News trading is one of the most common ways prop firm accounts get caught out — not because news trading is inherently bad, but because the rules around it vary by account type and change over time. Here's the real picture for FundedNext.
Why News Trading Rules Exist
During high-impact events — NFP, CPI, central bank rate decisions — spreads widen dramatically and prices can gap. Prop firms care about this for two reasons:
- Risk control: a news spike can breach a daily drawdown in milliseconds, before the trader can react.
- Fairness: firms don't want traders exploiting price-feed lag or slippage during volatile events.
So many firms either restrict news trading outright or impose windows around major releases.
FundedNext's Approach
FundedNext's news-trading rules have historically been account-type dependent:
- Some plans allow news trading — often advertised as a flexibility benefit.
- Other plans restrict it, typically with a window (e.g., a few minutes before and after a high-impact release).
- Rules change — a plan that allowed news last year may restrict it now, or vice versa.
This is the one rule you should never assume. Verify it against your specific account before you trade an NFP or CPI release.
Which Events Count as "News"?
The events that matter are the high-impact economic releases, typically:
- Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and US employment data.
- CPI / inflation reports.
- Central bank interest-rate decisions (Fed, ECB, BoE).
- Major GDP releases.
Lower-impact events rarely trigger the restrictions, but the firm's calendar defines what counts — so use their list, not your own judgment.
How to Trade Around News Safely
- Know the calendar — before each week, note the high-impact events for your pairs.
- Check your account's news policy — allowed, restricted, or restricted-with-window.
- Flatten positions before the event if your account restricts it.
- Size down or sit out even if news is allowed — the spread spike alone can hurt.
Consequences of Breaking the News Rule
Trading news when your account type prohibits it is a rules violation. The typical consequences:
- Payout denial — your withdrawal request is rejected.
- Account termination — in clear or repeated cases.
- Loss of the challenge fee — usually not refunded on a rules violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trade news on FundedNext?
It depends on your account type. Some plans allow news trading; others restrict it. Confirm the current policy for your specific plan.
Does FundedNext allow weekend news trading?
Weekend news (e.g., geopolitical events) generally isn't a "news window" issue the way scheduled releases are — but confirm your account's holding and news rules.
What happens if I trade news on a restricted account?
It's a rules violation that can lead to a payout denial or account termination.
Which prop firms allow news trading?
A few firms advertise news-trading flexibility on specific plans (FundedNext among them on certain accounts), but always verify the current policy rather than relying on marketing.
Bottom Line
FundedNext allows news trading on some accounts and restricts it on others, and the rules have changed over time. Before trading around NFP, CPI, or a rate decision, confirm your specific account's news policy, know the calendar, and flatten positions if required. A single news trade isn't worth a denied payout.