Updated 2026-03-08
RebelsFunding News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
RebelsFunding prohibits all news trading during high-impact economic news events.
The policy applies to all high-impact economic news releases and completely forbids trading during these periods. Any trades executed during restricted news periods will result in account violations. Violations can lead to account termination in 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 forget that Non-Farm Payroll announcements are high-impact news events. Opening or holding positions during NFP releases violates RebelsFunding's news trading policy. Even a small $100 scalp during NFP can result in immediate account termination.
Holding overnight positions
Many traders leave positions open overnight without checking the economic calendar for morning news releases. If high-impact news breaks while holding a $5,000 position, this constitutes a policy violation regardless of whether you actively traded. The position exposure during news events triggers the breach.
Trading CPI announcements
Consumer Price Index releases are classified as high-impact news events that many traders underestimate. Executing any trades within the restricted timeframe around CPI data, even if profitable, violates RebelsFunding's strict news trading prohibition. A $500 winning trade during CPI can still result in account closure.
Ignoring Federal Reserve decisions
FOMC meetings and Federal Reserve policy announcements are major high-impact events with extended restriction periods. Traders who place trades during or immediately before Fed decisions risk automatic policy violations. Even closing existing positions during Fed announcements can trigger the news trading restriction.
Protection Strategies
Close all positions before news
Exit all trades at least 30 minutes before any high-impact news event to ensure complete compliance. This buffer prevents any accidental exposure during restricted periods and eliminates the risk of being caught in volatile price movements during news releases.
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 periods as no-trading zones in your trading plan and avoid opening any new positions 2 hours before major announcements like NFP, CPI, or FOMC decisions.
Implement automatic position closure systems
Configure your trading platform to automatically close all positions 1 hour before scheduled high-impact news events. This systematic approach removes human error and ensures you never accidentally hold positions during restricted news periods, protecting your account from policy violations.
Avoid trading on major news days
Plan non-trading days around major economic releases like FOMC meetings, NFP, and CPI announcements. Focus on market analysis, education, or strategy development during these high-impact periods instead of risking policy violations for potentially volatile and unpredictable market movements.
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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 RebelsFunding's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.