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FunderPro faces backlash after denying payouts over suspected device sharing

FunderPro is facing a strong backlash from the trading community after rejecting numerous payment requests, citing suspected violations of its “device sharing” policy. Many traders argue that these allegations are unclear and inconsistently applied, raising concerns about the transparency and fairness of the company’s control policies. FunderPro accused of wrongfully denying payouts despite traders’ compliance…

Institutional trading concepts explained for retail traders

Prices don’t move randomly. Behind every sharp rise or fall lies a distribution and accumulation strategy by financial institutions. Institutional trading concepts focus on analyzing this behavior through market structure, liquidity, and supply-demand imbalances. By understanding the mindset of these institutions, traders can trade with large money flows instead of against them. How traders analyze…

How traders analyze price inefficiency in trading across financial markets

In finance, the efficient market theory posits that prices always accurately reflect value. However, reality is quite different. Price inefficiency in trading refers to moments of imbalance between supply and demand, creating liquidity gaps on the chart. Understanding the nature of this phenomenon not only helps you understand the behavior of large financial institutions but…

Market imbalance zones explained and why price reacts strongly

In financial trading, market imbalance zones are a crucial concept that helps traders identify price areas where a trend is likely to reverse or continue. These are areas where the market is imbalanced between supply and demand, often appearing after periods of significant volatility. Understanding and correctly applying market imbalance zones will help traders find…

TTT Markets moves beyond prop trading, steps into CFD brokerage

TTT Markets, a new proprietary trading firm based in Saint Lucia, has officially launched its CFD trading service. Currently, the platform is undergoing a limited trial for a specific group of users. This is an important stepping stone before TTT Markets expands access to live trading for the entire investor community in the near future….

Stop hunt trading and its connection to liquidity and market structure

Stop hunting trading is a concept frequently mentioned when traders feel the market “sweeps their stop loss” and then quickly reverses. In reality, this is not random behavior but reflects how large amounts of money seek liquidity at key price levels. Understanding stop hunting trading helps traders avoid impulsive entry and better utilize liquidity sweeps…

Liquidity sweep trading and how price hunts stops before real moves

Liquidity sweep trading is not a mechanical entry strategy, but a way to read market intent through liquidity. When price quickly breaks above a recent high or below a recent low and then sharply reverses, it often signals a liquidity sweep. Understanding this behavior helps traders avoid FOMO, improve entry timing, and trade in alignment…

Break of structure trading and how it differs from simple breakout setups

Many traders incur losses by trying to catch tops and bottoms while ignoring signs that the market structure has already changed. Break of structure trading addresses this issue by waiting for clear confirmation from price action before entering a trade. When the structure is broken, it often signals that either buyers or sellers have taken…

ADX indicator and why it does not show trend direction

The ADX indicator (Average Directional Index) is an important tool that helps traders measure the strength of a trend rather than simply identifying price direction. In a constantly fluctuating market, understanding whether a trend is strong or weak allows traders to avoid emotional entries. The ADX indicator is especially useful for filtering market noise, reducing…

Tanius Technology hit with second CME fine, total penalties climb to $245,000

CME Group has fined Tanius Technology $150,000 for placing excessively large Treasury bond futures orders that far exceeded its immediate liquidity capacity. This behavior was deemed a violation of the exchange’s capital safety and risk management regulations. CME imposes a $150,000 fine on Tanius technology During the period of 2020-2022, Tanius Technology was found to…