Updated 2026-03-08
DNA Funded News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
DNA Funded restricts trading within 10 minutes before and after all high-impact economic news events.
The rule applies to major data releases like NFP, CPI, and FOMC announcements during both challenge and funded phases. Trading during these restricted windows will result in immediate account violation and termination, regardless of profitability.
Key Rule Details
Policy
Restricted
Detail
No trading within 10 minutes before and after majo
Applies To
All high-impact news (NFP, FOMC, CPI)
Enforcement
Automated — breach triggers account review
Phases
Challenge and Funded
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Forgetting Weekend Gap Releases
Traders often forget that some high-impact news releases occur during market gaps or early Monday sessions. If you have positions open from Friday that you're managing on Monday morning during a news release, any trade modifications within the 10-minute window will trigger a violation. On a $50,000 account, even closing a profitable $500 trade during restricted time results in immediate failure.
Central Bank Surprise Announcements
Emergency central bank meetings or surprise rate decisions aren't always in your economic calendar. Traders continue normal operations unaware that a restriction window is active. Even a small $100 scalp trade on a $25,000 account during an unscheduled ECB announcement will cause immediate account termination.
Time Zone Miscalculations
Converting news release times to your local timezone incorrectly leads to trading during restricted periods. If NFP releases at 8:30 AM EST but you miscalculate it as 7:30 AM in your timezone, opening any position during the actual restriction window violates the rule. This happens frequently with $100,000 accounts where traders assume they're safe.
Auto-Close Stop Loss Triggers
Having stop losses that trigger during news events counts as trading activity even though it's automated. If your $200 stop loss on a $10,000 account gets hit 5 minutes before CPI release, DNA Funded considers this a rule breach. Many traders don't realize that any position closure during restriction windows violates the policy.
Protection Strategies
Close All Positions 15 Minutes Early
Exit all trades at least 15 minutes before any high-impact news release to create a 5-minute safety buffer beyond the required 10 minutes. This prevents accidental violations from delayed order execution or last-minute position adjustments. Set phone alarms for 25 minutes before each major release.
Use Economic Calendar Alerts Daily
Check your economic calendar every morning and set multiple alerts for each high-impact event throughout the day. Configure alerts for 30 minutes, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes before each release. This creates multiple warning layers to ensure you're not caught off-guard by upcoming restriction windows.
Disable All Automated Trading Systems
Turn off EAs, trailing stops, and automated position management tools at least 15 minutes before news events. Even though DNA Funded allows EAs, any automated trades during restriction windows will cause violations. Manually manage all positions outside of the 10-minute windows only.
Avoid Trading on Major News Days
On days with multiple high-impact releases like NFP Friday or FOMC meeting days, consider staying out of the market entirely. The risk of miscalculating restriction windows or missing an announcement outweighs potential profits. Focus your trading on quieter market days with fewer news complications.
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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 DNA Funded's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.