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Prop Firm Guides

How prop firms work, what to look for, and how to pass your evaluation.

01Strategy

Best Prop Trading Firms: How to Evaluate Them Properly

A practical framework for identifying the best prop trading firms based on rules, payout reliability, and platform fit.

1 min
02Strategy

Compare Prop Firms: Practical Checklist Before You Buy

Compare prop firms with a practical checklist covering pricing, drawdown rules, payout terms, and platform fit before you purchase a challenge.

2 min
03Strategy

Prop Trading Do's and Don'ts

The essential rules every prop trader should follow — and the mistakes that cost accounts. A practical checklist for evaluation and funded trading.

3 min
04Basics

Introduction to Futures Trading

A beginner-friendly overview of futures markets — what they are, how they work, and the key concepts every new trader needs to understand.

4 min
05Strategy

Prop Firm Trading Rules: What Traders Should Check First

Understand the prop firm trading rules that impact risk, execution, and payouts before you start an evaluation.

1 min
06Basics

Prop Trading Guide: How It Works and What to Evaluate

A practical guide to prop trading, including funding models, risk rules, payout structures, and how to choose the right program.

1 min
07Basics

Smart Prop Firm (SPF): What We Do and How to Use the Platform

Learn what Smart Prop Firm (SPF) provides, including prop firm comparison, cashback workflows, and research resources for traders.

1 min
08Firm Review

Tradeify Guide: Rules, Payouts, and Evaluation Breakdown

Everything you need to know about Tradeify — three account types including Straight To Funded, the live funded transition process, and detailed payout rules.

4 min
09Basics

Introduction to Futures Prop Firms

A beginner's guide to futures proprietary trading firms — how they allocate capital, manage risk, recruit traders, and structure profit sharing.

5 min
10Basics

How Prop Firms Work: A Complete Guide

Learn how proprietary trading firms provide capital to traders, including evaluation phases, drawdown rules, profit splits, and what to watch out for.

4 min