How it works:
High-impact news (e.g., NFP, CPI, FOMC) often creates sharp volatility and price gaps.
These moves can trigger slippage, skipped stop losses, and widened spreads.
Any losses or drawdown caused during news still count toward your limits.
News straddling — placing both a buy and a sell position just before news to “catch the spike” — is considered a form of gambling behaviour. It’s flagged because it doesn’t reflect real, sustainable trading and creates abnormal results.
Why we allow news trading but restrict straddling:
Trading the news with a plan is a valid strategy.
Straddling is essentially a coin flip — and statistically leads to blown accounts.
We’re transparent about this distinction so you can trade confidently without fear of hidden restrictions.
Benefits for you:
Freedom to trade during any news release.
A level playing field where everyone knows the limits.
Long-term protection from strategies that look profitable once but fail over time.
Our advice:
Size down positions around news to absorb volatility.
Avoid straddling tactics — focus on strategies you can repeat and scale.
