Does Leveraged's News Trading Policy include overnight news releases?

Yes, the policy covers all high-impact economic news events regardless of timing, including overnight releases that occur outside regular trading hours. This includes Asian session news like Japanese GDP or Australian employment data. Traders must avoid opening positions during these events even if they occur at unconventional hours.

What happens if I breach the News Trading Policy?

Leveraged immediately terminates your account for any news trading violation, regardless of whether the trade was profitable or the position size. There are no warnings or second chances with this policy. You would need to purchase a new challenge account to continue trading with the firm.

Can I close existing positions during high-impact news events?

No, Leveraged's news trading restriction applies to both opening and closing positions during high-impact economic releases. If you have open positions before a news event, you must either close them before the restriction period begins or wait until after the news window ends. Any trading activity during the restricted time violates the policy.

How does Leveraged determine which news events are high-impact?

Leveraged considers major economic releases like NFP, CPI, FOMC meetings, and GDP announcements as high-impact events subject to trading restrictions. The firm doesn't publish a comprehensive list, so traders should treat all red-flag economic calendar events as restricted. When in doubt, it's safer to avoid trading around any significant economic announcement.

Updated 2026-03-08

Leveraged News Trading Policy Rule Explained

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Quick Answer

Leveraged prohibits all news trading during high-impact economic news events across all account phases.

The policy applies to all high-impact economic news releases and covers both Challenge and Funded phases. Traders cannot open or close positions during these designated news periods. Violating this policy results in immediate account termination regardless of profitability.

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

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 releases

Many traders underestimate how strictly Leveraged enforces news trading restrictions during Non-Farm Payroll announcements. Even a quick scalp attempt during the 8:30 AM EST release window will trigger an immediate violation. This includes closing existing positions that were opened before the news window.

Forgetting FOMC meetings

Traders often overlook Federal Reserve meetings and interest rate decisions as high-impact news events. Opening a $10,000 EUR/USD position 5 minutes before a 2:00 PM EST FOMC announcement will result in account termination. The restriction applies even if the trade was planned days in advance.

Weekend gap trading

Some traders attempt to capitalize on Sunday night market opens following weekend news, not realizing this can still violate the policy. If major economic announcements occurred over the weekend, trading immediately at market open may be considered news trading. This especially affects traders in different time zones who may miss news timing.

Automated EA execution

Traders using Expert Advisors often forget to disable them before news events, leading to automatic position entries during restricted periods. An EA opening even a small $1,000 position during a CPI release will trigger a violation. The trader is responsible for all automated trading activity on their account regardless of manual oversight.

Protection Strategies

Create economic calendar alerts

Set up notifications 30 minutes before all high-impact news events to remind yourself of trading restrictions. Use economic calendars that specifically highlight events Leveraged considers high-impact. This buffer time allows you to close any positions you want to exit before the restriction period begins.

Disable all automated trading systems

Turn off Expert Advisors, copy trading, and any automated systems at least 1 hour before major news releases. Even if your EA has news filters, Leveraged's definition of high-impact events may differ from your system's parameters. Manual oversight is the only guaranteed way to prevent automated violations.

Set trading platform restrictions

Configure your trading platform to block new positions during typical high-impact news times like 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM EST. Some platforms allow you to set trading hours or position limits during specific timeframes. This creates a technical barrier preventing accidental news trading attempts.

Avoid trading major currency pairs

Consider avoiding EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY on high-impact news days entirely, as these are most affected by economic releases. Focus on commodity pairs or exotic currencies that are less sensitive to US economic data. This reduces the temptation to trade during restricted periods when volatility spikes.

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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 Leveraged's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.