Prop Firms That Allow News Trading
ForRealFunding allows news trading during evaluations. On funded accounts, profit from trades opened or closed within five minutes of a high-impact news release may be removed (rule effective 2025-09-04). This page states each firm's news rule precisely, because it is one of the most commonly misread rules in the industry.
Who this matters for
- Traders whose strategy specifically targets high-impact news releases (NFP, FOMC, CPI)
- Anyone who wants to know before buying whether a funded account restricts news-window profit
In this guide
- 40-word answer + which firms allow it (table)
- ForRealFunding's exact rule, evaluation vs funded
- Why firms restrict news trading
- Common misconceptions
- FAQ
For a full side-by-side table across firms, use the comparison tool — figures there are dated and re-verified rather than asserted here.
FAQ
Can I trade the news during a ForRealFunding evaluation?
Yes, news trading is allowed during the evaluation phase.
Does the rule change once I'm funded?
Yes — on funded accounts, profit from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of a high-impact news release may be removed, a rule effective from 2025-09-04. Read the current FAQ before trading a news-heavy strategy on a funded account.