Updated 2026-03-08
SFX Funded News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
SFX Funded completely prohibits news trading on all high-impact economic news events across all account sizes.
The policy applies a blanket ban on trading during high-impact economic news releases, with no specific time restrictions or dollar limits specified. Any trading activity during these events is considered a violation. Breaching this policy results in immediate account termination regardless of profitability or other rule compliance.
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 forget that Non-Farm Payrolls and other major US employment data releases are high-impact events. Even profitable trades during these announcements will result in account termination. A trader making $500 profit on an NFP trade will still lose their entire SFX Funded account despite the gains.
Holding positions through news
Traders often assume only opening new positions during news is prohibited, but holding existing positions through high-impact events also violates the policy. If you're holding a EUR/USD position when ECB rate decisions are announced, your account will be terminated even if you don't actively trade.
Assuming low volatility equals safety
Some traders think they can safely trade during news if market movement appears minimal initially. However, SFX Funded's policy is based on the event classification, not actual market reaction. Trading during a high-impact event that produces little volatility still results in account termination.
Trading related currency pairs
Traders often overlook that trading correlated pairs during news events is still prohibited. Opening a GBP/JPY position during major USD news releases violates the policy since major currencies are interconnected. This indirect exposure to news events will still trigger account termination.
Protection Strategies
Close all positions before news events
Exit all trades at least 30 minutes before any high-impact economic announcement to ensure full compliance. Use an economic calendar to track all major releases including interest rate decisions, employment data, and inflation reports. This complete avoidance strategy eliminates any risk of policy violation.
Set strict trading hour limitations
Restrict your trading to specific hours when major news releases typically don't occur, such as mid-session periods between London and New York overlap. Avoid trading during the first hour of major market opens and around typical announcement times like 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM EST when most US economic data releases occur.
Use economic calendar alerts and timers
Set up multiple alerts 60, 30, and 15 minutes before all high-impact news events to ensure you stop trading activity. Use news calendar apps that specifically highlight high-impact events and create phone notifications. This layered alert system prevents accidental trading during prohibited periods.
Implement complete trading blackout periods
Establish predetermined blackout periods around all major economic announcements, typically 2 hours before and 1 hour after high-impact events. During these periods, avoid even monitoring charts to prevent impulsive trading decisions. Focus these blackout times around Federal Reserve announcements, employment reports, and central bank policy meetings.
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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 SFX Funded's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.