What is FundedSeat?
FundedSeat was a futures prop firm. It announced the closure of its operations on October 5, 2026 after two years in business.
FundedSeat Closure Overview
FundedSeat announced that it had closed after two years in business. The firm said limits imposed by major trading platforms kept it from reaching the scale it needed.
The announcement says active accounts will be refunded. It also says pending withdrawals and positive live-account balances will be disbursed. Those are FundedSeat’s stated commitments; Proptradingvibes has not independently confirmed completion for every account.
FundedSeat Quick Reference
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Closure announced | October 5, 2026 |
| Reason stated by firm | Insufficient access to major trading platforms needed to scale |
| Active accounts | FundedSeat says they will be refunded |
| Pending withdrawals and positive live balances | FundedSeat says they will be disbursed |
| Support | support@fundedseat.com |
My Experience with FundedSeat
Before the closure, I bought and traded 12 FundedSeat evaluations with my own money, passed nine, and completed two payout cycles in May and June 2026.
That record documents my experience during the period in which the firm operated. It does not make FundedSeat a current option, and it does not confirm how every closure-related refund or withdrawal will be handled.
Closure and Account Handling
The relevant question is no longer whether FundedSeat offered workable accounts. The firm has closed.
FundedSeat’s announcement directs account, refund and withdrawal questions to support@fundedseat.com. Keep copies of account records and correspondence until your case is resolved.
FundedSeat FAQ
Is FundedSeat still operating?
Why did FundedSeat close?
Will active FundedSeat accounts be refunded?
What happens to pending withdrawals and positive live-account balances?
How can I contact FundedSeat about my account?
The Bottom Line
FundedSeat is closed and should not be considered for a new account. Existing customers should follow the firm’s support channel for refunds, pending withdrawals and positive live-account balances.
Methodology Historical record: 12 self-funded evaluations, nine passes and two payout cycles completed before the firm closed. · last tested October 2026
Every hands-on review on PTV comes from accounts I fund and trade with my own money. For tests, I buy my own accounts, mostly Challenges so I can test the full prop-trader cycle from evaluation through payout and potential live funding, and sometimes direct or instant-funded accounts as a counter-test, an alternative, or a shortcut.
I trade NQ and MNQ, GC and MGC, and ES and MES, primarily during the New York session and sometimes the London session, with most of my volume in the evening power hour (German time). That gives each tested firm the same real-world stress test: news, volatility, and the drawdown mechanics under actual size.
Closure facts come from FundedSeat’s October 5, 2026 announcement supplied to Proptradingvibes. The historical test record comes from Paul’s own accounts. Stated refunds and disbursements are attributed to the firm and are not marked complete without account-level evidence.
Pricing and rules are verified against FundedSeat's official help center. The rating reflects fit for active futures traders, not a one-size-fits-all score.
Read the full methodology, the gates, the mechanics, and the proof →
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