Trading Strategies

Survivor: Prop Firm Island – Outwit, Outtrade, Outlast
Welcome to Prop Firm Island, where the markets are wild, the evaluations are brutal, and only the sharpest traders survive. In the world of futures…

Drawdown Dungeon: Escaping the Trap Before You Rage Quit
Drawdown. The dreaded D-word in every prop trader’s journey. It lurks just beneath your P&L chart, like a hidden trapdoor in a medieval dungeon. One…

Don’t Chase, Replace: Developing a Rule-Based Trading Routine
In the adrenaline-fueled world of prop firm futures trading, it’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing trades. You take one loss, and before…

What Forrest Gump Can Teach Us About Day Trading
“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”And let’s be honest—if that’s not the perfect metaphor…

Risk Small, Win Big: Micro Strategy, Major Results
In the high-stakes world of futures prop trading, many traders are seduced by the idea of swinging for the fences—massive contracts, fast profits, and high…

What to Do After You Get Funded: A Guide to Long-Term Success
So, you passed the challenge. You got the email. You’re funded.Now what? The futures prop firm journey doesn’t end when you get your funded account…

How to Pass Your Prop Firm Evaluation on the First Try
For many futures traders, prop firm evaluations are the golden ticket to accessing significant capital without risking personal funds. But let’s be real — passing…

Scaling with Confidence: How to Increase Size Without Blowing Up
Growing your trading account and scaling your position size is one of the most exciting yet dangerous phases of a prop firm trader’s journey. You’ve…

What John Wick Can Teach You About Trading
Yes, the Baba Yaga has lessons for the futures market. There’s something oddly poetic about the first John Wick movie. Underneath all the headshots and…

Why the Mind Matters in Trading: How Psychology Shapes Profitability
When people think of trading, they often imagine complex charts, economic data, and fast-paced decision-making. But behind every successful trade lies something even more powerful…