Prop Basics

The 1-2-3 Forex Strategy: A Simple Structure That Helps You Get Funded

In the high-pressure world of prop trading, the 1-2-3 Forex Strategy stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. This price action method helps traders spot trend reversals and continuation setups using three key pivot points—without the need for complicated indicators.

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The Rise of Hybrid Firms: Prop Meets Copy Trading

Hybrid prop firms are redefining the trading landscape by combining proprietary trading with copy trading features. This model gives skilled traders new revenue streams while opening the door for beginners to follow their strategies.

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Weekend Trading in Prop Firms: Useful Edge or Risky Advantage?

As the prop trading industry evolves, more firms are offering weekend trading — especially in crypto markets — as a way to stand out and appeal to modern traders. But is this added flexibility a true advantage, or just another layer of risk to manage?

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SpiceProp Adds cTrader Platform to Elevate Trader Experience

SpiceProp, a Prague-based proprietary trading firm focused on trader education and performance, has announced the official integration of the cTrader platform into its trading environment. The move aligns with the firm’s mission to empower traders through advanced, transparent, and performance-focused tools. The addition of cTrader

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Demo Trading: A Starting Point – Not the Destination

If you’re new to trading, a demo account feels like the perfect place to start. It’s safe, it’s risk-free, and it lets you explore strategies, tools, and platforms without any real consequences. And for a while, that’s exactly what you need. But here’s the catch:

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Spread vs Commission in Prop Trading: What Are You Really Paying For?

In prop trading, understanding trading costs is as important as mastering your strategy. Two of the most common—but often misunderstood—fees are spreads and commissions.

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Trading Overnight? Here’s What You Need to Know About Swaps

When you’re focused on strategy, market direction and timing, it’s easy to overlook the smaller costs of trading, especially those that happen quietly in the background. One of the most common — and most misunderstood — is the swap fee. If you’re a prop trader

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The Shift from CFDs to Listed Futures: What It Means for Prop Traders

As CFD trading faces increased regulation, listed futures are emerging as a viable alternative. What does this shift mean for prop traders and the industry’s future?

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6 Common Trader Myths Busted: What You Really Need to Know

Trading often feels like a mysterious world—fast money, fast screens, and even faster decisions. But for many outside the industry, the perception is shaped more by movies and internet hearsay than by reality. From scam accusations to outdated stereotypes, it’s time to set the record

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A Day in the Life of a Prop Trader

Proprietary trading (prop trading) gives traders the opportunity to work with a firm’s capital and directly benefit from market opportunities. Unlike traditional brokers, prop traders operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment where success depends on skill, strategy, and mental discipline. Morning: Preparation and Market Scanning

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