Lars Haugen
Senior Editor
Oslo, Norway
Lars has eight years of experience in financial publishing, having edited for Nordic fintech outlets and trading media. He studied financial journalism in Bergen and has reviewed over 500 articles on retail trading, broker analysis, and market commentary throughout his career. At PF Matrix, he handles editorial quality, fact-checking, and final review across reviews, comparisons, market analysis, and opinion content. When he's not red-lining drafts, he's probably out cross-country skiing or chasing after his toddler, Aksel.
Articles reviewed by Lars Haugen
Comparisons
Instant Funded Accounts vs 1-Step Evaluation Accounts
A 2026 breakdown of instant funded accounts vs 1-step evaluation accounts: real cost at scale, drawdown and split rules, who each fits, and which firms offer them.
Jun 2, 202616 min read
Comparisons
Best Affordable Futures Prop Firms 2026: The Total Cost of Funding
We ranked Tradeify, Apex, My Funded Futures, and Topstep on the Total Cost of Funding: eval fee, activation fee, drawdown type, and payout speed.
Apr 28, 202611 min read
Opinion
Prop Firm Regulation 2026: The CFTC Isn't Done Yet
The CFTC lost the MyForexFunds case badly in 2025. That's exactly why mandatory prop firm licensing is coming in 2026. An editor's take on what's next.
Apr 27, 20269 min read
Markets
How the Middle East War Affects Prop Firm Traders
Oil spikes, news blackouts, and gap risk. How the 2026 Middle East conflict impacts funded accounts, drawdowns, and challenge strategies.
Apr 13, 20269 min read