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# News Trading Rule

Is news trading allowed?

**During the Challenge:** Yes, news trading is fully allowed.

**After the Challenge (Funded Account):** News trading is restricted.

### **Lockout times for Funded Accounts**

You are not allowed to **open or close trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after** the following events:

* **High-Impact News Events** (red folders in the economic calendar)
* **FOMC speeches, statements and news events**

### **What happens in case of violations?**

Trades during lockout times do not lead to account suspension, but all profits from these trades are removed.

### **Why this rule?**

News events can cause extreme volatility and unpredictable price movements. This rule protects both you and us from extraordinary market conditions that have nothing to do with trading skill.

**Tip:** Use an economic calendar to plan high-impact events in advance and time your trades accordingly.


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