Does Quant Tekel's News Trading Policy include medium-impact economic events?

The policy specifically applies to high-impact economic news events, but Quant Tekel doesn't publish a complete list of what they consider high-impact. It's safest to assume major releases like NFP, FOMC, CPI, and central bank announcements are included, while routine data like housing starts may not trigger restrictions.

What happens if I breach the News Trading Policy?

Consequences depend on your account type - QT Ultra treats any news trading as an immediate breach resulting in account termination. QT Power prohibits news trading entirely and will close accounts for violations, while QT Prime allows trading outside the 5-minute buffer but will terminate accounts for trading within restricted windows.

When does the 5-minute buffer reset after high-impact news releases?

The 5-minute buffer applies both before and after each individual high-impact news event on QT Prime accounts. If multiple news events occur within minutes of each other, each event has its own 5-minute restriction period, potentially creating longer combined restricted windows during busy economic calendar days.

Does the news trading restriction apply to positions opened before the news event?

Yes, having any open positions during high-impact news events violates Quant Tekel's policy regardless of when you opened the trade. You must close all positions before the 5-minute buffer begins on QT Prime accounts, and QT Power/Ultra accounts cannot hold positions during any news events whatsoever.

Updated 2026-04-17

Quant Tekel News Trading Policy Rule Explained

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Quick Answer

Quant Tekel restricts news trading with varying rules across account types during high-impact economic events.

QT Prime requires a 5-minute buffer around high-impact news events, QT Power prohibits news trading entirely, and QT Ultra treats any news trading as an immediate breach. The policy applies to all major economic announcements like NFP, FOMC, and CPI releases during both challenge and funded phases.

Key Rule Details

Policy

Restricted

Detail

5-minute buffer required around high-impact news o

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: 2 min before/after

Account Size	$100,000
News Trading Policy Limit	2 min before/after
Scenario: Closed P&L	NFP release at 8:30 AM ET
Scenario: Floating P&L	Trading restricted
Total Exposure	Must close positions 2 min before
Remaining Buffer	Monitor news calendar

Limit used:50%

Common Mistakes

Forgetting Account Type Restrictions

Traders assume all Quant Tekel accounts have the same news policy, but QT Power completely prohibits news trading while QT Prime only requires buffers. A trader switching from Prime to Power might place their usual NFP trade and face immediate account termination instead of just needing to wait 5 minutes.

Buffer Timing Confusion

QT Prime traders think they can trade right up to news release time, but the 5-minute buffer applies both before and after high-impact events. Trading EUR/USD 3 minutes before NFP or 2 minutes after the announcement would breach the policy even if the position is profitable.

Medium Impact News Trading

Traders focus only on major events like NFP while ignoring other high-impact news that Quant Tekel monitors. Trading during unexpected central bank announcements or revised GDP figures can trigger violations even when these weren't on the trader's original economic calendar.

Open Position During News

Holding positions that remain open during high-impact news events violates the policy even if the trade was entered hours earlier. A swing trade on GBP/USD opened Tuesday that's still running during Thursday's BOE announcement would breach QT Prime's news policy regardless of the 5-minute buffer.

Protection Strategies

Implement 10-Minute Personal Buffer Zone

Create your own 10-minute restriction around high-impact news, doubling Quant Tekel's 5-minute QT Prime requirement. This extra buffer protects against unexpected news timing changes or your own clock synchronization issues, ensuring you never accidentally trade within the firm's restricted window.

Close All Positions 15 Minutes Before News

Exit all open trades at least 15 minutes before any high-impact economic announcement. This strategy eliminates the risk of having floating positions during news events, which violates the policy even if trades were opened hours earlier, and prevents gap-related losses from volatile news reactions.

Use Economic Calendar Push Notifications

Set up automated alerts through your trading platform or economic calendar app for all high-impact events. Configure notifications to trigger 30 minutes before news releases, giving you ample time to assess open positions and avoid entering new trades within the restricted timeframes.

Avoid Trading Fridays and FOMC Days

Completely avoid trading on days with major scheduled announcements like FOMC meetings, NFP releases, or inflation reports. This eliminates any possibility of accidentally violating news trading restrictions and allows you to focus on cleaner trading days without the complexity of timing restrictions around volatile events.

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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 Quant Tekel's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-04-17.