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Are news holding and news trading allowed?

Permitted in all challenges. On funded accounts, only allowed with the Swing Add-On.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

News Holding & Trading Rules

At FunderPro, we believe in giving traders flexibility while maintaining transparency and control. Below is a breakdown of how news-related rules apply at both Challenge and Funded Account stages.


News Holding — Allowed

Definition: Keeping a position open during a restricted economic news event.

  • During Challenge Phases:
    Allowed in all challenge typesClassic, Daily Rewards, One-Phase

  • On Funded Accounts:
    Allowed only if you have purchased the Swing Add-On


News Trading — Allowed

Definition: Opening or closing a position during a restricted economic news event.

  • During Challenge Phases:
    Allowed in all challenge typesClassic, Daily Payouts, One-Phase

  • On Funded Accounts:
    Allowed only if you have purchased the Swing Add-On


⚠️ Key Notes

  • Once funded, news holding and trading is only permitted with the Swing Add-On.

  • You can trade and hold over news during all Challenge phases, across all challenge types.

  • Traders must always manage risk carefully around volatile news events.

  • Execution quality, spreads, and slippage may vary during high-impact news.

  • For the list of restricted news events, check our Terms & Conditions or visit our Discord server and check the #⛔-restricted-news channel.

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