prop trading
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
Swiset Expands Prop Trading and Brokers Solutions
- Swiset has rolled out several innovative solutions targeted at brokers and traders.
Wednesday, 26/02/2025 | 06:05 GMT by
FM
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
Axi Select Capital Allocation Program Hits $1 Million in Funding
- The program offers traders up to $1 million in funding, with the potential to retain 90% of their profits.
- The program is available to AxiTrader Limited clients, excluding AU, NZ, EU, and UK residents.
Thursday, 20/02/2025 | 11:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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
“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 Trading Platform by EBSWARE Features TradingView for Forex Brokers
- The platform supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, and EBSWARE xTrader with an admin backoffice for monitoring.
- EBSWARE Prop includes a built-in affiliate and referral system, allowing brokers to reward.
Friday, 07/02/2025 | 14:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FundedNext Expands into Brokerage, Hires Fotis Theodosiou as Chief Dealing Officer
- FundedNext is also recruiting more key executive roles.
Monday, 03/02/2025 | 12:36 GMT by
FM
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
Coordinated Groups Are Exploiting Prop Trading Models with Arbitrage
- PipFarm and ATFunded are two platforms that have recently spoken out against such exploitations.
- Arbitrage allows traders to secure profits without using any genuine trading strategies.
Sunday, 26/01/2025 | 18:55 GMT by
Arnab Shome
“You Don’t Want to Prop Trade with Someone More Focused on Showing Off Their Lamborghinis”
- Forex expert Kathy Lien discusses her new book, Prop Trading Secrets, which features interviews with champions and industry veterans.
- “There are too many fly-by-night prop firms; broker-backed firms bring legitimacy to the industry,” says Lien.
Thursday, 23/01/2025 | 12:37 GMT by
Yam Yehoshua
Prop Firm MyFundedFX Offers MetaTrader 5 Again Through Seacrest Markets
- MyFundedFX announces voluntary migration back to MT5 for non-U.S. traders, scheduled for January 24, 2025/
- Traders must close all positions before migration, with no compensation for automatic closures during the transition.
Tuesday, 21/01/2025 | 10:37 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FSCA-Licensed Prop Firm Quant Tekel Adds cTrader and TradeLocker Platforms
- Until recently operating as AscendX Capital, the firm underwent rebranding last year.
- Simultaneously, it secured authorization from the South African financial supervisory commission.
Wednesday, 15/01/2025 | 12:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Exciting New Community Championship on FundingPips
- Anyone can host their own competition through the FundingPips platform.
Friday, 10/01/2025 | 12:03 GMT by
FM
Your Prop Trading Account Hangs on Infusion
- CEO's heart attack • "Cheaters" • New dashboard • No platform • Dozens of prop firms have shut down or suspended services in the last few months.
- Read the complete list of reasons and explanations that may delay your payout.
Thursday, 09/01/2025 | 13:40 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Tech Vendors Lower Entry Barrier for New Prop Firms, but Conflicts Mount
- With the support of the right technology vendor, it is possible to launch a prop firm investing $5,000 and a percentage of the firm's net revenue.
- Misuse of data is one of the primary concerns with the growing popularity of third-party vendors.
Monday, 06/01/2025 | 11:41 GMT by
Finance Magnates Staff
Prop-Firms.com Releases Annual Prop Trading Awards
- The evaluation ranked the leading 30 props firms on several key parameters.
Wednesday, 18/12/2024 | 03:00 GMT by
FM
Prop Firm Axe Trader Halts Operations Following CEO's Medical Emergency
- The company has suspended all operations following its CEO's cardiac emergency requiring multiple surgeries.
- It has frozen all trading accounts indefinitely and has not provided a specific timeline for resuming operations.
Tuesday, 17/12/2024 | 09:19 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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