system specifically for news trading. However, purposefully trading at maximum position size into a major news release is a prohibited trading strategy. If identified, Topstep reserves the right to delete the trading day and all profits, restart the account, or close the account entirely. On the Live Funded Account, the risk team may issue a Shoulder Tap to tighten contract limits or the daily loss limit when reckless news trading is identified.<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION 6: Final comments --><\/p>\n<h3>Final Comments<\/h3>\n<p>Topstep permits news trading across all phases without enforcing a specific blackout window. The key distinction from fully permissive firms is that maximum position sizing into major news events is explicitly prohibited. Topstep is also a futures-only firm, meaning all trading is on futures instruments across CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT exchanges. Forex, stocks, options, and CFDs are not available. For news traders, Topstep offers flexibility but requires responsible position sizing around high-impact events.<\/p>\n<p><!-- SECTION 7: Promo --><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 Learn more details and get exclusive 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 Topstep?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">Yes. News trading is allowed across all phases with no hard blackout windows or restricted time periods. Topstep does not publish a specific news restriction in its official rules.<\/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;\">Are there any restrictions on news trading at Topstep?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">There are no time-based restrictions. However, purposefully trading at maximum position size into a major news event is a prohibited trading strategy and can result in account review or closure.<\/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 Daily Loss Limit apply during news events?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">Yes. The Daily Loss Limit remains in effect at all times on the Trading Combine and Express Funded Account. On Live Funded Accounts, the Daily Loss Limit also applies and positions are automatically flattened if it is hit.<\/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 Topstep offer forex accounts?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">No. Topstep is a futures-only firm. Traders can only trade futures instruments on CME, COMEX, NYMEX, and CBOT exchanges. Forex, stocks, options, and CFDs are not available.<\/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 Shoulder Tap on the Live Funded Account?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">The Shoulder Tap is a risk management intervention where Topstep&#8217;s risk team contacts a trader experiencing a significant drawdown. They may tighten the trader&#8217;s contract limits or daily loss limit to help manage risk. Reckless news trading that contributes to a large drawdown may trigger a Shoulder Tap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View news trading rules for other prop firms Select a firm&#8230;Alpha CapitalFintokeiFor TradersForex Funds FlowFunded Trading PlusFTUKFunderProFunding PipsFunding TradersGoat Funded TraderiFundsInstant FundingPipFarmRebelsFunding Topstep News Trading Rule The Simple Answer News trading is allowed at Topstep across all account types and phases. There are no hard blackout windows or restricted time periods around economic events. 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