FundingTicks has announced it will begin winding down operations, describing the move as part of a “strategic plan” to refocus resources on areas that deliver long-term value to clients and partners. The decision follows backlash over new trading restrictions and profit-related changes introduced in late 2025. Importantly, the firm has published a detailed plan explaining how refunds and payouts will be handled across eval, master, and live accounts.
FundingTicks confirms wind-down after backlash over rule changes
FundingTicks, a prop trading platform, said it will wind down its operations as part of a strategic shift, emphasizing that the process will be conducted with “security, fairness, clarity, and transparency.”
The announcement comes after strong criticism from traders in December 2025, when the firm introduced new trading rules and program adjustments. These included:
- A one-minute minimum holding period impacting scalping strategies
- Higher daily profit requirements
- Reduced profit splits
Following these changes, traders reported that some previously valid trades and profits were reduced or invalidated. FundingTicks’ Trustpilot rating reportedly declined from 4.1 in October 2025 to 3.2, reflecting growing dissatisfaction among users.
CEO Khaled previously defended the platform amid the backlash, stating he had paid out more than US$220 million and that the firm prioritized trader interests. Despite those assurances, the company has now confirmed it will wind down the business.
Refunds and payouts: the official wind-down plan for eval, master, and live accounts
FundingTicks stated that account handling and refunds are already in progress, and traders should review their dashboards for account-specific details. The firm’s wind-down plan includes separate terms for Evals, Master accounts, and Live accounts.
Eval and Master accounts
FundingTicks said all active Eval and Master accounts will be refunded in full, regardless of current profit status or drawdown. For Master accounts:
- Accounts that reached profit targets and met trading objectives will receive an 80% reward split;
- Accounts that did not meet trading objectives will receive a 20% split.
Live accounts
For live-funded accounts, FundingTicks outlined outcomes based on profit/loss status:
- Live accounts in profit: traders will receive a refund, 90% of realized profit, and 20% of the initial balance.
- Live accounts at initial balance (breakeven): traders will receive a refund plus 20% of the initial balance.
- Live accounts in loss: traders will receive a refund only.
- Pending live transition accounts: traders will be refunded and will receive 20% of the initial balance.
FundingTicks also confirmed that its support team will remain available until January 31 to respond to questions and help traders resolve any issues during the wind-down period.
Trader checklist: what to do now
To avoid missed updates or processing delays, traders are advised to:
- Check the FundingTicks dashboard for status, refund timelines, and payout breakdowns;
- Complete any required verification steps promptly;
- Contact support before January 31 if data or payout terms appear incorrect.
A wind-down amid broader prop trading disruption and consolidation
FundingTicks’ announcement arrives amid wider instability in the prop trading sector. Industry data previously cited by Finance Magnates showed that in 2024 the sector experienced major disruption, with estimates suggesting 80 to 100 prop firms closed, challenge pass rates declined, and average trader investments fell significantly.
That market shift followed changes in the broader trading ecosystem – particularly MetaQuotes’ reduced support for prop firms – which accelerated consolidation, forced business model adjustments, and changed trader behavior across platforms.
In its closing remarks, FundingTicks thanked traders and said its focus going forward would remain on execution and other areas outside its current prop trading program.
