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China’s New Program Trading Rules: What It Means for Prop Traders and Futures Markets

China has rolled out new program trading regulations to enhance market transparency and stability. These changes could significantly impact proprietary traders, especially those using algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies.

Can Trading Competitions Like EBC’s Million Dollar Challenge Help Prop Traders?

EBC Financial Group’s Million Dollar Challenge is back, offering traders a shot at a $1M trading account. But how do competitions like this compare to prop firm challenges? Can they truly help traders develop their skills and gain funding?

Leadership Change at TradingView – What It Means for Prop Traders

TradingView CEO Oleg Mukhanov has stepped down, raising questions about the platform’s future. As a key tool for prop traders, how will this leadership change impact TradingView’s direction, features, and integrations?

The Global Hotspots of Trading: Which Countries Dominate the Market?

The U.S., U.K., Japan, and other financial powerhouses dominate the trading world. Which markets are the most influential, and why do traders flock to them?

Ex-Citigroup Execs Shake Up the Prop Trading Space with Upside Funding

A team of ex-Citigroup MDs has launched Upside Funding, a prop firm offering traders access to capital with direct institutional mentorship. Could this reshape the industry?

TradingView Expands Broker Partnerships with Gotrade – What It Means for Traders

TradingView’s latest partnership with Indonesian broker Gotrade expands access to fractional trading and seamless execution. But how does this impact traders and the broader market?

Hola Prime and the Trustpilot Scandal: Fake Reviews in the Prop Trading Industry

Hola Prime is under fire after 1,300+ Trustpilot reviews vanished overnight due to violations of the platform’s guidelines. The scandal raises concerns about transparency and credibility in the prop trading space.

Ukraine Flags Two Prop Trading Firms: A Sign of Incoming Regulations?

Ukraine’s financial regulator has flagged Alpine Funded and Aura Funded as “dubious projects.” With increased scrutiny on prop firms, is this a sign of future regulations?

OANDA vs. GAIN Capital: Could Patent Disputes Impact Prop Trading Technology?

OANDA’s lawsuit against GAIN Capital over patent infringement could have major implications for trading technology. If upheld, the case may impact prop firms relying on similar innovations.

Funded Trading Plus Welcomes Andrew Lockwood as Head of Trader Education

Funded Trading Plus strengthens its leadership team with the addition of Andrew Lockwood, a trading veteran with over 35 years of experience. Lockwood will lead trader education, bringing his deep market expertise and mentorship to the firm’s growing community.

SEBI's F&O Proposals: What Prop Traders and FPIs Need to Know

SEBI’s new F&O proposals could bring significant changes to prop trading in India. Aimed at increasing market transparency and reducing risk, these regulations may introduce stricter conditions for FPIs and proprietary traders, shaping the future of trading in the region.

Tickblaze: Revolutionizing Trading for Prop Firms and Hedge Funds

Tickblaze introduces a powerful B2B trading platform designed for prop firms, hedge funds, and brokers. Offering algorithmic and discretionary trading, advanced scripting tools, and multi-asset support, Tickblaze is set to redefine trading efficiency and strategy execution.

ForexVPS and Brokeree Solutions: A New Integration for Superior Performance in Prop Firms

ForexVPS has partnered with Brokeree Solutions to enhance prop trading infrastructure. This integration provides prop firms with low-latency execution, 99.99% uptime, and seamless trade stability—ensuring a superior trading experience for brokers and traders alike.

A Year of Waiting: The Funded Trader’s Payout Delays Worsen

The Funded Trader (TFT) is under fire as payout delays continue to grow, leaving nearly 1,300 traders without their promised earnings. Despite assurances of a resolution, the firm has yet to deliver a concrete repayment plan.

TradingView Lightweight Charts V5: A New Toolkit for Prop Traders

TradingView has just launched Lightweight Charts V5, bringing faster performance, new chart types, and enhanced customization features. Prop traders can now utilize multi-pane charts, options & yield curve visualization, and up/down markers for clearer market insights.

The Rise of Automation in Prop Trading: How Algo Trading is Changing the Game

Algorithmic trading is revolutionizing proprietary trading, giving traders the ability to execute strategies with precision and speed.

ZForex Adds the cTrader Trading Platform

ZForex has integrated cTrader into its platform, enhancing the trading experience with advanced tools, improved execution, and sophisticated charting. Known for its transparency and automation capabilities, cTrader empowers traders with a professional-grade environment.

The 2024 Prop Firm Collapse: What It Means for Traders in 2025

The proprietary trading industry faced massive turbulence in 2024, with over 100 prop firms shutting down. What caused this collapse, and what does it mean for traders in 2025? We break it all down.

NinjaTrader Arena Introduces a Prop-Like Trading Challenge and a Redesigned Mobile App

NinjaTrader Arena launches a trading challenge with cash prizes, plus a redesigned mobile app!

Instant Funding Returns to MetaTrader 5 After a Year of Absence

Instant Funding is back on MetaTrader 5, signaling the platform’s continued dominance in prop trading.

Propmax Prime Launches with Leverate’s SiRiX Trading Platform

Propmax Prime debuts with SiRiX, offering traders funding, top-tier liquidity, and cutting-edge trading technology.

Swiset Expands Solutions for Prop Firms and Brokers

Swiset is expanding its trading solutions to enhance risk management and efficiency for prop firms and brokers, with new innovations set to be unveiled at Money Expo Mexico today 26Feb.

Pepperstone Expands US Share CFDs for 24-Hour Trading: What It Means for Prop Traders

Pepperstone now offers 24-hour trading on US Share CFDs, giving prop traders more market access, improved risk management, and enhanced liquidity.

Match-Trader and TradeCore Partner to Deliver CRM-Integrated Forex Solutions

Match-Trader & TradeCore team up to offer a fully integrated trading & CRM solution, optimizing brokerage operations and enhancing trader management.

TradeLocker Expands Liquidity Options, Offering New Solutions for Prop Firms

TradeLocker is enhancing liquidity solutions for brokers and prop firms by integrating Takeprofit Tech’s Liquidity Hub, providing faster trade execution and greater flexibility.

OANDA and FTMO: A Strategic Move Reshaping the Prop Trading Industry

FTMO’s acquisition of OANDA is reshaping the prop trading landscape. With new initiatives like the OANDA Prop Trader Community and loyalty programs, the industry is shifting toward sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Prop Firm E8 Markets Faces DDoS Attack: Traders Struggle with Account Access

Proprietary trading firm E8 Markets suffered a major DDoS attack, leaving traders unable to access their accounts for nearly 48 hours.

FXGuys: A New Era of Prop Trading with DeFi Integration

FXGuys is redefining prop trading by integrating DeFi, creating the PropFi model with a $10M presale underway.

Money Expo Mexico 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Prop Traders

Money Expo Mexico 2025 is the ultimate event for prop traders, offering networking, funding opportunities, and the latest trading tech.

DXtrade and Nobosso: A Partnership That Surpassed $1 Billion in Prop Trading Volumes

DXtrade and Nobosso’s partnership reaches a massive $1B in trading volume, showcasing the growth of prop trading and advanced risk management solutions

Axi Select Capital Allocation Program Reaches $1 Million Milestone

Axi Select’s capital allocation program reaches a major milestone as trader Francisco Quesada secures $1M in funding, reinforcing Axi’s role in prop trading.

Hola Prime Disrupts Prop Trading with Instant Account Feature

Hola Prime is shaking up prop trading with its Instant Account, allowing traders to skip the challenge phase and start trading immediately

Alpha Capital Group Revives Traditional Prop Trading with Alpha Prime

Alpha Capital Group is shaking up the prop trading world with Alpha Prime, a return to the traditional in-house trading model.

Tiger Brokers Integrates DeepSeek AI: The Next Evolution in AI-Powered Trading

Tiger Brokers upgrades TigerGPT with DeepSeek AI, revolutionizing investment analytics and market insights for smarter trading decisions.

Devexperts Launches Tailored DXtrade Platform to Enhance Institutional Trading

Devexperts introduces DXtrade Institutional, a cutting-edge trading platform designed to enhance trading infrastructure for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers.

The Trading Pit & cTrader: A Powerful Partnership for Traders

The Trading Pit has integrated cTrader in 2025, enhancing its Prime CFDs challenges and delivering a superior trading experience.

What Happens When a Prop Firm "Closes Its Doors"?

What does it mean when a prop firm closes its doors? Understand the reasons behind these decisions and what traders can do next.

Prop Trading in Europe vs. the US: What Are the Biggest Differences?

How does prop trading differ between Europe and the US? From regulations to opportunities, explore the key differences traders need to know

Hoorah Prop Firm Enhances Trading Experience with cTrader Integration

Hoorah prop firm has integrated cTrader, bringing advanced trading features to its community.

FMA Identifies 100+ Fraudulent Trading Platforms – How Can Traders Protect Themselves?

The FMA identify 100+ fake platforms that exploit traders looking for investment opportunities by misleading them with names similar to established firms.