{"id":1507,"date":"2026-06-23T16:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2026-07-24T21:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T21:29:15","slug":"aquafunded-news-trading-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propvator.com\/blog\/aquafunded-news-trading-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Is News Trading Allowed in AquaFunded?"},"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\/\">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>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2: Short text --><\/p>\n<h4>AquaFunded 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 fully allowed during all evaluation phases at AquaFunded. On funded accounts, AquaFunded allows trading during high impact news events, but the profit generated specifically during these periods is capped at 0.5% of the account starting balance per payout cycle. Any qualifying news profit above that cap is removed, with no penalty and no account breach. The cap is defined using trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after red folder events, including FOMC statements and related events.<\/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 AquaFunded 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; \">Instant<\/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); \">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<\/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<\/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; font-weight: 600; \">3 Step<\/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>Instant<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>1 Step<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>2 Step<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>3 Step<\/h3>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<!-- Warning System --><\/p>\n<h3>Warning System for News Rule Violations<\/h3>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<br \/>\n<!-- SECTION 6: Final comments --><\/p>\n<h3>Final Comments<\/h3>\n<p>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.<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 AquaFunded?<\/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 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.<\/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 AquaFunded 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 5 minutes before or after a high-impact news event on funded accounts. This applies to all account types on the funded stage.<\/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 to profits made during the restricted window?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">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.<\/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 FOMC restriction differ from other news events?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">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.<\/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 news trading rule apply during evaluation phases?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #c7cfe6; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7;\">No. News trading is completely unrestricted during all evaluation phases across all AquaFunded account types. The restriction only applies on funded accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View news trading rules for other forex prop firms Select a firm&#8230;Alpha CapitalFintokeiFor TradersForex Funds FlowFunded Trading PlusFTUKFunderProFunding PipsFunding TradersGoat Funded TraderiFundsInstant FundingPipFarmRebelsFunding AquaFunded News Trading Rule The Simple Answer News trading is fully allowed during all evaluation phases at AquaFunded. 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