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Prop Firm Compare Launches Futures Market Index and Report as Search Demand Rises 108%

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Orlando, FL, USA, October 27th, 2026, FinanceWire

The State of Futures Prop Trading 2026 report finds futures attracting more than twice the US search demand of forex prop firms, while evaluation costs and trading rules vary across providers.

US search demand for futures prop firms has increased by 108% compared with 2024, according to new research published by Prop Firm Compare.

The first edition of The State of Futures Prop Trading examines search interest, evaluation pricing and trading conditions across 29 active futures prop firms. It finds that futures prop firms now attract approximately 2.1 times the US search demand of forex prop firms.

Monthly US searches across a matched basket of 20 futures prop firm keywords averaged 11,282 between October 2025 and September 2026, compared with 5,420 during 2024.

Searches across the equivalent forex keyword basket fell by 10% over the same period, from an average of 6,125 to 5,490 per month.

The difference was greater for searches containing “best”. The report recorded approximately 1,800 monthly US searches for “best futures prop firms”, compared with 400 for “best forex prop firms”.

Established forex brands enter the futures market

The research found that seven of the 29 active firms analysed, or 24%, originated in forex or CFD prop trading. These include FTMO, FundedNext, E8 Markets and Goat Funded Futures.

The findings also highlight the relative youth of the market, with 11 of the 29 firms having launched in 2023 or later.

Kane Simons, Founder of Prop Firm Compare, said: “Forex prop firms attracted more search demand than futures prop firms in 2024. Our latest research shows that position has reversed, with futures now attracting more than twice the demand across the keywords we track.

“Established forex and CFD brands are entering the futures market too. That gives traders more choice, but it also makes it more important to understand how each firm’s prices, rules and payout conditions compare.”

Average $50,000 evaluation costs $135 before discounts

Across the 27 firms offering a $50,000 evaluation, the cheapest available evaluation at each firm cost an average of $135 at list price. Applying published discount codes and current sales reduced the average to $95.

List prices ranged from $49 for Topstep’s monthly evaluation to $245 at IQ Capital.

The report found that the average cheapest single-attempt route to a funded $50,000 account, including evaluation and activation fees, cost $201. This excludes resets and monthly renewals, which can increase the amount a trader ultimately pays.

Activation fees remained present on at least one account at 59% of the firms analysed.

Consistency rules apply at almost every firm

Consistency rules were found at 27 of the 29 firms, representing 93% of the sample. These rules typically limit how much of a trader’s total profit can come from a single trading day.

End-of-day drawdown was offered by 90% of firms, while 28% offered intraday trailing drawdown on at least one account. Firms may offer more than one drawdown model across their programmes.

Just over half of the firms, 52%, offered an instant-funded account that bypasses the traditional evaluation process.

On each firm’s fastest account, the minimum number of trading days before first payout eligibility averaged 3.7 days. This measures eligibility to request a payout, rather than the time taken to receive payment, and remains subject to other account conditions.

Report calls for greater transparency on trader outcomes

The report also highlights limited public disclosure of evaluation pass rates and payout outcomes.

Earn2Trade’s published 2025 figures showed an evaluation pass rate of approximately 8.9%, while 18% of funded accounts made at least one withdrawal. These figures relate to Earn2Trade and should not be treated as industry-wide averages.

Kane added: “An evaluation’s headline price only tells part of the story. Activation fees, recurring charges, drawdown rules and payout requirements can all affect the overall cost and experience.

“We would also like to see more firms publish comparable pass-rate and payout data. Traders should be able to assess the conditions they are signing up to alongside clearer information about outcomes.

“We will update the report quarterly so readers can track changes in pricing, rules and products.”

The full report and downloadable datasets are available at: https://propfirm.compare/state-of-futures-prop-trading

Methodology

Search findings use Ahrefs US monthly search volumes from January 2024 to September 2026, comparing matched baskets of 20 non-brand keywords for futures and forex prop firms. Growth figures compare the 2024 monthly average with the average for October 2025 to September 2026. Search volumes measure search interest, rather than trader numbers or market revenue.

Firm-level findings cover 29 active futures prop firms. The report displays a firm-data update of 20 October 2026. Database-linked figures update as records change, while other firms retain values checked on 1 October 2026.

Pricing uses the cheapest listed $50,000 evaluation at each eligible firm. Cost-to-funded figures use the cheapest single-attempt evaluation-plus-activation route, which may involve a different plan. Rule percentages indicate whether a firm offers a feature on at least one account.

About Prop Firm Compare

Prop Firm Compare is a futures prop trading comparison website providing research, firm profiles, and tools to help users compare evaluation prices, trading rules, platforms, and payout conditions.

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B2PRIME Brings Market Intelligence to Claude, Advancing Its AI-Native Brokerage Strategy

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October 28, 2026

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Limassol, Cyprus, October 28th, 2026, FinanceWire

B2PRIME Group, a global financial services provider, has launched its own connector in Claude’s directory, allowing users to access market intelligence and trading analytics through an AI assistant. The launch marks the next step in the company’s strategy to become a fully AI-native brokerage.

B2PRIME is now among the very few brokers with its own branded connector in Claude, enabling users to explore historical pricing and market comparisons directly in the AI platform. The integration also helps analyze clients’ own trading performance and account history without having to export their trading history into spreadsheets. This gives them a new way to review past activity and trading decisions, ask follow-up questions directly in Claude, and get advice on their strategies.

All of this is done so that clients can make better-informed decisions, using AI as a trading journal and analytical support tool to explore new opportunities.

This connector builds on B2PRIME’s AI vision, which began to take shape back in June 2026 when the company introduced its AI Assistant inside B2TRADER — the company’s trading platform. That move brought AI-powered intelligence directly into the company’s trading workflow.

Now, the Claude integration extends that same vision in the opposite direction, bringing B2PRIME’s analytical capabilities into an external AI assistant that countless people already use on a daily basis. The connector itself is read-only and designed for analysis rather than executing trades, but B2PRIME also offers an MCP integration with more advanced capabilities, including strategy building and actual trading.

Together, these initiatives reflect the company’s broader goal to make financial information and context more accessible, without confining it to the trading platform. That said, it is B2PRIME’s belief that AI-generated analysis should be treated simply as an additional input into the market research process. Traders should check all underlying information before drawing their own conclusions.

“In the modern-day financial landscape, AI has already become a natural part of the market research process, and its value is directly supported by the quality of information and how easily people can get access to it. By bringing B2PRIME’s analytics into Claude, we’re driving market intelligence to be readily available wherever traders need it, making it easier for them to build a clearer picture of what’s happening. Turning AI-powered services into a genuinely useful part of our clients’ journeys is a key element of our long-term strategy,” stated Eugenia Mykuliak, Founder of B2PRIME Group.

The B2PRIME connector is available to all eligible clients with active B2PRIME accounts on B2TRADER. Users can find the connector through Claude’s directory and follow the connection steps to get started.

About B2PRIME Group:

B2PRIME Group is a global financial services provider for institutional, professional and retail clients. Regulated by reputable authorities — including CySEC, SFSA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius, SCB in The Bahamas, DFSA (Dubai) — the group of companies offer access to competitive liquidity across multiple asset classes. Committed to the highest compliance standards, B2PRIME provides institutional-grade trading solutions with a focus on reliability, transparency, and operational excellence.

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ThinkMarkets launches 24/7 pre-IPO markets on Anthropic and OpenAI

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London, United Kingdom, October 28th, 2026, FinanceWire

Traders can go long or short on the two AI companies as it breaks, including overnight and on weekends, before either company’s shares begin trading.  

ThinkMarkets has launched pre-IPO markets on Anthropic and OpenAI, allowing traders to take a long or short position on what each company will be worth at the end of its first day of trading. Both instruments are quoted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so traders can respond to developments such as filing announcements, roadshow updates, and valuation reports whenever they emerge.  

The launch comes as both companies move towards public markets. Anthropic is reported to be preparing for a US listing as early as November, while OpenAI has said it will not go public this year. Anthropic was last valued privately at US$965 billion and OpenAI at US$852 billion.  

Nauman Anees, Co-Founder and CEO of ThinkMarkets, commented: “News on these listings does not wait for an exchange to open, and neither should our clients’ ability to respond to it. These markets let clients express a view on two of the most anticipated listings in years, long or short, and whenever the news breaks rather than when an exchange allows.” 

How it works 

Each market tracks the company’s expected market capitalisation at the close of its first trading day, with one point equal to US$1 billion. Both are CFDs, so traders do not own actual shares, take part in the IPO or receive an allocation.  

Positions can be closed at any time while the asset is quoted. Positions held through to the listing settle against the company’s actual market capitalisation at the close of its first trading day, and do not convert into shares. 

Markets that never close 

The pre-IPO markets join ThinkMarkets’ expanding range of instruments that trade when traditional markets are shut, including 24/7 gold, silver, oil and US indices, alongside cryptocurrencies and synthetic indices. 

Both instruments are available on the ThinkMarkets platform, on live and demo accounts.

About ThinkMarkets:

ThinkMarkets is a global, multi-regulated online brokerage established in 2010, offering clients quick and easy access to 4,000 CFD instruments across FX, indices, commodities, equities, and more. ThinkMarkets has offices in London, Dubai, Melbourne, and Chicago, along with hubs in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South Africa. It also operates under several financial licenses around the globe and delivers some of the industry’s most recognised trading platforms. For more information, visit www.ThinkMarkets.com.

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Ammar bin Humaid Chairs Ajman Bank Board Meeting: Revenue Grows 12% Year-on-Year to AED 1.35 Billion in Nine Months

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AJMAN, UAE, October 28th, 2026, His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ajman Bank, chaired the Bank’s Board of Directors meeting. Also present were Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman and Vice Chairman of the Bank’s Board, the Board members, and Ajman’s bank Chief Executive Officer Mustafa Al Khalfawi.

  • Total assets reaching AED 35.8 billion, up 9%.
  • Total revenue reaching AED 1.35 billion, up 12% year-on-year.
  • Total liabilities reaching AED 31.4 billion, up 7% YTD.
  • Total equity reaching AED 4.4 billion, up 27%.
  • Asset quality improving, with the NPF ratio declining to 5.0%, down 203 basis points YTD and 273 basis points year on year.

The Board announced that Ajman Bank delivered a resilient performance in the first nine months of 2026. Total revenue rose to AED 1.35 billion, up 12% from the same period in 2025. Net revenue reached AED 670 million, an increase of 2% year-on-year.

Operating profit before impairment reached AED 340 million, while net profit before tax stood at AED 352 million. The results reflect continued business momentum and the Bank’s focus on disciplined financial management, diversified income generation and the execution of its strategic priorities.

H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of Ajman Bank, said:

“Ajman Bank’s performance reflects the strength of its strategic direction and its commitment to supporting the economic development of Ajman and the wider UAE. Guided by Shari’ah principles, the Bank remains focused on sustainable growth, responsible banking and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.”

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, Chief Executive Officer of Ajman Bank, said:

“Our performance in the first nine months of the year demonstrates the continued execution of our strategy, supported by record quarterly revenue, growth in customer financing and further improvement in asset quality. We remain focused on disciplined growth, prudent risk management and operational excellence.”

“Through continued investment in automation and digitalisation, we aim to enhance the customer experience, strengthen our capabilities and deliver sustainable value for our customers and shareholders.”

Ajman Bank continued to strengthen its balance sheet, with total assets reaching AED 35.8 billion, up 9%. Customer financing increased to AED 24.1 billion, representing growth of 13%, reflecting continued demand across the Bank’s financing portfolio. Total deposits reached AED 28.4 billion, supporting the Bank’s funding base and its capacity to meet customers’ evolving financial needs.

Current account and savings account (CASA) balances also recorded growth, reinforcing the Bank’s focus on strengthening customer relationships and attracting stable funding. Total shareholder equity reached AED 4.4 billion, up 27%, while the total capital ratio rose by 308 basis points to 17.1%, further strengthening the Bank’s capital position.

In July 2026, Ajman Bank successfully issued a USD 300 million Additional Tier 1 Perpetual Non-Call 5.5-Year Sukuk. The transaction marks Ajman Bank’s inaugural Additional Tier 1 capital issuance. The strong outcome reflects investor confidence in Ajman Bank’s improving credit profile, solid financial performance and continued progress in executing its strategic growth objectives, further diversifying its funding and capital base while enhancing its regulatory capital position.

Profitability ratios stood at 1.3% for Return on Assets (ROA) and 11.0% for Return on Equity (ROE), reflecting the Bank’s focus on financial discipline and prudent capital management.

Asset quality continued to improve, with the Non-Performing Financing (NPF) ratio declining to 5.0%, an improvement of 203 basis points YTD. This progress reflects the Bank’s continued emphasis on prudent financing practices, effective risk management and maintaining the quality of its financing portfolio.

Ajman Bank remains committed to strengthening its financial position, enhancing its banking capabilities and delivering Shari’ ah-compliant solutions that respond to the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and government entities.

Through disciplined execution and a continued focus on customers, the Bank aims to support sustainable economic growth in the UAE.

About Ajman Bank

Established in 2007, Ajman Bank PJSC is the first Islamic bank incorporated in the Emirate of Ajman. Headquartered in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, the Bank officially commenced operations in 2009 and is listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Ajman Bank is a key pillar in the Emirate’s economic development strategy and is strongly supported by the Government of Ajman.

Ajman Bank offers a comprehensive range of Shari’ ah-compliant banking, financing and investment services to individuals, businesses and government entities. Its operations span Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Treasury.

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