What is News Trading?
News trading is the practice of opening or closing positions during high-impact economic news releases like NFP, CPI, or FOMC announcements. Historically, most prop firms banned news trading due to volatility-driven slippage risks. As of 2026, eight firms now explicitly allow it, including FundingTicks (before its closure), Apex Trader Funding, FundingPips, FundedNext, Maven Trading, and E8 Markets. Firms that don't permit news trading typically enforce blackout windows of 2-5 minutes before and after the release.
Key takeaways
Trading during high-impact economic news releases.
Historically, most prop firms banned news trading due to volatility-driven slippage risks.
As of 2026, eight firms now explicitly allow it, including FundingTicks (before its closure), Apex Trader Funding, FundingPips, FundedNext, Maven Trading, and E8 Markets.
Firms that don't permit news trading typically enforce blackout windows of 2-5 minutes before and after the release.
News Trading vs. News Blackout
Two terms that frequently get conflated. Here's how they actually differ.
News TradingTrading Styles · PRO
News BlackoutTrading Styles · PRO
Trading during high-impact economic news releases.
A trading restriction window around news releases.
Frequently asked questions
What is News Trading?
News trading is the practice of opening or closing positions during high-impact economic news releases like NFP, CPI, or FOMC announcements. Historically, most prop firms banned news trading due to volatility-driven slippage risks. As of 2026, eight firms now explicitly allow it, including FundingTicks (before its closure), Apex Trader Funding, FundingPips, FundedNext, Maven Trading, and E8 Markets.
Why does News Trading matter for prop firm traders?
News Trading affects how you're allowed to trade on a prop firm account. Many firms layer restrictions onto specific styles to protect their treasury — and those restrictions need to fit how you actually trade.
How is News Trading different from News Blackout?
News Trading and News Blackout are commonly confused. News Trading: Trading during high-impact economic news releases. News Blackout, by contrast: A trading restriction window around news releases.
What should traders watch out for with News Trading?
Style restrictions are often layered: a firm that allows scalping may still ban HFT-like behaviour, and minimum hold times can void otherwise legitimate trades.