News trading rule
A news trading rule restricts opening or holding positions around scheduled high-impact economic releases, usually within a window of a few minutes either side.
How it works
Implementations vary widely. Some firms prohibit opening a position in a window around the release; others prohibit holding through it; others restrict only specific instruments or only the funded stage. Windows of two to five minutes either side are common. A separate and frequently confused rule prohibits holding through news rather than trading during it — the two have different consequences for a strategy that is already in a position.
Why it matters on a funded account
For a systematic strategy this is a time filter, and it has to be written into the rules rather than handled live. The distinction between the two rule types decides whether the strategy needs an entry block or a forced exit.
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Part of the Puravida Edge prop trading glossary. Firm-specific figures verified September 2026; rules change frequently — confirm on the firm's site.