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Hi everyone, it’s Kieran. Another week is upon us and the markets are open, so let’s get into it.

Quite a bit of social media drama this week after Apex emailed their entire trader database to highlight one of their affiliates (supposedly @BrianStonk) who has been running up his Apex account balances to over $5million trading silver, and been posting screenshots of consecutive 6-figure green days. Apparently not all was as it seemed however. There are a lot of layers to this story so click through to X if you want to try piece together what was going on, but many tweets have been deleted so its a bit of a mess. Here’s a bit of a summary:

📢 Firm Announcements via promojunction.io

• Tradeify confirmed WealthCharts integration goes live Feb 22, adding built in journaling, analytics, trade copying, and smart risk tools across Tradeify accounts.

• FundingPips launched a new multi reward trading model with flexible phase targets, payout cycles, static loss limits, and swap free add ons.

• Funded Futures Family announced 100% profit share payout windows, potential plan retirements, and launched the WealthCharts mobile app.

• Alpha Capital Group officially launched Alpha Prime, focusing on trader education, mentorship, and advanced tools.

• PipFarm introduced payout trailing max loss accounts and new instant funding risk structures.

• Finotive Funding launched a fully redesigned website aimed at clearer rules and improved trader experience.

• NeomAAA Funds released its new Nova product featuring a simplified 6% profit target funding model.

• FunderPro opened a formal appeal system allowing traders to contest failed accounts with evidence review.

• Blueberry Funded added new payout add ons, fast track options, and expanded challenge sizes.

• FuturesElite reopened full access for Indian traders and rolled out Tradovate and NinjaTrader support.

• Breakout launched free trader tools including screeners, live sentiment ratios, and position calculators.

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🕜 Red Folder News

Here are this week’s red folder news events. A quiet looking calendar this week but headline risk is high due to the US Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs and events in Iran.

📈 Markets

Record selling

Institutional investors sold a net -$8.3 billion of US equities last week, the 2nd-largest weekly sale on record. Huge smart money selling.

US v Rest of the world

The US has heavily underperformed the rest of the world so far in 2026. Most global equity indices are having a decent year so far, especially in Asia. Doesn’t feel that way if you only follow the US markets though.

US revenue story is still exceptional

It’s not all hype though, S&P 500 revenue growth was exceptional in Q4, so high US valuations are justified.

US Tax Refunds start next week

Something to keep on your radar. Tax refunds should start ramping up in a meaningful way starting next week. A decent portion of that will end up “invested” in the markets, and could be an noteworthy retail catalyst. Anyway, lets make it through this week first 😄 

OK guys that’s it from me, hope you have a great week!

Kieran

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