Press releases, statements, speeches and research published by the International Funded Trading Commission.
After nearly 10 years in financial markets and 5 years in the Prop Firm industry, Hugo Milanese shares his experience, the opportunities of funded trading, the risks traders should understand, and the criteria he uses to assess Prop Firms.
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Blueberry Funded presents several encouraging characteristics, including its broker-backed positioning, but recent public feedback also raises questions worth examining. IFTC takes a balanced look at the firm and explains why further verification may be appropriate.
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Prop Firm Match and IFTC both provide information about proprietary trading firms - but their purposes, economic models and relationships with trader acquisition are fundamentally different.
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White label prop firm solutions make launching a proprietary trading firm easier than ever. Discover the benefits, risks, transparency issues and why Financial Commission standards matter.
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IFTC received a trader complaint concerning Blue Guardian on September 4, 2026. Because Blue Guardian is not currently listed with IFTC, the case cannot proceed through the formal review process at this time.
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FTMO has launched FTMO Futures, a new futures prop trading offering currently in beta. Discover its evaluation model, account sizes and simulated funded trading structure.
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On 1 September 2026, the International Funded Trading Commission (IFTC) expanded its public Prop Firm Registry after several weeks of independent review, adding seven accredited prop firms.
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Explore certified and accredited prop firms in the IFTC Registry. Verify firm status, company information, certification dates and official websites before you trade.
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Is a prop firm legitimate? Learn how to verify a prop firm's company, official website, rules, accreditation, complaints and current IFTC status before buying a challenge.
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Are prop firms regulated? Understand the difference between Prop Firm Certification, financial regulation, accreditation and independent assessment in 2026.
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What does a Financial Commission mean for prop firms? Understand Prop Firm Certification, accreditation, independent standards and how traders can verify proprietary trading firms.
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Understand Prop Firm Certification in 2026. Discover how independent assessment, financial standards, accreditation and transparency help traders verify proprietary trading firms.
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Choosing an IFTC-listed prop firm gives traders an additional layer of transparency, an independent point of contact and an accountability mechanism that does not depend on affiliate commissions.
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Received an email, message or document claiming to come from IFTC? Here is how to verify that the communication is legitimate and what to do if something appears suspicious.
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IFTC-listed firms are expected to continue meeting our independent standards. Learn how we may review trader complaints, reassess a firm's listing and, in exceptional circumstances, consider reimbursement of a challenge fee.
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Discover the mission of Funded Trading Commission, an independent commission promoting transparency, better standards and responsible practices across the prop firm industry.
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Prop firm or broker? Discover which solution makes the most sense depending on your trading experience, available capital and long-term objectives.
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The prop trading industry has grown rapidly, but transparency, sustainable business models and stronger standards could define the future of prop firms.
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