At PIP Traders Funding, we understand that some traders prefer to access a funded account directly without going through an evaluation. That’s why we offer the SIM Instant Funded Accounts program.
Just like in SIM Funded Accounts, these accounts are subject to specific restrictions during high-impact news events to ensure discipline and responsible trading.
✅ When does the News Trading rule apply?
The News Trading rule applies to all SIM Instant Funded Accounts:
It applies to all red folder events listed on Forex Factory, except those marked as “All Day” (which are excluded).
The restriction is 4 minutes before and 4 minutes after each event.
This includes opening or closing trades, as well as stop losses or take profits that trigger within the restricted window.
⚠️ Important: This rule applies to all instruments.
🚫 Violations & Enforcement
You may receive up to 2 warnings (soft breaches) for trading during the restricted window.
In both cases, any profit made from trades during the violation will be removed.
On the 3rd violation, the account may be permanently breached.
📌 Profit adjustments are applied at the time of the reward request.
If the adjustment causes a breach of the daily or maximum loss limit, the trader is responsible for the violation.
📌 What counts as a red folder event?
All red folder events on Forex Factory are considered restricted unless explicitly marked as “All Day.” This includes but is not limited to:
Economic releases (e.g., NFP, CPI, interest rate decisions).
Central bank announcements.
Government official speeches marked red.
👉 We recommend using the Forex Factory calendar filter to display only red events and plan your trading accordingly.
✅ Summary – SIM Instant Funded Accounts
Yes, the News Trading rule applies: 4 minutes before and 4 minutes after each red folder event.
Violations: Up to 2 warnings; 3rd violation → permanent breach.
Profit: Removed if generated from trades within the restricted window.
Best practice: Avoid trading during high-impact news and manage your risk like a professional.
👉 In SIM Instant Funded Accounts, traders are expected to operate with the same responsibility and discipline as in a real account, maintaining professionalism even during volatile market conditions.