TRADING MANIA BLOG

One of the most common questions from new prop traders. Here is the complete breakdown of rules, payouts, and which market suits your style.

Topstep is the OG since 2010. Alpha Futures is the new challenger with more flexible rules. Here is who wins.

FTMO has the reputation. FundingPips has the better terms. Which forex prop firm should you choose?

Step-by-step guide. Rithmic setup, trailing drawdown strategy, 7-day rule, and the most common mistakes.

The ORB strategy we use live on YouTube. Entry rules, stop placement, targets, and psychological discipline.

Trade crypto without risking your own capital. Best crypto prop firms, how it works, and who benefits most.

Over-trading, revenge trading, ignoring rules, and not journaling. Fix these and your pass rate will improve dramatically.

Alpha Futures, Bulenox, Apex, TradeDay, Topstep — ranked by rules, pricing, payout speed, and real trader experience.

A journal is the single most impactful improvement you can make to your trading. Here is why and how ours works.

Trailing drawdown, static drawdown, consistency rule, daily loss limits — every rule explained in plain language.

The most misunderstood prop firm rule. What it is, how it works, how to track it, and which firms have no consistency rule.