Updated 2026-03-08
Moneta Funded News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
Moneta Funded completely prohibits news trading during all high-impact economic news events.
This policy applies to all high-impact economic news releases and covers both opening and managing positions during these events. Trading during any designated high-impact news event will result in immediate account termination regardless of profit or loss outcomes.
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 assume they can quickly scalp Non-Farm Payrolls announcements for easy profits. At Moneta Funded, opening any position within the restricted timeframe around NFP or other high-impact events leads to immediate disqualification. Even a profitable $200 scalp will result in account termination.
Forgetting FOMC meetings
Traders often lose track of Federal Reserve announcements and inadvertently hold positions through FOMC rate decisions. Since Moneta Funded prohibits news trading entirely, even maintaining an existing $500 EUR/USD position through a Fed announcement constitutes a violation and triggers account closure.
Managing existing positions
Some traders believe they can adjust stop losses or take profits on existing positions during news events. However, Moneta Funded's complete news trading ban means any trade management activity during high-impact announcements, including closing a losing $300 position, violates the policy.
Trading inflation data releases
CPI, PPI, and other inflation reports are often overlooked as high-impact events by newer traders. Opening positions during these releases at Moneta Funded results in immediate termination, even if the trade would have been profitable by $150 within minutes of the announcement.
Protection Strategies
Close all positions before news
Exit all open positions at least 15 minutes before any scheduled high-impact economic announcement. This buffer ensures you won't accidentally violate the policy if news releases early or if you miscalculate timing across different time zones.
Use economic calendar alerts
Set up push notifications on your trading platform or economic calendar app for all high-impact events. Configure alerts for 30 minutes and 10 minutes before each announcement to give yourself adequate time to close positions and avoid trading during restricted periods.
Implement news trading blockers
Use trading platform features or third-party tools that automatically prevent order execution during news events. Many platforms offer news filters that block trades during high-impact announcements, providing an automated safeguard against accidental policy violations.
Schedule trading around major sessions
Plan your trading schedule to avoid overlap with major news releases by focusing on quieter market periods. Trade during Asian sessions or European mornings when fewer high-impact US announcements occur, reducing your exposure to news trading restrictions.
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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 Moneta Funded's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.