Prop Trading: Instant Funding Acquires Funded Trading Plus

Instant Funding has acquired Funded Trading Plus, marking another move in the rapidly consolidating proprietary trading sector. The transaction was reported in a July 23, 2026 Finance Magnates daily brief, though financial terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition brings together two firms that offer funded trader programs, where retail traders pay fees to pass evaluation challenges in exchange for access to simulated capital. Such firms have grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years, attracting traders seeking leverage without traditional brokerage accounts.

Neither Instant Funding nor Funded Trading Plus has issued a public statement on the deal at the time of reporting. The acquisition follows a broader trend of consolidation in the prop trading space, as regulators in several jurisdictions increase scrutiny of the industry's business models.