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Top 5 Tips for Trading Gold on U.S. Election Day

Top 5 Tips for Trading Gold on U.S. Election Day

Election day in the U.S. is finally here, and gold is holding steady, hovering near record highs.

5 High-Risk Trading Times to Avoid

5 High-Risk Trading Times to Avoid

Avoiding losses is just as important as winning in trading, especially when it comes to passing a prop firm challenge

What is End of Day Drawdown?

What is End of Day Drawdown?

With firms that have end of day drawdowns, your max daily loss will reset at the end of each day.

How Correlation Matters for Prop Traders

How Correlation Matters for Prop Traders

Knowing how assets are correlated helps traders avoid putting all their eggs in one basket 🧺 and make better trading decisions to protect their capital

The 5 Best Ways to Place Stop Losses in Trading

The 5 Best Ways to Place Stop Losses in Trading

Good traders understand that stop losses are not just about limiting losses—they’re invalidation points that indicate when your trade thesis is no longer holding

What Determines Your Risk in Prop Trading?

What Determines Your Risk in Prop Trading?

But remember, trading isn't just about wins and losses, it's also about managing your emotions. 💪 Stay disciplined and stick to your risk management plan even when things get tough.

The #1 Problem Prop Traders Face: Accepting Stop Losses 🚨

The #1 Problem Prop Traders Face: Accepting Stop Losses 🚨

In the world of prop trading, the stakes are high, and the pressure to perform can be immense.

Day Trading VS Scalping - Which is better?

Day Trading VS Scalping - Which is better?

Day trading and scalping are two very different, but equally exciting, ways to trade the markets.

Best October 2024 Prop Firm Discounts

Best October 2024 Prop Firm Discounts

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10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Payout Denials 🚨

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Payout Denials 🚨

In recent times, there has been an alarming rise 📈 in proprietary trading firms (prop firms) denying payouts 💸 to traders, leading to concerns across the trading community. This trend was most recently highlighted by the downfall of AstraFunding, which shut down following public accusations of withholding payouts and questionable business practices 🚨. The increasing competition among prop firms, coupled with price discounting 💰 and the rise of more skilled traders 📊, has made it harder for these firms to maintain profitability. As more traders succeed and request payouts, some less financially stable firms are resorting to payout denials to protect their bottom line 📉.

Trading Tip for New Prop Traders: Start with Smaller Size Challenges 🚀

Trading Tip for New Prop Traders: Start with Smaller Size Challenges 🚀

Here’s a key tip for passing your prop trading challenge: start with a small challenge not a big one. 💡

Big Changes for FTMO in Australia: What’s Really Going On?

Big Changes for FTMO in Australia: What’s Really Going On?

This month FTMO dropped a bombshell 💣 on its Australian clients with a major announcement that’s set to shake things up.

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