Does MyFundedFutures's News Trading Policy include central bank speeches?

Yes, the policy covers all high-impact economic news events, which includes major central bank speeches and press conferences. Fed Chair speeches, ECB announcements, and other central bank communications are considered high-impact events. Trading during any of these events will result in account termination.

What happens if I breach the News Trading Policy?

Breaching the News Trading Policy results in immediate account termination with no warnings or grace periods. Your account will be closed regardless of whether the news trade was profitable or how small the position size was. There are no exceptions or appeals for news trading violations.

How long before news events should I stop trading at MyFundedFutures?

While MyFundedFutures doesn't specify an exact time buffer, it's recommended to stop all trading activity at least 15 minutes before any high-impact news event. The restriction applies during the actual news release, but having a buffer prevents accidental violations. Resume trading only after the event has concluded and volatility has settled.

Does the news trading restriction apply to both opening and closing positions?

Yes, the news trading policy prohibits both opening new positions and closing existing positions during high-impact economic news events. Any trading activity, whether entering or exiting trades, is considered a violation. You must close all positions before news events begin and cannot manage them during the restricted period.

Updated 2026-03-08

MyFundedFutures News Trading Policy Rule Explained

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Quick Answer

MyFundedFutures prohibits news trading completely during all high-impact economic news events.

This rule means traders cannot open or close any positions during high-impact economic news releases such as NFP, FOMC, CPI, and GDP announcements. Any trading activity during these events results in immediate account termination, regardless of profitability. The restriction applies to both Challenge and Funded account 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

Account Size: $100,000 — News Trading Policy: No restriction

Account Size	$100,000
News Trading Policy Limit	No restriction
Scenario: Closed P&L	NFP release at 8:30 AM ET
Scenario: Floating P&L	Trading restricted
Total Exposure	No action required
Remaining Buffer	Monitor news calendar

Limit used:100%

Common Mistakes

Trading NFP releases

Many traders attempt to capitalize on Non-Farm Payroll volatility, not realizing MyFundedFutures considers this a high-impact news event. Opening a position 2 minutes before the 8:30 AM EST NFP release, even with a small $100 trade, results in immediate account termination regardless of whether the trade is profitable.

FOMC meeting trades

Traders often place positions during Federal Reserve announcements thinking the rule only applies to specific data releases. Trading during any FOMC decision, even a routine rate hold, violates the news trading policy. A $500 EUR/USD position opened during a Fed announcement will terminate the account instantly.

Pre-news position holding

Some traders believe they can hold existing positions through news events as long as they don't open new ones. However, any active trading during high-impact news, including closing existing positions, violates MyFundedFutures' policy. Closing a profitable $300 gold position during CPI release will result in account termination.

Minor news event confusion

Traders sometimes trade during medium-impact events thinking only major releases are restricted. MyFundedFutures applies the news trading ban to all high-impact economic events, which includes quarterly GDP, unemployment rates, and central bank speeches. Even a $50 position during these events triggers account termination.

Protection Strategies

Close all positions before news

Exit all trades at least 15 minutes before any scheduled high-impact economic news event. This ensures you're completely flat during restricted periods and eliminates any temptation to manage positions during news releases, providing complete protection from policy violations.

Use economic calendar alerts

Set up notifications 30 minutes before all high-impact news events using economic calendars or trading platform alerts. This gives you sufficient time to close positions and step away from trading, preventing accidental violations during unexpected or forgotten news releases.

Implement news trading blackouts

Create a personal rule to avoid trading 30 minutes before and after any high-impact news event. This buffer zone protects against both pre-news positioning and post-news volatility trading, ensuring you never accidentally enter the restricted trading window.

Schedule trading around news calendar

Plan your trading sessions to avoid all high-impact news events entirely by checking the economic calendar daily. Focus your active trading during quiet market periods between 10 AM - 2 PM EST when major economic releases are less frequent, minimizing exposure to news-related 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 MyFundedFutures's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.