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News Trading – Flex Challenge

Understand the rules for trading during high-impact news events in the Flex Challenge.

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What’s Allowed

  • Challenge Accounts: You are free to trade during news events without restrictions.

  • Funded Accounts: News trading is only permitted with the News Trading Add-on.

    • Without the add-on, restrictions apply to protect accounts from volatile market conditions.


Funded Accounts Without the Add-on

If you are trading on a funded account without the News Trading Add-on:

  • You cannot place trades five minutes before or after a red folder news event.

  • Refer to the economic calendar for the full list of high-impact news events.

  • Any violations will result in profit deductions.

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