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WSFunded News Trading Rule
The Simple Answer
WSFunded restricts news trading on funded accounts but not during evaluation phases. On funded accounts, traders must not open new trades within 4 minutes before or 4 minutes after any high-impact event listed on the FXStreet economic calendar. This gives a total restricted window of 8 minutes per event.
The restriction is instrument-specific: it applies only to the currency pairs or instruments directly affected by the news event. Other instruments not tied to that event can be traded normally during the window. Trades that are already open before the window begins may be held through the event, but no new trades may be opened on the affected pair during the 8-minute window.
Below is a breakdown of how the WSFunded news trading rules apply across their account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Funding (Instant Standard) | N/A | Not Allowed |
| Instant Funding (Instant Pro) | N/A | Not Allowed |
| 1-Phase Challenge (Rapid) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2-Phase Challenge (Classic) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2-Phase Challenge (Elite) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2-Phase Challenge (Stellar) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| 2-Phase Challenge (Ultra) | Allowed | Not Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant Funding (Instant Standard and Instant Pro)
WSFunded’s Instant Standard and Instant Pro accounts provide direct funded access without an evaluation phase. Both are subject to the full news trading restriction from the moment of account activation. Traders must observe the 4-minute pre-event and 4-minute post-event window on all FXStreet high-impact events for the relevant instruments. No evaluation phase exists on these accounts, so the restriction applies immediately and continuously.
1-Phase Challenge (Rapid)
The Rapid account is a single-phase evaluation. During the evaluation phase, news trading is unrestricted. Once traders pass the evaluation and receive funded status, the 8-minute news window restriction becomes active. The same FXStreet high-impact calendar and instrument-specific application rules apply.
2-Phase Challenge (Classic)
The Classic challenge is a two-phase evaluation account. News trading is permitted without restriction during both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the evaluation. The news trading window restriction activates upon reaching funded status. The restriction covers all FXStreet high-impact events on the directly affected instruments.
2-Phase Challenge (Elite)
The Elite challenge follows the same two-phase evaluation structure. News trading is unrestricted throughout the evaluation phases. The news trading restriction applies on the funded account, with the same 4-minute pre- and post-event window on FXStreet high-impact events.
2-Phase Challenge (Stellar)
The Stellar challenge is a two-phase evaluation with its own account conditions. The news trading rules are identical to other 2-phase challenges: unrestricted during evaluation, restricted during the funded phase with an 8-minute window around FXStreet high-impact events on affected instruments.
2-Phase Challenge (Ultra)
The Ultra challenge is a two-phase evaluation account. News trading is not restricted during evaluation. On the funded account, the 8-minute window restriction on FXStreet high-impact events applies to all affected instruments in the same way as other WSFunded funded accounts.
Warning System for News Rule Violations
WSFunded applies a soft breach mechanism for news trading rule violations on funded accounts. If a trader opens a position on a restricted instrument within the 8-minute news window, the profits generated from that trade may be removed. The breach does not result in immediate account termination for a first incident, but repeated violations or significant profit derived from prohibited news trades can lead to further account review and potential termination. Trades opened outside the window are not affected even if they are still open during the window period.
Final Comments
WSFunded’s approach creates a practical distinction between evaluation and funded phases. Traders can use news-based strategies freely during evaluation without restriction, then must adapt their approach on the funded account. The restriction is limited to FXStreet high-impact events, not mid or low-impact events, and it applies only to the instruments tied to the specific event.
The 8-minute window (4 minutes before and 4 minutes after) is shorter than the windows applied by some other prop firms. The instrument-specific application means that a USD news event would restrict USD-denominated pairs but would not affect GBP/JPY or other pairs not directly connected to that release. Traders running diversified strategies across multiple instruments can continue trading non-affected pairs during the window.
Traders on Instant Funding accounts (Instant Standard and Instant Pro) should be aware that the news restriction is active from day one, as there is no evaluation phase where they can trade unrestricted. All account types share the same funded-phase news trading rule, and all reference the FXStreet economic calendar as the source for event classification.
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FAQ
Is news trading allowed during the WSFunded evaluation?
Yes. The news trading restriction at WSFunded applies only to funded accounts. During evaluation phases on the Rapid, Classic, Elite, Stellar, and Ultra challenges, traders may open and close positions around news events without restriction.
What is the news trading window at WSFunded?
The restricted window is 4 minutes before and 4 minutes after a high-impact event listed on FXStreet, for a total of 8 minutes. No new trades may be opened on the affected instrument during this period on funded accounts.
Which calendar does WSFunded use for news events?
WSFunded uses the FXStreet economic calendar. The restriction applies to events classified as high-impact on that calendar.
Can I hold an existing trade through a news event on my WSFunded funded account?
Yes. Existing trades that were opened before the 4-minute pre-event window may be held through the news release. The restriction applies to opening new trades on the affected instrument during the window, not to holding previously opened positions.
What happens if I break the news trading rule at WSFunded?
WSFunded applies a soft breach. Profits generated from trades opened within the restricted window may be removed. The account is not automatically terminated for a first violation, but repeated or significant breaches can lead to further review and potential account closure.
Does the restriction apply to all instruments?
No. The restriction applies only to the instruments directly affected by the specific news event. A USD-related release would restrict USD pairs during the window, but unrelated pairs such as GBP/JPY or gold would not be restricted by that event.