Is news trading allowed in the Stellar 1-Step account?

TL;DR: Yes, news trading is allowed in the Stellar 1-Step Challenge and ZeroPoint Account. However, once you reach the ZeroPoint Account, a special News Profit Split Rule applies: only 40% of profits made within 5 minutes before and after a high-impact news event will be counted toward your account. Losses remain fully your responsibility.

Yes, news trading is permitted across all account types at ZeroPoint—including the Stellar 1-Step Challenge Account and ZeroPoint Account. However, traders must carefully follow specific guidelines, especially after reaching the ZeroPoint Account.

What's Allowed

• You can trade during news events in both the Challenge Account and ZeroPoint Account.
• You may also hold running trades during news events without restrictions.
• No restrictions apply during low-impact or unrelated news events.

News Profit Split Rule (ZeroPoint Account Only)

Once you receive the ZeroPoint Account, trades executed during high-impact news events are subject to this profit adjustment rule:

Time Window

Applies to trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before and after a listed high-impact news event. This creates a 10-minute window where the rule is active.

Profit Adjustment

Only 40% of the profit from trades during this window will be counted toward your account balance. Losses during this window are fully applied and not adjusted.

Applicable To

Both market execution trades and pending orders, including SL and TP triggers.

Partial Closures

If you partially close a trade during the news window, the entire trade will be affected—only 40% of the profit will be counted.

Impact on Performance Reward and Account Status

The adjusted profit will affect your reward eligibility and net profit for the cycle. If your account ends below the initial balance after adjustment, you cannot request a withdrawal.

When Does the News Rule Apply?

Only during listed high-impact news events that directly correlate with the traded pair. Example: EUR/USD during USD or EUR high-impact news = Rule applies. EUR/USD during CNY news = No rule applies.