Notes on prop firm accounts — Apex, MFF, TopStep, Bulenox, and others. What’s working, what’s broken, what just changed.
If you’re trading the futures market (e.g., ES, NQ, CL) using a prop firm, you’ve likely faced this question: Should I go through an evaluation phase or pay more upfront for a straight-to-sim funded account? As someone who actively trades and manages multiple prop accounts, I’ve been testing both approaches. In this post, we’ll walk…
Tracking performance is important for monitoring my trading progress and making informed decisions. Instead of daily recaps, which proved challenging to maintain, I’ve decided to focus on a single page dedicated to tracking my trading results. This approach will allow me to keep things updated as efficiently as possible. Below, you will find a table…
Have you ever heard about futures trading and wondered how it works or how you might get involved? Perhaps you’ve seen news headlines about commodity prices, like oil or gold, swinging wildly due to global events, or you’ve come across discussions on various forums about leveraging market trends through futures. This guide is designed specifically…
In the dynamic world of futures trading, the approach of scalping—not to be confused with high-frequency trading (HFT), long-term investing, or swing trading—stands out for its focus on making (numerous) trades to capture small price changes. This trade style is grounded in the essential trading principles of risk to reward ratios and win percentages. It’s…
I love ending a Friday in the positive!!! 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉 Bulenox We had a nice morning short that gave us profit of about $180. See the details in Rithmic, below. Flexytrade We were trading 5 PA accounts in a more aggressive manner. These accounts were blown, as detailed here. After we get a couple of withdrawals…
There’s not much to say on this one, but this past Monday, I ended up blowing my 5 PA accounts with Flexytrade. A few important notes though:
Today’s trading session started the way we predicted during our pre-market analysis; slow and uneventful. This being the first day back trading after July 4th, I was hopeful we would get more trades, but I was also realistic to expect a slow market. Bulenox: +210.82 We traded our first Bulenox Master account today for a…
Today’s trading session saw mixed results across the accounts. Below is a quick breakdown of how each performed. Bulenox: +156.64 We traded our third Bulenox Master account today for an early morning short where we went BE+, twice. The detailed results are in Rithmic, below. Flexytrade: +$375.00 Today we traded we traded our 5 PA…
Success in trading doesn’t just happen; it’s a product of continuous preparation and disciplined adherence to a set of well-defined rules. Here’s how I set myself up to maximize trading success, which includes profitable trading and staying mentally sharp and focused. Pre-Market Preparation Establishing a Trading Routine Trading Mindset and Discipline Conclusion By sticking to…
As we enter the week of the 4th of July, it’s important to be mindful of the unique challenges and opportunities this period brings to our trading activities. The holiday week can often lead to lower trading volumes and increased market volatility, necessitating a more cautious approach to protect our gains and navigate the market…
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