Can I place simulated trades during news?

Our US participants have access to the Account type US which uniquely offers no restrictions on news trading or holding simulated trades over the weekend, both during the Evaluation Process and FTMO Verified Prop Trader stage.

Although there are no strict rules for trading news for the FTMO Rewards Account, we recommend avoiding placing simulated trades during macroeconomic announcements. These reports often cause high volatility, which can lead to unexpected losses. Even if you correctly predict the outcome, the market may react unpredictably due to complex factors, which will also reflect in the simulated trading environment. Moreover, they can affect multiple markets simultaneously, increasing the risk of losses across different assets.