Definition
What is News trading window?
A news trading window is a period before and after a high-impact economic release during which a prop firm restricts opening trades on the affected instruments.
Major releases such as central bank decisions, inflation or jobs data can move prices sharply in seconds, with wide spreads and slippage. Many prop firms restrict trading around them.
The restriction applies only to instruments the release affects: a US data release affects pairs with USD, and often US indices and futures; a euro release affects pairs with EUR.
Rules vary. Some firms only block opening trades; others also require you to be flat when the number is published. Always check the economic calendar before your session.
Example
Example: a high-impact USD release at 12:30 UTC creates a window from 12:00 to 13:00 UTC. A EURUSD trade could not be opened at 12:10, but a EURGBP trade, which has no USD leg, would not be affected.
At a prop firm
On Axora Funded paid accounts created since 15 October 2026, new trades and stop changes are blocked from 30 minutes before to 30 minutes after a high-impact release on the affected instruments, and holding such a position at the release suspends the account. Closing is always allowed. The free trial allows news trading.
Frequently asked questions
Can I close a trade during the news window?
Yes. At Axora Funded closing is always allowed, so you can be flat before the release.
Which instruments are affected by USD news?
Pairs with USD as base or quote currency, plus US indices and futures.