One year since launching, Alpine Funded has established itself as one of Europe’s most trusted proprietary trading firms. Headquartered in Switzerland, the firm has attracted traders from around the world with its straightforward funding models, transparent rules, and commitment to building long-term relationships with serious traders. Founded by Marco Hess and Alessandro Ciccone, both traders themselves, Alpine Funded was built with one goal: to offer a more practical, trader-focused alternative to the traditional prop firm model. A Year of Firsts Alpine Funded entered...

Amid rising volatility across global financial markets — from gold reaching historic highs of $3,500 per ounce (up 31% since January, according to IG) to tech stocks swinging in response to geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic signals — interest in dynamic and narrative-driven trading instruments is surging. Analysts attribute the gold rally to a mix of central bank accumulation (with China importing over 700 metric tons), inflationary pressures, and a weakening dollar, with some projections suggesting a potential climb toward $4,000 per ounce....