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☕️ GM Munchers! Stop what you’re doing—this is big. FTMO, already the juggernaut of the prop firm world, just pulled the ultimate power move by acquiring Oanda, one of the largest and most respected brokerages in the game.

Why is this such a game-changer? Let’s break it down:

On today’s menu:

• FTMO Buys Oanda 🤯 

• The Best 1-Step Prop Firm Challenge 🥇 

• Tariff Truce? Trump and Trudeau Hit Pause as Bitcoin Soars 🚀

• Gold Hits A New Record High 📈 

PROP FIRMS

FTMO: From Prop Firm to Trading Empire

FTMO wasn’t content being the king of funded trading challenges—they’re building an empire.

With Oanda now under their belt, FTMO isn’t just a prop firm anymore. They now have:

🔥 A Regulated Brokerage: Directly controlling trading infrastructure.
🔥 Liquidity Power: No need for third-party providers.
🔥 Retail Clients: Oanda’s global client base gives FTMO access to a whole new audience.

This is no longer a prop firm. This is a trading institution.

Why This Matters for Traders 👀

Brokers acquiring prop firms? That’s the usual playbook.

But a prop firm buying a brokerage? This flips the script entirely.

FTMO now has the ability to manage their own pricing, execution, and spreads.

That’s great for efficiency—but it might also raise eyebrows for regulators. ❌ 

The big concern?

When a firm controls both the brokerage and the prop firm, there’s a potential for conflicts of interest.

Could spreads widen to favor the house?

Could execution speeds conveniently lag during volatile trades?

We’re confident FTMO has thought this through—let’s be real, their legal team probably worked overtime on this one.

But it’s an unprecedented move that could spark a lot of questions in the trading world.

Ushering in a New Era of Prop Trading 💡

This move could pave the way for more prop firms to acquire brokerages—or for regulators to start paying closer attention to the industry.

Either way, FTMO just raised the stakes for everyone else in the space.

What do you think? 🤔 

Is this a genius move that cements FTMO’s dominance, or could it backfire under regulatory scrutiny?

Will other prop firms follow suit, or will brokers start fighting back?

Let us know your thoughts—because this move might be the start of something much, much bigger. 👇

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MARKET NEWS

Tariff Truce? Trump and Trudeau Hit Pause as Bitcoin Soars 🚀

Yesterday President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hopped on a phone call, and guess what?

They managed to hit the pause button on those much-dreaded tariffs.

The result?

Markets finally unclenched after weeks of panic.

The Deal That Stopped the Tariff Train 🚂

Trudeau pulled out the big guns to keep Canada out of tariff jail. Here’s what he offered:

• $1.3 Billion Border Plan: New tech, new choppers, and nearly 10,000 personnel to reinforce the border.

• Fentanyl Crackdown: Canada’s appointing a Fentanyl Czar, listing cartels as terrorists, and launching a joint task force with the U.S. to combat organized crime and drug trafficking.

• $200 Million Intelligence Budget: Backing it all with cold, hard cash.

In exchange, Trump agreed to pause the proposed tariffs for 30 days while both sides figure out the next steps.

This could mean the tariffs are shelved for good—or we’re just in the eye of the storm.

Markets React: A Rollercoaster (But the Fun Kind) 🎢 

• Bitcoin Bounced Big:
  BTC soared 12%, climbing from $91,600 to $102,500 after the news. It’s down 2% in pre-market trading but still holding strong. Not bad for a weekend mood swing.

• S&P 500 Pulled a Comeback:
  The index closed down 0.76%, just under 6,000, but that’s a far cry from its 2% pre-market drop. Relief rally? Check.

• The Dollar Did a 180:

  • The DXY dropped 1.4% from its high of 109.90.

  • USD/CAD fell 2.73%, giving the loonie a much-needed breather after weeks of being pummeled.

What’s Next for Traders? 🚀 

The tariff truce is a short-term win, but let’s not throw a party just yet.

We’ve got 30 days for negotiations to decide whether this is the end of the tariff saga or just a commercial break.

For now, traders, enjoy the calm.

The market’s more relieved than my wife when she comes home and sees I actually did the dishes.

Keep your eyes on Bitcoin, USD/CAD, and the S&P for the next moves.

And hey, props to Trump for playing dealmaker—love him or hate him, the markets are grateful.

🚀 Pre-Market Fuel

1. Gold just hit a new record high. It just won’t quit! We’ll break this down tomorrow.

2. Feeling lucky? Here’s a new prop firm giveaway.

3. This prop firm had a data breach.

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