cTrader has restricted US-based traders from accessing its platform through proprietary trading firms following an internal regulatory review completed in Q1 2026. Major prop firms including The5ers, FundedNext, and Goat Funded Trader have quietly updated their policies since spring, redirecting American clients to alternative platforms like Match-Trader, TradeLocker, and Volumetrica. Spotware, cTrader’s developer, confirmed the decision stems from compliance and risk management considerations.
The move mirrors MetaQuotes’ 2024 crackdown that cut US prop traders from MT4 and MT5 platforms. That exodus previously benefited cTrader, which saw live USD trading volume surge 105% in 2025, partly driven by US prop firm migration. Industry observers link these platform restrictions to regulatory pressure following the CFTC’s 2023 My Forex Funds enforcement action and concerns over grey-labelling practices where retail brokers sublicensed server access without proper authorization.
Existing US trader accounts remain unaffected temporarily, though FundedNext indicates a hard cutoff date of March 31, 2026 for new purchases.
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** US prop traders should immediately evaluate alternative platform options and monitor existing cTrader account terms as regulatory pressure continues reshaping the prop trading infrastructure landscape.
Source: Finance Magnates