The rules for funding are getting tighter this year. Most people fail their
Prop Firm Evaluation Tests because they don't account for news-driven slippage. I've started filtering my trades based on a Forex Broker Scalping Guide to make sure I’m using a platform that can actually handle the volume required for these challenges.
Staying updated on the news is the only way to avoid those "unexpected" drawdown spikes:
https://forexbrokereviews.com/news/