MyFxBots Blog | U.S. Shutdown Shakes Markets: Risk Management for Traders

The U.S. government shutdown has forced multiple macro releases to be postponed or moved with short notice.
Delays to September CPI and uncertainty around Non-Farm Payrolls broke normal market information flows, producing uncertainty-driven volatility.

Markets depend on predictable information; when the calendar is unstable, price action becomes range-expanded and less structured.
Traders and automated strategies, including An Expert Advisor and Expert Advisors, face increased risk of whipsaw and false breakouts.

Reassess position sizing
- Reduce leverage and individual trade exposure during stretched ranges.
Respect expanded price ranges
- Widen stop placement with volatility-aware metrics; avoid tight stops that invite noise-driven exits.
Capital adequacy
- Prioritize sufficient capital backing so the strategy can run without emotional compromise.
Patience and trade selection
- Wait for high-probability setups and avoid overtrading; favor clear structure or confirmed breakouts.
Use volatility tools
- Incorporate ATR, implied volatility, and range-based filters to adapt entry and exit rules.

Disciplined risk allocation and defined drawdown rules become primary edge sources.
Those using automated systems and An Expert Advisor should ensure backtests incorporate expanded-volatility regimes and that live risk limits are conservative.

Quant Tekel Funded notes special discounted evaluations and account promotions intended to help traders start with adequate capital; traders should evaluate the fit of such offers against their risk plan and the present heightened volatility.

When the calendar normalises, traders with capital, discipline and a volatility-aware plan gain a structural advantage.
In the meantime, reducing sizing, using volatility-aware stops, and preserving capital remain the most reliable responses.