The rules differ depending on whether you are in the evaluation or funded phase.
During the evaluation phase (EOD, Flex 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, Flex and Instant Classic.
If you execute an order within the restricted timeframe, any profits generated will be deducted upon payout request.
Gap trading around scheduled earnings releases or other significant company-specific announcements is also prohibited and is treated in the same manner as high-impact news trading.