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What is FuturesElite’s News Trading Policy? | FuturesElite FAQ
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Section: Tier 1 News Events
− News Trading Policy This policy applies specifically to evaluations, custom evaluation accounts and it applies only in the Funded phase of your challenge,
− These rules apply to all account types, including funded accounts.
− Custom challenge account need o be created with the news trading add-on included in order to not be flagged for news trading during the challenge phase too.
− Prohibited Activities
− - Straddles/Strangles: Employing strategies like straddles/strangles to exploit volatility during news releases is not allowed.
− - Disguised News-Based Trades: Masking news-based trades as regular strategies is prohibited.
− Trading Rules
− For Major (Tier 1) News Events:
− - Close all positions at least 2 minutes before the event begins.
− - Do not open new positions during the event window.
− - Reopen positions no sooner than 2 minutes after the event ends. This creates a total no-trade window of approximately 6 minutes: 2 minutes before, during the event, and 2 minutes after. These rules apply to all account types, including funded accounts.
− For Lower-Impact (Non-Tier 1) News Events:
− - If a trade is already open, it does not need to be closed.
− - However, initiating new trades just before, during, or immediately after these news events is discouraged, in line with our Standard Trading Protocols, to avoid sudden market movements.
− Tier 1 News Events to Monitor
− - For All Traders:
+ Tier-1 News trading is allowed during the Evaluation stage.
+ News trading is no longer considered a Hard breach on Funded. If a trade is executed during a restricted news window, the trade will simply be voided.
+ - No account breach will occur.
+ - Your account will remain active.
+ - The affected trade will not be counted.
+ Tier 1 News Events
+ Tier 1 events may include:
- Employment Reports
− - FOMC Meetings
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
− - For Energy Traders:
− - Energy Information Administration (EIA) Reports
− - For Agricultural Traders:
− - Key Agricultural Reports Adhering to this policy ensures compliance with trading protocols while helping mitigate the risks associated with high-impact news events. Events not listed as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to these restrictions. Always verify their classification in the calendar.
− Using the Economic Calendar
− The Economic Calendar is your primary resource for identifying restricted news events. Accessible via your FuturesElite dashboard, it lists upcoming Tier 1 events and their release times. Use this tool to plan your trades and ensure compliance with the timing restrictions.
− FAQs
− - Can I trade events not listed as Tier 1? Yes, events not classified as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to these restrictions and can be traded.
− - Are EIA reports considered Tier 1? Yes, EIA reports are classified as Tier 1 for energy traders and require adherence to the timing restrictions.
− - What about flash PMI or ADP Weekly Employment Change? If these events are not listed as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar, they are not subject to Tier 1 restrictions. Always verify their classification in the calendar.
+ - EIA Reports for Energy Traders
+ - Key Agricultural Reports for Agricultural Traders
+ FOMC Minutes have been removed from the Tier 1 news list.
+ Prohibited Strategies
+ The following strategies remain prohibited:
+ - Straddles/Strangles: Using these strategies specifically to exploit volatility around news releases.
+ - Disguised News-Based Trades: Attempting to disguise a news-based trade as a regular trading strategy.
+ Important
+ If a trade falls within a restricted news window, it will be voided rather than treated as a rule violation. Traders should continue to use the Economic Calendar in the FuturesElite dashboard to identify restricted news events.
+ Events not classified as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to the news trading restrictions.
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▸Version 1July 26, 2026, 12:52 PM
First archived version.
News Trading Policy This policy applies specifically to evaluations, custom evaluation accounts and it applies only in the Funded phase of your challenge,
These rules apply to all account types, including funded accounts.
Custom challenge account need o be created with the news trading add-on included in order to not be flagged for news trading during the challenge phase too.
Prohibited Activities
- Straddles/Strangles: Employing strategies like straddles/strangles to exploit volatility during news releases is not allowed.
- Disguised News-Based Trades: Masking news-based trades as regular strategies is prohibited.
Trading Rules
For Major (Tier 1) News Events:
- Close all positions at least 2 minutes before the event begins.
- Do not open new positions during the event window.
- Reopen positions no sooner than 2 minutes after the event ends. This creates a total no-trade window of approximately 6 minutes: 2 minutes before, during the event, and 2 minutes after. These rules apply to all account types, including funded accounts.
For Lower-Impact (Non-Tier 1) News Events:
- If a trade is already open, it does not need to be closed.
- However, initiating new trades just before, during, or immediately after these news events is discouraged, in line with our Standard Trading Protocols, to avoid sudden market movements.
Tier 1 News Events to Monitor
- For All Traders:
- Employment Reports
- FOMC Meetings
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- For Energy Traders:
- Energy Information Administration (EIA) Reports
- For Agricultural Traders:
- Key Agricultural Reports Adhering to this policy ensures compliance with trading protocols while helping mitigate the risks associated with high-impact news events. Events not listed as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to these restrictions. Always verify their classification in the calendar.
Using the Economic Calendar
The Economic Calendar is your primary resource for identifying restricted news events. Accessible via your FuturesElite dashboard, it lists upcoming Tier 1 events and their release times. Use this tool to plan your trades and ensure compliance with the timing restrictions.
FAQs
- Can I trade events not listed as Tier 1? Yes, events not classified as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to these restrictions and can be traded.
- Are EIA reports considered Tier 1? Yes, EIA reports are classified as Tier 1 for energy traders and require adherence to the timing restrictions.
- What about flash PMI or ADP Weekly Employment Change? If these events are not listed as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar, they are not subject to Tier 1 restrictions. Always verify their classification in the calendar.
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