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The Permitted Trading Time for Every Funded Futures Firm
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When I was new to prop firms, I once failed an evaluation at OneUp Trader because I had a position open just before the market halted at 1:15 PM PST. The frustration of blowing an account over something so simple was not forgotten. Now, I track the rules and restrictions…
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How to Set Daily Loss Limits on Rithmic/R Trader Pro
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If you’re struggling with minimizing your losses during a prop firm evaluation or funded account, don’t worry. It’s a common struggle for many traders when first learning to trade. But if you feel like nothing is helping, this may help. Several prop firms impose a Daily Loss Limit on evaluations/funded…
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Phoenix Trader’s Merit Account: The Most Unique Evaluation I’ve Tried
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Phoenix Trader Funding is a firm that offers 3 types of evaluation accounts for futures traders. The one I decided to try is called the Merit account, which is a unique evaluation, unlike any others. This account was offered in 4 sizes. Since then, they have removed 3 of the…
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The Best Funded Futures Option for Each Trader (by Cost)
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After comparing all of the funded futures accounts in this article, I put together a more comprehensive comparison guide below. We can see a couple patterns here. Each firm typically offers both the $50,000 and $100,000 funded futures accounts, with 6-10 and 10-14 full-sized futures contracts, respectively. These are offered…
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A Timeline of the Events Unfolding at TopOneFutures
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I have been following the TopOneFutures Discord, as some new troubling events have unfolded this past weekend. Hopefully it’s not turning into a FastTrackTrader situation, which at least one trader in the Discord already compared it to. At this point, it’s too early to tell. I decided I ought to…
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The Full Timeline of Apex Trader Funding from 2023 to 2025
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I’ve been using Apex for a few years now, and I am still funded with multiple accounts there. I’ve taken several payouts, but I’m still working on scaling up to 20 accounts. I have had no personal complaints, because Apex has done better than what I’d expect from a company…
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Trading From Your Gut: Why You Need Intuition
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In online trading communities, it’s common to see intuition dismissed, or even ridiculed. Scroll through Reddit or any trading forum and you’ll quickly find the usual cynicism: “day trading is gambling with an edge,” or “technical analysis is horoscopes for men.” It’s as if trusting your instincts is a sin,…
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ThinkOrSwim is Still The Best Free Platform for Charting
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When day trading, your platform choice can make or break your trading experience. It’s not just about the way you execute your trades. The right platform should be full of features to simplify your working process, but not so complex it’s laggy or confusing. I’ve used ThinkOrSwim for over 10…
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How to Choose the Right Funded Futures Account with FundedFilter
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Navigating the world of funded futures trading can be daunting, especially with the myriad of options available. Each prop firm offers unique features, account types, and trading conditions that can significantly impact your trading experience. This guide simplifies the decision-making process, through the use of FundedFilter. This is a powerful…
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A Guide to the Maximum Drawdown and Daily Loss Limits
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In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about the 5 types of Maximum Drawdown and 3 types of Daily Loss Limits utilized by online prop firms. Because of the slight variation in drawdowns, some traders struggle with certain evaluations more than others. But if you can…