If you are choosing a prop firm mainly based on Trustpilot ratings, you are likely making a serious mistake. On the surface, Trustpilot looks like the perfect solution: public reviews, star ratings, transparency. In reality, within the prop firm industry, it is often distorted, gamed, and strategically manipulated. TL;DR Many prop firms buy or incentivize … Read more
Account stacking has become one of the most aggressive scaling strategies in futures prop trading. Instead of trading one funded account, traders operate multiple funded accounts simultaneously to increase capital exposure and payout potential. But not all futures prop firms are built equally for stacking. In this 2026 guide, we break down the best futures … Read more
One of the biggest scaling advantages in futures prop trading is the ability to hold multiple funded accounts at the same time. But not all firms allow unlimited stacking. Some cap you at 3 accounts. Others allow 5. One firm allows up to 20. In this 2026 comparison, we break down which futures prop firm … Read more
From the outside, prop firms look straightforward: challenges, funded accounts, profit splits, and payouts. But behind the scenes, this business relies on liquidity management, exposure control, and statistical risk models. When these foundations break down, firms can collapse suddenly rather than decline slowly. 1. Undercapitalization From Day One Launching a prop firm isn’t cheap. Between … Read more
Most traders assume prop firms survive simply because most traders lose. That’s only part of the story. As explained earlier when breaking down how prop firms actually generate revenue, the model includes challenge fees and profit splits. But none of that matters if risk isn’t managed properly when traders win. The real pressure begins when … Read more
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