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Free course11 lessonsFoundations · Risk management · Trading psychology · Passing your challenge
Foundations
Start here if prop trading is new to you.
01What a prop challenge is5 min read
- You trade a virtual account with clear objectives.
- Reach the profit target without breaking a loss limit.
- Pass every phase to reach a Real account and earn rewards.
02Reading your objectives6 min read
- The profit target is a percentage of your starting balance.
- The daily loss limit is measured from where each trading day starts.
- The maximum loss limit protects the account as a whole.
03Choosing a program4 min read
- 1-Step Flex gives one target and the fastest route.
- 2-Step Standard and Flex give more room with two phases.
- 2-Step Pro has the lowest first-phase target and the lowest entry fee.
Risk management
Protect the account first. Profit follows.
01Position size from risk7 min read
- Decide the amount you are willing to lose before entry.
- Lots = risk in dollars ÷ (stop distance × value per pip).
- Keep each trade small compared with the daily limit.
02Working with the daily limit5 min read
- Set a personal stop well before the firm limit.
- Stop trading after two losing trades in a row.
- Count open losses, not only closed ones.
03Trading gold safely6 min read
- Gold moves fast. Use wider stops and smaller size.
- Check spreads around news and the daily open.
- Plan exits before you enter.
Trading psychology
Discipline, patience and a routine you can repeat.
01Your pre-trade routine4 min read
- Check the economic calendar before the session.
- Write down the setups you are allowed to take.
- Set your maximum loss for the day before the first trade.
02Handling a losing streak5 min read
- Losses are part of every edge. Size down, do not size up.
- Take a break after a rule-breaking trade.
- Review the trade, not the result.
03Journaling that helps5 min read
- Record the reason, the plan and the emotion for each trade.
- Review once a week and keep what works.
- Use your analytics to spot your best hours and markets.
Passing your challenge
Turn the rules into a simple plan.
01A plan for the target6 min read
- Split the target into small daily goals.
- Trade fewer, better setups.
- Stop for the day when you reach your goal.
02After you pass4 min read
- Verify your identity once.
- Choose a payout cycle that fits your trading.
- Keep the same routine on your Real account.
✦ Put it into practice
Learn it. Then trade it.
Try the rules for free, test your strategy in the simulator, then take your challenge.