Trading is prohibited within 3 minutes before and 3 minutes after a high-impact news event.
During the restricted news window, traders may not execute trades on instruments affected by the high-impact news event.
For example, if a high-impact news event is scheduled for 8:30 AM, the restricted trading window begins at 8:27 AM and ends at 8:33 AM.
Trades executed during a restricted news window may result in actions including:
Removal of the affected trade(s)
Reduction of account leverage
Breach of the account
Traders are responsible for reviewing the Forex Factory Economic Calendar and ensuring their trading activity complies with Prime Time's news trading rules.
To stay informed and avoid potential violations, use reliable platforms like:
Forex Factory - https://www.forexfactory.com/
Traders should refer to events marked as high-impact (red folder) on Forex Factory when determining whether a news restriction applies.