> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tradewe-io.gitbook.io/whitepapper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tradewe-io.gitbook.io/whitepapper/vision/market-overview.md). # 📈 Market Overview The global prop-trading industry has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the rapid expansion of retail trading and the availability of new trading platforms.\ Today, millions of traders around the world are looking for opportunities to prove their skills without risking large amounts of personal capital. This creates strong demand for prop firms and challenge-based trading models. At the same time, retail traders are becoming more demanding. They expect: * Lower entry costs and transparent conditions. * Platforms that reward consistency and not only short-term results. * Tools that allow them to compare progress and compete in a fair environment. * Community features that provide a sense of belonging and recognition. The rise of Web3 technologies adds a new dimension to this trend. Blockchain ensures transparency and trust, while token-based systems introduce new models of incentives, rewards, and governance.\ This combination makes the market ready for a platform like **TradeWe**, which brings together the best of prop-trading and Web3 into a single ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://tradewe-io.gitbook.io/whitepapper/vision/market-overview.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.