Updated 2026-03-08
BrightFunded News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
BrightFunded completely prohibits news trading during all high-impact economic news events.
This rule applies to all high-impact economic news events and completely forbids trading during these periods. Any trading activity during designated news events will result in immediate account termination. The policy covers both challenge and funded phases across all account sizes.
Key Rule Details
Policy
N/A
Detail
See official rules
Applies To
All high-impact news (NFP, FOMC, CPI)
Enforcement
Automated — breach triggers account review
Phases
Challenge and Funded
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Trading NFP releases
Many traders forget that Non-Farm Payroll releases are high-impact news events at BrightFunded. Trading during the 8:30 AM EST NFP announcement on a $50,000 account will result in immediate termination, even if the trade was profitable. The firm's zero-tolerance policy means no exceptions for any news event trading.
Open positions during news
Traders often leave positions open thinking only new entries are restricted during news events. At BrightFunded, having any active trades during high-impact news violates the policy. A trader holding a EUR/USD position during an ECB announcement will face account termination regardless of when the position was originally opened.
Pending orders triggering
Setting stop losses or take profits that execute during news events constitutes a breach at BrightFunded. If your pending order fills during a Federal Reserve announcement, even automatically, this violates the news trading policy. The firm considers any market activity during news periods as prohibited trading.
Weekend gap openings
Traders mistakenly believe weekend market openings after major news don't count as news trading. BrightFunded's policy extends to significant news events that affect Monday market openings. Trading immediately after markets open following weekend geopolitical events can trigger a policy violation and account termination.
Protection Strategies
Close all positions before news
Exit all trades at least 30 minutes before any scheduled high-impact news event to ensure complete compliance. This buffer prevents any accidental violations and protects your account from BrightFunded's zero-tolerance news trading policy. Always check economic calendars daily to identify upcoming restricted periods.
Remove all pending orders
Cancel stop losses, take profits, and pending orders before news events to prevent automatic execution during restricted periods. Even automated order fills during news constitute policy violations at BrightFunded. Set calendar reminders to remove all pending orders 30 minutes before high-impact announcements.
Set news event alerts
Configure multiple alerts 1 hour and 30 minutes before major economic releases like NFP, FOMC, and CPI announcements. Use economic calendar apps with push notifications to avoid accidentally trading during restricted periods. BrightFunded's immediate termination policy makes missing news times extremely costly.
Avoid trading session overlaps
Skip trading entirely on days with multiple high-impact news events or uncertain geopolitical developments. Focus trading on quieter market days to eliminate any risk of violating BrightFunded's news policy. This conservative approach protects your account progress and ensures long-term compliance with firm rules.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on BrightFunded's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.