Insider Features

A new survey by PipFarm reveals that 63% of prop traders use multiple firms simultaneously, with risk diversification and capital access being the top reasons. Yet despite their drive, traders still face emotional hurdles — from loss-related discipline issues to financial stress and low self-confidence.

Not all “funded traders” on social media are the real deal. Some are marketers faking trades to sell signals or courses. Here’s how to spot the red flags — and why transparency matters more than profit screenshots.

Who earns the most in the prop trading world? From lightning-fast HFT specialists to model-building quants and macro traders with bold bets, we dig into the pay pyramid of prop and hedge fund traders — and what it really takes to hit the top.

Asia is becoming one of the fastest-growing regions for proprietary trading — but each country’s approach is uniquely shaped by regulation, trader behavior, and platform adoption.

If you’re not sure whether your prop firm runs on A-Book, B-Book, or C-Book execution models, you’re missing a big piece of the puzzle. These back-end setups determine who takes the risk, who profits when you trade, and how fair the playing field really is.

After passing a prop firm challenge, how long does it actually take to get funded? PropInsider digs into the turnaround times of top firms like FTMO and TFT to give traders real expectations — not just marketing hype.

As payouts rise and margins shrink, some firms are rethinking the old challenge-fee model. Could the A-book approach — where traders win when the firm wins — be the sustainable evolution of prop trading?

Most traders are familiar with the terms “bull market” and “bear market,” but for a prop trader, these aren’t just buzzwords. They’re working conditions. In the prop trading world, strategy, psychology, and risk management must constantly adapt to the market environment. What a Bull Market

Inflation and Investment Strategies Investing during inflationary periods requires a strategic approach. Investors must consider asset classes that typically perform well when inflation rises, such as real estate and commodities. Real Estate as a Hedge Real estate often serves as a hedge against inflation, as

With trust in prop trading under fire, the launch of The Prop Association (TPA) could mark a turning point. In this exclusive interview, CEO Jordan Schneir opens up about the mission to bring structure, resolve disputes, and raise transparency standards across the industry.