The market enters 2026 with a series of notable developments: Google has tightened advertising requirements for prediction markets in the US; the prop futures platform FundingTicks has been criticized for changing its minimum 1-minute holding rule and applying it retroactively; Prop Firm Match released estimated data showing prop firms paid out nearly $325 million in…
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09
Jan
Jan
TrioMarkets has officially entered the proprietary trading market with a new brand called TrioFunded. This is a strategic move by the forex and CFD broker to provide funding challenge programs for traders. The platform is now live at triofunded.com, opening up access to significant funding for the professional trading community. TrioMarkets enters the prop trading…
06
Jan
Jan
Topstep, a US-based futures exchange, has confirmed a serious data breach. The cyberattack, which occurred last September, compromised the personal information of many users, including their names and Social Security numbers. The company has now begun sending direct notifications to affected customers. DDoS attack raises questions over possible user data exposure In a letter to…
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Dec
Dec
The futures trading platform FundingTicks is facing a serious crisis of confidence after unilaterally changing its trading rules. The retroactive implementation of the new terms last week has sparked outrage among the global investment community. The main point of contention is the mandatory minimum order holding time of one minute, a direct barrier for scalpers….
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Dec
Dec
After years of rapid growth, the prop trading industry entered 2025 amid a wave of new models, intense price competition, and aggressive expansion by funding firms. However, rather than continuing to expand horizontally, 2025 forced the industry to restructure from within. This was not a collapse but a necessary phase of consolidation, in which unsustainable…
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Dec
Dec
Topstep, a well-known futures trading company, is currently the target of criticism on social media due to a series of technical issues on its proprietary trading platform. The wave of protests from the trading community is growing as the user experience is severely disrupted. In response, Michael Patak, the company’s founder and CEO, has officially…
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Dec
Dec
Proprietary trading is no longer a short-term trend but has become a core pillar of the retail trading ecosystem. Despite ongoing controversy around the two-step evaluation model, prop firms play a central role in expanding access to capital, training traders, and revitalizing traditional brokers. Prop trading is not a passing phenomenon, but an inevitable future…
17
Dec
Dec
PU Prime, a globally licensed online broker, has officially introduced the Official Verification Hub, a centralized verification tool designed to enhance trust, security, and transparency for the trading community. This launch is seen as an important step in the company’s strategy to protect users and raise safety standards across the online trading industry. Official Verification…
16
Dec
Dec
The advanced proprietary trading platform SwisxFunded.com has officially launched globally, offering Instant Funded Accounts up to $50,000 for traders. The company is committed to creating a superior trading environment with transparent rules and fast payouts, eliminating the barriers and delays often found in traditional proprietary trading firms, giving traders immediate access to real capital. SwisxFunded…
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Dec
Dec
In August 2023, the global proprietary trading community witnessed the sudden collapse of My Forex Funds, one of the largest prop trading companies. This event caused a major shock and raised many questions about the stability and legal regulation of this business model. Recently, MFF issued an important announcement stating that a Canadian court has…