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Match-Trader Reports 290% Growth in Server Clients, Driven by Prop Firms and Brokers

Trading platform Match-Trader has announced a substantial increase in its client base, reporting a 290% rise in server clients since the beginning of January 2024. According to a statement shared on Aug. 19, this surge is primarily driven by increasing demand from both traditional forex

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SEBI Plans Stricter Index Options Rules to Reduce Expiry-Day Speculation

SEBI’s proposed reforms aim to curb speculative expiry-day trading, protect retail investors, and shift market dynamics.

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Propel Capital Announces Immediate Shutdown, Citing Aggressive Market Competition

Proprietary trading firm Propel Capital Group has announced its immediate closure, halting all operations. The firm’s CEO, Mitchell Ali, attributed the decision to an overcrowded market and aggressive competition that made sustainable growth impossible. In a public statement released on social media platform X, Ali

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Trading Platform AsteraX Crypt Expands Access to Institutional-Grade Trading Bots

Trading platform AsteraX Crypt has announced a platform update that expands access to its algorithmic trading bots, making them available to all account tiers. Previously reserved for hedge funds and proprietary trading firms, these tools are now open to retail and semi-professional traders worldwide. The

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Prop Trading Community Is Evenly Divided on Whether 24/7 Trading Is a Good Idea — Report

The push for round-the-clock trading in traditional derivatives markets is gathering pace, with major U.S. exchanges, including the NYSE, launching consultations on the feasibility of 24/7 operations. But while the idea is gaining momentum, proprietary trading firms remain sharply divided on its merits. According to

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American Beauty Brands & Mid-tier Luxury Labels Could Be Next Big Thing for Retail Investors

Retail investors looking for resilient sectors may want to turn their attention to U.S. beauty companies and premium fashion labels that offer luxury without the steep price tag, according to Eric Fisch, senior vice president and sector head of retail and apparel at HSBC. Speaking

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Robinhood Users Are Doubling Down on Ripple and AI Stocks, and They’re Not Shy About Volatility

Retail investors on Robinhood are leaning into emerging trends, like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and income exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Stephanie Guild, the platform’s chief investment officer. While Tesla and NVIDIA continue to be the most popularly traded, Ripple (XRP) has surged to the top

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Trump-Fed Alliance Could Trigger Inflation Surge, Weigh on Dollar, Analyst Warns

A potential alignment between the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Treasury and the Trump administration could set the stage for a sharp rise in inflation and a weaker dollar, according to Bloomberg’s Global Head of Macro Analysis Mark Cudmore. Cudmore argues that if the Fed and

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India Moves to Tighten Algo & Proprietary Trading Rules

SEBI plans tighter algo and prop trading rules, signalling big compliance shifts for India’s fast-growing trading market.

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Fintokei’s Summer Upgrade: Zero Commissions, Smarter Sizing for Oil & Indices

Fintokei removes commissions on oil and index trades and introduces smaller contracts, cutting costs and boosting trader flexibility.

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