Insider Features

Influencers are changing the way traders discover and engage with prop firms. In 2025, creators are often the first source of prop trading education — and that visibility is turning into real industry influence. But with reach comes responsibility.

Smart prop traders rarely pay full price for challenge accounts. With regular discounts, seasonal offers, and exclusive affiliate deals, there’s always a way to save — if you know where to look. This article explores how savvy traders capitalize on promos and how you can

Who earns the most in the prop trading world? From lightning-fast HFT specialists to model-building quants and macro traders with bold bets, we dig into the pay pyramid of prop and hedge fund traders — and what it really takes to hit the top.

Asia is becoming one of the fastest-growing regions for proprietary trading — but each country’s approach is uniquely shaped by regulation, trader behavior, and platform adoption.

As payouts rise and margins shrink, some firms are rethinking the old challenge-fee model. Could the A-book approach — where traders win when the firm wins — be the sustainable evolution of prop trading?

The Prop Association CEO Jordan Schneir outlines how the new self-regulatory body aims to clean up the industry and protect traders.

MetaTrader is one of the most widely used trading platforms among retail traders and proprietary trading firms, offering robust tools for market analysis and trade execution. Developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp., the two most prominent versions – MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) –

Trading has evolved from corporate suits and corner offices to hoodies, Discord chats, and funded prop accounts. Today’s traders are digital natives who value flexibility, transparency, and performance over titles and tradition.