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How to scale a prop firm account without breaking rules, showing gradual account growth, risk control, and consistent trading performance.

Trading 101

What Is a Proprietary Trading Firm? A Simple Guide to Prop Trading Firms

A simple guide explaining what proprietary trading firms are, how prop trading firms work, and what traders should look for before choosing a prop trading company.
July 3, 2026
How to scale a prop firm account without breaking rules, showing gradual account growth, risk control, and consistent trading performance.

Trading 101

How Traders Scale Accounts in Prop Firms (Without Breaking Rules)

Learn how traders scale prop firm accounts safely without breaking rules. A practical guide to risk, drawdown, and consistent growth.
April 24, 2026
how prop firm payouts work, including profit generation, payout request, eligibility checks, approval process, and withdrawal timeline.

Trading 101

How Do Prop Firm Payouts Work? (Timelines, Proof & What to Expect)

Learn how prop firm payouts work, including timelines, profit splits, and payout rules. A clear guide to what traders can expect.
April 24, 2026
Step-by-step diagram showing how prop firm challenges work, including profit targets, risk rules, drawdown limits, and progression to a funded trading account.

Trading 101

How Prop Firm Challenges Actually Work (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how prop firm challenges work, including rules, drawdown, profit targets, and models like PayFlex. A clear step-by-step guide with real examples for traders.
April 23, 2026
thePropTrade, prop firm update with MT5 platform support, flexible PayFlex accounts, and funded trading community growth.

Trading 101

thePropTrade Vol.2 Update: MT5 Prop Firm, New PayFlex & Growth

ThePropTrade Volume 2 is here with major upgrades: cTrader integration, Instant Funding, Edge Accounts, a smarter dashboard, and Trading Battles. Built to deliver faster, fairer, and more powerful funding for traders worldwide.
February 25, 2026
thePropTrade introducing Vol.2 upgrades for funded traders

Trading 101

Introducing thePropTrade: Volume 2

ThePropTrade Volume 2 is here with major upgrades: cTrader integration, Instant Funding, Edge Accounts, a smarter dashboard, and Trading Battles. Built to deliver faster, fairer, and more powerful funding for traders worldwide.
December 4, 2025
What is static drawdown

Trading 101

Static Drawdown in Prop Trading: How It Works and Why Traders Prefer It

Understand trailing drawdown in prop trading, how it’s calculated and how it impacts risk management. Includes examples, tips, and when to choose a trailing drawdown account.
December 3, 2025
what is trailing drawdown

Trading 101

Trailing Drawdown in Prop Trading: How It Works and When It’s the Right Fit

Understand trailing drawdown in prop trading, how it’s calculated and how it impacts risk management. Includes examples, tips, and when to choose a trailing drawdown account.
December 3, 2025