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MetaTrader is one of the most widely used trading platforms among retail traders and proprietary trading firms, offering robust tools for market analysis and trade execution. Developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp., the two most prominent versions – MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) –
Trading has evolved from corporate suits and corner offices to hoodies, Discord chats, and funded prop accounts. Today’s traders are digital natives who value flexibility, transparency, and performance over titles and tradition.
The first four months of 2025 have been eventful for the proprietary trading (prop trading) industry. New firms launched by seasoned executives, a wave of funding model innovations, rapid shifts in trading platforms, growing community strategies, regulatory tremors, and a major acquisition all defined the
Todor Georgiev, a long-standing figure in the FX and CFDs space, has officially left his role as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Traders Trust to launch a new prop trading firm: Funded7. Georgiev joined Traders Trust in 2023, following a series of operational and compliance
Liquidity is the lifeblood of prop trading, ensuring smooth execution, tight spreads, and stability even during market volatility. In a simulated environment, the quality of liquidity infrastructure can make or break the trader experience.
In the high-pressure world of prop trading, the 1-2-3 Forex Strategy stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. This price action method helps traders spot trend reversals and continuation setups using three key pivot points—without the need for complicated indicators.
Hybrid prop firms are redefining the trading landscape by combining proprietary trading with copy trading features. This model gives skilled traders new revenue streams while opening the door for beginners to follow their strategies.
As the prop trading industry evolves, more firms are offering weekend trading — especially in crypto markets — as a way to stand out and appeal to modern traders. But is this added flexibility a true advantage, or just another layer of risk to manage?
SpiceProp, a Prague-based proprietary trading firm focused on trader education and performance, has announced the official integration of the cTrader platform into its trading environment. The move aligns with the firm’s mission to empower traders through advanced, transparent, and performance-focused tools. The addition of cTrader
If you’re new to trading, a demo account feels like the perfect place to start. It’s safe, it’s risk-free, and it lets you explore strategies, tools, and platforms without any real consequences. And for a while, that’s exactly what you need. But here’s the catch: