prop firms
Russia’s Central Bank Warns of Manipulation in Prop Trading
- Despite their growing presence in domestic and international markets, the bank mentioned that prop trading firms lack clear regulations.
- The current legislation reportedly does not impose internal control requirements on prop trading firms, creating regulatory gaps.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 18:03 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Prop Firm The Funded Trader Paid Traders $386K in March, Could Have Earned 3x More
- The prop firm processes payouts through Rise, making transaction information publicly available on the blockchain.
- According to the company's stats, only 1-2% of clients typically reach the payout stage in prop trading.
- Considering the above, it can be assumed that TFT could have earned at least a million dollars in March.
Thursday, 27/03/2025 | 10:16 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Firm Wall Street Funded Establishes Broker in St. Lucia to Reintroduce MetaTrader 5
- Firms in the funded-trading industry have begun obtaining licenses in exotic offshore locations to become brokers.
- This allows them to reestablish partnerships with MetaQuotes, which many had to terminate over a year ago.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 08:09 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Inside the 800-Member Trading Cartel Bleeding Prop Firms Dry
- PipFarm CEO James Glyde uncovered a global network that was manipulating prop trading challenges.
- The investigation revealed that adding more rules only hindered legitimate traders while scammers quickly adapted.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 12:04 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Former Citi MD with 30 Years Experience Launches Prop Firm Offering $350K Annually for Top Traders
- Charles Finkelstein launched a new challenge-based trading company earlier this month.
- Previously, he worked for over three decades at Citi as vice president and managing director in currency trading divisions.
Wednesday, 19/03/2025 | 08:37 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Only 1 in 20 Traders Pass Prop Firm Challenges, Reports The Funded Trader
- Of those who pass, around 20% achieve any payouts. This means just 1% of all TFT clients actually make money.
- However, other industry data shows these brutal statistics are typical across the prop firm sector.
Tuesday, 18/03/2025 | 07:46 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Funding Pips Becomes Latest Prop Firm to Bring MetaTrader 5 Back After Year-Long Hiatus
- Prop firm clients (except those in the U.S. and Canada) can return to MT5 after a 13-month break.
- However, not everyone is eager to switch back, having grown accustomed to alternatives offered by competitors.
Monday, 17/03/2025 | 09:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Trustpilot’s Reputation Casino: Are Brokers and Props Playing or Getting Played?
- With fake reviews spreading like wildfire and coordinated smear campaigns threatening reputations, brokers and prop firms must navigate a dangerous game where perception can be weaponized against them.
- Trustpilot insists it’s cracking down on fraud, having removed nearly 5,000 fake review seller sites and deleted millions of fraudulent reviews.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 | 11:46 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Prop Firm Hola Prime Had 1,300+ Trustpilot Reviews Yesterday, but Only 49 Today. What Happened?
- Trustpilot removed about 1,300 reviews from Hola Prime’s profile, labelling them “fake.”
- One Hola Prime user wrote about the experience in May 2024, while the platform was launched around last November.
Thursday, 06/03/2025 | 10:54 GMT by
Arnab Shome
This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
- Funded Trading Plus adds Andrew Lockwood to its C-level lineup as Head of Trader Education.
- Recently he focused on teaching other traders and built a social media presence of 350K followers.
Wednesday, 05/03/2025 | 08:14 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
This Prop Firm Has Nearly 1,300 Traders Waiting a Year for Their Money
- The Funded Trader currently has 1,272 clients waiting for payouts since March 2024.
- The firm presents another in a series of repayment plans, but the number of those waiting in line continues to grow.
Monday, 03/03/2025 | 07:52 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Exclusive: 80–100 Prop Firms Shut Down in 2024's Industry Reshuffle
- According to Finance Magnates Intelligence, up to 100 prop trading companies did not make it last year.
- “I expect many more prop firms to close” in 2025, warned Justin Hertzberg, the CEO of FPFX.
- While smaller players struggle, industry leaders are strengthening their positions through strategic acquisitions and diversification.
Thursday, 27/02/2025 | 08:11 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Another Prop Firm Returns to MetaTrader 5 a Year After MetaQuotes’ License Overhaul
- Instant Funding has announced that it has obtained its own license to offer MetaTrader 5 to clients.
- While cTrader and DXtrade have become key alternatives over the past year, MT5 still dominates.
Wednesday, 26/02/2025 | 07:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Firm E8 Markets Hit by DDoS Attack: Traders' Account Access Status Update
- Access to the company's website was unavailable throughout the entire weekend, according to official statements.
- Traders were still reporting on Monday night that they could not access their accounts, even though financial markets had already opened.
Monday, 24/02/2025 | 06:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Firm Alpha Capital Revives Floor Trading Model in Bet Against “Demo” Trend
- Alpha Capital Group is launching Alpha Prime, a trading program offering selected traders access to a London trading floor.
- The initiative marks a return to traditional prop trading models, which in recent years have been dominated by the “challenge” format.
Wednesday, 19/02/2025 | 07:48 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Trading Firm Hoorah Expands Offerings with cTrader Integration
- The prop firm reportedly offers unlimited challenge tries and the opportunity for traders to scale up to a $1,000,000 funded account.
- Hoorah’s new deal comes amid expansion for cTrader, with B2BROKER now offering maintenance services for cTrader trading servers.
Monday, 17/02/2025 | 15:50 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“MetaQuotes Did a Huge Favor for Prop Trading”; 70% of Traders Want Regulation
- Pip Farm CEO James Glyde asserts that the MetaTrader ban has allowed competing platforms to gain a stronger foothold in the prop industry.
- The latest data from the firm's survey reveals that 3 out of 5 clients want better oversight and fear payout rejections.
Wednesday, 12/02/2025 | 13:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Prop Firms and Brokers Gain AI BI Integration as DXtrade Expands Features
- The integration offers AI-powered tools for sales strategy and risk management.
- The platform supports web and mobile access, includes free liquidity integration, and connects with TradingView.
Tuesday, 11/02/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Analysis: OANDA Thought Legacy Was Enough; Now It's FTMO's Latest Trophy
- 30 years of market reputation wasn't enough to stay afloat in the competitive retail trading industry.
- FTMO gained know-how, regulatory approvals, and licenses and may change the established rules of the market.
Tuesday, 04/02/2025 | 10:57 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Goat Funded Trader: "Migration to Hong Kong is 99% Completed," $7 Million in Payouts
- CEO Della Torre blames "delays in funds being transferred from Spain to HK" for the migration's completion delay.
- The company also announces new trading features and a reward system rollout for Q1 2025.
Thursday, 30/01/2025 | 09:08 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FXIFY Futures Officially Launches: Prop Firm Expands into Futures Market
- After a successful beta phase, the company offers traders simulated capital up to $450,000.
- The move into futures reflects a growing trend among prop firms, responding to market restrictions and diversifying beyond Forex CFDs.
Wednesday, 29/01/2025 | 08:55 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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