Restrictions for trading during selected news releases apply only to the Standard account type. The Swing account type does not have any restrictions on trading during any news releases.
For Standard accounts, these restrictions apply only once you start trading on an FTMO Rewards Account. They do not apply during the Evaluation Process.
Evaluation Process:
While trading during the Evaluation Process, the restriction does not apply regardless of the account type (Stand...
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