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Prop Trading Industry Is Divided on “Gamification” amid Consob's “Video Game” Remark
2024-09-04T15:40:00.000+02:00
Consob is concerned about the rise of prop trading firms and linked them to “video games.”
One prop trading executive said, “I don’t really agree with the ‘video game’ label,” while another called Consob’s warning “necessary and timely.”
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Prop Firm The Funded Trader Opens DXtrade and Match-Trader to US and Global Users
2024-09-03T12:44:39.183+02:00
The platforms include modern interfaces, trading tools, and TradingView integration.
Earlier, the firm paused its operations for five months before updating its relaunch.
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This Prop Firm Requires Recording Your Trades for 2 Days. Otherwise, You Won't Get Paid
2024-08-29T10:34:04.283+02:00
Apex Trader Funding claims it wants to expedite the payout process.
Traders are outraged, believing the company is demanding too much private information.
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Offshore CFDs Broker AXE Enters Prop Trading: Acquires The Forex Funder
2024-08-27T10:28:14.615+02:00
The prop firm has over 6,000 active traders and 600 funded accounts.
The acquisition deal is worth “a few million” dollars.
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Prop Trading Firm Indigo Trader Funding Confirms Shutdown
2024-08-21T06:22:45.112+02:00
It has already been struck off the official UK company register.
Earlier, the company went dark on social media, leaving customers perplexed.
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Exclusive: “ASIC Is Monitoring the Emergence of Prop Trading Firms”
2024-08-14T15:40:00.000+02:00
Finance Magnates recently interviewed Dr Rhys Bollen, ASIC's Digital Assets Senior Executive Leader, discussing the regulator’s focus areas and challenges.
“An area for future focus for ASIC is the distribution of CFDs by issuers via emerging channels, such as ‘prop trading’ services,” he said.
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Prop Firm Goat Funded Trader Considers Adding cTrader After MetaTrader Departure
2024-08-14T09:23:43.755+02:00
Last month, the company announced the addition of TradeLocker to its offerings.
Now, the firm is considering cTrader as another alternative to meet traders' needs.
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Exclusive: Poll Reveals 60% of Prop Firm Clients Lose Funds, Investing $4,300 on Average
2024-08-13T13:05:51.952+02:00
90% of 459 PipFarm's study participants take part in challenges of 2–5 different props, Finance Magnates has learned.
Despite potential high earnings, only one in three clients at trader-funded firms makes any money.
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Another Prop Firm Shuts Down, Founder Blames "Cheaters" for Liquidity Issues
2024-08-12T12:03:18.245+02:00
Karma Prop Traders announced over the weekend that it's suspending operations.
The company cited alleged exploitation of challenges by some users as a reason for closure.
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Prop Firm FXIFY Faces MetaQuotes Ban: US MetaTrader Access Ending
2024-08-12T11:18:04.746+02:00
The firm is to move US traders to DX due to MetaQuotes' directive.
The firm plans to launch FXIFY Futures soon, expanding its product range.
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Exclusive: Former XM Veteran Launched His Own Prop Firm FundedBull
2024-08-08T15:40:00.000+02:00
After 10 years with the bull-logoed CFD company, Desimir Paskalev has decided to venture into a new market.
As the industry veteran frankly admits, entering prop trading is cheaper and easier than opening a brokerage.
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“Prop Trading Risk Is Incredibly Hard to Manage”: PipFarm’s CEO
2024-08-08T09:20:31.087+02:00
Finance Magnates discussed prop trading firms’ risk management and more with James Glyde.
Watch the full video interview below.
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Tools for Brokers Enhances Offerings for Prop Trading Firms: Brings cTrader Package
2024-08-01T07:14:22.046+02:00
The cTrader Prop Trading package includes products from cTrader and Tools for Brokers.
The tech provider will also help prop trading firms with initial setup, migration services, and ongoing technical support.
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Exclusive: Prop Trading Giant FTMO's 2023 Turnover Hits $213 Million
2024-07-31T15:14:18.606+02:00
The turnover of the prop trading firm increased by 20 percent year-over-year.
EBITDA of the company also reached nearly $100 million.
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Aiming to Become “Robinhood of Europe,” They Withdrew from Prop Trading
2024-07-31T09:45:24.783+02:00
Bullo decided to suspend prop-based services due to current regulatory uncertainty.
However, the company doesn't rule out the possibility that prop trading may return in the future.
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Struggling Prop Firm MyFlashFunding Acquired by Sway Funded
2024-07-29T09:09:34.617+02:00
The prop firm founder claims he could have chosen bankruptcy or even run away.
Sway Funded promised an “immediate” payout of traders' funds that have been overdue for several months.
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Prop Firm The Funded Trader to Launch New Futures Company amid Customer Outrage
2024-07-28T16:35:48.548+02:00
The new project is called The Futures Trader and will focus on the contracts market.
The announcement was met with negative reception from clients on social media.
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Prop Trading Firm OANDA Prop Trader Makes Its Way to South Africa
2024-07-27T16:06:15.919+02:00
South African traders can now earn up to 90% profit share by completing a Challenge.
Qualified traders will act as signal providers for OANDA's market positioning.
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ThinkMarkets Teams Up with TradingView to Bring Trading to Desktops
2024-07-26T12:14:03.611+02:00
Users can now trade with the broker’s accounts directly on TradingView.
Recently, the firm launched a prop trading brand named ThinkCapital.
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Blueberry Markets Is the Latest CFDs Broker to Launch Prop Trading Platform
2024-07-25T07:18:14.262+02:00
The prop trading services will be offered under the brand Blueberry Funded.
Although the website is live, the platform has yet to launch the services.
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Another Prop Firm Expands Platform Offerings with MetaTrader
2024-07-18T14:01:56.153+02:00
Axe Trader has announced the addition of MetaQuotes products to its platform portfolio.
From now on, it will allow clients to trade using MT 4 and 5.
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“The UK Might Be the First to Bring Prop Trading Regulations”: Muinmos' CEO
2024-07-18T11:51:17.530+02:00
Finance Magnates discussed prop regulations, MiCA, and more with Remonda Kirketerp-Møller.
Watch the full video interview below.
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Prop Firm Goat Funded Trader Ditches MetaTrader (Again) and Adds New Platform
2024-07-18T09:04:29.942+02:00
GFT announced that it's adding TradeLocker to its offerings
Simultaneously, the MetaQuotes platform are disabled and users are being moved to MatchTrader.
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Prop Trading Firm The Trader Forge Pauses Operations over “Compliance Challenges”
2024-07-17T13:12:04.681+02:00
The CEO announced a temporary halt, planning to relaunch in early August.
Past mistakes impacted the firm’s reputation, and the CEO took responsibility.
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Exclusive: “Prop Trading Will Fall under Robust Regulation at Some Point”, CySEC Chair
2024-07-16T12:44:20.326+02:00
Dr. George Theocharides confirmed to Finance Magnates that “there will certainly be more scrutiny on [prop trading] firms in the near future.”
He further pointed out that there will be “a lot of scrutiny across Europe” under MiCA and seeks judicial reform in Cyprus.
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