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Which prop firms allow news trading?

Of 27 forex/CFD prop firms whose news trading rule we checked on 25 Oct 2026, 5 allow it, 22 allow it with conditions, and 0 don't allow it. Sources are linked per firm. Rules change, so check the firm's page before you buy.

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5Allowed22Allowed with conditions0Not allowed7Not checked yet

Allowed

5 firms

Allowed without conditions, in each firm's own rules.

FirmMarketWhat the rule saysQuoteSourceCheckedReceipts
Crypto Fund TraderFutures and forex / CFDNews trading allowed (news-scalping EAs prohibited)
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Yes. News trading is allowed.
cryptofundtrader.com0
For TradersForex / CFDNews trading and position holding listed as allowed
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News Trading & Position Holding
fortraders.com0
Goat Funded TraderForex / CFDTrading during news events allowed
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Yes. Trading during news events is allowed and does not violate any Goat Funded Traders rules.
help.goatfundedtrader.com0
PipFarmForex / CFDNews trading fully allowed, no restrictions
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News trading is fully allowed on PipFarm. There are no restrictions on opening or closing positions before, during, or after high-impact news events.
help.pipfarm.com0
TradeifyFutures and forex / CFDNews trading allowed
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Is news trading allowed? Yes, it's allowed.
help.tradeify.co0

Allowed with conditions

22 firms

Allowed only under the limits each firm states. Read the row before you rely on it.

FirmMarketWhat the rule saysQuoteSourceCheckedReceipts
Alpha Capital GroupForex / CFDFree during evaluation; Qualified Analyst accounts cannot open or close trades 5 minutes before or after high-impact news
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During the evaluation phases, you can trade freely during all news releases.
help.alphacapitalgroup.uk0
Aqua FundedFutures and forex / CFDAllowed on all accounts; profit from trades opened/closed 5 minutes either side of red-folder news capped at 0.5% of starting balance per payout cycle
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News trading is allowed on all accounts.
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Atlas FundedForex / CFDUnrestricted in evaluation; on funded accounts, profits from trades opened or closed 5 minutes either side of red-folder news are deducted at payout (no breach)
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On funded accounts, profits from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before or after a high-impact (red folder) news event ... are subject to deduction at payout.
atlasfunded.com0
Audacity CapitalForex / CFDOne-sided news-event positions prohibited
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One-Sided Bets During News Events
audacity.capital0
Blue GuardianFutures and forex / CFDAllowed in challenge phases; on funded accounts no opening or closing trades 5 minutes before and after high-impact news and FOMC events
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News Trading: Allowed during challenge phases | Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts
help.blueguardian.com0
DNA FundedForex / CFDAllowed except restricted periods around major releases and high-impact events
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Traders may trade during news events, except during restricted periods surrounding major data releases, high-impact news, or significant macroeconomic events. This also applies to unexpected, high-impact events (commonly called “market shocks”) that cause extr
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E8 MarketsFutures and forex / CFDUnrestricted in the Challenge stage; on Performance accounts no opening or closing trades 5 minutes before and after high-impact news (E8 Signature and E8 Pro are unrestricted)
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In the SimFI™ Performance account, trading is strictly prohibited during high-impact news events.
help.e8markets.com0
FTMOFutures and forex / CFDOn the FTMO Account, no orders 2 minutes before or after selected news releases; Challenge, Verification and Swing accounts can trade news freely
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FTMO restricts order execution for 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after selected news releases for all accounts, excluding the exceptions mentioned below.
ftmo.com0
FTUK

FTUK's facts here are for its forex programs (One-Step, Two-Step and Instant Funding). Where a rule's text names futures, its futures rule differs; other futures rules are not shown here.

Futures and forex / CFDAllowed on Instant Funding (forex) and futures Instant Sim Funding; One-/Two-Step rule tables don't state it, and FTUK's add-on article excludes 'news Trading' from purchased add-ons
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News Trading Allowed
faq.ftuk.com0
Funded Trading PlusForex / CFDPermitted, governed by the FT+ News Trading Policy
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News trading, weekend holding and weekend trading are all permitted. News trading remains governed by the FT+ News Trading Policy.
help.fundedtradingplus.com0
FundedEliteForex / CFDAllowed on every program including high-impact releases (HFT and cross-account hedging around news not allowed); funded Elite Atom accounts cannot trade high-impact news
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Yes. News trading is allowed on every program, including high-impact releases.
faq.fundedelite.com0
FundedNextFutures and forex / CFDNews trading allowed; on FundedNext accounts and Stellar Instant, profits made 5 minutes either side of high-impact news count at 40% (losses count in full)
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News trading is allowed, with no restrictions on when or how you trade. 40% News Profit Split (FundedNext Accounts and Stellar Instant)
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FunderProForex / CFDPermitted in all challenges; on funded accounts only with the Swing Add-On
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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.
support.funderpro.com0
Funding TradersForex / CFDNews trading allowed; on funded accounts news-influenced profits must not exceed 30% of total PnL or payouts are delayed
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Funded Phase: Allowed, conditions apply News-influenced profits must not exceed 30% of total PnL.
fundingtraders.com0
FundingPipsForex / CFDEvaluation unrestricted; on Master accounts profits from trades opened/closed 5 minutes either side of restricted news may be deducted (5-hour swing exception); Zero accounts prohibit trading 10 minutes either side
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Profits made from trades opened or closed within the restricted window around any Restricted high-impact news and speeches on the affected currency may be deducted.
help.fundingpips.com0
FXIFYForex / CFDAllowed on 1, 2 and 3-Phase accounts; high-leverage, excessive-risk news trading is prohibited; Instant Funding Lite has a news restriction
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Yes, you are able to trade new events on 1,2 and 3-Phase accounts.
fxify.com0
Hola PrimeFutures and forex / CFDRestricted 5 minutes either side of high-impact news on Direct and 2-Step Pro funded accounts; allowed on Challenge accounts and on funded Prime Accounts (1-Step & 2-Step)
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Restricted during High Impact news (5 minutes before to 5 minutes after the news release).
holaprime.com0
Instant FundingForex / CFDMajor news trading restrictions apply; a major news trading add-on is offered
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For more details, please refer to our article on Major News Trading Restrictions.
instantfunding.com0
Maven TradingForex / CFDNo opening or closing trades on affected instruments 2 minutes either side of red-folder releases (Standard 1/2/3 Step); some models cap news profit at 0.5%
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Do not open or close trades on affected instruments from 2 minutes before until 2 minutes after an applicable Red Folder release.
maventrading.com0
Ment FundingForex / CFDOpening a position within 3 minutes before or after a news event prohibited
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Opening a position within 3 minutes before or after a News Event is prohibited. Any traders identified as having opened a position during a News Event are subject to having that position closed and the associated P&L removed from their account, having the leve
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The Trading PitFutures and forex / CFDAllowed on CFD Instant, CFD accounts up to $50k and Futures Prime. Not allowed within 2 minutes of high-impact news on $100k/$200k CFD accounts or Futures Classic
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News trading is allowed for CFD accounts, except for the $100,000 and $200,000 accounts.
support.thetradingpit.com0
The5ersFutures and forex / CFDNews trading allowed except bracketing with pending orders; the program page linked as the source lists a restriction on trading 2 minutes before or after high-impact news
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Considering taking moves during high-impact and breaking news is allowed. Performing moves 2 minutes before or after high-impact news events
the5ers.com0

Not allowed

0 firms

Each firm's own rules say no.

No firm in this group yet.

Firms we haven't checked yet

7 firms

A firm below has no sourced statement about news trading yet. That means unknown, not a no.

How we check

Every row above comes from the firm's own rules or FAQ page, with a source link and the date we checked it. How receipts and rules are checked.

FAQ

Is news trading allowed at most forex/CFD prop firms?

Of the 27 forex/CFD prop firms whose news trading rule we checked, 27 allow it in some form (5 without conditions, 22 with conditions) and 0 don't.

Does "allowed with conditions" mean I can do it?

Only under the limits stated in that firm's own rule, shown in the table above with its source link. Read the firm's row before you rely on it.

How often is this list checked?

Each row shows the date we last checked that firm's rule, 25 Oct 2026 at the latest. Rules change, so check the firm's own page before you buy.