Prop firms permitting news trading (2026)
Many firms prohibit opening or closing positions in the minutes surrounding major releases. Those listed permit it: unconditional first, then conditional.
Ranking (15 firms)
| # | Firm | Score | News trading | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FundedElite | 7.2/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 2 |  Lark Funding | 7.2/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 3 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 4 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 5 |  Fintokei | 6.1/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 6 |  Blue Guardian | 7.5/10 | Restricted | 85% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  FXIFY | 7.3/10 | Restricted | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  AquaFunded | 7.3/10 | Restricted | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 9 |  FTMO | 7.0/10 | Restricted | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 10 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 11 |  Orion Funded | 6.3/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  Instant Funding | 6.2/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 13 |  For Traders | 5.8/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 14 |  Atmos Funded | 5.8/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 15 |  Top One Trader | 5.6/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.
Our three leading choices
- FundedElite – News trading, hedging, martingale and grid permitted
- Lark Funding – No consistency rule
- City Traders Imperium – Sound Trustpilot rating (4.2)
Selection criteria
Firms permitting news trading unconditionally appear first, followed by those with conditions (for instance, evaluation only).
The precise rule for your programme should always be confirmed.
Questions and answers
Which prop firms permit news trading?
15 firms satisfy the criteria. The highest rated are FundedElite, Lark Funding, City Traders Imperium.