Rule change17 October 2026
Prop firms tighten news trading rules, restrict profits around major economic releases
via FX News Group
Multiple prop firms introduced new restrictions on trading around major news events, with some banning news trading during challenges and funded phases. MyFundedFX and others now limit profits earned during high-impact releases. This directly impacts scalpers and news traders who rely on volatility spikes around NFP, CPI, and Fed decisions.
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FX News Group
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