TakeProfitTrader News Trading Policy: How Not to Blow Your PRO Account

Most futures traders don’t lose their TakeProfitTrader account because of bad setups.
They lose it because they didn’t understand the news trading policy — specifically the tiny 1–2 minute window around high-impact events where new entries are banned.

I’ve traded TPT’s Test, PRO, and PRO+ accounts, survived the intraday trailing drawdown, and withdrawn real payouts. This guide breaks down their news rules with zero fluff — and explains the real-world consequences traders learn the hard way.

If you want the tactical, trader-first version (not the marketing version), this is it.

Quick Summary of TakeProfitTrader’s News Rules

If you need the TL;DR before diving in, here it is:

• Test (Evaluation) → News trading allowed.
  No time restrictions.
• PRO & PRO+ → Restricted.
  No opening new trades 1–2 minutes before or after high-impact events.
• Holding through news → Allowed.
  You can keep positions open, you just can’t open new ones.
• Closing trades → Always allowed.
  The restriction applies only to entries.
• Violations → Auto-liquidation or account breach.
  And TPT is strict — especially on PRO+.
• Flat by 5 PM ET → Mandatory.
  This rule kills more accounts than news itself.

If you want to compare this with lenient vs. strict news policies, check the futures-wide breakdown here:
→ Best Futures Prop Firms

What Counts as “News” at TakeProfitTrader?

TakeProfitTrader only restricts Tier-1 U.S. economic releases, including:

• CPI & Core CPI
• FOMC Statements
• Federal Rate Decisions
• NFP
• PCE & Core PCE
• PMI (select high-impact cases)
• GDP releases
• Crude Oil Inventories (periodically enforced)
• Treasury rate / auction announcements

If you actively trade news, cross-check the actual dates via the Economic Calendar — this removes the guesswork.

Why TakeProfitTrader Blocks Entries Around News

It’s not about babysitting traders.

It’s about risk containment inside a model that pays actual profits from simulated performance.

Volatility spikes during Tier-1 events can:

• blow through stops
• accelerate into the drawdown buffer
• distort fills
• create instant 40–100 tick candles on ES/NQ

If you’re in a PRO account with an intraday trailing drawdown, a single CPI candle can wipe the buffer intraday even if the trade looks fine on paper.

If you don’t know the difference between intraday and end-of-day drawdowns, read this before you go any further:
→ Intraday vs End-of-Day Drawdown

The Exact +/- 2 Minute Rule (Explained Like a Trader)

TakeProfitTrader enforces a restricted entry window around the release time.

You cannot open new positions from:

1–2 minutes before the news → to 1–2 minutes after the news.

• Exact duration depends on the event’s impact level.
• The system timestamps orders to the millisecond.
• Even 1 second early can trigger a violation.

You can:

• Hold positions through news
• Close positions inside the restricted window
• Scale OUT, but not scale IN

Scaling in counts as a new entry, which is banned.

Realistic Scenarios (So You Don’t Misinterpret the Rule)

Example 1 — CPI at 8:30 AM ET

Restricted window: 8:28 → 8:32

• Open at 8:27:59 → allowed
• Open at 8:28:01 → violation
• Close at 8:30:15 → allowed
• Scale in at 8:31:40 → violation
• Hold from 7:45 AM → allowed

Example 2 — FOMC at 2:00 PM ET

Restricted window: 1:58 → 2:02

• Holding into FOMC → allowed
• Opening right after the candle wick at 2:01 → violation
• Closing any time → allowed

Example 3 — NFP at 8:30

If you're in PRO with intraday trailing drawdown, this combo can nuke your account even without breaking rules.

If you need structure on how to handle volatile periods, this belongs in your next read:
→ How to Pass a Prop Trading Challenge on the First Try

TakeProfitTrader News Rules by Account Type

The Rule That Kills More TPT Accounts Than News: The 5 PM ET Flatten

This needs its own section.

TakeProfitTrader enforces a mandatory flat rule at:

5:00 PM Eastern Time — every trading day

If you hold even one micro contract past 5:00 PM:

• your trade is force-closed
• your account risks immediate breach
• on PRO+ it’s even more unforgiving

This rule has nothing to do with news —
but in practice, it’s the single biggest reason PRO+ accounts blow up.

If you trade later sessions or re-enter late, this article will help:
→ What Happens After You Get Funded

Tips to Stay Compliant (So You Don’t Get Auto-Liquidated)

1. Stop trading 3–5 minutes before news

The restriction says 1–2 minutes.
Smart traders extend it — because you’re not here to test milliseconds.

2. Never scale in near the window

Scaling into winners is the #1 violation trigger.

3. Know the event times in ET

TradingView displays your local timezone.
TPT enforces Eastern Time.

4. Manage intraday trailing drawdown

For PRO & PRO+, your drawdown moves intraday with unrealized PnL.
News spikes + intraday trailing = deadly.

More here:
→ Intraday vs End-of-Day Drawdown

5. Plan to be flat by 4:55 PM at the latest

Don’t rely on auto-flattening — that’s how violations happen.

Is TakeProfitTrader’s News Policy Trader-Friendly?

Short answer: Yes — for a futures prop firm.

The policy is:

• clear
• simple
• predictable
• and consistent with real CME volatility patterns

It’s not designed to trap you.
It’s designed to stop people from nuking accounts on CPI candles.

If your style is structured and you’re not a news scalper, this rule barely affects you.
If your style is news scalping… this isn’t your firm.

For firms that are friendlier toward news or allow more flexibility, see:
→ Futures Prop Firms in 2025

FAQ: TakeProfitTrader News Trading

Can you trade news during the Test evaluation?

Yes — no restrictions.

Can you open trades during news on PRO/PRO+?

No.
Entries are blocked 1–2 minutes before and after the release.

Can you hold trades through news?

Yes.
Holding is allowed; entries are restricted.

What happens if I enter inside the window?

Your position can be auto-liquidated and the account may be breached.

Can I scale into a position during the window?

No. Scaling counts as a new entry.

Do PRO and PRO+ have the same news rules?

Yes — but PRO+ enforcement is stricter.

Do I have to be flat by 5 PM ET?

Yes.
Violation here is just as serious as breaking news rules.