Updated 2026-03-08
Hantec Trader News Trading Policy Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
Hantec Trader completely prohibits news trading on all high-impact economic events during both Challenge and Funded phases.
News trading is entirely forbidden at Hantec Trader for all high-impact economic news releases. This means traders cannot open, close, or hold positions during specified news events. Violating 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 major releases like Non-Farm Payrolls are strictly forbidden at Hantec Trader. Even a profitable $500 scalp during NFP announcement will result in immediate account termination. The complete ban means zero tolerance for any position activity during these events.
Holding positions through news
Traders often think they can hold existing positions through high-impact news events, but Hantec Trader's policy prohibits this entirely. If you have a $1,000 winning EUR/USD position before FOMC and don't close it, you'll face account termination even if the trade remains profitable.
Assuming low volatility exceptions
Some traders believe they can trade news events that result in low market volatility, thinking Hantec Trader only cares about actual market impact. However, the policy applies to all designated high-impact events regardless of the actual market reaction or volatility outcome.
Trading minor pairs during news
Traders sometimes attempt to trade exotic or minor currency pairs during major USD news events, assuming the restriction only applies to major pairs. Hantec Trader's news trading ban covers all instruments and pairs during designated high-impact economic events, not just the directly affected currencies.
Protection Strategies
Maintain economic calendar with buffer zones
Track all high-impact news events using a reliable economic calendar and avoid trading 30 minutes before and after each event. This buffer ensures you won't accidentally violate Hantec Trader's complete news trading prohibition even if your timing is slightly off or news is released early.
Set position closure alerts before events
Configure alerts to close all open positions at least 1 hour before any high-impact news release. Since Hantec Trader prohibits holding positions through news events, this automated approach prevents accidental violations and protects your account from immediate termination.
Use news event monitoring software
Install trading software that automatically highlights upcoming high-impact events and can restrict your trading platform during these periods. This technological barrier prevents impulsive trades during forbidden news windows and ensures compliance with Hantec Trader's zero-tolerance policy.
Schedule trading sessions around news blackouts
Plan your daily trading schedule to end at least 2 hours before major news events and resume 1 hour after release. This conservative approach eliminates any risk of accidentally trading during Hantec Trader's prohibited news periods while maintaining consistent trading opportunities.
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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 Hantec Trader's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.