The trading services and payouts on the platform are suspended until Wednesday.
It is “working on bringing platform 5 back within the next couple of weeks.”
Equity Edge, a UK-based prop trading company, lost access to the MetaTrader 5 trading platform yesterday (Monday), which it was offering through a brokerage partnership. This has caused a service disruption for the prop trading firm, halting trading.
“Our broker has been facing issues with Platform 5, which has caused all accounts to be invalid,” an announcement by the prop trading firm on its social media channels noted.
However, the prop trading firm did not name its brokerage partner or the exact reason behind the sudden issue.
Déjà Vu in Prop Trading
The prop trading firm's services were disrupted yesterday morning (UK time). As highlighted by the prop firm, it “experienced complications with the broker server within our platform, and all trading has been stopped.” The platform's CEO, who goes by the name Berkay, also posted a video message to assure traders, “apologising for the inconvenience.”
Hours after the disruption, the prop trading firm confirmed that it had onboarded the Match-Trade trading platform and would migrate its existing customers from MT5 to the new platform.
“We are pleased to inform you that we have onboarded with Match-Trade, and all accounts will be merged to Match-Trade on Wednesday. We will be fully up and running on Wednesday, with all balances accurately transferred to Match-Trade,” the prop trading firm noted.
However, the platform is now facing massive backlash from the traders, most of whom are asking for payouts. The company assured that it will release the payouts on Wednesday.
“Some of you act as if we want to put ourselves through this stress,” Tris, one of the Discord server moderators of the prop trading platform, noted. “20-30 prop firms have faced similar issues in the past and have NOT issued accounts with the same previous balances or even processed previous payouts—we are doing both.”
He further highlighted that the prop trading firm is “working on bringing platform 5 back within the next couple of weeks.”
An announcement on Equity Edge's Discord server
Another Wave of Prop Trading Crackdown?
Earlier this year, MetaQuotes, the company behind the two MetaTrader trading platforms, barred brokers from grey-labelling its platforms to prop firms who were onboarding US clients. The technology firm even cracked down on the use of its demo platform.
That move caused massive distress in the prop trading industry, as many companies lost their trading platform overnight. It led to a sudden surge in demand for MetaTrader alternatives among prop trading firms. However, many prop trading firms continued to offer MetaTrader platforms outside the US market.
Recently, SurgeTrader, another prop trading platform, lost its Match-Trader license and was forced to cease its operations. According to Match-Trade Technologies, the developer of Match-Trader, the prop firm “failed to meet the formal requirements.”
Equity Edge, a UK-based prop trading company, lost access to the MetaTrader 5 trading platform yesterday (Monday), which it was offering through a brokerage partnership. This has caused a service disruption for the prop trading firm, halting trading.
“Our broker has been facing issues with Platform 5, which has caused all accounts to be invalid,” an announcement by the prop trading firm on its social media channels noted.
However, the prop trading firm did not name its brokerage partner or the exact reason behind the sudden issue.
Déjà Vu in Prop Trading
The prop trading firm's services were disrupted yesterday morning (UK time). As highlighted by the prop firm, it “experienced complications with the broker server within our platform, and all trading has been stopped.” The platform's CEO, who goes by the name Berkay, also posted a video message to assure traders, “apologising for the inconvenience.”
Hours after the disruption, the prop trading firm confirmed that it had onboarded the Match-Trade trading platform and would migrate its existing customers from MT5 to the new platform.
“We are pleased to inform you that we have onboarded with Match-Trade, and all accounts will be merged to Match-Trade on Wednesday. We will be fully up and running on Wednesday, with all balances accurately transferred to Match-Trade,” the prop trading firm noted.
However, the platform is now facing massive backlash from the traders, most of whom are asking for payouts. The company assured that it will release the payouts on Wednesday.
“Some of you act as if we want to put ourselves through this stress,” Tris, one of the Discord server moderators of the prop trading platform, noted. “20-30 prop firms have faced similar issues in the past and have NOT issued accounts with the same previous balances or even processed previous payouts—we are doing both.”
He further highlighted that the prop trading firm is “working on bringing platform 5 back within the next couple of weeks.”
An announcement on Equity Edge's Discord server
Another Wave of Prop Trading Crackdown?
Earlier this year, MetaQuotes, the company behind the two MetaTrader trading platforms, barred brokers from grey-labelling its platforms to prop firms who were onboarding US clients. The technology firm even cracked down on the use of its demo platform.
That move caused massive distress in the prop trading industry, as many companies lost their trading platform overnight. It led to a sudden surge in demand for MetaTrader alternatives among prop trading firms. However, many prop trading firms continued to offer MetaTrader platforms outside the US market.
Recently, SurgeTrader, another prop trading platform, lost its Match-Trader license and was forced to cease its operations. According to Match-Trade Technologies, the developer of Match-Trader, the prop firm “failed to meet the formal requirements.”
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
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Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
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.
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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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