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How to Build a Trading Plan to Pass a Prop Firm Evaluation in 2026
Mar 10, 2026Olivier Bertin

How to Build a Trading Plan to Pass a Prop Firm Evaluation in 2026

Learn how to build a trading plan to pass a prop firm evaluation. Discover simple rules for risk management, trade setups, trading sessions, and disciplined execution.

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Why the Hardest Part of Trading Is Managing Yourself
Mar 6, 2026Iva Bogdanov

Why the Hardest Part of Trading Is Managing Yourself

Trading psychology often determines success more than strategy. Learn how emotional control, discipline, and self-management help prop traders stay consistent and protect funded accounts.

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How to Manage Drawdown in a Prop Firm Account Through Disciplined Risk Control
Mar 3, 2026Olivier Bertin

How to Manage Drawdown in a Prop Firm Account Through Disciplined Risk Control

Learn how to manage drawdown in a prop firm account through disciplined risk control. Discover how funded traders protect capital, respect daily loss limits, and recover without breaching.

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FOMO in Prop Trading: How Urgency Disrupts Discipline and Decision Quality
Feb 27, 2026Iva Bogdanov

FOMO in Prop Trading: How Urgency Disrupts Discipline and Decision Quality

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) can distort decision quality and risk discipline in prop trading. Learn how urgency impacts funded accounts and how structured traders protect capital.

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Why Patience Is a Competitive Advantage in Prop Trading
Feb 25, 2026Olivier Bertin

Why Patience Is a Competitive Advantage in Prop Trading

Patience in prop trading protects capital, improves execution, and reduces emotional decisions. Learn how waiting for quality setups improves consistency and performance.

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When Traders Stop Reacting and Start Executing: The Mental Shift Toward Consistency
Feb 20, 2026Iva Bogdanov

When Traders Stop Reacting and Start Executing: The Mental Shift Toward Consistency

Discover how consistent traders shift from emotional reactions to structured execution. Learn how risk control, predefined rules, and disciplined behaviour create stability in prop trading environments.

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From Long-Term Experience to Structured Prop Trading Payouts: Syed’s Approach with FTM
Feb 17, 2026Olivier Bertin

From Long-Term Experience to Structured Prop Trading Payouts: Syed’s Approach with FTM

Discover how a 10+ year forex trader transitioned into structured prop trading and achieved consistent funded payouts through swing trading, strict risk management, and disciplined execution.

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5 Best Prop Trading Firms in the UK for 2026 & Beyond
Feb 15, 2026Olivier Bertin

5 Best Prop Trading Firms in the UK for 2026 & Beyond

5 Best Prop Trading Firms in the UK for 2026 & Beyond

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The Risk Management Habits That Protect Prop Trading Accounts
Feb 12, 2026Olivier Bertin

The Risk Management Habits That Protect Prop Trading Accounts

Learn the risk management habits that help traders protect prop trading accounts. Discover how drawdown control, risk-to-reward, news trading discipline, and execution behaviour improve funded account longevity.

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