Author: The Prop Journalist

A busy week in prop trading saw controversial rules introduced and reversed, My Forex Funds move closer to a return, and more limited-time Labs programs hit the market.

My Forex Funds has opened a one-month claims process for qualifying Evaluation, Accelerated and Rapid accounts frozen during its August 2023 shutdown.

FundingPips has removed its controversial SUME rule after traders criticised the policy for allowing profit deductions during unpredictable market events.

FundingPips removed its Trump tweet restriction after criticism, then replaced it with a broader SUME rule covering unpredictable market events.

Is Apex the right futures prop firm for you? Read our Apex Trader Funding review to learn the new rules and get the best discount available.

FundedNext Futures offers three distinct plans for traders: Flex, Legacy and Rapid. We break down pricing, drawdown rules, payouts, profit splits and trading conditions to see which plan offers the best value in 2026.

Blue Guardian has launched new 1-Step Nano and 2-Step Nano CFD challenges with lower pricing and revised trading rules. Here’s how they work, what they cost and how they compare with the Standard models.

Topstep’s $3K Challenge offered a $3,000 payout for just $49. Here’s how it worked, how difficult it was, and whether it offered good value.

Our My Funded Futures review breaks down the Flex, Rapid, and Pro plans so you can choose the right one before you start trading in 2026.

Is the FundedNext Futures Flex plan worth it? We break down the costs, drawdown rules, payout conditions, and which account size offers the best value.