Updated 2026-03-08
FundingPips News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
FundingPips prohibits news trading entirely during all high-impact economic news events.
The rule applies to all high-impact economic news events with no exceptions or time restrictions specified. Any trading activity during these events is considered a violation. Breaching this policy results in immediate account termination during both Challenge and Funded phases.
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 how strictly FundingPips enforces news trading restrictions during Non-Farm Payroll announcements. Even a small $100 scalp position opened 5 minutes before NFP release will trigger an immediate account violation. The firm's monitoring systems flag all trades around major economic announcements regardless of position size or profit outcome.
Holding overnight positions
Many traders forget that holding existing positions through high-impact news events constitutes news trading at FundingPips. If you have a $1,000 EUR/USD position open when ECB rate decisions are announced, this counts as news trading even if you opened the position days earlier. The firm requires all positions to be closed before major economic events.
Trading minor news events
Traders assume only major events like FOMC meetings are restricted, but FundingPips prohibits trading during all high-impact news events. Opening a $500 position during manufacturing PMI releases or inflation data announcements will result in account termination. The firm's definition of high-impact news is broader than most traders expect.
Quick scalping attempts
Some traders believe they can execute rapid scalp trades immediately after news releases to avoid detection. However, FundingPips monitors trading activity for several minutes around news events. A 30-second $200 scalp position opened 2 minutes after a news release will still trigger a policy violation and immediate account closure.
Protection Strategies
Close all positions before news
Exit all open trades at least 15-30 minutes before any scheduled high-impact economic announcement. This buffer time ensures you avoid any policy violations even if news is released early or if there are execution delays. Set calendar reminders for all major economic events to maintain this protective margin.
Use economic calendar monitoring
Set up alerts using economic calendars that highlight high-impact events with red flags or high volatility ratings. Focus only on events marked as high-impact by major financial data providers. Configure your trading platform to send notifications 1 hour before these events to give yourself adequate preparation time.
Implement news blackout periods
Create strict no-trading windows around all scheduled economic announcements, typically 30 minutes before and after each event. During these blackout periods, step away from your trading platform entirely to avoid any temptation to enter positions. This systematic approach eliminates any risk of accidental news trading violations.
Schedule trading around news cycles
Plan your trading sessions during low-impact periods by reviewing the weekly economic calendar every Sunday. Focus your active trading during Asian or early European sessions when fewer major US and EU announcements occur. This proactive scheduling approach reduces exposure to high-impact news events that could trigger policy violations.
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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 FundingPips's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.