MyFundedCapital School

The free school for funded traders

65 short lessons in 12 tracks: the rules of every MyFundedCapital program, the Terminal, payouts and the habits that keep an account open.

  • 65lessons
  • 12tracks
  • 197minutes of reading
  • 1:46haverage payout processing

Start here

How prop trading works, which program fits, what every term means

  1. Lesson 1How does a prop firm challenge work?3 minBeginner
  2. Lesson 2What is the difference between a prop firm account and a broker account?3 minBeginner
  3. Lesson 3Which funded account program fits you?3 minBeginner
  4. Lesson 4How do you choose a funded account size?3 minBeginner
  5. Lesson 5What do prop trading terms like drawdown and equity mean?3 minBeginner

A course for every program

Every lesson, one list

65 lessons

  1. Start hereStart hereHow does a prop firm challenge work?3 minBeginner
  2. Start hereStart hereWhat is the difference between a prop firm account and a broker account?3 minBeginner
  3. Start hereStart hereWhich funded account program fits you?3 minBeginner
  4. Start hereStart hereHow do you choose a funded account size?3 minBeginner
  5. Start hereStart hereWhat do prop trading terms like drawdown and equity mean?3 minBeginner
  6. 1-Step Challenge1-Step ChallengeWhat are the 1-Step Challenge rules?4 minBeginner
  7. 1-Step Challenge1-Step ChallengeHow do you pass the 1-Step Challenge?3 minEssential
  8. 1-Step Challenge1-Step ChallengeHow does the 1-Step trailing drawdown work?3 minEssential
  9. 1-Step Challenge1-Step ChallengeHow do 1-Step funded payouts and the fee refund work?3 minIntermediate
  10. 2-Step Challenge2-Step ChallengeWhat are the 2-Step Challenge rules?3 minBeginner
  11. 2-Step Challenge2-Step ChallengeWhat counts as a profitable day in the 2-Step Challenge?3 minEssential
  12. 2-Step Challenge2-Step ChallengeHow do you pass phase 2 of the 2-Step Challenge?3 minEssential
  13. 2-Step Challenge2-Step ChallengeHow does the 2-Step Scaling Plan work?3 minAdvanced
  14. Instant FundedInstant FundedWhat are the Instant Funded rules?3 minBeginner
  15. Instant FundedInstant FundedHow should you manage risk on an Instant Funded account?3 minEssential
  16. Instant FundedInstant FundedWhen can you request your first Instant Funded payout?3 minIntermediate
  17. MFC StocksMFC StocksWhat are the MFC Stocks challenge rules?3 minBeginner
  18. MFC StocksMFC StocksWhat are the MFC Stocks trading hours and daily cut-off?3 minEssential
  19. MFC StocksMFC StocksHow do the best day and consistency rules work on MFC Stocks?3 minIntermediate
  20. MFC StocksMFC StocksHow do you size a position in US stocks?3 minEssential
  21. Prediction MarketsPrediction MarketsHow do prediction markets work?3 minBeginner
  22. Prediction MarketsPrediction MarketsWhat are the Prediction Markets challenge rules?3 minBeginner
  23. Prediction MarketsPrediction MarketsWhat is the max profit per event rule?3 minIntermediate
  24. Prediction MarketsPrediction MarketsWhat do YES and NO prices mean in a prediction market?3 minEssential
  25. MyFundedCapital TerminalMyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you log in to MyFundedCapital Terminal for the first time?3 minBeginner
  26. MyFundedCapital TerminalMyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you place an order with a stop loss and take profit?3 minBeginner
  27. MyFundedCapital TerminalMyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you track your daily loss limit in the terminal?3 minEssential
  28. MyFundedCapital TerminalMyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you use charts and timeframes in MyFundedCapital Terminal?3 minEssential
  29. MyFundedCapital TerminalMyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you request a payout in the MyFundedCapital Dashboard?3 minEssential
  30. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat is the difference between market, limit and stop orders?4 minBeginner
  31. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you read a price chart?3 minBeginner
  32. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhich candlestick patterns should a beginner know?3 minBeginner
  33. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat are support and resistance levels?3 minEssential
  34. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you identify a trend in trading?3 minEssential
  35. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat are moving averages and how do you use them?3 minEssential
  36. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat is the RSI indicator and how do you read it?3 minEssential
  37. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat is the MACD indicator and how does it work?3 minIntermediate
  38. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you use the ATR indicator to set a stop loss?3 minIntermediate
  39. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you confirm a trading signal before you enter?3 minIntermediate
  40. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat is the risk-reward ratio in trading?3 minEssential
  41. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhere should you place a stop loss?3 minEssential
  42. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you size a position in the MyFundedCapital Terminal?3 minEssential
  43. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalWhat should you record in a trading journal for every trade?3 minEssential
  44. Trading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalTrading basics in the MyFundedCapital TerminalHow do you place your first trade step by step?3 minBeginner
  45. Risk & rulesRisk & rulesWhat is a daily loss limit and how is it calculated?3 minBeginner
  46. Risk & rulesRisk & rulesStatic vs trailing drawdown: which floor applies to you?3 minBeginner
  47. Risk & rulesRisk & rulesHow do you size a trade from your stop and risk?3 minBeginner
  48. Risk & rulesRisk & rulesHow much should you risk per trade on a funded account?3 minEssential
  49. Risk & rulesRisk & rulesWhat is the consistency rule and how do you stay inside it?3 minIntermediate
  50. Risk & rulesRisk & rulesCan you trade news or hold over the weekend?3 minIntermediate
  51. PayoutsPayoutsWhat happens between passing and your first payout?3 minAdvanced
  52. PayoutsPayoutsWhen can you request a payout on each program?3 minEssential
  53. PayoutsPayoutsHow does the profit split work, and what do add-ons change?3 minIntermediate
  54. PayoutsPayoutsHow are prop firm payouts paid, and how long do they take?3 minEssential
  55. Psychology & routinePsychology & routineHow do funded traders stay disciplined after a loss or a big win?3 minAdvanced
  56. Psychology & routinePsychology & routineHow long does it take to pass a challenge at a steady pace?3 minEssential
  57. Psychology & routinePsychology & routineWhat should a pre-market routine checklist include?3 minBeginner
  58. Psychology & routinePsychology & routineWhat should a prop trader record in a trading journal?3 minEssential
  59. Psychology & routinePsychology & routineHow do you stop revenge trading on a funded account?3 minIntermediate
  60. Market guidesMarket guidesHow do you trade forex on a funded account?3 minBeginner
  61. Market guidesMarket guidesHow do you trade gold (XAUUSD) on a funded account?3 minIntermediate
  62. Market guidesMarket guidesHow do stock indices like US30 and NAS100 move?3 minIntermediate
  63. Market guidesMarket guidesHow do you trade crypto on a funded account?3 minIntermediate
  64. Market guidesMarket guidesHow do you trade US stocks around earnings on a funded account?3 minIntermediate
  65. Market guidesMarket guidesHow do you trade economic calendar events like NFP, CPI and FOMC?3 minEssential

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About the School

Is the MyFundedCapital School free?

Yes. The Start here and Market guides courses and the first lesson of every track are open to everyone. A free account opens every other lesson and quiz and saves your progress.

Are the numbers in the lessons current?

Every rule figure is read from the live MyFundedCapital rulebook when the page loads, so a rule change updates every lesson. Your program terms apply.

How is my progress saved?

Progress is saved to your free MyFundedCapital account, so it follows you to every device. Finish a lesson quiz and the lesson is marked as done.

Is there a reward for finishing a course?

Yes. Finish any course except Start here with 70% or more in every quiz, and you can claim one free 2-Step $2K challenge in your MyFundedCapital Dashboard within 30 days. One per person; the normal program rules apply.

Where do I start?

Start with the Start here track, then take the track of the program you trade or plan to buy. Not sure which one? The plan finder suggests one in a minute.