News trading at prop firms: rules and restrictions
Big news releases move markets fast. That's why many prop firms restrict trading around them, and the rules vary a lot.
What counts as news
Usually high-impact events: US jobs data (NFP), interest rate decisions from the Fed or Bank of England, inflation figures and similar. Firms often publish the list they use.
Typical restrictions
A common rule bans opening or closing trades from 2 to 10 minutes before and after a release. Some firms apply it only on funded accounts; others on everything.
What happens if you break it
At some firms, profits from the trade are removed. At others, it's a hard breach and the account closes.
Firms that allow it
Our news trading list shows which firms allow it freely and which with conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bank of England decision high-impact?
Yes, at most firms.
Can I hold a trade through the news?
Often yes, as long as you don't open or close it inside the window. Check your firm's wording.