Updated 2026-03-08
Top One Trader News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
Top One Trader restricts news trading during high-impact economic events unless purchased as an add-on.
The restriction applies to all high-impact economic news events during both challenge and funded phases. Traders can purchase news trading access as an add-on at checkout for instant funding accounts. Violating this policy by trading during restricted news events will result in account termination.
Key Rule Details
Policy
Restricted
Detail
News trading available as add-on at checkout for i
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 Without Add-on
Many traders forget they're restricted from trading major news events like Non-Farm Payrolls without purchasing the add-on. Even profitable news trades will result in immediate account termination. A trader making $500 profit on NFP data will still lose their entire account if they haven't purchased news trading access.
Holding Positions Through News
Traders assume they can hold existing positions through high-impact news events since they're not actively opening new trades. Top One Trader's policy restricts all news trading activity, including holding positions during restricted timeframes. A $25,000 account holder keeping EUR/USD open during ECB announcements violates the policy regardless of when the position was opened.
Assuming Medium Impact Allowed
Traders often believe only major news events are restricted and trade medium-impact releases without checking the specific event classification. The policy applies to all events Top One Trader classifies as high-impact, which may include releases other firms consider medium impact. Trading during these events without the add-on results in automatic account termination.
Post-News Immediate Trading
Many traders jump into trades immediately after news releases thinking the restriction window has ended. Top One Trader typically maintains news trading restrictions for a period after the actual news release to account for continued volatility. Trading within this extended window without the add-on will breach the policy and terminate the account.
Protection Strategies
Purchase News Trading Add-on at Checkout
The most straightforward protection is purchasing the news trading add-on when starting your challenge. This costs $19 for $5,000 accounts up to $539 for $200,000 accounts. The add-on provides complete freedom to trade during all news events without policy violations.
Close All Positions Before News
Exit all positions at least 30 minutes before high-impact news events if you haven't purchased the add-on. Monitor economic calendars daily and set alerts for major releases like FOMC, NFP, and CPI data. This ensures you won't accidentally hold positions during restricted periods.
Set Economic Calendar Alerts
Configure trading platform or phone alerts for all high-impact news events 1-2 hours before release times. Use multiple economic calendar sources since Top One Trader's definition of high-impact events may differ from standard classifications. Set alerts across different time zones to avoid confusion with release times.
Avoid Trading 2 Hours Around News
Create a personal buffer by avoiding all trading activity 2 hours before and 1 hour after major economic releases. This prevents accidental violations due to timing confusion or extended restriction periods. Focus trading activity on quieter market sessions when no high-impact events are scheduled.
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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 Top One Trader's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.