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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:
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.
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
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?
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 From scam accusations to outdated stereotypes, it’s time to set the record
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
The landscape of retail trading is undergoing a significant transformation with the rapid rise of proprietary trading firms (prop firms). More and more traders are shifting away from traditional self-funded brokerage accounts and opting for prop trading models that offer access to institutional capital. This
One of the most important aspects of prop trading is the profit split—the percentage of profits a trader keeps versus what the prop firm retains. This structure varies across different firms and can significantly impact a trader’s earnings. In this guide, we’ll break down how
Getting started with a proprietary trading firm (prop firm) can be an exciting opportunity for traders to access significant capital and trade professionally. However, before jumping into a funded account, it’s crucial to understand the key terms and rules that govern prop trading. This guide
Instant Funded Accounts: Skip the Challenge & Start Trading For traders looking to bypass traditional evaluation challenges, Instant Funded Accounts offer a direct path to trading with firm capital. Unlike standard prop firm challenges that require traders to prove profitability over multiple phases, these accounts
