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News Trading & Execution Buffers

Restrictions on opening or closing positions during high-impact macroeconomic announcements.

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Deep Dive

Why this rule exists

Prop firms hedge risk by preventing high-volatility slippage during red-folder events like NFP, CPI, and central bank interest rate decisions. While many firms allow holding existing trades, opening new orders or executing stops within 2 minutes of the release is prohibited.

How traders get caught

This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only on funded accounts — not on the pricing page. Marketing says "allowed", FAQ says "2-min buffer" around red-folder news. Our engine flags it as Easy-to-Miss.

How to stay safe

Check the Source Inspector for the exact FAQ excerpt, flatten or halve size into the ±2-min window, and cancel pending stop orders before red-folder releases.

The Formula

How it is calculated

Execution Restriction Window = Event Time ± 2 Minutes

Real Dollar Example

For US CPI at 08:30:00 EST, no trades may be executed between 08:28:00 and 08:32:00 on funded accounts.

Common Traps & Mistakes

Assuming "News Trading Allowed" on the marketing page applies unrestricted to funded accounts.

Leaving pending limit or stop orders active that get triggered by sudden news spread spikes.

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Firms using this rule

Goat Funded Trader • 2-min buffer before/after red fo FTMO • 2-min window on Normal Challenge

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Rule FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: News Trading & Execution Buffers

What is the News Trading & Execution Buffers?

Restrictions on opening or closing positions during high-impact macroeconomic announcements.

How is News Trading & Execution Buffers calculated across prop firms?

Execution Restriction Window = Event Time ± 2 Minutes

What are the most common mistakes traders make with News Trading & Execution Buffers?

Assuming "News Trading Allowed" on the marketing page applies unrestricted to funded accounts. Leaving pending limit or stop orders active that get triggered by sudden news spread spikes.

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