As part of its commitment to responsible capital allocation and risk-aware trading practices, FundedFuturesFamily (FFF) implements structured guidelines for high-volatility scenarios. Two key areas governed by policy are News Trading and Swing Trading, both of which involve elevated risk profiles and therefore require clear eligibility criteria and real-time oversight.
This article outlines the rules, eligibility thresholds, and approval processes for traders seeking to engage in these strategies under the FFF Live Trading Program.
1. News Trading Policy
News trading refers to initiating or closing positions in proximity to high-impact economic releases—commonly known as Tier 1 events (e.g., FOMC statements, NFP reports, CPI data, interest rate decisions).
Eligibility Requirements:
News trading is strictly prohibited until a trader’s account equity reaches $10,000 or higher.
Once this equity threshold is met, traders may engage in news trading under the following conditions:
Equity Level | Permitted News Trading Size |
Below $10,000 | Not allowed |
$10,000 – $19,999 | 1 mini contract |
$20,000 – $29,999 | 2 mini contracts |
$30,000 – $39,999 | 3 mini contracts |
And so on... | +1 mini per $10,000 |
Operational Guidelines:
News events must be pre-identified and monitored using FFF’s official Tier 1 event calendar.
Traders are required to close all existing positions at least 2 minutes before a scheduled Tier 1 event if not approved.
If trading during approved news conditions, maximum size limits must be strictly observed.
Any violation may result in trade invalidation, profit removal, or account suspension.
2. Swing Trading Eligibility
Swing trading—holding positions overnight or across multiple days—introduces additional risk exposure due to after-hours volatility and liquidity gaps. To accommodate this trading style responsibly, FFF provides access to swing trading privileges by approval only.
Eligibility Requirements:
Swing trading is not automatically granted to live traders.
Approval must be requested via the Risk Desk and is granted based on:
Historical trading behavior
Risk management discipline
Profit consistency
Position Sizing Framework:
Account Equity | Max Swing Size Allowed |
Every $10,000 in equity | Up to 5 micro contracts |
Example: A trader with $30,000 in equity may be allowed to hold up to 15 micro contracts overnight, pending risk approval.
Additional Swing Rules:
Overnight positions must be declared in advance through the designated communication channel.
Traders are expected to manage stops and targets conservatively to account for increased volatility.
Unauthorized overnight exposure may result in forced liquidation and disciplinary review.
3. Enforcement and Oversight
Both news and swing trading are subject to real-time risk monitoring by the FFF Risk Desk. Traders found violating these policies may face:
Immediate account review
Trade reversals
Profit disqualification
Permanent removal of advanced trading privileges
All trading activity is tracked through integrated platform tools, and communication with the Risk Desk is logged for accountability.