Clearwater, Florida, October 14th, 2025, FinanceWire Vetted Prop Firms announces the launch of its innovative online platform, recently established to help traders navigate the complex industry of proprietary trading firms. The new review website delivers standards-based evaluations and metrics-driven rankings of prop firms, giving traders unmatched clarity in their selection process. The platform has already become a vital resource in the trading industry, where selecting the right prop firm often determ ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 17th, 2025, FinanceWire Founded in 2024 by 22-year-old Paris-born entrepreneur Raphaël Pena, proprietary trading firm XFunded has announced the expansion of its activities in Dubai and its growing collaborations with leading trading influencers across Europe and social media platforms. XFunded provides traders with access to capital ranging from $10,000 to $300,000 through its evaluation model, while offering payout solutions that are processed within 48 hours. In i ...

Core Insights - Hyperion DeFi, Inc. has announced its first HYPE Asset Use Service (HAUS) agreement with Credo Cayman, marking a significant step in its strategy to generate revenue through decentralized finance [1][2][3] Company Overview - Hyperion DeFi is the first U.S. publicly listed company focused on building a long-term strategic treasury of Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE [1][6] - The company aims to provide shareholders with simplified access to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, which is recognized as one of the fastest-growing and highest revenue-generating blockchains [6] HYPE Token and Hyperliquid Platform - HYPE is the native token of Hyperliquid, which offers reduced trading fees and increased referral bonuses for staked HYPE [5] - As of September 2025, over 30 million HYPE has been sequestered by the blockchain, making it the 16th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization [5] - Hyperliquid is a layer one blockchain optimized for high-frequency trading, featuring on-chain perpetual futures and spot order books with 70 millisecond block times [4] HAUS Agreement with Credo - The HAUS agreement involves the use of 100,000 staked HYPE by Credo, allowing the firm to significantly lower transaction fees on Hyperliquid [2] - The net fee savings from this agreement will be shared between Hyperion DeFi and Credo, creating a new revenue stream for both parties [2][3] - Credo's team consists of experienced traders and technologists who have transitioned from centralized venues to Hyperliquid for its lower fees and comparable trade settlement speeds [3] Future Developments - Hyperion DeFi is also developing the Optejet User Filled Device (UFD) for ophthalmic liquids, which aims to improve treatment compliance and outcomes for patients [7]

Core Insights - The Acuiti management report provides an analysis of the proprietary trading sector, focusing on operational performance, strategic exchange relationships, and the growth of new markets in 2025 [1] 24/7 Trading Debate - There is a divided sentiment among proprietary traders regarding the shift to 24/7 trading, with 37% expressing optimism and 38% holding a negative view [2][5] - Support for 24/7 trading is stronger in the US compared to Europe, with nearly 60% citing the ability to respond to news at any time as a key benefit [3] Concerns and Challenges - Over 80% of respondents highlight staffing and operational demands as significant concerns, along with infrastructure costs and complex risk management [4] - The first half of 2025 faced challenges such as tariff-related volatility, hiring difficulties for staff with trading and AI expertise, and rising exchange fees [9] Performance Overview - More than 80% of firms reported better results in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, with nearly 90% performing better than in a typical year [10] - Key profit sources included equities, crypto, and listed interest rates, with Asia, South America, and North America identified as regions with the most opportunities [10] Market Trends - There is growing interest in listed FX options, with support for a shift from OTC to listed venues due to standardization and reduced counterparty risk [11] - The report notes liquidity issues in CME agricultural contracts, but only 5% of respondents described them as significant [13] Exchange Growth - The Avelacom Exchange Growth Index ranked several exchanges as the fastest-growing venues, with new contracts attracting significant activity [15] Strategic Insights from Kraken - Kraken's Head of Exchange outlined plans to expand into equities, tokenized assets, and derivatives, emphasizing tokenization for collateral efficiency and the MiCA framework as a regulatory model [16]