8 guides
Resources for prop traders
Basics
Prop firm challenges explained: 1-step vs 2-step vs instant funding
Prop firm challenges compared: 1-step vs 2-step vs 3-step vs instant funding, with typical targets, drawdown, minimum days, prices and who each format suits.
7 min read · updated Oct 1, 2026
What is a prop firm? How funded trading accounts work
A prop firm pays you a share of trading profits on a funded account after you pass a paid evaluation. How the model works, who it suits and the real risks.
8 min read · updated Oct 1, 2026
Rules
Prop firm drawdown explained: static, trailing and daily loss
Prop firm drawdown explained with $100K examples: static, trailing, end-of-day trailing and relative drawdown, plus balance- vs equity-based daily loss limits.
7 min read · updated Oct 1, 2026
Prop firm hidden rules: the fine print that voids profits
Prop firm hidden rules that void profits or close accounts: consistency rules, lot caps, news windows, copy trading, IP and HFT bans, plus a pre-buy checklist.
9 min read · updated Oct 1, 2026