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Prediction Markets Are Coming for Prop Trading — Here's What That Actually Means
A prop firm CEO asked on X if prediction markets are the next big thing in prop trading. The answer involves a billion-dollar election market, a landmark CFTC ruling, and a question the industry hasn't answered yet: what is a prop trading evaluation actually supposed to test?
When Did Prop Trading Become Black Friday?
Countdown timers. Buy One Get One Free. St. Patrick's Day Sale. Happy Hanukkah — here's 30% off. Back to School, because apparently prop traders have homework. The prop trading industry borrowed every trick from the e-commerce playbook — and traders are paying for it.
Prop Firms That Shut Down: Every Major Collapse Since 2023 (And Why It Happened)
Over 80 prop firms disappeared between 2023 and 2026 — and most traders never saw it coming. From My Forex Funds to SurgeTrader to The Funded Trader, we break down exactly what happened to each firm, how big they were, and the warning signs that appeared weeks before the lights went out
