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How to get free leads with cTrader?
The cost per acquisition across the FX/CFD industry has climbed steadily over the past three years. More brokers are competing for a limited pool of trader attention on the same channels. Paid acquisi...
Spotware team
01 Jul 2026•9 min read
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Improve your trader retention with a hybrid IB programme
In today’s FX and CFD markets, the brokers growing fastest aren’t the ones with the biggest ad budgets - they’re the ones with strong IB networks. While traditional advertising becomes more expensive,...
Spotware team
06 May 2026•14 min read
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cTrader Copy for brokers: Social and copy trading made simple
For a brokerage, social trading and copy trading are not marketing buzzwords; they are product decisions that shape economics, client experience and competitive positioning.
Spotware team
05 Mar 2026•17 min read
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Prime broker vs. executing broker: Key differences
In 2026, brokerage infrastructure is no longer defined solely by access to markets. The real differentiation lies in how effectively a firm manages capital, liquidity, technology and counterparty risk...
Spotware team
20 Jan 2026•19 min read
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How to Start a Proprietary Trading Firm in 2026: The Complete Guide
The decision to start a proprietary trading firm - typically referred to as a prop firm - in 2026 presents a timely opportunity for fintech entrepreneurs, brokers, and trading educators. As the financ...
Spotware team
08 Jan 2026•14 min read
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cTrader Store: Growth engine for brokers and prop firms
The algorithmic trading landscape has fundamentally shifted. Where traders once cobbled together bots from scattered forums and untrusted sources, cTrader Store now connects over 11 million traders wo...
Spotware team
15 Dec 2025•13 min read
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What is spread betting and how does it work: A complete guide for brokers
Offering diverse trading models catering to a broader range of trader styles can represent a significant revenue opportunity for brokerage firms. Among these, spread betting has gained considerable at...
Spotware team
13 Nov 2025•12 min read
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White label vs main label CFD brokerage: Which model drives growth in 2025
Today's brokerage entrepreneurs face a critical infrastructure decision that will shape their business for years to come. Should you operate as a white label partner under another broker's umbrella, o...
Spotware team
23 Oct 2025•12 min read
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Do prop firms use real money? Understanding risk models and sustainable growth
Launching a proprietary trading firm is exciting, but the first decision is how much capital to risk. In practice, firms do not hand new participants large live accounts straight away. Candidates begi...
Spotware team
13 Oct 2025•14 min read
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Top 4 trading signal & market data integrations every broker and prop firm needs
Investors and traders today are spoilt for choice. Yes, they want attractive spreads and leverage, but today’s competition is also defined by credibility and user experience. Traders expect high-quali...
Spotware team
26 Sep 2025•14 min read
