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Elite ACCESS – News Trading Rule
The 2-minute news trading restriction on funded Elite ACCESS accounts: what is restricted, which events count and what happens on a violation.
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Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage and rapid price movements. On Elite ACCESS, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.

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The 2-minute news trading restriction on funded Elite ACCESS accounts: what is restricted, which events count and what happens on a violation.
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Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage and rapid price movements. On Elite ACCESS, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.

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Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage and rapid price movements. On Elite ACCESS, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.

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The 2-minute news trading restriction on funded Elite ACCESS accounts: what is restricted, which events count and what happens on a violation.
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Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage and rapid price movements. On Elite ACCESS, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.

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Elite ACCESS – News Trading Rule
Section: Elite ACCESS – News Trading Rule
− Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage, and rapid price movements.
− For Elite ACCESS accounts, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.
− Where the Rule Applies
− Stage | News Restriction
− Evaluation | No restrictions
− Funded | 2-minute restricted window
− - During the evaluation phase, news trading is fully allowed
− - Once funded, the news rule becomes active
− Funded News Restriction Window
− On funded accounts, you may not execute trades:
− - 2 minutes before a high-impact news event
− - 2 minutes after a high-impact news event
− Total restricted window: 4 minutes
− What Counts as Trade Execution
+ The 2-minute news trading restriction on funded Elite ACCESS accounts: what is restricted, which events count and what happens on a violation.
+ Updated today
+ Table of contents
+ Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage and rapid price movements. On Elite ACCESS, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.
+ Where the rule applies
+ Stage | News restriction
+ Evaluation | No restrictions. News trading is fully allowed.
+ Funded | 2-minute restricted window before and after high-impact news.
+ Funded news restriction window
+ On funded accounts you may not execute trades 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after a high-impact news event. The total restricted window is 4 minutes.
The following actions are not allowed during the restricted window:
- Opening a trade
- Modifying a take profit
Any of the above during the restricted window is considered a rule violation.
Section: Holding trades during news
− Holding Trades During News
− You may hold positions during news only if:
− - The trade was opened before the 2-minute pre-news window
− However:
− - If a trade is closed during the restricted window, it is a violation
− - If SL or TP is modified during the window, it is a violation
− - If a trade is closed by any means (manual or automatic) during the window, it is a violation
− What Happens If the Rule Is Violated
− If a violation occurs:
− - Profits from the violating trade may be removed
− - The payout request may be denied
− - The account may be flagged for review
− Repeated or abusive violations may lead to further action.
− Violations do not automatically result in a hard breach unless abuse is detected.
− What News Events Are Restricted
− Only high-impact economic events are restricted.
− This includes, but is not limited to:
+ Holding trades during news
+ You may hold positions during news only if the trade was opened before the 2-minute pre-news window. However:
+ - If a trade is closed during the restricted window, it is a violation.
+ - If the SL or TP is modified during the window, it is a violation.
+ - If a trade is closed by any means (manual or automatic) during the window, it is a violation.
+ What happens if the rule is violated
+ - Profits from the violating trade may be removed.
+ - The payout request may be denied.
+ - The account may be flagged for review.
+ Repeated or abusive violations may lead to further action. Violations do not automatically result in a hard breach unless abuse is detected.
+ Which news events are restricted
+ Only high-impact economic events are restricted. This includes, but is not limited to:
- FOMC announcements
- Interest rate decisions
- CPI releases
- Major central bank statements
Section: Which news events are restricted
− If an event is marked as high impact (red) on the official economic calendar used by Top One Futures, it falls under this rule.
− Low and medium impact events are not restricted.
− Tracking News Events
− You can monitor high-impact events using:
− - FXStreet Economic Calendar
− Important Disclaimer
− Trading during news events carries inherent risks, including:
− - Slippage
− - Delayed execution
− - Market gaps
− Top One Futures is not responsible for losses caused by market volatility.
− Traders are responsible for managing their own risk at all times.
+ If an event is marked as high impact (red) on the official economic calendar used by Top One Futures, it falls under this rule. Low and medium impact events are not restricted. You can monitor high-impact events with the FXStreet Economic Calendar.
+ Disclaimer: trading during news events carries inherent risks, including slippage, delayed execution and market gaps. Top One Futures is not responsible for losses caused by market volatility. Traders are responsible for managing their own risk at all times.

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Tracking News Events
You can monitor high-impact events using:
− - Rebate King FX Economic Calendar
- FXStreet Economic Calendar
Important Disclaimer

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Elite ACCESS – News Trading Rule
Trading around major economic news events carries increased risk due to volatility, slippage, and rapid price movements.
For Elite ACCESS accounts, news trading restrictions apply only to funded accounts.
Where the Rule Applies
Stage | News Restriction
Evaluation | No restrictions
Funded | 2-minute restricted window
- During the evaluation phase, news trading is fully allowed
- Once funded, the news rule becomes active
Funded News Restriction Window
On funded accounts, you may not execute trades:
- 2 minutes before a high-impact news event
- 2 minutes after a high-impact news event
Total restricted window: 4 minutes
What Counts as Trade Execution
The following actions are not allowed during the restricted window:
- Opening a trade
- Closing a trade
- Opening pending orders
- Placing stop or limit orders
- Modifying a stop loss
- Modifying a take profit
Any of the above during the restricted window is considered a rule violation.
Holding Trades During News
You may hold positions during news only if:
- The trade was opened before the 2-minute pre-news window
However:
- If a trade is closed during the restricted window, it is a violation
- If SL or TP is modified during the window, it is a violation
- If a trade is closed by any means (manual or automatic) during the window, it is a violation
What Happens If the Rule Is Violated
If a violation occurs:
- Profits from the violating trade may be removed
- The payout request may be denied
- The account may be flagged for review
Repeated or abusive violations may lead to further action.
Violations do not automatically result in a hard breach unless abuse is detected.
What News Events Are Restricted
Only high-impact economic events are restricted.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- FOMC announcements
- Interest rate decisions
- Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
- CPI releases
- Major central bank statements
If an event is marked as high impact (red) on the official economic calendar used by Top One Futures, it falls under this rule.
Low and medium impact events are not restricted.
Tracking News Events
You can monitor high-impact events using:
- Rebate King FX Economic Calendar
- FXStreet Economic Calendar
Important Disclaimer
Trading during news events carries inherent risks, including:
- Slippage
- Delayed execution
- Market gaps
Top One Futures is not responsible for losses caused by market volatility.
Traders are responsible for managing their own risk at all times.

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