There’s a lot of confusion around how prop firms make money. Some traders think firms only profit if traders lose. Others think firms make money by copying trades or from spreads. The reality is more structured than that. Understanding this properly requires seeing the full picture — from early account behavior to long-term funded performance. … Read more
There’s a number most traders don’t fully process. Only around 2–3% of funded traders remain profitable long term — meaning they stay funded for 6+ months, remain active, and are still net positive. Not challenge buyers. Funded traders. Most people assume the hard part is passing the evaluation. But as discussed earlier when explaining what … Read more
Most traders think the hard part is passing a prop firm evaluation. It’s not. The real mistake happens after you pass — when you don’t change your approach. Evaluation Mode and Funded Mode Are Not the Same Passing fast isn’t automatically reckless. Some traders execute well, stay within rules, and reach the target quickly. There’s … Read more
There are a lot of misconceptions about how prop firms judge trader performance. Most traders assume that firms are watching win rates, fancy metrics, or complex indicators. The truth is far simpler, and far more important for long-term success. If you haven’t read my article on why blown accounts don’t make you a bad trader, … Read more
Forex Factory is one of the most popular economic calendars used by retail traders. It’s simple. It’s accessible. And it’s widely discussed in trading communities. But when it comes to actual news trading execution, there is a serious limitation many traders overlook. The Core Problem: Retail Data Delay In high-impact news trading, seconds matter. While … Read more
Many traders believe that trading the news is pure gambling. Price spikes, volatility explodes, and spreads widen — it looks chaotic. But that assumption is often wrong. Trading the news — when done properly — is not random betting. It is understanding why the market moves and positioning yourself with context instead of guessing. The … Read more
Many prop firms enforce what is called a one minute rule. This rule means you cannot open and close a trade within the same one minute candle. If a position is closed before one full minute passes, it can be considered a rule violation. For scalpers, this rule is a big problem. Scalping relies on … Read more