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TRADING GUIDE

What Is a Prop Firm?

A simple explanation of proprietary trading firms
and how they help traders access more capital.

A simple explanation of proprietary trading firms and how they help traders access more capital.

A proprietary trading firm-often called a prop firm-uses its own capital to fund traders.
Instead of risking your personal money, you trade simulated accounts, and if you prove
you can follow the rules and generate profits, you get access to a funded account and
keep a large share of the profits.

In short: You prove your skills, we provide the capital.

What Does a Prop Firm Do?

Prop firms look for disciplined traders who can manage risk and trade consistently.
They provide the trading accounts, technology, and infrastructure.
You provide the skill, strategy, and execution.

The firm provides
the capital

You trade in a
simulated environment

If you meet the requirements

You get funded and
keep the profits

How Does It Work?

While every firm has its own rules, the general path looks like this:

1. Choose a Challenge

Pick a program and
account size.

2. Prove Your Skills

Hit the profit target while
following the rules.

3. Get Funded

Once approved, you’ll receive your funded account.

4. Get Paid

Request payouts and
keep up to 95% of the profits.

Our goal is simple: find traders who can be consistent and protect capital.
If you can do that, the profits will follow.

Why Do Prop Firms Exist?

Most retail traders don't have enough capital to grow meaningfully.
Prop firms bridge that gap. We take on the risk so you can focus on what matters-trading.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do prop firms use real money?

A proprietary trading firm-often called a prop firm-uses its own capital to fund traders.
Instead of risking your personal money, you trade simulated accounts, and if you prove
you can follow the rules and generate profits, you get access to a funded account and
keep a large share of the profits.

A proprietary trading firm-often called a prop firm-uses its own capital to fund traders.
Instead of risking your personal money, you trade simulated accounts, and if you prove
you can follow the rules and generate profits, you get access to a funded account and
keep a large share of the profits.

A proprietary trading firm-often called a prop firm-uses its own capital to fund traders.
Instead of risking your personal money, you trade simulated accounts, and if you prove
you can follow the rules and generate profits, you get access to a funded account and
keep a large share of the profits.

Where disciplined
traders get funded.

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