6 minutes

Struggling to pass your evaluation? Learn why starting with Micros to build a buffer—before transitioning to Minis—is the secret to surviving trailing drawdowns.

5 minutes

Can you copy trade with prop firms? Our 2026 guide covers the difference between internal and external copying, compliant software, and how to manage multiple accounts.

8 minutes

Futures vs. Forex Prop Firms: Why professional traders are switching to centralized futures in 2026. Compare regulations, hidden costs, and payout reliability.

5 minutes

Analysis of 13 years of intraday futures volatility data. Learn why NQ risks your funded account, how to trade the morning liquidity sequence, and when to sit out.

12 minutes

Smart Money Concepts (SMC) cheat sheet for futures prop traders: liquidity sweeps, order blocks, fair value gaps, BOS/CHoCH, kill zones, SMT divergence, and Tradeify-specific rules for consistency, drawdown, and daily close.

15 minutes

Master Order Blocks and Smart Money Concepts (SMC). Learn to identify institutional footprints, validate zones with displacement, and execute precise trades for prop firm success.

8 minutes

Skip the test or prove your skills? Read our guide on instant funding vs evaluation to determine which prop firm model offers the smartest path to a funded account.

11 minutes

New to futures prop trading? Learn which prop firms are best for beginners in 2026, with a clear breakdown of drawdown types, rules, and payout structures.

7 minutes

Stop waiting for monthly paydays. Discover the best prop firms' funded trader programs offering daily withdrawals, instant processing, and the best liquidity velocity in 2026.

8 minutes

Discover the best affordable futures prop trading firms of 2026. This comprehensive report compares funding costs, activation fees, and risk rules like EOD drawdowns to help you find the highest value account for your trading style

15 minutes

Blew your prop firm account? It’s not just psychology; it’s statistics. Learn the math behind drawdown recovery and the exact position sizing needed to survive.

Master funded trader psychology and the shift from sim to live. Learn to handle prop firm drawdowns, overcome anxiety, and build a resilient trading mindset.

Why do prop firm payouts really get denied? We uncover the vague terms, prohibited strategies, and support warning signs you need to know before you trade.

Master the art of trading multiple prop firm accounts simultaneously. Learn essential copy trading strategies, avoid critical execution errors, and scale your profits without technical risks.

Struggling to pass prop firm challenges? Discover 10 expert futures strategies, strict rule breakdowns, and risk management tips specifically for Tradeify.

Futures Trading for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Futures Account