StarTrader is one of those brokers that quietly ticks more boxes than you might expect. Founded in 2011 and now licensed in multiple regions, it has steadily built a global presence while offering a product set that caters to both beginners and experienced traders. StarTrader looks like it's trying [...]
Most people think the worst outcome in trading is losing the money they put in. But what if your losses go further and you end up owing your broker money? It may sound unlikely, but under the wrong conditions it can happen. This article explains how traders can fall [...]
A proprietary trading firm operating out of the UK, Funded Trading Plus is ideal for traders seeking diversity. This platform was established in 2022 and has quickly become a favourite of many experts, as evidenced by its 4.6/5 Trustpilot rating. There are trading models and account types for beginners and [...]
Most people hear the phrase funds recovery company only after they have already lost money to a scam broker or a fraudulent online platform. At that point, they are stressed, desperate and searching for anyone who claims they can help. The problem is that this desperation is exactly what [...]
Hugo’s Way is often promoted as a modern, crypto-friendly trading platform offering access to global markets with tight spreads and fast execution. But behind the sleek presentation lies a broker with a trust rating of just 1.3 on Trustpilot and very little in terms of transparency or support. That rating [...]
The United Kingdom is home to some of the largest and most influential tech companies in Europe. While it may not match the scale of the U.S. market, the UK has built a strong, diverse technology sector spanning enterprise software, fintech, chip design, cyber-security, and IT infrastructure. These companies [...]
Trading in the Zone is written by respected trading coach Mark Douglas and focuses on the mental and emotional barriers that prevent traders from performing consistently. Rather than teaching technical strategies, the book examines how beliefs about risk, uncertainty, and outcome shape a trader’s decisions and behaviour. Douglas makes the [...]
Top One Trader is a proprietary trading firm that provides traders with access to funded accounts through structured challenges. The company markets itself as a cost-effective way for traders to scale strategies without risking significant amounts of personal capital. With fees starting as low as $17 for a $5,000 [...]
Vault Markets (also called VaultMarkets) is an online broker targeting primarily African traders, offering forex, CFDs on commodities, indices, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. It is operated by 1st Fintech Capital (Pty) Ltd, which claims regulation under South Africa’s FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), and presents tools like MT4, MT5, multiple [...]
Instant funded prop firms are increasingly popular among retail traders, offering immediate access to live capital without passing evaluation stages. The appeal lies in skipping challenges and trading larger accounts right away, but this convenience comes with higher costs, stricter rules, and less flexibility. Understanding how instant funding works, [...]