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Top trade consistency metrics every prop firm trader should know

In the world of trading, making a few profitable trades is not enough to define you as a successful trader. Long-term success requires consistency. This is why brokerage firms, professional investors, and individual traders prioritize trade consistency metrics in trading. Today’s article from PF Insight will explain the importance of metrics and how to use…

Copy trading restrictions: Hidden rules every trader must understand

Copy trading is a legitimate method chosen by many traders around the world to learn new skills and minimize the risk of losing money when investing in prop firms. However, not all brokerage firms support this form. Therefore, understanding the copy trading restrictions will help you avoid violations and better protect your account. What is…

Weekend holding rules: Protecting your capital during market gaps

Weekend holding rules are an important element of proprietary trading that traders should not ignore. These rules are in place to minimize the possibility of significant price fluctuations when the market reopens. Understanding the weekend holding rules allows you to adjust your strategy, especially for long-term trades. Let’s learn more about this policy with PF…

Understanding news trading restrictions: What traders need to know

In the proprietary trading environment, compliance with rules and risk management are always top priorities. One of the important regulations is news trading restrictions, which limit trading around important economic news. Today’s article from PF Insight will provide an overview of the concept of news trading and strategies to help proprietary traders take advantage of…

Understanding leverage in prop trading: A complete guide for beginners

Leverage in prop trading brings both opportunities and potential dangers. It allows traders with small capital to control large volumes to increase profits. However, if risk is not properly managed, leverage can quickly cause the account to “evaporate”. To trade effectively, investors need to balance profits and risks, and understand how to use leverage, thereby…

Why the max loss rule matters for every proprietary trader?

In prop trading, traders can use the capital of the sponsoring company in addition to their own capital. To protect their capital, they must adhere to some strict risk management regulations. One of the common and important rules is the max loss rule. So what is the max loss rule? How will this rule affect…

How the daily drawdown rule protects your account

In prop trading firms, the daily drawdown rule plays a key role in preserving capital and maintaining the existence of traders. This rule helps to limit daily losses, minimizing the possibility of the account being burned after just a few orders. So what is daily drawdown? Let’s learn how to calculate daily capital withdrawal and…

Prop trading psychology: How to control fear and greed in the market

The market is always volatile and success in prop trading requires not only analytical skills but also the ability to manage emotions, maintain consistency and turn challenges into opportunities. Prop trading psychology forms a solid foundation, on which discipline helps control impulses and patience helps overcome fear. This article from PF Insight will help you…

Mastering technical analysis for prop traders: Key strategies to succeed

Prop trading firms often provide traders with large sums of money to take advantage of market opportunities. However, success depends on the correct application of technical analysis and the ability to enter orders accurately. With technical analysis for prop traders, you will learn how to read charts, identify trends, and predict movements to improve trading…

Mastering risk management in prop trading: Strategies for consistent profits

Risk management in prop trading is a key factor in maintaining stability and progressing in your trading career. Using the right risk management tools will help protect capital, minimize losses and increase profits, whether you are being sponsored or trying to complete a challenge. Today’s article from PF Insight will bring you practical tips to…