Updated 2026-03-08
Blueberry Funded News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
Blueberry Funded completely prohibits news trading during all high-impact economic news events.
The policy applies to all high-impact economic news releases and prohibits opening or closing positions during these events. Any trading activity during designated news periods will result in immediate account termination. The rule covers both Challenge and Funded account phases without exception.
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 Payrolls is considered a high-impact news event at Blueberry Funded. Opening a position 5 minutes before the NFP announcement, even with a small $1,000 trade, will result in immediate account violation. The prohibition covers the entire news window, not just the exact release time.
Closing existing positions
Many traders assume they can close losing positions during news events to limit damage. At Blueberry Funded, closing a $500 losing EUR/USD position during a Fed announcement is still considered news trading. The policy prohibits both opening and closing trades during high-impact events.
Weekend gap trading
Traders mistakenly believe trading Sunday night market opens after weekend news is permitted. If major economic announcements occurred over the weekend, trading the gap on Sunday night can trigger a news trading violation. Blueberry Funded monitors trading activity around all significant economic developments.
Automated EA trades
Expert Advisors continuing to trade during news events will cause account termination. If your EA opens a $300 trade during CPI release while you're away from your computer, Blueberry Funded will still consider this a news trading violation. Traders are responsible for ensuring their automated systems respect news restrictions.
Protection Strategies
Maintain economic calendar monitoring
Use a high-quality economic calendar that clearly marks high-impact events with specific time windows. Set up notifications 30 minutes before each major release to ensure you stop all trading activity. This prevents accidental violations during unexpected news announcements or time zone confusion.
Disable all automated trading systems
Turn off Expert Advisors, trading robots, and automated strategies at least 15 minutes before any high-impact news event. Manually verify all systems are inactive and no pending orders exist. This eliminates the risk of automated trades executing during prohibited news periods.
Set pre-news trading cutoff times
Establish a personal rule to stop all trading 30 minutes before any major economic announcement. Use trading platform alerts or phone alarms to enforce this buffer period. This extra time cushion protects against last-minute position changes that could violate the news trading policy.
Avoid Friday afternoon and overnight positions
Close all positions before major news releases and avoid holding trades overnight when weekend economic developments might occur. Focus trading sessions on periods with confirmed low news activity. This strategy eliminates exposure to unexpected news events that could trigger violations.
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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 Blueberry Funded's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.