Is Funds For Traders still open?
No — Funds For Traders said on 15 Aug 2024 that it was "ceasing all operations".
Last checked 11 Oct 2026.
What happened
The firm posted a notice on its website on 15 August 2024 saying it was 'ceasing all operations', after Eightcap told it that it would no longer support MetaTrader 4 and 5 for prop trading.
Sources
“We regret to inform you that as of today, we will be ceasing all operations at Funds For Traders.” “This decision comes after receiving news from Eightcap that they will no longer be supporting the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms for prop trading.”
Domain still resolves (Dutch host mijndomein.nl nameservers) but no web page loads over HTTPS: the TLS connection fails, 11 Oct 2026.
We use the firm's own statements (directly, or quoted in trade press), official records and our own dated website checks. We do not use forums, Reddit or review sites.
What to do if you had an account
- Use only the firm's official channels (its own website, support email or verified social accounts) for any notice about refunds or payouts. Be wary of anyone who contacts you offering to "recover" money for a fee.
- Keep records: receipts, your account or login ID, emails from the firm, and screenshots of your dashboard and of any closure notice.
- If you paid by card or through a payment provider, your card issuer or provider may have a dispute process. These often have time limits, so ask them early.
This is general information, not legal or financial advice.
Active alternatives
We do not hold verified market data for Funds For Traders, so these are the highest-scoring active firms in each of the two main market groups.
How we rank: Transparency Index score, highest first, from our verified firm data. These link to our reviews, not to the firms, and affiliate status never changes the order.
Forex and CFD firms
- Traderscale Transparency Index 75/100 · rating 3.7/5
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- IC Funded Transparency Index 71/100 · rating 3.5/5
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- FTMO Transparency Index 70/100 · rating 3.5/5
Futures firms
- MILTRADERS Transparency Index 72/100 · rating 3.6/5
- PropEd Capital Transparency Index 71/100 · rating 3.5/5
- The Trading Pit Transparency Index 71/100 · rating 3.5/5
- FTMO Transparency Index 70/100 · rating 3.5/5
- Upcomers Transparency Index 70/100 · rating 3.5/5
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Questions
Is Funds For Traders still open?
No — Funds For Traders said on 15 Aug 2024 that it was "ceasing all operations". Last checked 11 Oct 2026.
What happened to Funds For Traders?
The firm posted a notice on its website on 15 August 2024 saying it was 'ceasing all operations', after Eightcap told it that it would no longer support MetaTrader 4 and 5 for prop trading.
What should I do if I had an account with Funds For Traders?
Use only the firm's official channels (its own website, support email or verified social accounts) for any notice about refunds or payouts. Be wary of anyone who contacts you offering to "recover" money for a fee. Keep records: receipts, your account or login ID, emails from the firm, and screenshots of your dashboard and of any closure notice. If you paid by card or through a payment provider, your card issuer or provider may have a dispute process. These often have time limits, so ask them early. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.