On March 2, 2026, OANDA announced an immediate move to transform its Prop Trader program by moving into FTMO Group’s dedicated prop trading platform.
This strategic alignment will conclude on March 31, 2026, with all willing traders migrated. OANDA will now refocus on its brokerage services.
OANDA and FTMO: Profitable Partnership Over the Years
The OANDA Prop Trader transition is the latest in a series of profitable partnerships between OANDA and FTMO. Both fintechs have built a solid reputation in the financial services industry, bringing online trading to clients globally.
This is not the first time both brands have been in the news for synergy. In February 2025, FTMO Group reached a landmark agreement with CVC Capital to acquire OANDA. The announcement, at a crucial time for financial markets, assured their clients of a deeper focus on customer satisfaction.
By August 26, 2025, FTMO announced a partnership with OANDA to provide educational and simulated trading tools to U.S. residents. Later, on December 1, 2025, FTMO officially completed the acquisition of OANDA, while maintaining separate operational structures. This has allowed OANDA to operate as a standalone, regulated brokerage, alongside its Prop Trader.
This transition comes at a crucial period when the prop trading industry is expanding to reach more traders. Speaking about the Prop Trader transition, Lucian Lauerman, Deputy COO at OANDA, said that it “ensures that our clients are offered an enhanced prop trading experience while allowing the firm to double down on our core mission of providing exceptional brokerage services to global traders.”
Why OANDA Prop Trader is Transitioning to FTMO
OANDA’s drive to provide clients with world-class service is the core reason for the transition. The move allows the company to refocus on its 30-year legacy as a globally leading multi-asset broker, creating a clear distinction between the brokerage and the prop trading platform.
The FTMO Group aims to eliminate brand and operational overlap, making both entities more efficient. The transition is rooted in a “Pillar Strategy” that maximises the unique strengths of two industry leaders with FTMO consolidating its position as the leading prop trading platform, and OANDA remaining the leader in regulated brokerage.
Transition Timeline
The Prop Trading transition has three phases:
Phase 1 (March 2): Announcement and Initiation
The announcement kickstarts the process, and OANDA prop traders can begin migrating their accounts.
Phase 2 (March 2 – March 31): Migration
Support staff will guide traders to migrate to FTMO, while traders who choose not to migrate will receive refunds where applicable.
Phase 3 (April 1):
Once the migration ends, the OANDA Prop Trader is fully retired, and traders become part of FTMO.
What the Transition Means for Traders
By migrating traders to FTMO, OANDA ushers traders into an environment where prop trading is the priority. Traders can expect:
Access to a Globally-Recognized Dedicated Platform
New and migrating traders have access to FTMO’s industry-leading platform, renowned for its innovation and reliability. Traders enter the FTMO ecosystem, with $500 million in rewards paid out to date and a presence in over 140 countries. Traders move from being part of a brokerage’s supplementary offering to being central to the world’s premier prop trading platform.
Improved Conditions and Infrastructure
The most immediate benefit for traders is access to an ecosystem specifically designed for high performance. All of FTMO’s technology is engineered for maximum efficiency, with a suite of proprietary apps that give traders a professional edge.
These apps are Mentor App, MetriX, and Equity Simulator. The mentor App automates discipline to prevent overtrading and enforces risk management rules in real time.
The Metrix interface provides deep insights into trading behavior, helping traders identify profitable patterns. The Equity Simulator, a backtesting and forward-testing tool, helps traders test and plan strategies.
Seamless Migration
OANDA and FTMO support staff are on hand to ensure a seamless migration for every client. A transition of this scale requires a zero-friction experience. The group has ensured equity protection for traders. Traders’ existing rewards, balances, and evaluations are fully protected and transferred to the FTMO platform.
The process is handled by a dedicated team available 24/7 to offer expert support, set up new FTMO credentials, and help with navigating the trading platform. Traders receive full access to the FTMO Academy, with a library of resources teaching trading from basic to advanced topics.
Increased Accessibility and Exclusive Incentives
OANDA’s migration of its prop trading to FTMO opens access for new traders through the group’s regulatory standing. Traders also gain access to FTMO’s diverse trading platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade) and more tradable assets.
FTMO also welcomes transitioning clients with unique “Welcome Packages,” which include accelerated scaling plans up to $2 million and evaluation fee discounts.
Exit Options: Fairness and Transparency
The group is confident that FTMO’s prop trading platform offers superior value. However, in line with the core principle of trader autonomy, the group acknowledges that some traders may not wish to migrate.
To this group, OANDA offers clear exit options. These include refunds for active evaluations that have not breached the rules or are qualified for payouts.
Global Expansion for OANDA
With more resources freed up from the prop desk, OANDA will focus on global expansion. Clients can expect more innovation in institutional services, new asset classes, and new market licenses.
Conclusion
The transition of OANDA ProTrader marks a defining moment for the global prop industry. Consolidating on the strengths of two industry leaders, the FTMO Group brings high-performance, streamlined services to prop traders. This is an opportunity for traders to leverage the tech-first FTMO trading ecosystem. The FTMO-OANDA partnership provides every trader with a trusted home where personal capital or professional management excels.
We look forward to a fruitful future with our partners and clients, trusting in our mutual desire for excellence to guide our decisions.
About OANDA
Since its establishment in 1996, OANDA has built a reputation as a leading global online trading group, offering currency data, multi-asset trading, and analytics. OANDA’s clients include retail and corporate clients globally.
OANDA started out by offering comprehensive, audit-standard exchange rate data online before building a web-based trading platform. It has developed into a modern platform that provides smart, intuitive trading to clients across global markets, including the U.S., U.K., Singapore, and Australia.
Following its acquisition by FTMO Group in late 2025, OANDA is now refocusing on its core business with a strategic pivot of resources. This allows OANDA to innovate faster in forex, CFDs, commodities and to offer services defined by integrity and technical excellence.
About FTMO
FTMO, founded in 2015 in Prague, is the global leader in prop trading and provides educational and training services. FTMO offers clients from over 140 countries the platform and resources to show their trading skills. Through its 300+ team members, FTMO’s customer-centric services stand out, serving over 3.5 million customers worldwide.
Through continuous innovation, FTMO continues to evolve with the financial industry, shaping trends in prop trading. This has led to multiple awards in Europe, including the Deloitte Fast 50 award (awarded five times). FTMO remains the gold standard of funding, and this consolidation will allow the group to leverage OANDA’s institutional-grade liquidity.
