Author: Anthony Garcia

HONG KONG – March 2025 Upside Funding, a newly launched proprietary trading firm, is redefining the industry with a capital-backed, mentorship-driven model. Founded by two former Citigroup Managing Directors with over 60 years of combined trading experience, the firm is introducing a mentorship-driven funding model designed to develop traders and offer full-time employment opportunities with salaries of up to $350,000 per year. Bringing Institutional Expertise to Prop Trading Upside Funding was founded in 2024 with a clear mission—to provide traders access to real capital, direct mentorship, and long-term career opportunities. Unlike traditional prop firms, where traders are often left on…

London, February 2025 – Most proprietary trading firms operate under a B-Book model, profiting when traders lose. AXIS Capital has introduced a fully transparent A-Book trading framework, ensuring that all funded trader positions are directly executed in the live market. With this shift, AXIS Capital eliminates the conflicts of interest common in B-Book models by aligning its success with traders. Unlike most prop firms that claim A-Book execution without verifiable proof, AXIS Capital publicly commits to a fully disclosed execution model, emphasizing real market conditions and institutional-grade liquidity. Institutional Execution Backed by Real Liquidity AXIS Capital was founded by former…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates March 3rd, 2025 Orion Funded, the leading prop firm in the Spanish-speaking market, has officially launched Orion V2, the most significant upgrade to its proprietary trading program to date. This release introduces a revolutionary funding model, a fully redesigned trader dashboard, WebTrader integration, and cutting-edge AI-powered trading tools. The highlight of Orion V2 is its game-changing funding model, where traders only pay the full challenge fee if they successfully get funded. Previously, traders had to pay the full amount upfront—now, they pay only half to start their evaluation. If they pass and get funded, they activate…

Proprietary trading firms (prop firms) have grown in popularity, offering traders the opportunity to manage capital without personal financial risk. Upside Funding is a new entrant in the industry, founded by two former Citigroup Managing Directors with over 60 years of combined trading experience. The firm claims to differentiate itself through direct CEO mentorship, flexible trading rules, and career opportunities with salaries up to $350K per year. But how does Upside Funding compare to established firms like FTMO and The 5%ers? Is it a reliable choice for traders, or just another short-lived prop firm? In this detailed review, we analyze…

Pricing Instant Funding 1-Step Evaluation 2-Step Evaluation All plans include: Platform Type Customer Service Pros Cons SFA Funded Review SFA Funded is a proprietary trading firm that gives traders access to capital through instant funding and evaluation challenges. With profit splits up to 90%, no time limits on challenges, and account scaling up to $500,000, it offers a structured way to secure funding. Unlike some firms that impose strict restrictions or long evaluation periods, SFA Funded provides a straightforward process with clear rules. Traders can choose instant funding for immediate access to capital or go through an evaluation challenge with…

Pricing1-Step EvaluationStarting Balance: $5,000 – $200,000 2-Step EvaluationStarting Balance: $5,000 – $200,000 All plans include: PlatformTrading Platforms: MetaTrader 4 & 5 TypeEvaluation-based funding (1-Step and 2-Step Challenges) Customer Service Pros Cons FXRK Review FXRK is a prop trading firm that gives traders a chance to access funded accounts by passing an evaluation. It offers both a one-step and two-step challenge, with no time limits and a profit split of up to 90%. The firm uses regulated, independent brokers, providing traders with low spreads, fast execution, and no commissions. With over 2,000 tradable assets and weekly payouts, FXRK is designed for…

Big investors and everyday traders are seeing the stock market through different lenses. A Bank of America (BofA) survey shows institutional fund managers are highly optimistic, while an American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) survey suggests retail investors are growing more cautious. Institutional Investors Increase Stock Exposure Risk appetite among large fund managers has reached its highest level in 15 years, with cash holdings dropping to their lowest point since 2010. According to BofA, 35% of managers are “overweight” on stocks, and 34% believe global equities will be the best-performing asset class this year. Optimism is particularly strong for international…

Proprietary trading, or prop trading, is when financial firms trade with their own money instead of handling trades for clients. These firms aim to make direct profits by using advanced strategies, technology, and market expertise. Unlike traditional brokerage services that earn commissions, prop trading firms take on full risk and reward from their market activities. This trading style plays a key role in global financial markets. Prop traders provide liquidity, execute complex strategies, and often operate at high speeds using sophisticated algorithms. Many well-known firms, such as Citadel Securities and Jane Street, have built massive businesses around proprietary trading. If…

Japan’s economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.8% in the fourth quarter, exceeding market expectations and marking its third consecutive quarter of growth. Government data released on Monday showed that this was a sharp increase from the revised 1.7% recorded in the previous quarter and well above the 1.1% forecast. Business investment and net exports played a key role in supporting growth, even as domestic demand showed signs of weakness. Private consumption edged up in the quarter, performing better than expected, but the pace of growth slowed significantly compared to earlier in the year. The annual value of private…

Proprietary trading firms, or prop firms, provide traders with capital to trade financial markets, sharing profits in return. But how these firms operate varies widely, with some routing trades directly to the market (A-Book model) and others acting as the counterparty (B-Book model). This raises an important question: Do A-Book prop firms really want traders to win? Understanding how A-Book prop firms work is key to knowing whether their success depends on profitable traders or other revenue streams. Unlike B-Book firms, which may profit from trader losses, A-Book firms generate revenue through commissions, spreads, and profit-sharing with successful traders. This…