PropTrading

Learn the strategies to consistent and profitable (forex) prop trading.

What is Intraday trading
14.7. 2025 (Last update: 3.9. 2025)

What is Intraday Trading; Pros and Cons

In simple terms, intraday (or day) trading is the buying and selling of financial assets within the same day/session. Here, positions are usually closed before the market ends to avoid overnight exposure. This strategy can give you access to plenty of opportunities, no market rollovers and more. It can also be very risky, and may...

Forex market participants
7.7. 2025 (Last update: 24.12. 2025)

Forex Market Participants: Who are the Biggest Players?

Key forex market participants include commercial banks, central banks, hedge funds, pension funds, retail traders, brokers and also prop firms. Let’s look at each of them (participants with the most power/trading volume): 1. Commercial banks These are financial institutions that render services such as savings/checking accounts, loans, and investment services to individuals and businesses. They...

What is fair value gap
30.6. 2025 (Last update: 31.12. 2025)

What is Fair Value Gap in Forex and How to Utilise It

Fair Value Gap (FVG) or market imbalance is the space on a candlestick chart where trading did not occur at a particular price level. It forms when the market moves too fast in one direction that it leaves behind a three-candle pattern. The most important characteristic of this formation is that the wicks of the first and third...

What is market structure
23.6. 2025 (Last update: 17.9. 2025)

What is Market Structure & How It Can Help You Make Informed Decisions

Market structure (MS) is the visual organisation of price movement within a timeframe. Analysing the market structure involves the examination of market behaviour (formations or moves) on a chart, to spot and interpret repeated patterns, key levels or trends. It helps you to anticipate possible directions and invest accordingly. Let’s look at its key parts, useful patterns,...

Interview with funded trader
14.6. 2025 (Last update: 13.8. 2025)

Interview with a Funded Trader, Ikwetie: A Journey of Humility, Patience and Consistency

Ikwetie participated in RebelsFunding’s trading competition, won a $5000 copper account and became funded (262 days ago). With patience, consistency, and zero monetary investment, he has received a total of 7 payouts, and is still working towards more. His story tells us that determination and sticking to your trading plan are far more important than chasing a quick...