Learn the strategies to consistent and profitable (forex) prop trading.
Forex prop trading involves risk, as traders are exposed to the volatility and uncertainty of the market every day. To have a successful experience, prop traders must have a sound risk management system on ground. And one of the key elements of this system is patience. Patience is the ability to wait calmly and endure difficulties without...
Slippage in forex prop trading is the difference between the price you request for a trade and the price at which it is actually executed. It can occur due to various reasons, such as market volatility, market gaps, order size, order type, and order speed. It is a “natural” part of trading. It can be positive or...
Currency correlation simply refers to the relationship between the value of two different currency pairs. It helps traders understand how one currency pair moves in relation to another. Positive correlation means the pairs move in the same direction, while negative correlation means they move in opposite directions. As a forex prop trader, it is vital that...
Probability thinking (thinking in probabilities) is a way of thinking about the likelihood of certain events occurring. It involves assigning a probability to each possible outcome of a situation, rather than simply focusing on the potential outcome itself. For example, instead of thinking, “I’m definitely going to make a profit on this trade,” a forex prop trader who thinks in...
Some traders join forex prop firms to make a lot of money quickly. They come in with the wrong mindset, see every trade as an opportunity to accomplish an unrealistic goal, and end up blowing their accounts, losing everything! What a destructive motif for trading! You see, always chasing big wins is one of the worst things...
Stop-loss orders are an essential tool for forex prop traders to limit their potential losses. However, many prop traders make mistakes when setting it, and this can result in trading losses or missed opportunities. In this blog post, we will discuss four common mistakes traders make when setting their stop-loss orders and how to avoid...
As prop traders, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our trading strategies and increase our profitability. One effective way to do this is by analyzing multiple timeframes of an asset before we enter a trade — Multiple timeframe analysis (MTA). MTA is simply a technical analysis technique that involves analyzing the same asset over different timeframes...
One of the biggest challenges some prop traders face is excessive anxiety. I know anxiety in trading is natural, but too much of it can ruin prop trading success. As a prop trader, you want to make sure you regulate your stress and anxiety level and stay emotionally healthy as much as you can. In today’s blog...
Greed is one of the biggest enemies of successful forex prop trading. It can lead traders to make impulsive decisions that result in losses. It can negatively influence your strategy and cause you to lose your account. Thus, it’s vital to know if you’re greedy or not. In this blog post, we will share five...
A professional trader is not defined by the number of trades he makes, but by his mentality, routine or habit. He approaches trading with discipline, focus, and a clear strategy. In this blog post, we will discuss six key differences between professional and amateur traders (how these two traders react to trading situations) and provide actionable...
