Multiple prop trading firms claimed that Eightcap is terminating its services, and they are migrating to other new brokers.
Finance Magnates reached out to Eightcap which has "not confirmed the accuracy, or endorsed the contents, of the article or substance of various twitter/X comments."
Melbourne-based Eightcap will change its offerings to prop trading firms by ceasing brokerage services, effective from February 29th, based on the claims of several prop trading firms. This move, which the company termed "not uncommon," followed similar steps between several proprietary
trading firms and their brokerage providers.
Finance Magnates reached out to Eightcap, which has "not confirmed the accuracy, or endorsed the contents, of the article or substance of various twitter/X comments."
In a post on LinkedIn on Friday morning, the CEO of Eightcap noted: "The termination of commercial arrangements is not uncommon to us or anyone else in the industry. We have terminated relationships in the past as part of ordinary commercial activities, in similar ways, and to less fanfare."
A post by Eightcap's CEO
Matt L. from Lark Funding mentioned on X: "ThinkMarkets has reassured us several times over the last few
weeks that operations on their end and their relationship with MetaQuotes is
solid. But, of course, we’re not going to rely on just
one broker. We’re already in discussions with other brokers to see who we can
work with and provide additional options to traders."
Source: X
According to another account identified as Blake on X:
"As of this morning, Eightcap has notified all of their prop trading
partners that they will be shutting down their prop firm relationships in 2
weeks. The companies I am personally involved with
are ahead of the pack and already implementing new and more beneficial
alternatives for all traders across the entire industry. More news to
come!"
Source: X
Similarly, another proprietary trading platform, Funded Trading Plus, has been affected by Eightcap's decision. According to a post by an account identified as The Prop Journalist on Twitter, the platform has integrated ThinkMarkets to resolve this issue.
Source: X
MetaQuotes Is Making the Move
MetaQuotes, the platform behind MetaTrader 4 and 5, is
tightening its grip on proprietary trading firms, precipitating the termination of
services for US clients. The recent fallout involves Funding Pips and
brokerages Blackbull Markets and Purple Trading, Finance Magnates reported.
MetaQuotes' actions underscore the challenges
of navigating US regulatory restrictions within the MetaTrader ecosystem. The
termination of services for US clients by Blackbull Markets and Purple Trading
highlights MetaQuotes' stringent stance regarding prop trading firms
operating in the United States.
The decision to terminate services to prop trading
companies stems from MetaQuotes' concerns over active US accounts. Proprietary trading
firms, although operating beyond the traditional regulatory scope, are
increasingly targeted due to their technical exemption from US regulations.
Elsewhere, the proprietary trading firm Funded
Engineer recently postponed plans to relaunch its services. This decision comes
after FPFX Technologies terminated its software licenses. Later, Purple Trading pulled out its brokerage services, prompting Funded
Engineer to switch its brokerage to Blueberry Markets for all client trades.
Funded Engineer has announced refunds for eligible
clients, requiring accounts to have no drawdown greater than 4%. Those with drawdowns
under 4% can request refunds but will lose access to their accounts.
Additionally, the company is addressing a backlog of pending payouts.
Update: This article has been updated with the response and social media post of Eightcap.
Melbourne-based Eightcap will change its offerings to prop trading firms by ceasing brokerage services, effective from February 29th, based on the claims of several prop trading firms. This move, which the company termed "not uncommon," followed similar steps between several proprietary
trading firms and their brokerage providers.
Finance Magnates reached out to Eightcap, which has "not confirmed the accuracy, or endorsed the contents, of the article or substance of various twitter/X comments."
In a post on LinkedIn on Friday morning, the CEO of Eightcap noted: "The termination of commercial arrangements is not uncommon to us or anyone else in the industry. We have terminated relationships in the past as part of ordinary commercial activities, in similar ways, and to less fanfare."
A post by Eightcap's CEO
Matt L. from Lark Funding mentioned on X: "ThinkMarkets has reassured us several times over the last few
weeks that operations on their end and their relationship with MetaQuotes is
solid. But, of course, we’re not going to rely on just
one broker. We’re already in discussions with other brokers to see who we can
work with and provide additional options to traders."
Source: X
According to another account identified as Blake on X:
"As of this morning, Eightcap has notified all of their prop trading
partners that they will be shutting down their prop firm relationships in 2
weeks. The companies I am personally involved with
are ahead of the pack and already implementing new and more beneficial
alternatives for all traders across the entire industry. More news to
come!"
Source: X
Similarly, another proprietary trading platform, Funded Trading Plus, has been affected by Eightcap's decision. According to a post by an account identified as The Prop Journalist on Twitter, the platform has integrated ThinkMarkets to resolve this issue.
Source: X
MetaQuotes Is Making the Move
MetaQuotes, the platform behind MetaTrader 4 and 5, is
tightening its grip on proprietary trading firms, precipitating the termination of
services for US clients. The recent fallout involves Funding Pips and
brokerages Blackbull Markets and Purple Trading, Finance Magnates reported.
MetaQuotes' actions underscore the challenges
of navigating US regulatory restrictions within the MetaTrader ecosystem. The
termination of services for US clients by Blackbull Markets and Purple Trading
highlights MetaQuotes' stringent stance regarding prop trading firms
operating in the United States.
The decision to terminate services to prop trading
companies stems from MetaQuotes' concerns over active US accounts. Proprietary trading
firms, although operating beyond the traditional regulatory scope, are
increasingly targeted due to their technical exemption from US regulations.
Elsewhere, the proprietary trading firm Funded
Engineer recently postponed plans to relaunch its services. This decision comes
after FPFX Technologies terminated its software licenses. Later, Purple Trading pulled out its brokerage services, prompting Funded
Engineer to switch its brokerage to Blueberry Markets for all client trades.
Funded Engineer has announced refunds for eligible
clients, requiring accounts to have no drawdown greater than 4%. Those with drawdowns
under 4% can request refunds but will lose access to their accounts.
Additionally, the company is addressing a backlog of pending payouts.
Update: This article has been updated with the response and social media post of Eightcap.
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
