Introduction
FundedNext’s policy on news trading varies by account type, with different models offering fully permitted, restricted, or adjusted access to trading around high-impact news events.
Express Challenge and FundedNext Express Accounts
Users operating in the Express Challenge or Express Funded models must not open or close any positions within five minutes before or after a high-impact news release that directly affects the traded pair. Pending orders, stop-loss, and take-profit triggers fall within this restriction. Trades may be held continuously, but violating the rule leads to profit forfeiture, balance resets, or account termination depending on the outcome. Only news events correlated to the relevant currency pair trigger enforcement; unrelated currency news does not apply.
Evaluation (non‑Express) and Stellar Lite Accounts
In these models, news trading is permitted without timing restrictions. Traders may initiate or close trades during high-impact news events. However, they should account for increased volatility, reduced liquidity, and potential slippage. FundedNext does not assume any responsibility for outcomes of trades executed during such periods.
Stellar Instant Accounts: News Profit Rule
FundedNext allows trading during news events in Stellar Instant accounts, but applies a News Profit Rule:
- Trades placed during the 10‑minute window around a high-impact event count only 40% of realized profit toward account profit metrics.
- This applies regardless of execution method, including partial closures.
- A built-in equity buffer of 1% added to the trailing maximum loss limit protects traders from accidental breaches due to profit adjustments.
- At cycle end, only the adjusted profit is credited.
Futures Accounts
FundedNext Futures accounts impose no constraints on news trading. Traders can open or close positions freely during news-driven market events. Despite the freedom, participants must account for heightened execution risks, including volatility spikes and liquidity shifts.
General Risk Warnings
In account types permitting news trading, all traders should remain aware of:
- Elevated market volatility surrounding high-impact releases.
- Greater spreads and slippage potential.
- Risks to order execution and profitability.
- That FundedNext disclaims liability for market-related impacts during news events.
Comparative Overview
| Account Type | News Trading Allowed? | Specific Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Express models | Not within ±5 minutes of event | Trade entry/exit restricted; violations lead to reset or termination |
| Evaluation (non‑Express) | Yes | No restrictions or adjustments; increased market risk applies |
| Stellar Lite | Yes | Same conditions as Evaluation; full profit counted |
| Stellar Instant | Yes, with Profit Rule | Profits within ±5‑minute window counted at 40%, equity buffer applied |
| Futures Accounts | Yes | Open/close freely; must manage risks inherent to news events |
Conclusion
News trading is broadly permitted across FundedNext’s offerings, but exceptions exist. Traders using Express models face strict timing restrictions, while Stellar Instant includes profit recognition adjustments. Futures traders enjoy full flexibility. Understanding the rules specific to your account model is essential before trading during high-impact news periods.
