Prop Firm Insights & Guides

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Apr 4, 2026 · James Whitfield · Prop Trading

Fraud Detection in Prop Trading

Introduction to Prop Trading Fraud I've spent over a decade building trading infrastructure for institutional and proprietary trading firms - and honestly, I've seen some pretty devastating cases of fraud. The most common types of fraud in p...

Apr 2, 2026 · Marcus Okonkwo · Fintech

Automate KYC & AML for Prop Trading

Introduction to KYC and AML in Prop Trading As a Platform Integration Specialist at PropSoft, I've had a front-row seat to the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations in proprietary ...

Apr 1, 2026 · Marcus Okonkwo · Fintech

MiFID II Compliance for Prop Firms

Introduction to Prop Firm Regulatory Requirements I've seen some pretty complex stuff as a Platform Integration Specialist at PropSoft. The European Union's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) and the UK'...

Mar 31, 2026 · Marcus Okonkwo · Trading Platforms

Match Trader Platform Switch

Match Trader Platform Switch Introduction to Match Trader Platform The Match Trader Platform — it's a cutting-edge trading solution, designed specifically for prop firms. Offers a comprehensive suite of trading technology and ris...

Mar 30, 2026 · James Whitfield · Trading Platforms

Prop Firms Switch to Match Trader

Prop Firms Switch to Match Trader Introduction to Match Trader Platform I've spent over 12 years building trading infrastructure for institutional and proprietary trading firms — and I've got to say, the Match Trader Platform is a...

Mar 27, 2026 · James Whitfield · Trading Platforms

MT4 vs MT5: Prop Firm ROI

Introduction to MT4 and MT5 for Prop Firms I've spent over 12 years building trading infrastructure — and I've seen MetaTrader platforms become a cornerstone for prop firms. MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) are two of the most wid...

Mar 26, 2026 · Sarah Chen · Prop Trading

Multi-Asset Prop Firms Expansion

Introduction to Multi-Asset Prop Firms As a Risk Management Director at PropSoft, I've seen firsthand the benefits and challenges of expanding a prop firm's asset offerings. It's a big deal — the ability to trade multiple a...

Mar 25, 2026 · James Whitfield · Trading Platforms

MT4 vs MT5 for Prop Firms

MT4 vs MT5 for Prop Firms Introduction to MT4 and MT5 for Proprietary Trading I've spent over a decade building trading infrastructure for institutional and proprietary trading firms — honestly, it's been a wild ride. When it come...

Mar 24, 2026 · Sarah Chen · Prop Trading

Evaluating Trader Skill

Evaluating Trader Skill Introduction to Trader Evaluation Challenges Evaluating trader skill — it's a crucial aspect of proprietary trading firms' operations, if you ask me. Helps to identify talented traders, assess their perfor...

Mar 22, 2026 · Sarah Chen · Prop Trading

Starting a Prop Firm in 2026

Introduction to Proprietary Trading Firms As a Risk Management Director at PropSoft, I've seen the proprietary trading industry evolve significantly over the past decade — it's been a wild ride. Proprietary trading firms, o...