PropTrading

Learn the strategies to consistent and profitable (forex) prop trading.

What causes price movement forex
23.12. 2024

What is behind the price movements in the forex market?

The price movements of financial instruments in forex and other markets are shaped by many factors. The most potent price driver of them all is the “interaction” between sellers and buyers – supply and demand. To understand what truly causes price shifts, we must take a closer look at the behaviours of market participants, the role...

Importance of examining previous price, close
16.12. 2024

Why you should Examine Yesterday’s Market Prices

In forex trading, to effectively anticipate future prices, you should understand the previous day’s market behaviour. It is important you pay attention to yesterday’s closing, high and low prices. These price points can provide hints on potential market direction and help traders plan their entries and exits. Let’s examine why these price points matter: A....

Interview with successful forex prop trader
11.12. 2024

Interview with successful trader: Matúš shares how effective Stop Loss helped him achieve profitable results

Successful forex funded trader, Matúš reveals strategies that led to his trading breakthrough, in this exclusive interview: 1. Tell us a little about yourself My name is Matúš, and I have been actively involved in trading for over 18 months. I started trading on the stock market because I wanted to create an alternative source of income. I take...

Prop firms in Czech and Slovakia
9.12. 2024

Comparison of prop firms based in Czech and Slovak Republics

Let’s compare and contrast some prop firms based in the Czech/Slovak Republics such as RebelsFunding, Fintokei, CapXmas, For Traders, EverTrader, FTMO, and Monevis. We will examine how they differ or relate in terms of their evaluation process, profit-split structure, program fee and trading platform. (Swipe/move the table to your left ← or right → to...

Best, top prop firms in UAE
25.11. 2024

Best prop firms in the UAE

Below is the detailed comparison of the top-rated prop trading firms in the United Arab Emirates: (Scroll/swipe the table to your left ← or right → to view all providers) Features RebelsFunding FTMO the5ers FundingPips Alpha Capital Group Price range $25 – $890 €155 – €1,080 $39 – $850 $36 – $499 $97 – $997...

Forex market hours/sessions
22.11. 2024

Forex Market Hours

Forex market hours refer to the specific times when participants can trade currencies globally. These hours are divided into sessions based on major financial centers (Tokyo, London, New York, Sydney). Global Forex Trading Sessions Regions Major forex trading sessions Hours / Time – ET Hours / Time – GMT Europe London 3 am – 12...

Trading bots disadvantages
18.11. 2024

How Trading Bots Hinder Forex Trading Skill Development

A trading robot/bot is a software or app developed to carry out trading activities on behalf of a trader. It is used for market data analysis; to spot potential opportunities, and execute trades according to its pre-set/programmed instructions. All without a trader’s intervention. In forex, they are referred to as Expert Advisors (EAs). Let’s discuss the drawbacks of...

Interview with successful forex prop trader
13.11. 2024

Interview with Successful Trader: Slavomir Emphasizes the Importance of Long-term Thinking & Patience for Success

In this interview, funded trader Slavomir shares the actions he took to move from a beginner prop trader to a profitable and successful one: 1. Hello, can you please tell us a little about yourself My name is Slavomir. I’m from Slovakia. I have been trading for approximately three years now. In the beginning, I was very interested and captivated...

How prop trading firms make money/generate revenue
4.11. 2024

How Do Prop Firms Make Money?

Most prop firms make money through the following business models: the profit-split strategy, copy trading, and failed challenge account fees. 1. Profit-Split Model This is the primary source of income for proprietary trading companies. In this revenue model, they take a percentage or cut from a profitable trader’s earnings each time a withdrawal is made from the funded...

Interview with successful forex trader
31.10. 2024

Interview with Successful Trader: Lucia Shares how Embracing Losses Led to her Growth

In this interview, our funded trader (Lucia) takes us on her journey from amateur to success, pointing out the key adjustments she made. Let’s hear from her: Lucia, please tell us a little about yourself I am a 36-year-old manager in finance, where I’ve been working for almost 13 years. I have two amazing children—a ten-year-old son...