Thank you for sharing your experience in detail.
We understand that changes in trading costs and account conditions can be frustrating, especially when a strategy is sensitive to spreads and commissions. However, some of the conclusions in your review are based on misunderstandings of how trading conditions and infrastructure operate in professional prop firm environments.
First, spreads and commissions are not fixed values and are not manually adjusted by OFP on a per-trader basis. They are influenced by market volatility, liquidity providers, instrument specifications, and execution conditions on MT5. Gold (XAUUSD) is one of the most volatile instruments in the market, and both spreads and commissions can vary significantly over time across most brokers and prop firms. What may appear as a sudden “change” is often the result of market conditions or updated contract specifications at platform level, not an arbitrary decision.
Second, when purchasing an account, traders agree to dynamic trading conditions rather than guaranteed fixed costs. Attractive initial conditions do not imply that spreads and commissions will remain static, especially on high-volatility instruments such as gold. A strategy that depends on extremely tight spreads will naturally be more exposed to market-driven variations.
Regarding the crypto payment issue, delays in recognizing transactions can occur due to blockchain confirmations and payment gateway processing. In your case, the payment was refunded, which demonstrates that the process was handled transparently rather than unfairly. Discount codes are typically linked to specific transactions and cannot always be restored once a refund has been processed.
With respect to refunds after trading has begun, it is important to clarify that account purchases are not refundable based on later dissatisfaction with market conditions. Being in profit does not change this policy, as trading involves accepting dynamic execution and cost structures.
We understand that certain strategies may become less viable when market conditions change. However, this does not indicate deception or hidden costs, but rather the reality of professional trading environments.
If you believe that spreads or commissions on your account were abnormal, our technical team is available to review your MT5 history and provide a precise explanation based on verified data.
OFP remains committed to transparent conditions, market-driven pricing, and fair evaluation of all traders.
OFP Funding Team