The trading platform wants to reach Latin American traders as the prop industry looks to underserved markets.
Deal also brings in Binvank, a regional brokerage providing execution infrastructure for TFunded's funded accounts.
Spotware
Systems said today (Wednesday) it has signed a technology agreement with
TFunded, a small prop firm targeting retail traders across Latin America,
making cTrader the platform of choice for TFunded's clients on mobile, desktop
and web.
The deal
adds TFunded to cTrader's growing roster of prop firm integrations. The
platform now serves more than 300 brokers and prop firms globally, according to
Spotware, and claims a user base of over 11 million traders.
TFunded
structures its product around a two-phase evaluation process. Traders who meet
defined risk and performance criteria qualify for a funded account, and the
firm says those traders can retain up to 90% of generated profits. Binvank, a
LATAM-focused brokerage, provides execution infrastructure for the operation.
LATAM Becomes a Target for
Prop Trading Expansion
Latin
America has drawn increased attention from prop firms looking for retail trader
populations that lack easy access to institutional capital, a pitch TFunded's
management leans on directly.
"At
TFunded, our mission is to professionalize access to capital for LATAM
traders," said Pablo Vargas, the firm's COO. "We believe talent
exists everywhere, but capital access does not. By combining strict risk
parameters, transparent evaluation standards and institutional-grade technology
through cTrader, we are creating a structured pathway for traders to operate at
a higher professional level."
The prop
trading industry has faced mounting scrutiny in recent years. Italy's
securities regulator Consob has previously warned consumers that retail prop
trading challenges can result in financial losses, describing them as online
trading simulations, a characterization at odds with the way most firms in the
sector market their products.
Spotware
says it tries to address that credibility gap through its vetting process. The
company applies what it describes as a strict KYC review and says it works only
with prop firms that meet its reliability standards, whether as cTrader clients
or as listings on the cTrader Store. That marketplace, which Spotware
says draws more
than 10,000 daily visitors, features a dedicated section for prop challenges where traders can
compare evaluation criteria, drawdown limits, profit splits and pricing.
Yiota Hadjilouka, Chief Operating Officer, at Spotware, Source: LinkedIn
Yiota
Hadjilouka, COO of Spotware Systems, said the TFunded agreement fits within
that framework. "TFunded is building an environment where clear risk
management and operational transparency are central, which closely reflects
Traders First approach," she said, adding that "supporting traders of
all experience levels, the partnership with cTrader sets a higher benchmark for
trading standards and ethical practices across the region."
Mobile Becomes the Entry
Point for LATAM Traders
Spotware is
positioning cTrader's mobile application as a key draw for TFunded's trader
base. The company says cTrader Mobile recently received a Best Mobile Trading
App award and is available across global app stores. For Latin America, where
smartphone access is widespread and many retail traders rely on mobile as their
primary point of market access, the distribution channel carries practical
weight.
Beyond
mobile, cTrader supports more than 100 third-party FX and CFD integrations
through APIs and plugins, according to Spotware, and allows firms to build
custom functionality through UI add-ons. Recently, Brokeree
Solutions has integrated prop trading tools into cTrader.
Spotware
Systems said today (Wednesday) it has signed a technology agreement with
TFunded, a small prop firm targeting retail traders across Latin America,
making cTrader the platform of choice for TFunded's clients on mobile, desktop
and web.
The deal
adds TFunded to cTrader's growing roster of prop firm integrations. The
platform now serves more than 300 brokers and prop firms globally, according to
Spotware, and claims a user base of over 11 million traders.
TFunded
structures its product around a two-phase evaluation process. Traders who meet
defined risk and performance criteria qualify for a funded account, and the
firm says those traders can retain up to 90% of generated profits. Binvank, a
LATAM-focused brokerage, provides execution infrastructure for the operation.
LATAM Becomes a Target for
Prop Trading Expansion
Latin
America has drawn increased attention from prop firms looking for retail trader
populations that lack easy access to institutional capital, a pitch TFunded's
management leans on directly.
"At
TFunded, our mission is to professionalize access to capital for LATAM
traders," said Pablo Vargas, the firm's COO. "We believe talent
exists everywhere, but capital access does not. By combining strict risk
parameters, transparent evaluation standards and institutional-grade technology
through cTrader, we are creating a structured pathway for traders to operate at
a higher professional level."
The prop
trading industry has faced mounting scrutiny in recent years. Italy's
securities regulator Consob has previously warned consumers that retail prop
trading challenges can result in financial losses, describing them as online
trading simulations, a characterization at odds with the way most firms in the
sector market their products.
Spotware
says it tries to address that credibility gap through its vetting process. The
company applies what it describes as a strict KYC review and says it works only
with prop firms that meet its reliability standards, whether as cTrader clients
or as listings on the cTrader Store. That marketplace, which Spotware
says draws more
than 10,000 daily visitors, features a dedicated section for prop challenges where traders can
compare evaluation criteria, drawdown limits, profit splits and pricing.
Yiota Hadjilouka, Chief Operating Officer, at Spotware, Source: LinkedIn
Yiota
Hadjilouka, COO of Spotware Systems, said the TFunded agreement fits within
that framework. "TFunded is building an environment where clear risk
management and operational transparency are central, which closely reflects
Traders First approach," she said, adding that "supporting traders of
all experience levels, the partnership with cTrader sets a higher benchmark for
trading standards and ethical practices across the region."
Mobile Becomes the Entry
Point for LATAM Traders
Spotware is
positioning cTrader's mobile application as a key draw for TFunded's trader
base. The company says cTrader Mobile recently received a Best Mobile Trading
App award and is available across global app stores. For Latin America, where
smartphone access is widespread and many retail traders rely on mobile as their
primary point of market access, the distribution channel carries practical
weight.
Beyond
mobile, cTrader supports more than 100 third-party FX and CFD integrations
through APIs and plugins, according to Spotware, and allows firms to build
custom functionality through UI add-ons. Recently, Brokeree
Solutions has integrated prop trading tools into cTrader.
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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