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What is a Prop firm?
What is a Prop firm?

How prop firms support futures traders through evaluations, capital access, and shared profits.

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Written by Rodin Kadri
Updated over 4 months ago

Prop firms provide futures traders with access to significant capital and advanced resources to trade without personal financial risk. However, they come with high expectations and shared profits.

Many prop firms require traders to complete evaluations or challenges using simulated money before they can access a live account. This process helps firms assess traders’ skills and risk management without financial risk.

However, traders must consistently perform well, as underperformance can result in losing access to capital. The profit-sharing model means firms retain a significant portion of profits, and strict risk management rules may limit trading flexibility.

Overall, prop firms offer futures traders substantial capital and resources without personal financial risk but come with high expectations. With Tradesyncer, you can connect all your prop firm accounts in one platform, enabling effective fund management and increased trading capacity.

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