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Is News Trading Allowed? – Two Step

At Gold Edge Capital, news trading is strictly prohibited across all account types and all stages, including Two Step evaluations (Phase 1 and Phase 2) and funded accounts.

Traders are NOT allowed to open, close, or modify any position before, during, or after high-impact news events within a restricted 5-minute window.

News Trading Restriction Window

For all high-impact (“red folder”) economic news events:

  • No trades may be opened, closed, or modified

  • 5 minutes BEFORE the scheduled news release

  • DURING the news release

  • 5 minutes AFTER the news release

This restriction applies to:

  • Two Step – Phase 1 Evaluation

  • Two Step – Phase 2 Evaluation

  • Funded Accounts

There are no exceptions, regardless of the account stage.

High-Impact News Definition

High-impact economic events are defined as “red folder” news releases published on the following official economic calendars:

  • Investing.com

  • ForexFactory.com

It is the trader’s responsibility to monitor these calendars and manage all positions accordingly.

Rule Enforcement

Violations of this rule may result in:

  • Trade invalidation, or

  • Immediate account termination,

depending on the severity of the violation.

Important Notice

Any of the following actions executed within the restricted news window will be considered a violation:

  • Opening positions

  • Closing positions

  • Modifying stop loss or take profit

  • Partial closes

  • Position scaling or adjustments

This applies to manual trading, automated strategies, and expert advisors.

Is News Trading Allowed? – Two Step

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Terms and Conditions for Forex Prop Firm All accounts provided are demo accounts operating in a simulated trading environment. All content published and distributed is for general informational purposes only. Nothing herein constitutes investment advice, an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument, nor a recommendation or sponsorship of any security, company, or fund. The Prop firm will not operate as a broker or custodian. Participation in our programs is entirely voluntary. Fees paid for our programs should not be considered deposits. All fees are allocated to operational expenses, including but not limited to staff, technology, and business operations. No part of this content is a solicitation or offer to trade futures, options, or foreign exchange. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The Company's activities and services are subject to the laws of the United Arab Emirates. We will not offer services to residents of jurisdictions subject to FATF or EU/UN sanctions lists. Also residents or citizens of USA 🇺🇸 will not be allowed to use Metaquotes while using our platform.