Education

Start With the Foundations

Build a solid understanding of the core concepts behind financial markets and trading.

Market Basics

Understand how financial markets work and the different markets traders can access.

Technical Analysis

Compare important differences between programs so you can conduct your own research more efficiently.

Market Structure

Learn how traders analyze highs, lows, trends and changes in market structure.

Trading Terminology

Build your trading vocabulary and understand the terminology used across the industry.

Explore Different Trading Approaches

There is no single approach that works for every trader. Explore educational content covering different trading methodologies, setups and approaches to market analysis.

Price Action

Explore trading concepts based on price movement and market behaviour.

Technical Strategies

Learn about technical indicators, chart patterns and structured trading approaches.

Day Trading

Explore concepts relevant to traders who focus on shorter-term market opportunities.

Swing Trading

Understand approaches designed around holding positions over longer periods.

Risk Comes Before the Trade

Understanding risk is one of the most important parts of developing a sustainable trading process. Explore educational content covering position sizing, drawdown, stop-loss management and risk-to-reward concepts.

Position Sizing

Understand how position size relates to risk and account size.

Drawdown

Learn how drawdown works and why it matters in prop trading.

Risk-to-Reward

Explore the relationship between potential risk and potential reward.

Trading Terminology

Learn about managing open positions and maintaining predefined risk parameters.

The Trader Behind the Strategy Matters

A trading strategy is only one part of the equation. Decision-making, discipline, patience and emotional control can all influence how a trader approaches the markets.

Discipline

Develop a consistent approach to following your trading plan.

Patience

Understand why waiting for the right conditions can be part of a trading process.

Emotional Decision-Making

Explore how emotions can affect trading decisions.

Trading Journal

Learn how documenting your trades can help you review your process.

Understand How Prop Trading Works

Prop trading introduces its own terminology, rules and trading environments. Learn about evaluations, funded accounts, drawdown models, trading restrictions, payout structures and other concepts commonly associated with proprietary trading.

Prop Firm Evaluations

Understand how evaluation programs generally work.

Funded Accounts

Learn about different funded-account structures and terminology.

Trading Rules

Understand why rules and restrictions can differ between programs.

Payouts

Explore common payout terminology and structures.

Prop Trading Insights in Video

Watch our latest interviews, reviews, educational videos and trading discussions. Each video can be accompanied by additional written content.

Take Your Trading Knowledge Further

Once you understand the fundamentals, explore more advanced concepts designed for traders who want to deepen their market knowledge.

Advanced Market Structure

Liquidity

Volatility

Technical Indicators

Technical Indicators

Trading Systems

Backtesting

Trading Data

Automation

AI Trading

Prop Trading Insights in Video

Watch our latest interviews, reviews, educational videos and trading discussions. Each video can be accompanied by additional written content.

Understanding Market Structure

Learn the basic concepts behind identifying trends, highs, lows and market movement.

How Should Traders Think About Risk?

Explore the importance of defining risk before entering a trade.

Building a Trading Process

Explore the components that can form part of a structured trading process.

Understanding Prop Firm Evaluations

Learn about common evaluation concepts and terminology.

Building a Trading Plan: Where Should You Start?

A trading plan can help bring structure to the way you approach the markets. From defining your strategy and risk parameters to determining how you will review your trades, a clear process can help you understand what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.

Defining your trading objectives

Choosing a trading approach

Establishing risk parameters

Creating entry and exit rules

Managing trades

Reviewing your performance

Continue Learning With Our Free Resources

Download practical guides, checklists, eBooks and educational resources designed to support your trading development.

Trading Plan Checklist

A simple checklist to help you think through the key elements of a structured trading plan.

Risk Management Checklist

Review the key risk considerations traders should understand before entering a trade.

Beginner's Trading Guide

A practical introduction to the concepts every new trader should understand.

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