Prop Firms

Trading other people's capital. How to actually pass a prop firm challenge, and the difference between trailing and static drawdown, the rule that quietly fails most funded traders before they ever get paid.

How to Pass a Prop Firm Challenge

June 2026 · Josh Molnar · Prop Firms

Fewer than 10% of traders pass a prop firm challenge on the first attempt. The reason almost never comes down to strategy. Here is the honest breakdown of what gets you funded.

Trailing Drawdown vs Static Drawdown: What Prop Firm Traders Need to Know

June 2026 · Josh Molnar · Prop Firms

The drawdown rule you sign up for shapes every trade you take on a funded account, and most traders do not fully understand the difference until it is too late.