Does For Traders's News Trading Policy include medium-impact economic releases?

For Traders specifically states their policy applies to 'all high-impact economic news events,' but their exact definition of high-impact versus medium-impact events isn't specified. It's safest to assume major releases like NFP, CPI, FOMC, and ECB rate decisions are included, but check with support for clarification on borderline events.

What happens if I breach the News Trading Policy?

Breaching the news trading policy on a funded account results in immediate account termination without appeal options. Since this is a hard rule violation rather than a drawdown breach, there's typically no opportunity to continue trading or receive another chance with the same funded account.

Can I trade news events during Phase 1 and Phase 2 of For Traders challenges?

Yes, For Traders allows news trading throughout both challenge phases (Phase 1 with 10% profit target and Phase 2 with 7% profit target). The restriction only applies once you receive funding, meaning you can trade through major economic releases while working toward your $5,000 and $7,000 profit targets respectively.

Does the news trading restriction reset daily or apply to specific event times?

The news trading restriction applies specifically during high-impact economic news events rather than on a daily reset basis. This means funded traders must avoid trading only during the actual news release periods and surrounding buffer times, not entire trading days when news is scheduled.

Updated 2026-03-08

For Traders News Trading Policy Rule Explained

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Quick Answer

For Traders allows news trading during challenge phases only, prohibiting it in funded accounts.

This policy applies to all high-impact economic news events and is calculated based on the trading phase you're in. During the challenge phase, you can trade through news events without restriction. However, once you receive a funded account, trading during high-impact news events is prohibited and will result in account termination.

Key Rule Details

Policy

Challenge_only

Detail

Trade through news allowed in challenge only

Applies To

All high-impact news (NFP, FOMC, CPI)

Enforcement

Automated — breach triggers account review

Phases

Challenge and Funded

Calculation Example

Account Size: $100,000 — News Trading Policy: No restriction

Account Size	$100,000
News Trading Policy Limit	No restriction
Scenario: Closed P&L	NFP release at 8:30 AM ET
Scenario: Floating P&L	Trading restricted
Total Exposure	No action required
Remaining Buffer	Monitor news calendar

Limit used:100%

Common Mistakes

Trading NFP on funded accounts

Traders successfully pass their $100,000 challenge by trading through major news events like Non-Farm Payrolls, then continue this strategy on their funded account. Since news trading is only allowed during challenges, this immediately violates the policy and results in account termination, even if the trade is profitable.

Holding positions through news releases

Funded traders leave open positions during high-impact events like FOMC announcements, thinking they're not actively 'news trading.' For Traders considers any exposure during major economic releases as policy violation. A trader holding 2 lots on EURUSD during ECB rate decisions would face immediate account closure.

Assuming low-impact news is allowed

Traders focus only on major releases like CPI and NFP, but continue trading during medium-impact events on funded accounts. For Traders policy covers 'all high-impact economic news events,' and their definition may include more events than traders expect, leading to unexpected violations and account termination.

Trading immediately after news release

Funded traders wait for the news release to pass but enter trades within minutes afterward, thinking they've avoided the restriction. For Traders likely enforces a buffer period around news events, so trading GBPUSD volatility 5 minutes after UK inflation data could still trigger a policy violation and account closure.

Protection Strategies

Close all positions before major releases

Exit all trades at least 30 minutes before scheduled high-impact news events on funded accounts. This ensures zero exposure during the restricted period and eliminates risk of policy violation, even if the news timeframe extends beyond the initial release window.

Use economic calendar filtering for funded accounts

Set up alerts for all high-impact news events and avoid opening any new positions 2 hours before and 1 hour after these releases. This creates a safe buffer zone around news events and prevents accidental violations during volatile post-news periods.

Enable news trading alerts and restrictions

Configure your trading platform to block order execution during major economic releases on funded accounts. Set automated position closure 1 hour before scheduled high-impact events to ensure compliance and avoid manual errors during busy news periods.

Switch to lower timeframes between news events

Focus on scalping strategies with quick entries and exits on funded accounts, ensuring all positions close well before scheduled releases. Limit trade duration to maximum 4 hours when high-impact news is scheduled within the trading session to maintain policy compliance.

Related Rules

Profit Target (Phase 1)

10%

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Profit Target (Phase 2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on For Traders's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.