Updated 2026-03-08
Crypto Fund Trader News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
Crypto Fund Trader allows news trading with no restrictions during high-impact economic events or high-volatility periods.
This policy applies to all high-impact economic news events across both challenge and funded phases. There are no trading restrictions, time windows, or position limitations during news releases. Since news trading is fully allowed, there is no consequence for trading during these events.
Key Rule Details
Policy
Allowed
Detail
Yes, you can trade the news. No restrictions durin
Applies To
All high-impact news (NFP, FOMC, CPI)
Enforcement
Automated — breach triggers account review
Phases
Challenge and Funded
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Avoiding profitable news setups
Some traders mistakenly avoid trading during major news events thinking it's prohibited, missing high-probability setups. Unlike restrictive prop firms, Crypto Fund Trader explicitly allows news trading. On a $10,000 account, avoiding a 200-pip EUR/USD news move could mean missing $2,000+ in potential profits toward your 10% profit target.
Ignoring daily loss limits
Traders get overconfident during news volatility and forget about the 4% daily loss rule while focusing on the allowed news trading. On a $25,000 account, the daily loss limit is still $1,000 regardless of whether losses occur during news events. News trading permission doesn't override risk management rules.
Over-leveraging during volatile events
Knowing news trading is allowed, some traders dramatically increase position sizes during high-impact events without considering the 6% maximum total loss. On a $50,000 account, risking $5,000 on a single news trade could instantly breach the $3,000 total loss limit if the trade moves against them.
Misunderstanding EA restrictions during news
Traders assume that since news trading is allowed, automated systems can trade unrestricted during news events. However, Crypto Fund Trader's EA and bot policies may still apply separate limitations. Manual news trading freedom doesn't automatically extend to algorithmic trading during the same periods.
Protection Strategies
Set personal news trading risk limits
Establish your own maximum risk per news trade at 2% of account balance, well below the 4% daily loss limit. On a $100,000 account, limit news trades to $2,000 risk maximum, preserving $4,000 daily loss buffer for multiple opportunities or unexpected market gaps.
Use smaller position sizes during events
Reduce your standard position size by 50% during high-impact news to account for increased volatility and slippage. If you normally risk 1% per trade, drop to 0.5% during news events. This allows you to take advantage of the allowed news trading while maintaining controlled risk exposure.
Set real-time loss alerts and stops
Configure alerts when floating losses approach 2% of your account balance during news trading sessions. On a $25,000 account, set alerts at $500 unrealized loss to give yourself time to manage positions before hitting the $1,000 daily loss limit during volatile news periods.
Avoid trading unfamiliar news events
Only trade news events you have thoroughly studied and backtested, even though all news trading is permitted. Focus on 3-4 high-impact events you understand well rather than trading every allowed news release. This selective approach maximizes the policy's benefits while minimizing unpredictable risk exposure.
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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 Crypto Fund Trader's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.