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Can I Trade During News or Hold Positions Over the Weekend?

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Written by Lucas Vanhaeren
Updated over 3 weeks ago

At Xpert Funding, we understand that traders have different styles some prefer short-term, event-based volatility, while others hold positions for longer trends.
To balance flexibility with risk control, news and weekend trading rules vary by model type.
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We use Forex Factory as our official source for high-impact economic events. Red-folder news releases or speeches are considered restricted events, as they can create sudden volatility and execution slippage.
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πŸ’‘ Always check the Forex Factory Calendar before entering or closing trades around major events.



1-Step, 2-Step & Instant Standard Models

During Both Evaluation and Funded Phases:
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Trading during or around high-impact news events is not allowed.
All open positions must be closed at least 5 minutes before and can only be re-opened 5 minutes after the event.
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Likewise, holding trades over the weekend is prohibited.
All positions must be closed before the market closes on Friday to avoid overnight gaps or exposure risks.
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Violating these restrictions may result in:

  • Profit deductions for trades executed during restricted windows

  • Temporary suspension or payout delays

  • In serious or repeated cases, account termination

*News and weekend restrictions are in place to protect your simulated account from extreme volatility and ensure fair trading conditions for all participants.
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Swing (News + Weekend Holding) Addon

Traders who add this optional upgrade receive full flexibility:

  • News Trading: Allowed

  • Weekend Holding: Allowed

This addon is ideal for swing traders and those who trade event-driven strategies or hold positions for extended periods.


Traders are still expected to apply proper risk management and respect drawdown limits.

πŸ’‘ If you trade around major events or hold positions for several days, the Swing Add-on is built for you.



Instant Funding Models

  • Weekend holding: Allowed

  • News trading: Restricted same 5-minute rule applies before and after red-folder news.
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  • Stop loss: Mandatory on every trade.

Intentional event trading or failure to close positions during restricted times may result in profit removal, payout delays, or account review.


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