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Prop Firms vs. FX Brokers: Which Is the Better Option for You?

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In the financial markets, traders typically choose between FX brokers and prop firms, the two most popular trading platforms. Understanding their differences is essential for selecting the one that aligns with your trading goals.

Prop Firms vs. FX Brokers

1. Capital Support and Risk Control

On FX broker platforms like XM, Exness, and IG, traders must use their own funds. All trading risks are borne by the individual, meaning that traders with limited capital may face substantial risks.

In contrast, Prop Firms like Funding Pips, FTMO, and Funded Knight offer traders access to significant capital, allowing them to trade without risking their own money. For example, with Funded Knight, traders only need to pay around $1,000 for an evaluation and can trade with up to $250,000 in real trading capital (the evaluation fee is refundable). With such large capital backing, traders have the flexibility to implement more complex strategies, allowing them to fully unleash their trading potential. They can also set proper stop-loss and take-profit levels according to the size of the account, reducing the risk of premature exits caused by limited funds.

2. Trading Costs and Profit Sharing

Traditional FX brokers generate revenue through spreads, commissions, and fees without offering profit-sharing. This model leaves traders solely responsible for their success or failure, with high trading costs often reducing profitability.

On the other hand, Prop Firms often offer higher profit-sharing rates. For example, after passing the evaluation challenge with Funded Knight, traders can earn up to 95% of the profit, which is the highest percentage among Prop Firms. With the mission “Your success is our success,” Prop Firms share a mutual interest with traders, offering free, high-quality educational resources, training courses, and professional consulting to help traders succeed.

3. Entry Barriers to Trading

Traditional FX brokers focus on platform conditions and market access. Traders can start trading immediately by depositing funds, without the need to pass any evaluation. However, this model often leads to higher risk for traders, especially when capital is insufficient, making it difficult to weather market volatility.

Since Prop Firms fully bear the risk of any loss traders might incur, they usually set up evaluation stages and trading rules to assess traders’ skills and risk management abilities. While this may result in higher entry barriers compared to FX brokers, it is not difficult for traders to meet these requirements. For example, Funded Knight sets relatively low evaluation standards and offers a quicker, simpler “1-step challenge” that allows traders to access real trading faster than the typical two-phase evaluation process. The “1-step challenge” even has no time or minimum trading day limits, which encourages more potential traders to participate.

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Additionally, Funded Knight has tailored its services to meet the needs of traders in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia. It provides multilingual support and integrates popular local payment gateways, ensuring a seamless trading experience for the region’s traders.

Summary

Returning to the original question: should individual traders choose Prop Firms or FX Brokers?

For traders with substantial capital and a preference for full control, traditional FX brokers may be suitable. However, if overcoming capital limitations and maximizing profitability are your priorities, prop firms like Funded Knight provide an ideal trading environment to achieve these goals.

Learn more: https://fundedknight.com

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Safe AI Agent Hackathon Launches with over $200,000 in Bounties for AI-Native Smart Accounts

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January 27, 2025

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Safe-powered AI agent Freysa will join leading Crypto x AI founders from Ai16z, Consensys, Kraken, and more to judge the two-week virtual hackathon

Zug, Switzerland – 27 January Safe Ecosystem Foundation – Safe Ecosystem Foundation proudly unveils Safe Agentathon—the first-ever hackathon focused on DeFAI, which fuses the power of the decentralized financial ecosystem with AI-driven analytics and automation. Unlocking unprecedented onchain expressivity, DeFAI will empower the future of decentralized intelligence.

Running from February 3-17, 2025, Safe’s Agentathon offers over $200,000 in partner bounties to developers pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. The event will feature bounties and expert judges from the forefront of crypto and AI, including Ai16z, Celo, Creator.Bid, Consensys, Bitte.AI, Kraken, Optimism, Polymarket, Vader, Virtuals, and Zerebro.  

Joining the panel of judges is Freysa, an AI agent on a public journey towards full sovereignty – powered by her Sovereign Agent Framework, within which Safe’s wallet infrastructure is a core component. Having advanced her memory, complex reasoning, and understanding through her human vs. machine games, involving over 1,000 participants and $100,000 in rewards, Freysa is an excellent showcase of the potential smart accounts have to accelerate innovation for on-chain AI agents.

Lukas Schor, co-founder of the Safe project and president of the Safe Ecosystem Foundation, said, “Truth Terminal doesn’t lie. AI agents need to be equipped with a wallet to be truly autonomous. Soon, we could see autonomous agents programmed with smart account features like spending limits, account recovery, and protocol whitelisting. Safe’s Agentathon is harnessing this critical moment to establish a DeFAI-powered, autonomous agent economy that can break down barriers to digital ownership for future generations.” 

Participants in the Safe Agentathon will explore groundbreaking use cases to enhance the capabilities and autonomy of AI agents through innovative applications of Safe smart contracts and associated modules/guards. To incentivize innovation, the $200,000 in bounties will be distributed across multiple specialized tracks, including decentralized finance, governance, and treasury management. 

Safe Ecosystem Foundation invites developers, researchers, and innovators from around the globe to participate in the Agentathon and redefine the intersection of AI and crypto. Registration opens January 27, 2025, at https://safe.global/ai

About Safe

Safe (previously Gnosis Safe) is an onchain asset custody protocol, securing ~$100 Billion in assets today. Released as an open source software stack by the Safe Ecosystem Foundation, it is establishing a universal ‘smart account standard for secure custody of digital assets, data, and identity. Safe is built for the mission to unlock digital ownership for everyone in web3, including DAOs, enterprises, retail, and institutional users.

About Safe Ecosystem Foundation

The mission of the Safe Ecosystem Foundation is to support the development of Safe technology, to strengthen Safe technology and to promote the Safe Ecosystem. The Safe Ecosystem Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Zug, Switzerland, that helps educate people about Safe smart accounts and promotes Safe technology through the provision of grants  and organizing hackathons.

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Hola Prime Enhances Global Access with Visa Card and New London Office

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New York, NY – 27/01/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Hola Prime, a leading name in the prop trading industry, has taken another leap in empowering traders by launching the Hola Prime Visa Card. Designed to streamline access to earnings, this innovative solution ensures that traders can effortlessly manage their payouts whenever and wherever they need.

With the new Visa Card, Hola Prime addresses a major pain point for traders – delayed or complicated payout processes. This card provides instant access to funds, allowing traders to seamlessly handle their earnings through online transactions, in-store purchases, and ATM withdrawals worldwide.

A New Standard in Trader Accessibility

Instant Payouts: Traders can access their earnings immediately without relying on lengthy bank transfers.

Global Usability: Whether online shopping, dining out, or withdrawing cash, the Visa Card works everywhere Visa is accepted.

Enhanced Security: Transactions are safeguarded with 3D Secure technology, providing traders with peace of mind.

Flexible Payments: From contactless payments to POS systems and ATM cash withdrawals, this card caters to all needs.

“Traders can directly receive their payouts on the Hola Prime Visa Card and use them however they like – whether for online purchases, in-store transactions, or ATM withdrawals. These cards now serve as a standard payout withdrawal method for traders,” said CFO, Ms. Sumedha Sharma.

“We already offer one-hour payouts, and this Visa Card takes convenience to the next level, providing traders with the freedom and flexibility they deserve anytime, anywhere” she added.

Global Expansion: Hola Prime Opens Office in London

In a strategic move to expand its global footprint, Hola Prime has inaugurated a new office in London, one of the world’s leading financial hubs. This milestone underlines the firm’s vision of empowering traders globally while ensuring top-notch support for its European clientele.

The London office will enable Hola Prime to serve traders in the region with greater efficiency, offering localized solutions and bolstering its reputation as a global leader in prop trading.

“London is a pivotal market for finance and trading. Establishing our presence here allows us to engage closely with traders and cater to their unique needs in a dynamic and international environment,” said Ms. Sharma.

A Vision for Innovation and Empowerment

Hola Prime’s dual initiatives – the Visa Card and its London expansion – demonstrate its unwavering focus on innovation and trader-centric solutions. From simplifying financial management to enhancing global accessibility, the company is setting benchmarks that resonate with modern traders.

As Hola Prime continues to break new ground, its dedication to fostering a transparent, accessible, and empowering trading ecosystem remains its defining ethos.

 

About Hola Prime

Hola Prime is a leading global proprietary trading firm with a strong presence in the UK, Hong Kong, Cyprus, Dubai, and India. Renowned for its commitment to transparency, Hola Prime serves prop traders across 175+ countries, offering access to over 50 trading instruments. The firm is dedicated to empowering traders with real-time risk management, advanced technological infrastructure, and a secure trading environment. Committed to fairness and trust, Hola Prime ensures seamless payouts, robust compliance, and a reliable trading experience. With multiple trading platforms and a focus on bringing freshness to the prop trading industry, Hola Prime is redefining the future of trading.

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Powerledger’s TraceX enables direct REC purchases from renewable projects

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January 27, 2025

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California, US, 27th January 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, TraceX by Powerledger is an environmental commodities trading marketplace which enables organizations to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) directly from renewable energy projects.This allows businesses and organizations to buy and retire RECs directly from the TraceX marketplace without needing their own registry account or going through intermediaries. It provides a clearer view of the origins and costs of the RECs they purchase.

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Traditionally, buying RECs through intermediaries can be opaque, leaving businesses with limited information about where their RECs come from and their associated attributes. By connecting businesses directly with renewable energy generators, TraceX guarantees full transparency, empowering business buyers to make more informed decisions.

Key benefits of the new marketplace feature:

  • Direct access to generators: Business customers can purchase RECs directly from specific projects, ensuring they know exactly where their renewable energy is coming from.

  • Transparent pricing: The platform provides clear insight into the cost of RECs, enabling REC buyers to understand the true value of their purchases.

  • Enhanced trust and accountability: All the REC attribute data for every bundle listed is available to the buyers ahead of REC purchases, fostering confidence and trust in REC transactions and meeting specific voluntary standards.

  • User-friendly interface: The platform is designed for ease of use, making the process of purchasing RECs straightforward and accessible to all buyers, regardless of their experience level.

The launch of this marketplace feature marks a significant step towards supporting the global transition to renewable energy. By making REC purchases easier and more transparent, TraceX helps businesses play a more active role in their ESG strategies. TraceX also won the 2024 World Summit Award (WSA) for digital innovation with social impact. 

“Although the US voluntary REC market is projected to grow at a steady 15.9% annual rate from 2024 to 2033, we continue to see challenges related to transparency, market access, and the risks from manual REC procurement processes. Our new marketplace feature is one of the many ways we are working to create scalable markets that meet growing sustainability targets without compromising on transparency,” said Fiona Tiller, CEO, TraceX, Powerledger. 

About Powerledger

Powerledger is a software company leveraging blockchain technology to solve pressing energy challenges, enabling customers to access and trade cheaper, cleaner electricity and trade environmental commodities. Power utilities, governments, and large corporations use Powerledger’s solutions to be at the forefront of the energy transition by tracking, tracing, and trading every kilowatt hour of energy and trading of RECs. Headquartered in Zug, Powerledger is recognised as one of the top 50 companies in Crypto Valley, Switzerland.

About TraceX 

TraceX by Powerledger is an environmental commodities marketplace that uses cutting-edge technology to add transparency in renewable energy certificates trading. TraceX is used by generators to track Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) from issuance through to sale, transfer and retirement for the end buyer. Companies with ESG goals can track ownership, hold certificates for resale, or retire them to meet annual sustainability targets. TraceX is powered by cutting-edge technology to improve the reliability and transparency of energy credits.

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