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Prop Firm Match Delists QT Funded, Citing Payout and Support Issues
Independent directory Prop Firm Match has delisted QT Funded following numerous user reports of payout denials, unresponsive support, and retroactive rule changes. The move highlights the growing importance of platform risk and transparency for traders.
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Orion Funded Introduces 'Pay-After-Passing' Nova Program
Orion Funded has launched its new "Nova" program, which uses a pay-after-passing model for its evaluation. This model aims to lower the barrier to entry by deferring the sign-up fee until after a trader successfully completes the challenge.
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Analysis
State of Prop Trading: Data Reveals a $19.4 Billion Industry Split by Two Competing Models — Week of June 14, 2026
Our latest data analysis reveals a proprietary trading landscape that has grown to an estimated $19.4 billion, supported by 720,000 active traders. This week, we examine the deep statistical rift between traditional 'firm capital' models and the high-leverage 'evaluation-based' online firms, with a median profit split of just 50% highlighting the industry's true center of gravity.
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