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The Clean SlateBlueberry Funded Review: Broker-Backed Prop TradingIn this episode we're breaking down Blueberry Funded’s offerings, a rare prop firm anchored to an ASIC and VFSC regulated broker–Blueberry Markets. Prop trading firms often promise trader friendly terms, yet few deliver institutional grade infrastructure. What sets Blueberry Funded apart? Authentic ECN execution, verifiable crypto payouts processing in under 48 hours, and a structured scaling path to $2M capital. We pressure-tested Blueberry Funded using our CLEAR™ framework, validating its 4.7/5 certification across six pillars. While Blueberry’s no refund policy and no weekend support draw criticism, our platform stress tests confirm its execution integrity, particularly on MT5 wher...
2025-06-0415 minThe Clean SlateUnitedHealth ($UNH) at 5-Year Lows – A Rare Buying Opportunity?Welcome back to The Clean Slate podcast brought to you by CleaRank, your go-to source for making sense of dynamic markets. Today, we're addressing something very intriguing, UnitedHealth Group ($UNH), an overlooked opportunity in the dynamic markets. We know what you might be thinking: healthcare, a huge company, perhaps a bit boring... right? But trust us when we say that you're going to want to hear this. UNH's stock price recently had a sharp drop, hitting a five year low. The big question our analysts are addressing in this episode is what on earth happened...
2025-05-2110 minThe Clean SlateThinkCapital Review: Up to $1.5M in Funding, Combining Safety and InnovationHello and welcome back to The Clean Slate Podcast, brought to you by CleaRank. Today, we’re exploring the future of online trading—one innovative firm at a time.In this episode, we'll be focusing on ThinkCapital—a CLEAR™ Certified prop firm that scored a powerful 4.6/5, highlighting its focus on trustworthiness and credibility. Backed by ThinkMarkets—a globally recognized broker regulated by the FCA, ASIC, and CySEC—ThinkCapital combines institutional grade security with forward thinking solutions. ThinkCapital offers traders up to $1.5M in funding and a rare blend of safety and innovation. Here’s the thing, ThinkCap...
2025-05-0911 minThe Clean SlateBrightFunded Review: Pros, Cons and Data-Driven AnalysisWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast by CleaRank, where safer trading becomes part of you. Today, we're putting on the spotlighting an innovative and relatively new prop firm called BrightFunded. We'll unpack why it received a worthy CLEAR™ Score of 4.6/5. BrightFunded is a Dubai-based prop firm with unlimited scaling and crypto-friendly flexibility. Boasting lightning-fast payouts, zero consistency rules, and the Trade2Earn loyalty program. They reward traders for every single trade, regardless of whether you win or lose. Its dual-platform lineup of cTrader for algo pros and DXtrade for simplicity, caters to diverse strategies, while 100% profit splits po...
2025-05-0818 minThe Clean SlateDarwinex Zero Review 2025: Rewriting the Rules of Funded TradingWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast brought to you by CleaRank. —a prop firm rewriting the rules of funded trading and earning itself a powerful CLEAR™ Score of 4.6/5 .With Darwinex Zero you can forget about the typical prop firm challenges and splits you're used to, because they offer a subscription-based environment, where traders have the opportunity to build risk-certified track records and showcase their trading résumé to attract institutional capital over time.Darwinex Zero operates under the Darwinex Group which is FCA regulated and adds credibility to the industry that significan...
2025-05-0513 minThe Clean SlateWhy Gold Belongs in Your Portfolio: Best Investment Tactics in 2025Welcome to The Clean Slate Podcast by CleaRank, where safe investing gets a whole new meaning. In todays uncertain times, we break down gold’s role as a timeless hedge against economic bumps. Learn why experts from CleaRank recommend allocating 5–10% of your portfolio to gold ETFs like IAU or GLDM for long-term stability. We dissect top strategies—from low-cost ETFs to cautious futures trading—and explain how inflation, geopolitical risks, and dollar strength drive prices. Gold isn’t about chasing gains—it’s about financial armor in turbulent times. Whether you’re safeguarding wealth or looking to diversify your...
2025-04-3015 minThe Clean SlateTradingMoon Review: High-Risk Practices and Troubling RegulationWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast by CleaRank. Today we're sharing the findings of our investigation on TradingMoon—A high-risk broker. TradingMoon is a Seychelles-regulated CFD broker that received a concerning 2.0/5 CLEAR™ Score by our analysts, reflecting its high-risk profile. A closer look revealed troubling regulatory gaps and high-risk practices that are designed to trap traders and cannot be ignored. If you heard about TradingMoon from one of its bonus schemes, such as the “$888 Lucky Money” offers, do not fall for it: your capital faces severe risks.TradingMoon’s connection with Skilling definitely raises concerns for illegal...
2025-04-2308 minThe Clean SlateTop 5 Stock Picks for April 2025: Positioned to Balance Growth and StabilityCleaRank's Top 5 Stock Picks for April 2025 offers investors a clear-eyed roadmap of a market defined by geopolitical risk, AI disruption, and shifting trade policies. CleaRank Senior Analysts unpack their researched portfolio of five companies positioned to balance growth and stability:Palantir (PLTR): Skyrocketed by 245% over the past year, fueled by sticky government contracts (think defense and healthcare) and surging demand from corporations using its AI-driven data platforms.Micron (MU): Riding the “DRAM tsunami,” with data center upgrades and AI workloads driving demand for high-bandwidth memory. Its cost-cutting moves and tech leadership in DDR5 and HBM3E chips position it to...
2025-04-1711 minThe Clean SlateAron Groups Exposed: Iranian Ties and Predatory 1:1000 LeverageWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast powered by CleaRank—where we rip apart brokers so you don’t get ripped off. Aron Groups (aka Aron Markets) is a Marshall Islands shell company that we gave a 0.2/5 CLEAR™ Score—a dumpster fire of unregulated practices. Their CEO, Farzad Vajihi, has a history tied to Iran's blacklisted iBourse scam. They are illegally targeting U.S. and EU traders with 1:1000 leverage (33x over legal limits), fake Trustpilot reviews, and crypto depositsvanishing into offshore wallets. We caught them red-handed when we noticed that 20% of their traffic comes from the U.S. and even their live chat admitted to...
2025-04-1013 minThe Clean SlateDXtrade Platform Review: Breaking Down DXtrade's 4.1/5 CLEAR™ ScoreWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast by CleaRank. Today, we’re unpacking DXtrade—a modern contender scoring 4.1/5 in our CLEAR™ review. DXtrade's sleek design, seamless TradingView integration and institutional-grade risk tools, make it shine for prop firms like FTMO and traders craving desktop agility. Unfortunately, mobile lag, sparse algo libraries and a lack of Tier 1 broker adoption hold it back from rivaling giants like cTrader.CleaRank: Clear insights. Honest reviews. Your edge, amplified.
2025-04-0311 minThe Clean SlatePlexytrade Review: From LQDFX Fraud to CFTC Red List TiesWelcome back to The Clean Slate Podcast brought to you by CleaRank, where we investigate brokers so you don't have to. Today, we’re urgently unpacking Plexytrade—a broker so risky it scored a shocking 0.1/5 on our CLEAR™ Scale. They are unregulated and tied to the infamous CFTC Red List broker LQDFX. Plexytrade preys on U.S. traders with reckless 500x leverage and crypto-only deposits that disappear into untraceable wallets. This isn’t just a red flag it’s a full-stop warning, so If you’re trading in the U.S., listen closely: Your security is directly in the crossha...
2025-03-2611 minThe Clean SlateBulenox Review: Fast Payouts, Strict Rules, and the MacOS LimitationWelcome back to The Clean Slate Podcast, presented by CleaRank—Your clarity in the world of online trading. This time, we’re exploring Bulenox, a U.S.-based proprietary trading firm that earned a powerful CLEAR™ Certified 4.5/5 rating in our review. Whether you’re a futures enthusiast or exploring funded accounts, this episode unpacks what makes Bulenox stand out, and where it might disappoint. Bulenox offers traders a well structured path to funded accounts, combining thorough evaluations with industry-leading profit splits. But is it the right fit for your strategy? Let’s break it down using our CLE...
2025-03-2015 minThe Clean SlateFxSway Unmasked: The 0.3 CLEAR™ Broker Targeting Traders in 2025Welcome to The Clean Slate Podcast, brought to you by CleaRank, where clarity meets accountability in the world of online trading. In this episode, we’re talking about FxSway—a broker that scored a perilously low 0.3/5 in our CLEAR™ assessment. If you’re searching for a trustworthy platform, consider this your essential guide to avoiding a financial trap.At CleaRank, we prioritize your safety over hype because transparency is non-negotiable. Unfortunately our investigation into FxSway exposed a broker cloaked in deception: unregulated, unresponsive, and operating under a veneer of legitimacy. From fabricated ECN claims to crypto-on...
2025-03-1808 minThe Clean Slate24K Markets Review: Don't Fall For Their ‘Gold Standard’ Branding–It Doesn’t Hold UpWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast by CleaRank, your trusted source for data-driven broker reviews and pro market insights. Today, we will be sharing the full details of our investigation on 24K Markets, an unregulated broker based in St. Lucia that scored 0.2/5 in our CLEAR™ assessment. If you value your financial safety, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.We're here protect trader's interests and bring clarity. Avoid 24K Markets, our investigation reveals that 24K Markets operates without oversight, luring investors with promises of “Gold Standard” service while hiding behind an offshore...
2025-03-1318 minThe Clean SlateTradeLocker Review: An Unregulated Broker Ecosystem–Traders Bear the RiskWelcome to the Clean Slate Podcast by CleaRank.com.TradeLocker—a self-proclaimed “next-gen” platform—earns a failed 1.5/5 CLEAR™ Score after our testing. Despite sleek charts and micro-lot trading, it’s plagued by unregulated brokers (like 24K Markets and HeroFX), laggy execution during volatility, and bonus credits that inflate risk.Key flaws? Technical crashes during Fed news, AI bots that crumble under stress, and a 2025 roadmap playing catch up to MetaTrader’s decade old tools. Worse, its partners lack oversight—zero safeguards for withdrawals or disputes.Full TradeLocker review at CleaRank—Trusted Broker Reviews and Pro Market InsightsS
2025-03-0622 minThe Clean Slatetastyfx Review: A U.S.-Only Forex Powerhouse—But Is It Worth It?Welcome back to the Clean Slate Podcast brought to you by CleaRank.com.This time, we’re putting tastyfx under the microscope. With a well deserved CLEAR™ Score of 4.4/5, this forex only broker promises tight spreads, zero commissions, and lightning-fast execution But does it deliver on all fronts? We will unpack everything that makes tastyfx stand out, such as its TradingView integration, 15% cashback for active traders, and CFTC/NFA regulation.That said, it’s not without its flaws. Weekend support? Missing. Exotic spreads? A bit steep. And if you’re looking for stocks or crypt...
2025-03-0412 minThe Clean SlateFusion Markets Review: How They Earned a 4.7/5 CLEAR™ ScoreEver wondered if a broker can truly deliver both low costs and blazing speed without cutting corners? In this episode of the Clean Slate Podcast from CleaRank, we crack open Fusion Markets—a platform that’s been buzzing for its dirt-cheap spreads and rapid-fire execution. They scored a stellar 4.7/5 on our CLEAR™ Score, but let’s get real about where they shine… and where they might leave you wanting more.Read our full Fusion Markets at CleaRank—and remember, the best broker's the one that fits your game.
2025-02-2817 minThe Clean SlateFyntura Review: Fake Markets and Real RisksWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast, brought to you by CleaRank, where we don’t just rank – we reveal.Today we’re pulling back the curtain on Fyntura—a broker that not only fails to meet basic regulatory standards but also operates in a legal gray zone that puts traders at serious risk. Fyntura scored a dismal 0.1/5 in our CLEAR™ Score system, making it one of the worst-rated brokers we’ve ever reviewed.We’ll go into how Fyntura lures traders with bold claims of “deep liquidity” and “low-cost trading,” while hiding behind a Seychelles registration that holds no...
2025-02-2513 minThe Clean SlateFXCess Review: The Evidence Sounding the AlarmWelcome to The Clean Slate Podcast, brought to you by CleaRank.com, where we don’t just rank – we revealIn this episode, we’re sounding the alarm on FXCess—a broker that’s not just unregulated, but actively breaking the law in regions like the UK, France, and Australia. Spoiler: They scored one of the lowest ratings in our CLEAR™ Score system.We’ll dissect how FXCess lures traders with empty promises while hiding behind shell companies, ignoring financial regulations, and racking up hundreds of complaints about manipulated trades and stolen funds. Looking for proof? We’ve got th...
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