Learn before you buy
Prop trading guides
Independent, plain-English explainers on how prop firm challenges, drawdown rules and payouts work, so you can compare firms on the terms that decide whether you get paid.
Prop trading basics
GuideWhat Is a Prop Firm? How Retail Prop Trading Really WorksHow retail prop firms work: evaluation fees, simulated accounts, profit splits, who they suit and the risks most traders overlook before buying.Guide1-Step vs 2-Step vs 3-Step vs Instant Funding: Prop Challenge Types ComparedCompare 1-step, 2-step, 3-step and instant funding prop programs: how each works, typical targets and limits, pros, cons and who each suits.
Rules & risk
GuideProp Firm Drawdown Rules Explained: Daily Loss, Max Loss, Static and TrailingDaily loss, max loss, static vs trailing vs end-of-day drawdown explained with worked $100,000 examples, so you know your real room to trade.GuideProp Firm Rules Glossary: Every Common Rule ExplainedPlain-English definitions of prop firm rules: consistency, minimum days, news trading, weekend holding, EAs, copy trading, hedging, lot limits and scaling.GuideProp Firm Payouts Explained: Profit Split, Timing, Methods and DenialsHow prop firm payouts work: profit splits, first payout timing, minimum withdrawals, fee refunds, payout methods, KYC, caps and why payouts get denied.
Choosing a prop firm
GuideHow to Choose a Prop Firm: A Step-by-Step ChecklistA practical checklist for choosing a prop firm: market and platform fit, challenge type, drawdown, true cost, payout terms, track record and eligibility.GuideProp Firm Trading Platforms Compared: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader and MoreMT5, MT4, cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade, TradeLocker and TradingView compared for prop trading: strengths, limits, automation and what to check.GuideFutures vs Forex Prop Firms: Key Differences ExplainedHow futures prop firms differ from forex and CFD prop firms: contracts vs lots, trailing vs static drawdown, trading hours, fees and who each one suits.GuideProp Firm Red Flags: Warning Signs to Check Before You BuyThe warning signs of an unreliable prop firm, from discretionary payout terms to hidden fees, plus a simple due-diligence routine before you buy.
