TL;DR: Yes, news trading is allowed in the Stellar 2-Step Challenge. However, once you receive your FundedNext Account, the News Profit Split Rule applies—only 40% of profits made within 5 minutes before or after a listed high-impact news event will be counted. Losses during this period are fully applied.
FundedNext permits news trading across all account types, including the Stellar 2-Step Challenge and FundedNext Account. That said, traders must follow specific guidelines to avoid violations, especially once they receive the FundedNext Account.
News Trading in the Challenge Phase
You are free to open, close, or hold trades during high-impact news events.
No restrictions or profit adjustments apply during the Challenge Phases.
News Trading in the FundedNext Account
Once you transition to the FundedNext Account, a News Profit Split Rule applies:
Time Window: 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after any listed high-impact news event.
Profit Adjustment: Only 40% of profit from trades opened or closed within this 10-minute window will be counted toward your account balance.
Losses: Losses during this window are fully applied and not adjusted.
Applies to both market execution and pending orders (SL/TP triggers included).
FundedNext cannot be held responsible for any market volatility or losses that result from trades placed during news hours.