Guide to Prop Firm Trading Rules

Every prop firm has strict rules, and breaking just one can void your account — even if you’re profitable. This guide explains the most common rules used across the industry, why they exist, and how to trade within them without getting disqualified.

What’s inside:

• Daily loss limits and how they are calculated
• Max drawdown explained in plain terms
• Profit targets and how to pace your trading
• Weekend holding and news trading restrictions
• Lot sizing and leverage limits in evaluations
• Rules around using Expert Advisors (EAs) and copy trading
• Reset rules, refunds, and what counts as a violation
• Examples of how rules differ across firms like FTMO, MyFundedFX, and FundedNext

Includes a downloadable PDF, plain-language definitions, rule calculators, and a printable checklist to use before each trading day.