Is news trading allowed in the Brisk 2-Step Challenge?

Yes, news trading is allowed in the Brisk 2-Step Challenge. However, trades executed around high-impact news events are subject to a 30% profit adjustment rule, and all trades must be held for at least 5 minutes.

Overview

Brisk Markets allows traders to participate in the market during high-impact economic news events, while maintaining a fair and controlled trading environment.

This policy applies to:

• Phase 1 (Challenge)
• Phase 2 (Challenge)

1. News Trading Rules

You are allowed to:

• Open trades during news
• Close trades during news
• Hold positions through news events

There are no restrictions on participation, but profit adjustments apply.

2. News Profit Adjustment Rule

Time Window

The rule applies to trades executed:

• 15 minutes before a high-impact news event
• 15 minutes after a high-impact news event

➡️ Total window: 30 minutes

Profit Calculation

• Only 30% of profits from affected trades will be counted

Losses

• Losses are fully counted (100%)
• No adjustments are applied to losses

3. Applicable Trade Types

The rule applies to:

• Market orders (opening and closing trades)
• Pending orders
• Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) triggers

4. Minimum Trade Duration Rule

All trades must follow:

⏱ Minimum Holding Time: 5 Minutes

• Trades closed in less than 5 minutes may be considered invalid
• Such trades may be excluded from profit calculations

5. Trade & News Correlation

The News Profit Rule applies only when:

• The event is classified as high-impact
• The news directly affects the traded instrument

Examples:

• EUR/USD during USD or EUR news → Rule applies
• EUR/USD during unrelated news → Rule does not apply

6. Profit Calculation Example

• Profit outside news: $10,000
• Profit during news: $2,000

➡️ Counted news profit = $600 (30%)
➡️ Total counted profit = $10,600

7. Important Notes

• Applies to all Challenge accounts
• Profit adjustments are calculated after internal review
• All trades must comply with risk management rules

8. Risk & Execution Disclaimer

Trading during news events involves:

• High volatility
• Slippage
• Rapid price movements

Brisk Markets does not guarantee execution at requested prices during such conditions.

9. Enforcement

All trading activity is monitored.

If misuse or abuse is detected, Brisk Markets may:

• Adjust profits
• Suspend or terminate accounts

Final Note

News trading is allowed, but must be approached with discipline and proper risk management.