Spotware, the developer of the popular cTrader platform, has announced a new strategic partnership with forex and CFD broker Markets Act, alongside the opening of a new regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The partnership will see Markets Act offer cTrader across all devices, giving clients access to a trading environment that supports manual, algorithmic, and copy trading, combined with Level II pricing, ultra-fast execution, and advanced order types. The integration also enables access to open API and FIX API for traders and developers seeking more customization and automation.

“Our partnership with Markets Act reinforces our shared vision of providing traders with scam protection at the platform level and best-in-class tools and technology,”
said Michael Quirk, Chief Commercial Officer of Spotware.

Alongside this collaboration, Spotware’s new Malaysia office will focus on business development, sales, and marketing, helping expand support for brokers, prop firms, and traders in Asia and the MENA region. With Kuala Lumpur emerging as a key regional hub — thanks to its proximity to Singapore and access to regional markets — this move positions Spotware to strengthen its footprint across Asia.

Why It Matters for Prop Firms

The expanded reach of cTrader comes at a time when many prop trading firms are looking for alternatives to MetaTrader platforms, especially following regulatory and licensing challenges. With features like:

• Cloud-based algo trading
  
  
• Mobile-first design
  
  
• Third-party plugin integration
  
  
• Referral & community tools (cTrader Invite)

Spotware is positioning cTrader as a scalable and high-performance alternative for brokers and proprietary trading firms seeking greater control, transparency, and flexibility in their trading environments. The expansion into Asia reinforces Spotware’s commitment to supporting the next generation of technology-driven prop firms in emerging and established global markets.

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