Prop trading (short for proprietary trading) refers to a setup where traders use a firm's capital to trade and share in the profits, often after meeting specific assessment criteria. In recent years, several prop trading firms have expanded their programs across Asia, offering local traders the opportunity to trade without risking personal capital. Below, we ...
Prop (proprietary) trading offers Malaysian traders the chance to access a company’s capital rather than risk their own, and this appeal is rising in a market where Bursa Malaysia often sees daily volumes of RM2–4 billion. Prop trading is also thriving globally, with over 50% of daily forex volume estimated to come from non-institutional traders. In this ...
Overview of Forex Prop Trading in Turkey Forex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading, involves the exchange of currency pairs with the aim of profiting from fluctuations in their exchange rates. Operating as a decentralized market, forex trading runs 24/7, enabling traders to participate in transactions across major financial hubs worldwide. In ...
Forex trading has been steadily growing in popularity across South America, a region not traditionally associated with wealthy economies. As awareness of Forex trading spreads, more people are recognizing it as an accessible opportunity to generate income and improve their financial circumstances. For many in South America, Forex has become a potential pathway ...
Introduction Proprietary trading firms in Brazil are rapidly emerging as a driving force in this great Latin American country’s financial landscape. With a significant increase in trading volume over the past few years, Brazil-based prop firms are leveraging cutting-edge technology to capitalize on the vast opportunities that the booming of prop trading has ...
Canada has been emerging for a long time as a key destination for forex brokers and a jurisdiction where interest in online retail trading has also been booming. The country’s proximity to the USA has rendered it an attractive platform from where regulated brokers have sought to establish themselves, looking to expand into North America. Against this ...
With its capital London featuring prominently as one of the world’s leading forex trading hubs, the UK is a country where the forex industry has long been a booming field. In fact, currently the UK accounts for a significant share of the global daily forex trading volume, with an average of $2.9 trillion traded daily out of the $7.5 trillion forex market ...
Against the backdrop of its rich and long history, Italy has emerged as a vibrant hub of trading activities, in consort to the country’s overall economic strength and its bustling financial sector. In this dynamic landscape, in recent years, and in accordance to global trends, proprietary (prop) trading firms have emerged as key players in the Italian market ...
The Rise of Retail Forex and Prop Trading in the US During the last decade, the retail forex and prop trading sectors in the USA have witnessed a rapid growth, aided by technological advancements and the development and dominance of online platforms. This has meant that entry barriers have been obliterated and the massive global currency market, where $7.5 ...
Nigeria, the giant of Africa, pulsates with a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Beyond its rich natural resources, a new wave of opportunity is surging through the nation's financial markets: ...
South Africa's financial markets have undergone a dynamic transformation, emerging as a hub for trading and investment. Within this vibrant landscape, proprietary trading firms, or prop firms, have ...
The foreign exchange market, with its colossal $7.5 trillion daily trading volume (as of 2023, according to the Bank for International Settlements), remains one of the largest and most liquid financial markets in the world. Forex trading has captivated traders across the globe, including those in India. However, navigating the Indian forex landscape requires a ...
The World of Funded Sports Betting The online betting landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with more firms seeking talented sports bettors to manage their capital. This presents exciting opportunities for bettors but also challenges for those navigating the complex world of sports betting fund providers. A sports betting fund works similarly ...
Overview of Forex Trading in Pakistan Forex trading in Pakistan has seen significant growth in recent years, fueled by increasing access to high-speed internet and reliable trading platforms. Many Pakistanis are drawn to forex trading due to its high liquidity and profit potential. However, as a relatively new industry in the country, many traders are ...
For years, forex prop trading has given traders the chance to profit by using someone else’s money. By passing an evaluation and proving their profitability, traders gain access to large amounts of capital and keep a significant share of the profits. This approach has transformed how traders scale their careers, eliminating the need for huge upfront ...
The online sports betting market is exploding. Fueled by convenience, mobile accessibility, innovative features, and a wider variety of sports, the industry has seen a staggering rise in recent years. This growth has attracted the attention of an unlikely player: prop trading firms, traditionally focused on financial markets. This seemingly unexpected move is, ...
The trading world is experiencing a tectonic shift. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5), once the undisputed titans of trading platforms, are facing an uncertain future. Recent events like ...
Another one bites the dust: SurgeTrader shuts down as new clouds The first round of troubles for the prop industry came earlier this year, when in February MetaQuotes, the developer behind MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5), initiated a significant crackdown on proprietary trading firms using their platforms, particularly targeting those that operate ...
The prop trading industry keeps taking blows as firm after firm keeps getting into trouble. Having landed squarely on the watchlist of pertinent regulators across the globe, from the USA to the EU, where recently the Belgian FSMA has issued a warning against prop trading firms, there seems to be an unending flow of bad news for specific retail prop firms being ...
As prop trading continues to gain traction and popularity albeit facing challenges against mounting regulatory pressures, it is crucial for existing or prospective prop traders to make the wisest choice possible when selecting their prop firm. An important variable factor to take into account is payouts and their frequency, as they directly impact the trader's ...