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Prop Firms

What Happens If You Fail Your FTMO Challenge? (And What to Do Next)

What actually happens when you fail the FTMO Challenge — the financial consequences, the reset options, and the honest question of whether to retry alone or use a service. Updated 2026.

April 2026 · 7 min read
Prop Firms

FTMO Drawdown Rules Explained: Trailing vs Static (2026)

A precise breakdown of FTMO's trailing maximum drawdown and daily loss limit — how they work, what catches traders off guard, and how to calculate your exact floor.

March 2026 · 8 min read
Funding

Are Prop Firm Passing Services Legit? (The Honest Answer)

The direct answer on whether prop firm evaluation services are legitimate, legal, and worth the cost — including what separates credible services from scams.

February 2026 · 9 min read
Strategy

The 3-Trade Rule: How to Stop Overtrading Your Prop Firm Challenge

Why limiting yourself to three trades per session dramatically improves prop firm evaluation pass rates — and how to implement it without abandoning your strategy.

January 2026 · 7 min read
Funding

Prop Firm Evaluation Service UK: How It Works and What It Costs

How UK-based prop firm evaluation services operate, what the process looks like from start to finish, and what you should expect to pay for a legitimate service.

December 2025 · 8 min read
Prop Firms

FTMO vs The5ers: Which Prop Firm Is Right for You? (2026)

A detailed comparison of FTMO and The5ers — drawdown models, profit splits, scaling plans, and which firm suits different trading styles.

November 2025 · 10 min read
Strategy

How to Pass the FTMO Challenge: A Week-by-Week System (2026)

A structured four-phase week-by-week system for passing the FTMO Challenge — position sizing, daily targets, and the psychological framework that separates passing traders from failing ones.

October 2025 · 11 min read
Funding

Can Someone Else Trade Your Prop Firm Evaluation? (Legal & Practical Guide)

The legal position, the terms of service reality, and what the actual risks are when someone else trades your prop firm evaluation on your behalf.

September 2025 · 9 min read
Prop Firms

What Is the FTMO Challenge? Complete Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about the FTMO Challenge — phases, trailing drawdown rules, profit targets, and why 90% of traders fail. Updated 2026.

June 2025 · 8 min read
Strategy

Why Most Traders Fail Their Prop Firm Evaluation

The three most common reasons traders get disqualified — and how professional evaluation services eliminate these risks entirely.

May 2025 · 7 min read
Funding

FTMO vs True Forex Funds: Which Prop Firm Is Right for You?

A side-by-side comparison of the two most popular prop firms — fees, rules, payout structures, and which suits different trading styles.

April 2025 · 9 min read