Updated 2026-03-08
E8 Markets News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
E8 Markets prohibits news trading entirely during all high-impact economic news events.
This rule applies a complete ban on opening or closing positions during high-impact economic news releases. The restriction covers all major economic announcements like NFP, FOMC, CPI, and GDP releases. Violating this policy results in immediate account termination regardless of profitability.
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
Traders often underestimate what constitutes high-impact news, assuming only FOMC meetings are restricted. Trading during Non-Farm Payrolls or other major releases immediately triggers a breach. Even a profitable $500 trade during NFP on a $100,000 account leads to instant termination.
Closing open positions
Many traders believe they can close existing positions during news events to protect profits or cut losses. E8 Markets prohibits both opening AND closing trades during high-impact news. Closing a losing position during CPI release to save $200 still violates the policy and terminates the account.
Trading minutes before news
Traders often open positions 2-3 minutes before news thinking they're safe, not realizing E8 Markets defines news periods broadly. Opening a EUR/USD position at 8:27 AM before 8:30 AM NFP release violates the policy. The restricted timeframe typically extends several minutes before and after the announcement.
Ignoring secondary market news
Focusing only on USD news events while ignoring EUR, GBP, or other major currency news releases. Trading during ECB rate decisions or Bank of England announcements also triggers violations. A $300 profit on GBP/USD during BOE announcement still results in account termination.
Protection Strategies
Use Economic Calendar Alerts Daily
Set up notifications for all high-impact news events at least 24 hours in advance using economic calendars. Mark these times as complete no-trade zones in your trading plan. This prevents accidental trades during restricted periods and helps you plan trading sessions around news events.
Close All Positions Before News
Exit all open positions at least 15-30 minutes before any high-impact economic announcement. This eliminates the temptation to manage trades during restricted periods and protects against unexpected volatility. Plan your trading schedule to avoid holding positions through major news releases.
Set Platform Trading Restrictions
Configure your trading platform to block order execution during scheduled news times or use third-party tools that automatically prevent trading during high-impact events. Many platforms allow custom trading session restrictions that can be programmed around economic announcements.
Avoid News Heavy Trading Days
Skip trading entirely on days with multiple high-impact releases like first Friday of the month (NFP + unemployment) or FOMC meeting days. Focus your trading activity on low-impact news days or during Asian/European sessions when US news impact is minimal.
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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 E8 Markets's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.