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Prop Firm Reset and Free Retake Explained
Guides 21 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Reset and Free Retake Explained

A prop firm reset usually starts a fresh evaluation for a fee, while a free retake provides another attempt without a new base challenge purchase. Eligibility, phase treatment, drawdown rules, add-ons, and current challenge pricing should all be compared before choosing between a reset, retake, or new account.

Prop Firm Account Breached: What Happens Next
Guides 21 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Account Breached: What Happens Next

A prop firm account breach usually ends the challenge or funded stage for that account. The next step is to identify the exact violated rule, verify the calculation, and then decide whether an appeal, reset, new challenge, or exit from the program makes sense.

Prop Firm Payout Methods: Bank, Crypto and Rise Compared
Guides 21 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Payout Methods: Bank, Crypto and Rise Compared

Prop firm payouts can be sent by bank transfer, crypto or through Rise. Bank transfers suit fiat withdrawals, crypto can settle faster after approval and Rise adds flexibility by letting traders withdraw an available balance through supported bank or crypto routes.

Prop Firm KYC: Documents You Need for Your First Payout
Guides 20 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm KYC: Documents You Need for Your First Payout

Prop firm KYC usually verifies your identity with a government issued photo ID, profile details and often a selfie or liveness check. Some firms also request proof of address or verify payout account ownership before releasing a first payout.

Prop Firm Minimum Trading Days Explained
Guides 20 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Minimum Trading Days Explained

Minimum trading days set the number of qualifying days a trader must complete before passing certain prop firm stages. Some programs have no fixed minimum, but consistency rules, profitable day requirements, or payout conditions can still create an effective multi-day requirement.

Prop Firm Hedging Rules: What Is and Isn't Allowed
Guides 20 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Hedging Rules: What Is and Isn't Allowed

Prop firm hedging rules vary by program and can distinguish between same account hedging, cross account hedging, correlated offsets, and coordinated trading. Platform support does not automatically mean a strategy is permitted, so traders need to check the exact account and instrument rules.

Prop Firm Weekend Holding Rules Explained
Guides 19 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Weekend Holding Rules Explained

Prop firm weekend holding rules vary by firm, program, trading stage and market. Some CFD accounts allow positions to remain open through the weekend, while many futures programs require traders to close before a Friday cutoff. Traders should also consider gap risk, drawdown rules and financing costs.

Prop Firm Refund Policy: Do You Get the Challenge Fee Back
Guides 19 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Refund Policy: Do You Get the Challenge Fee Back

Prop firm challenge fees are not automatically refundable. Some firms reimburse the fee after specific payout milestones, while others allow refunds only for unused accounts or provide internal credit instead of cash.

Prop Firm Profit Split Explained: 80%, 90% and 100%
Guides 19 Oct 2026 10 min read

Prop Firm Profit Split Explained: 80%, 90% and 100%

A prop firm profit split determines what percentage of eligible trading profit goes to the trader. While 90% and 100% splits pay more on equal terms, fees, payout caps, buffers, drawdown rules and withdrawal conditions can change the actual value of an offer.

Prop Firm Scaling Plans: How Account Growth Works
Guides 18 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm Scaling Plans: How Account Growth Works

Prop firm scaling plans increase funded account capacity after traders meet defined performance conditions. The article explains scaling models, profit targets, drawdown effects, payout rules and how to compare plans by usable risk capacity rather than headline account size.

Prop Firms That Allow EAs and Trading Bots
Guides 18 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firms That Allow EAs and Trading Bots

Prop firms apply different rules to EAs and trading bots, with restrictions based on ownership, platform, account size and trading stage. The article compares major policy models and explains how to check whether an automated strategy is compliant before using it.

Prop Firm News Trading Rules: Which Firms Allow It
Guides 18 Oct 2026 11 min read

Prop Firm News Trading Rules: Which Firms Allow It

Prop firm news trading rules vary by firm, account type and trading stage. Some programs allow trading through economic releases, while others restrict new orders, adjust profits or prohibit news-specific strategies.