Summary
MegaTrader does not restrict trading around economic news releases. You’re free to trade during high-impact events, but these periods carry elevated risk. Extreme volatility can trigger slippage, gaps, and rapid equity swings that may jeopardize your Daily Loss Limit, trailing drawdown, or consistency metrics. Proceed with caution and use sound risk management.
Our Policy
We do not impose special rules, limitations, or blackouts for trading news events.
You have full discretion to enter, exit, or hold positions through scheduled announcements.
Bottom line: Free reign—but be aware of the heightened risk profile during news.
Important Warnings
You trade news AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Slippage is real. Orders can fill far from your expected price during fast markets.
Do not rely on system protections as a stop. The Daily Loss Limit is not a stop loss; protections may not trigger at your intended levels in extreme volatility.
Expect abnormal behavior. News can cause wider spreads, gaps, and whipsaws that materially affect fills, P&L, and equity checks.
Microscalping Reminder: No more than 50% of your current account profit may come from trades held for 10 seconds or less.To remain in compliance, the profit generated from trades held under 10 seconds must be less than half of your current realized account profit. This rule is enforced continuously and applies in all market conditions, including news events and session opens/closes, and applies equally to all contract sizes (micro or mini).
Best Practices (Strongly Recommended)
Widen or remove resting tight stops before releases if you intend to hold—tight stops often slip worst.
Reduce size around releases; scale back until your risk fits your drawdown.
Use marketable limits (when appropriate) to express urgency while capping price extremes.
Know the calendar. FOMC, NFP, CPI, PMI, crude inventories, and rate decisions commonly produce outsized moves.
Monitor latency. Rapid books can reject/que requests; avoid over-clicking which can lead to duplicate orders.
Have a max-loss per event. Pre-commit to an “event stop” in dollars or contracts.
Compliance & Monitoring
There are no automatic penalties for trading during news.
Standard rules still apply: Daily Loss Limit, trailing drawdown, maximum position sizing, Microscalping, and Consistency checks.
Accounts tripped by volatility (e.g., equity breaches due to slippage) are still considered violations; exceptions are not granted for “news conditions.”
Quick FAQ
Q: Can I hold positions through FOMC/CPI/NFP?
Yes. There’s no prohibition—risk is yours.
Q: If slippage blows past my planned stop, is that forgiven?
No. Drawdown and loss-limit rules apply regardless of market conditions.
Q: Do you delay or disable order types during news?
No. Use your own risk controls. Expect potential rejects, partials, or slippage.
Q: Does the 10-second Microscalping timer change on news?
No. The 10-second threshold and the “≥50% of profit” requirement remain in effect.
Summary (At-a-Glance)
No special restrictions on trading news events.
All standard risk rules still apply (loss limits, drawdown, consistency, and microscalping).
News trading is at your own risk—expect slippage, gaps, and abnormal price behavior.
Need Help?
If you have questions about approved instruments, risk limits, or trading practices, contact us at [email protected] or open a live chat inside your portal.