Platform Exodus Accelerates: Three More Prop Firms Drop MetaTrader for cTrader and DXtrade

2026-06-11

The migration away from MetaTrader 4 and 5 continued to reshape the prop trading landscape on June 10, 2026, as three more firms confirmed they are moving new challenge accounts onto cTrader and DXtrade. The firms cited ongoing MetaQuotes licensing uncertainty, a desire for native FIX-API connectivity, and measurably tighter execution latency as the primary drivers. cTrader's depth-of-market tooling and DXtrade's web-first interface were both highlighted as draws for the next generation of funded traders. The announcements reinforce a trend that has accelerated throughout 2026, with several of the largest firms now offering MT5 only as a legacy option while steering new sign-ups toward the alternatives. Traders evaluating firms are increasingly advised to confirm platform availability before purchasing a challenge, as feature parity and payout workflows can differ meaningfully between platforms.

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