The Beginner’s Guide to Prop Trading

If you’re new to prop trading, this guide is your starting point. It explains how the industry works, what firms actually look for, and how to avoid common mistakes.

What’s inside:

• Prop trading vs brokers explained clearly
• Challenge accounts, instant funding, and funded accounts
• Step-by-step: How to apply and what to expect
• Key trading rules (like drawdown and profit targets)
• Platform walkthroughs (MT4, MT5, cTrader)
• What makes a trader successful in prop

Ideal if you are moving from demo or retail trading into the prop space, or those just hearing about prop firms for the first time.

Includes a downloadable PDF.