Can I Hold Trades Overnight or Over the Weekend in Prop Firms?
Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. It depends on the firm and the account model. Many prop firms allow overnight holding more […]
TRADING NOTES
Know the Rules Before the Rules Catch You
A lot of traders do not fail because they cannot trade. They fail because they misunderstand drawdown, payout terms, consistency pressure, and the risk structure they are trading under.
What Is a Profit Target in Prop Trading? How Challenge Targets Really Work
A profit target in prop trading is the return you need to make on the account before you can pass […]
What Is a Consistency Rule in Prop Trading? How It Works and Why It Matters
A consistency rule in prop trading limits how much of your total profit can come from one trading day or […]
Static Drawdown vs Trailing Drawdown: What’s the Difference for Prop Traders?
Static drawdown and trailing drawdown are not small variations of the same rule. Static drawdown stays fixed. Trailing drawdown moves […]
Prop Firm Rules Explained: Daily Loss, Max Drawdown, Consistency, and More
Prop firm rules are not background details. They are the account. Daily loss limits, max drawdown, consistency rules, and trading […]
How Do Prop Firm Payouts Work? Profit Split, Withdrawal and Rules
Prop firm payouts are not just about hitting profit and pressing a withdrawal button. A payout only happens after you […]
Daily Drawdown vs Max Drawdown: What Prop Traders Need to Know
Daily drawdown and max drawdown are not the same rule with two different labels. Daily drawdown is your one-day loss […]