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Prop firms · 12 min

On Demand Trading Explained for Funded Accounts

You've found a prop firm advertising on demand trading, but the phrase leaves important questions unanswered. Does it mean you can start trading immediately, request profits…

14 Sep 2026

Prop firms · 14 min

7 Profit Sharing Examples for Funded Traders

You've just made a profitable week, but the amount reaching your account isn't the same as your gross trading result. The profit split, fees, payout schedule,…

10 Sep 2026

Prop firms · 13 min

What Is a Step Challenge in Prop Trading

A step challenge in prop trading is a time-bound evaluation where you must hit a profit target while staying within strict drawdown limits. It comes in…

6 Sep 2026

Prop firms · 13 min

Prop Firm Accounts Explained and How to Choose

The popular advice is to choose a prop firm account by its profit split and advertised account size. That's incomplete. A workable account depends just as…

1 Sep 2026

Prop firms · 11 min

Is Prop Firm Legit: How to Spot Real Funders

Most prop firms are legal businesses operating in a regulatory gray area. The industry data is harsh, with 79.7% of traders failing one-phase challenges and 88.2%…

20 Aug 2026

Prop firms · 12 min

Step Challenge Rules a Clear Guide to MyFundedCapital

You're looking at a MyFundedCapital challenge page, seeing profit targets, drawdown limits, trading-day requirements, and optional add-ons, but you're not yet sure which rule can fail…

16 Aug 2026

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