Opening trades during restricted news events is not allowed with ATFunded Legacy.
You must avoid opening trades during high-impact news events (marked with a red folder) on both Phase 1 & 2 as well as funded accounts.
You are allowed to close trades during restricted news and trade other pairs unaffected by the event.
What is not allowed?
You must not do any of the following within 5 minutes before or after a high impact news event directly affecting the pair you are trading:
- Open new trades
You are allowed to close trades & amend SL/TP during the 5 minute window before & after a restricted news.
Consequences of Breaking the Rule
Profit Removal: Any profits earned from trades breaking the News Rule will be removed automatically by our system.
Account Breach: Persistent news trading during multiple payout periods or the first phase, despite warnings, may result in ATFunded breaching your assessment account.
The Calendar
Every trader gets access to an economic news calendar in their dashboard.
Use this calendar to avoid trading during restricted news times and prevent rule violations.
For events labeled as “Tentative”, “All day” and speeches, restrictions apply only around the exact time listed in the calendar.