Monthly digest of prop industry events. What's important to know, what you can skip.
What to take, who to avoid
- FTMO: −15% on challenges until the end of the month
- MFF: 50% cashback on retry
- The5ers: refund for beginners is back
- Brazilian crypto-prop: first month free
- Maven Trading — payouts suspended
- 2 small European firms — closing
- Accounts blocked without warning
- Ticket response time 7+ days
Promo codes and offers in one table
Main promos of March 2026.
Leaving the market
Maven Trading: payouts on hold
The firm officially suspended payouts on March 18. If you're mid-cycle — keep all correspondence and your trading log.
Two European firms disappeared
Websites are accessible, support is silent, accounts won't open. We won't publish names until confirmed, but if yours isn't in the top 15 — stay alert.
What to do if you're affected
Screenshot of your dashboard with balance, a copy of the Account Rules as of the purchase date, correspondence with support. With this set, file a claim or a chargeback through your bank.
All three firms that left were actively advertising with aggressive discounts within 30 days before closing. A cheap challenge is not a reason to trust your deposit.
What to do next
If you have an active account with an affected firm — gather evidence today. If you're planning a purchase — go with the top 5 firms with a median payout time of up to 48 hours and don't fall for 70% discounts.