The platform abruptly suspended services on 28 March with promises of relaunch.
Many traders are expressing concerns about the “manual breach” of their accounts.
A screenshot of The Funded Trader website with the "theme activated successfully" label
The website of The Funded Trader, a prop trading platform operated by Easton Consulting Technologies, is back online after a 21-day blackout. Although the website's features appear unchanged, some aspects seem to be non-operational.
A Theme or an Operational Website?
A peculiar label reading “theme activated successfully” appears at the top of the prop trading platform’s website.
Most platform features, including challenge details, appear to be functional at first glance. However, the payments page for purchasing challenges looks unusual, and crypto payment functionality is unavailable.
The website also provides a phone number, but the recorded message says that the platform is not offering support on phone and refers to its website.
The Funded Trader suspended its operations on March 28, citing temporary reasons. It pledged to relaunch services after 21 days, even featuring a countdown on the website. While the countdown was not precisely accurate, as the website did not go live the moment the countdown reached zero, the website became active within a few hours.
Interestingly, all social channels of The Funded Trader are notably quiet, with no announcements about the relaunch. Angelo Ciaramello, the Chief Executive Officer of The Funded Trader, even unfollowed everyone on X (previously Twitter) and refrained from posting for weeks, despite being active on social media previously.
A tweet by @TraderNOK
Manual Breach of Accounts
Numerous self-proclaimed customers of The Funded Trader claim their accounts were “manually breached” due to rule violations.
The Funded Trader boasts over 80,000 accounts. However, the platform has faced numerous controversies, with dozens of traders accusing it of denying payouts. While Ciaramello dismissed these allegations as “propaganda,” the platform later acknowledged suspending payouts for a “self-imposed internal audit,” only to suspend services shortly after.
During a live YouTube broadcast, Ciaramello presented a graphic indicating that in the first two months of 2024, The Funded Trader disbursed over $17 million to clients while withholding withdrawals of just over $2 million during the same period.
In addition to The Funded Trader, Easton controls several other prop trading platforms. Skilled Funded Trader, another Easton-controlled prop trading platform, also suspended its operations around the same time as The Funded Trader.
The website of The Funded Trader, a prop trading platform operated by Easton Consulting Technologies, is back online after a 21-day blackout. Although the website's features appear unchanged, some aspects seem to be non-operational.
A Theme or an Operational Website?
A peculiar label reading “theme activated successfully” appears at the top of the prop trading platform’s website.
Most platform features, including challenge details, appear to be functional at first glance. However, the payments page for purchasing challenges looks unusual, and crypto payment functionality is unavailable.
The website also provides a phone number, but the recorded message says that the platform is not offering support on phone and refers to its website.
The Funded Trader suspended its operations on March 28, citing temporary reasons. It pledged to relaunch services after 21 days, even featuring a countdown on the website. While the countdown was not precisely accurate, as the website did not go live the moment the countdown reached zero, the website became active within a few hours.
Interestingly, all social channels of The Funded Trader are notably quiet, with no announcements about the relaunch. Angelo Ciaramello, the Chief Executive Officer of The Funded Trader, even unfollowed everyone on X (previously Twitter) and refrained from posting for weeks, despite being active on social media previously.
A tweet by @TraderNOK
Manual Breach of Accounts
Numerous self-proclaimed customers of The Funded Trader claim their accounts were “manually breached” due to rule violations.
The Funded Trader boasts over 80,000 accounts. However, the platform has faced numerous controversies, with dozens of traders accusing it of denying payouts. While Ciaramello dismissed these allegations as “propaganda,” the platform later acknowledged suspending payouts for a “self-imposed internal audit,” only to suspend services shortly after.
During a live YouTube broadcast, Ciaramello presented a graphic indicating that in the first two months of 2024, The Funded Trader disbursed over $17 million to clients while withholding withdrawals of just over $2 million during the same period.
In addition to The Funded Trader, Easton controls several other prop trading platforms. Skilled Funded Trader, another Easton-controlled prop trading platform, also suspended its operations around the same time as The Funded Trader.
Arnab Shome is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He holds a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Agartala. He entered the retail trading industry about a decade ago, covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates, and later expanded his coverage to include forex and CFDs as well.
His work at Finance Magnates includes C-level interviews, data-driven analysis, opinion pieces, and scoops of industry exclusives. He also contributes to Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry report.
Area of coverage:
1. CFD broker-related news
2. Industry-related Regulatory updates and developments
3. New retail trading trends
4. Prop trading industry updates
5. Executive interviews
Education:
Bachelor of Technology - National Institute of Technology, Agartala (India)
IG Group Weighs Move from London to Wall Street: Report
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
