☕️ Howdy Munchers. Welcome to Wednesday's prop firm roundup—where we discuss which firms are thriving and which ones just imploded spectacularly.

🚨 FundingTicks Closes Its Doors

FundingTicks, a prop firm that's been kicking around for a while, just announced they're shutting down. This shocked absolutely nobody who was paying even mild attention.

What happened: Everything seemed fine until they pulled the classic scammy prop firm move—retroactive rule changes. Traders signed up under one set of terms, then FundingTicks decided "actually, new rules apply to you now."

The result? Their Trustpilot rating nosedived from 4+ stars to below 3 faster than my portfolio after I discover leveraged ETFs.

With trust obliterated, the end was inevitable. They announced the shutdown Sunday.

Why it matters: When prop firms start slashing profit splits and adding restrictions mid-game, they're financially struggling. This is your warning sign to get out.

The full breakdown: I recorded a complete analysis of the FundingTicks disaster and what it means for traders. Watch the full video here to understand what went wrong and how to avoid getting torched in similar situations.

The takeaway: Don’t join a prop firm that hasn’t been in business for at least 2 years. That will help you avoid 99% of problems. And big discount codes? Red flag. It’s desperation masked as generosity.

🤯 Lark Funding's January Promo Still Running

We're deep into January, and our promo is still live: Get funded, make a payout, get a FREE second challenge of the same size.

This isn't a discount—it's a scaling multiplication strategy. Get two accounts for the price of one once you prove you can trade profitably.

Here's the thing: Unlike FundingTicks, we've been in business for over three years and have never—not once, not ever—changed rules on our traders retroactively.

Wild concept, right? Honoring the terms people signed up for? Treating traders like actual human beings instead of walking ATMs?

Apparently that's a competitive advantage now.

Why this matters: Most prop firms want you to buy multiple accounts upfront, pray you fail both, and pocket the fees. We're rewarding traders who actually make payouts because—and this might shock the industry—we want you to give you a real opportunity.

Crazy, I know.

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Bottom line: FundingTicks shutting down is your annual reminder that not all prop firms deserve your trust—or your money. Choose wisely, diversify ruthlessly, and maybe avoid firms that treat rule changes like a surprise party nobody wanted.

Stay sharp,
— Matthew AKA Mr.Munch

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