Category: General
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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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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…
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How To Use Ultralearning Concepts To Speed Up Your Trading Journey
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While reading the book Ultralearning by Scott Young, I picked up some interesting insights on better ways to approach learning. But first, what is “ultralearning”? Scott Young writes “ultralearning is a strategy for aggressive, self-directed learning. Self-directed means that, rather than waiting to pay for expensive tuition and tutors, you…
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Funded Futures Country Restrictions
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While it’s possible to get a funded trading account in much of the world, there are still several countries that are not eligible due to various rules or regulations. This page can serve as a reference for those of you who may need to double check. Click on any of…
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The Roth IRA: Rules and Advantages with Examples
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One of the biggest tools for wealth generation is the Roth IRA. Here are some things that are good to know. How the Roth Account Gets Funded Money from the Roth can only come from three things: contributions, conversions, and growth. Contributions At any point/age, you can pull the contributions…
