Proprietary trading (or “prop firm trading”) is becoming increasingly popular among both beginner and advanced traders. Instead of using your own capital to trade, prop firms provide you with funded accounts under certain rules and expect a share of your profits. In return, you get access to big opportunities that might be hard to achieve
What Is a Prop Firm? A proprietary trading firm (prop firm) is a financial institution that uses its own capital to trade financial instruments, rather than trading on behalf of clients. This model allows prop firms to retain all profits generated from their trades. Traders within these firms are typically allocated a portion of the
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below no longer apply to The Futures Desk. As of 30 September 2026, The Futures Desk’s site lists TFDX (powered by ProjectX) and Rithmic feeds. PickMyTrade connects to Rithmic accounts; check The Futures Desk’s rules on
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below may no longer apply to this firm. Check the firm’s website for its current trading platform before following this guide. In the competitive world of futures trading, Funding Futures has emerged as a leading proprietary
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below no longer apply to TX3 Funding. Check TX3 Funding’s own site for the platform it uses today, then see the brokers and platforms PickMyTrade currently supports. In 2025, TX3 Funding has emerged as a prominent
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below no longer apply to TickTickTrader. Check TickTickTrader’s own site for the platform it uses today, then see the brokers and platforms PickMyTrade currently supports. TickTickTrader Prop Firm is carving out a reputation for trader-friendly policies
Update (October 2026): ProjectX has been available only through Topstep (TopstepX) since 28 February 2026, so the ProjectX steps below no longer apply to FXIFY Futures. As of 30 September 2026, FXIFY Futures’ help centre lists Tradovate, TradingView (via Tradovate) and NinjaTrader. PickMyTrade connects to Tradovate accounts; check FXIFY’s rules on automated trading before you
Introduction In this Goat Funded Trader Review 2025 & TradeLocker Connection Guide, we explore whether GFT is a legit prop firm or a risky bet. Founded in 2022 in Hong Kong, GFT has funded over 98,000 traders and paid out more than $10 million. But is it worth your time and money? Let’s look at
Introduction The Trading Pit Rithmic Connection Guide 2025 provides traders with a clear step-by-step process to connect Rithmic with The Trading Pit for futures challenges. This guide explains setup, trading rules, and tips to make the most of Rithmic while trading funded accounts in 2025. The Trading Pit, a Liechtenstein-based proprietary (prop) trading firm, has
Trading can be a fast-paced environment, and automating your strategies can give you a significant edge. If you’re using Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and want to leverage the power of TradingView’s charting and analysis tools for automated options and futures trading, then PickMyTrade is a solution worth exploring. This guide will walk you through setting up
