Quick Answer — MFFU News Trading Policy at a Glance
- • T1 events at MFFU: FOMC, FOMC Minutes, Employment Report, CPI (all plans); EIA petroleum for energy traders; USDA Ag Reports for ag traders
- • Standard window: 2 minutes before the release, 2 minutes after — all open positions must be closed by T-minus-2
- • Non-T1 releases use the same 2-minute window but apply only when you have an active position in a correlated instrument
- • Every plan allows T1 trading during the evaluation stage
- • Funded stage split: Core, Flex, Builder allow T1 in funded; Rapid and Pro prohibit T1 in funded
- • Paul has traded Core, Pro, and Rapid funded — the Pro and Rapid prohibition means a real strategy adjustment when transitioning from eval to funded on those plans
MyFundedFutures runs five plans (Core, Rapid, Pro, Flex, Builder) with consistency only on evaluation (50% rule, eval-only) and no consistency rule on any funded stage. I have traded MFFU for three years across Core, Rapid, and Pro, and the rule architecture is one of the cleanest in the futures-prop space. Full breakdown in my MFFU rules guide, or read the complete MyFundedFutures review. Visit MyFundedFutures directly or check their Help Center.
Three years on this firm: I have traded MyFundedFutures across Core, Pro, and Rapid funded accounts since 2023, multiple evaluations, multiple funded stages, multiple payouts. The news policy I describe here is the policy I actually navigate on active accounts, not a restatement of help docs. For the full rule book across all five plans, see my MFFU rules overview. For the plan decision, see the complete MyFundedFutures review.
Always verify the current policy on MyFundedFutures' help center before taking positions near scheduled releases. Rule details can update between publish dates.
MyFundedFutures runs a news trading policy that varies by plan and by stage. The same strategy that runs cleanly through a CPI release on a Core eval account is a rule violation on a Rapid funded account — and fine again on a Core funded account. Getting this wrong costs funded accounts.
The plan-stage split is the thing to internalize. Every evaluation on every plan allows T1 news. The funded stage is where the policy diverges.
T1 events at MFFU
Universal T1 events (all plans, all instruments)
| Event | Time (ET) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FOMC rate decision | 2:00 PM | 8× per year |
| FOMC Meeting Minutes | 2:00 PM | ~3 weeks after each decision |
| Employment Report (NFP) | 8:30 AM | First Friday, monthly |
| CPI | 8:30 AM | Monthly |
Instrument-specific T1 events
| Event | Applies to | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| EIA Weekly Petroleum Status | CL and energy futures | Wednesdays, 10:30 AM |
| USDA Agricultural Reports | Corn, wheat, soybean futures | Varies by report |
The instrument-specific T1s are narrower in scope. An EIA print is a T1 event for your CL position but not for your ES position on the same account. If you hold both, the restriction applies to the CL leg only.
The 2-minute window
All open positions in the affected instrument must be closed by T-minus-2. New positions cannot be opened until T-plus-2. The window mechanic is identical across every plan where restrictions apply.
NFP Friday timeline
- 8:26 AM ET — T-minus-2 deadline. Any open position at this mark is a violation.
- 8:30 AM ET — Release time.
- 8:32 AM ET — Restriction lifts. New positions allowed.
"Closed by T-minus-2" means executed and confirmed, not just submitted. Resting orders still working at the mark with an open position are a compliance risk. Close manually with a market order and verify the platform shows flat before the deadline.
Non-T1 events: same window, narrower trigger
PPI, ISM, retail sales, JOLTS, GDP, and weekly claims use the same 2-minute pre/post window — but only when you hold a position in an instrument correlated to that release. An ES trader holding through an ISM print is subject to the window. An ES trader holding through a USDA crop report is not. The mechanic is identical; the trigger scope is narrower.
Check the economic calendar before every session. Know which releases hit during your trading hours and which instruments you hold.
Per-plan, per-stage T1 matrix
Every plan allows T1 during evaluation. The funded stage is where plans split.
| Plan | Eval | Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Core | T1 Allowed | T1 Allowed |
| Rapid | T1 Allowed | T1 Prohibited |
| Pro | T1 Allowed | T1 Prohibited |
| Flex | T1 Allowed | T1 Allowed |
| Builder | T1 Allowed | T1 Allowed |
The eval-to-funded gap
If your edge is built around FOMC or NFP and you are trading a Rapid or Pro eval, you are operating under a rule book that disappears when you reach the funded stage. The eval pass validates your strategy under the permissive policy. The funded stage runs the restricted policy.
Why Core funded allows T1
Core's EOD trailing drawdown does not update intraday. A news trade that spikes against you and recovers before close creates zero floor movement. That structural property is what makes Core funded the cleanest news-trader plan in the MFFU lineup.
Why Flex and Builder funded allow T1
Flex uses 4% EOD static drawdown — the floor does not trail with profit, which removes the intraday ratcheting risk that makes news events dangerous on Rapid. Builder uses a fixed-buffer drawdown ($2,000 default), giving traders straightforward math: finite buffer, T1 allowed, position-size accordingly.
Why Rapid and Pro funded prohibit T1
Rapid's 4% intraday trailing floor ratchets upward on every new equity high, including unrealized gains. A whipsaw during NFP — spike up, reverse down — moves the floor up on the spike and leaves the trader with a permanently tighter buffer after the reversal, with no realized gain to show for it. That mechanic is why the firm prohibits T1 in Rapid funded. Pro follows the same prohibition by design.
Violations and enforcement
What triggers a violation
- Open position at T-minus-2 on a plan where T1 is prohibited (Rapid funded, Pro funded)
- New position entered before T-plus-2 after a T1 event on those plans
- Bracket trade (paired buy-stop/sell-stop around a release) on any plan — including Core, Flex, Builder funded where T1 is otherwise allowed. Brackets are banned strategy types in MFFU's ToS regardless of plan.
Automated systems
Not exempt. If a NinjaTrader or Quantower strategy executes inside the restricted window on Rapid or Pro funded, the violation is attributed to the account. Program a hard news-flat rule with a block at T-minus-2. Disable the system for FOMC and NFP windows or build an event-aware filter.
Enforcement is via trade timestamp monitoring on the Rithmic data feed. Verify current consequences on the MFFU help center before assuming any leniency applies.
Strategy by plan
Rapid funded and Pro funded: flat by T-minus-2
Binary. No exceptions. Close the position before the window opens — even if it is in unrealized profit. The potential cost of a T1 violation (account termination) exceeds any gain from riding the news move.
Core, Flex, Builder funded: manage the window
Set a hard stop before the release and let the market execute it. Do not rely on mental stops during FOMC or NFP — execution speed during T1 events exceeds manual reaction time. On Core, a news move that spikes and reverses before close creates no floor movement under EOD trailing.
Eval (all plans): size down
T1 is allowed but drawdown limits still apply. A 4% intraday trailing limit on Rapid eval does not make an exception for news volatility. Reduce size around T1 events, especially on Rapid where an intraday spike in your favor can ratchet the floor and leave less room for the reversal.
My take
Three years on MFFU across Core, Pro, and Rapid, the news policy is the one area where I made the most significant strategy adjustment moving from eval to funded.
On Rapid and Pro eval, T1 is open. I built meaningful P&L around FOMC and NFP on those eval accounts. The moment they funded, the T1 allowance on Rapid and Pro was gone. Every FOMC day on a Rapid funded account became a flat day by 1:58 PM ET. That shift is real and needs to be planned for — not discovered during an FOMC Wednesday.
Core funded has been the cleanest news-trading experience. The EOD trailing structure absorbs intraday news volatility without floor movement as long as the position recovers before close. If your edge has any news component, Core funded is the plan to run it on. Builder and Flex funded I have not personally tested in the funded stage, but the T1 allowance is documented and the drawdown mechanics differ enough that you should model the risk math for each before relying on them for news-driven strategies.
The bottom line
MFFU allows T1 in Core, Flex, and Builder funded. It prohibits T1 in Rapid and Pro funded. Every evaluation allows T1 regardless of plan. The 2-minute window is non-negotiable and enforced via trade timestamps.
If your edge has a news component, route it through Core funded. The EOD trailing drawdown and T1 allowance together make news trading viable without intraday floor risk. If you run Rapid or Pro funded, build the flat-before-T1 discipline into session prep the same way you track your drawdown floor.
For the complete rule book across all five plans, see the MyFundedFutures rules overview. For plan selection, see the MyFundedFutures account types guide. For payout mechanics by plan, see the MyFundedFutures payout rules guide. For the firm's full profile, see the complete MyFundedFutures review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does MyFundedFutures allow news trading?
Yes, with plan-specific and stage-specific nuance. During evaluations, all five plans (Core, Rapid, Pro, Flex, Builder) allow T1 news trading. In the funded stage, Core, Flex, and Builder allow T1 news. Rapid funded and Pro funded prohibit T1 trading. The 2-minute pre/post window applies on all plans where news trading is allowed: positions must be closed by T-minus-2 and cannot be re-entered until 2 minutes after the release.
What are T1 events at MyFundedFutures?
MyFundedFutures designates four universal T1 events: FOMC rate decisions, FOMC Meeting Minutes, the Employment Report (Non-Farm Payrolls), and CPI. Two additional T1 events apply to specific instruments: EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report for crude oil traders, and USDA Agricultural Reports for ag futures traders. T1 events carry the strictest restriction, no open positions during the 2-minute pre/post window on plans where T1 is prohibited.
What is the 2-minute window rule at MFFU?
The 2-minute window means all open positions in the affected instrument must be closed by T-minus-2 (2 minutes before the scheduled release time). New positions cannot be opened until T-plus-2 (2 minutes after the release). The window applies to every plan during events where news trading restrictions are in effect, it is the baseline mechanic, not per-plan.
Does the news trading rule differ between evaluation and funded at MFFU?
Yes, and this is the most important nuance in MFFU's news policy. Every plan allows T1 news trading during evaluation. The funded stage is where plans diverge: Core funded allows T1, Flex funded allows T1, Builder funded allows T1. Rapid funded prohibits T1. Pro funded prohibits T1. Traders who build a strategy around news events on Rapid or Pro during evaluation need to restructure that strategy before the funded stage activates.
Which MFFU plan is best for news traders?
Core is the best combination for funded news traders at MFFU. It allows T1 trading in the funded stage and uses 3% EOD trailing drawdown, which means intraday news volatility does not move the floor. Flex and Builder also allow T1 in funded, but with different drawdown mechanics. On Core, a news trade that spikes and reverses before the end of day creates zero floor movement, that structural advantage makes Core the natural home for directional news strategies.
Why does Rapid prohibit T1 news in the funded stage?
Rapid uses 4% intraday trailing drawdown, which ratchets the floor upward on every new equity high, including unrealized gains from open positions. A T1 news event creates rapid equity spikes and reversals, a whipsaw during NFP or FOMC on Rapid funded can move the floor upward on the spike and leave the trader with a permanently tighter buffer on the reversal, without any actual realized gain. Prohibiting T1 in Rapid funded is a risk-management design choice by the firm.
Can I hold positions overnight through a news event on MFFU Core?
On Core, overnight holds are allowed per MFFU's documented policy, and the EOD trailing drawdown does not update intraday. A Core funded position held overnight through a morning news release (8:30 AM ET NFP or CPI) is subject to the same T1 window rules during that session, but since Core allows T1 in funded, the position can stay open through the release if that is the trader's plan. On Rapid and Pro funded, overnight positions must be flat before T-minus-2 regardless of overnight hold status.
What happens if I breach the news window rule at MFFU?
Executing a trade inside the restricted news window on a plan where T1 trading is prohibited constitutes a rule violation. The enforcement mechanic is documented on the official MFFU help center. Traders should treat any in-window execution on Rapid funded or Pro funded as a potential account-terminating event and verify the current enforcement policy before relying on any specific outcome.
Does the news window apply to non-T1 events at MFFU?
Yes. The 2-minute pre/post window applies to any scheduled data release, not just the four universal T1 events. The distinction is that non-T1 events trigger the window only when you hold a position in an instrument correlated to that release. A crude oil trader does not need to flatten during a CPI print unless they carry an energy position that moves on inflation data. The window mechanic is identical; the trigger scope is narrower for non-T1 releases.
Is bracket trading allowed around news at MFFU?
No. Bracket strategies, paired buy-stop and sell-stop orders placed around the current price ahead of a news release, are a banned strategy type at MFFU regardless of plan or stage. Executing a bracket around a T1 or non-T1 release is a ToS violation. This applies even on plans where T1 trading is otherwise allowed (Core, Flex, Builder funded).
Is automated trading allowed during news events at MFFU?
MFFU permits automated trading through Rithmic-compatible platforms. If an automated system places trades inside a restricted news window on a plan where T1 is prohibited, the violation is attributed to the account regardless of whether the trader directly initiated the execution. Automated traders running systems through FOMC or NFP on Rapid or Pro funded accounts need to program a news-flat rule into the system with a hard block during the T-minus-2 window.
Where can I verify MFFU's current news trading rules?
The authoritative source is the official help center at help.myfundedfutures.com. The firm updates the help center when policies change. This article reflects the published rules as of May 2026. Always check the help center directly before relying on news policy details for active funded accounts.