The rules differ depending on whether you are in the evaluation or funded phase.
During the evaluation phase (EOD and Sprint Challenge): There are no news trading restrictions — you can open and close positions freely around any news event.
During the funded phase (all account types): A 2-minute buffer applies around high-impact news events. Within 2 minutes before or after a scheduled high-impact news release, you cannot:
Open new positions
Close existing positions
Trigger pending orders
If a position was opened before the 2-minute pre-news window began, you are permitted to hold it through the event — see the news holding rule for more details.
This applies to all funded account types: EOD, Sprint, and Instant Funded.
If you execute an order within the restricted timeframe, any profits generated will be deducted upon payout request.