OpinionnewsSeptember 4, 20264 min read

ATFX Paused Its ATFunded Prop Trading Unit, Leaving Traders Uncertain

ATFunded paused operations in June 2026 after two senior departures, promising active-account refunds and eligible funded-trader payouts.

ByBeatrix FairmontConsumer Affairs CriticSource: FX News Group
ATFX pauses ATFunded prop unit and leaves traders uncertain — BestForex.io Broker Watch
ATFX pauses ATFunded prop unit and leaves traders uncertain — BestForex.io Broker Watch

ATFX paused its ATFunded proprietary-trading unit on 7 June 2026, saying it needed to review whether the business and its offerings were sustainable. MT5 accounts were switched to close-only mode with a same-day deadline.

What ATFunded Promised

The firm said customers with active accounts would receive full refunds of purchase fees and funded traders with eligible profits would receive payouts under its rules. It did not publish a fixed timeline for deciding the unit's future.

Leadership Departures Before the Pause

Chief executive Josh Dentrinos and general manager Connor Mccourt left before the announcement. The launch team included former MyForexFunds executives. That history does not establish wrongdoing at ATFunded, but it adds context to questions about the funded-trading model's sustainability.

What Traders Reported

ATFunded held a 4.4 Trustpilot rating across 74 reviews when assessed. Most reviews praised payouts and support, while a minority described frustration over the pause and disputed terminations.

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The refund promise now needs a timetable

Pausing for review is not itself misconduct, and promising refunds is appropriate. Traders who invested time and money need clear dates, eligibility rules and completion reporting.

About ATFunded

ATFunded launched in early 2025 as ATFX's branded proprietary-trading unit and paused operations in June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did ATFunded pause?

ATFX said it was reviewing whether the business model remained sustainable.

Will traders receive refunds?

The firm promised purchase-fee refunds for active accounts and eligible funded-trader payouts, without a fixed completion date.

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