OANDA to Transfer Prop Trading Business to FTMO Platform

Global forex and CFD broker OANDA announced that it will transition its proprietary trading service, OANDA Prop Trader, into the FTMO Group, marking a new phase in the integration between the two companies following last years acquisition.

According to OANDA, the move is intended to provide prop trading clients with access to a more specialized trading environment while allowing the brokerage to refocus on its core operations.

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Migration of OANDA Prop Trader Clients Begins

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A Step Following FTMOs Acquisition of OANDA

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Industry Trend: Prop Trading and Brokerage Models Converge

Migration of OANDA Prop Trader Clients Begins

Under the transition plan, active OANDA Prop Trader clients will be offered the opportunity to migrate to the FTMO platform, which is widely known for its proprietary trading evaluation programs and trader funding model.

OANDA stated that the migration process will begin on March 2, 2026, with the company working directly with clients to support the transition. Traders who choose to move to FTMO will receive migration incentives and access to the platforms trading infrastructure.

Clients who decide not to participate in the migration will be eligible for refunds where applicable.

The formal transition process is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026.

Lucian Lauerman, Deputy COO at OANDA, said the company is proud of the value delivered through OANDA Prop Trader and believes the move will provide clients with access to FTMOs specialized expertise and infrastructure in the proprietary trading space.

A Step Following FTMOs Acquisition of OANDA

The transition comes several months after Czech-based prop trading firm FTMO completed its acquisition of OANDA Global Corporation in December 2025.

The deal, which required approvals from five regulators, marked a major step in FTMOs strategy to build a broader trading ecosystem that combines proprietary trading services with traditional brokerage infrastructure.

FTMO founders Otakar Šuffner and Marek Vašíček previously stated that integrating OANDA‘s regulated global brokerage network with FTMO’s proprietary trading technology could help create a comprehensive platform serving traders at different levels.

OANDA, founded in 1996, operates regulated entities across major financial centers including New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney, Toronto and Warsaw, offering multi-asset trading services and financial data to both retail and institutional clients.

Industry Trend: Prop Trading and Brokerage Models Converge

The transfer of OANDAs prop trading unit to FTMO highlights a broader industry trend in which prop trading firms and traditional brokers are increasingly moving toward integrated trading ecosystems.

In recent years, proprietary trading programs — which allow traders to access firm capital after passing evaluation challenges — have become increasingly popular among retail traders. At the same time, regulated brokers continue to focus on their core brokerage infrastructure, liquidity access, and compliance frameworks.

The collaboration between OANDA and FTMO suggests that both models may continue to evolve together, with specialized platforms focusing on trader funding while established brokers concentrate on regulated market access.