Prop Firm Rules
Trading Rules Comparison
Compare trading rules and restrictions across all major prop firms at a glance.
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Understanding the Rules
Common Rules
- Minimum Trading DaysMost firms require a minimum number of active trading days during evaluation.
- Profit TargetsSpecific profit thresholds must be reached to pass evaluation phases.
- Maximum DrawdownLimits on how much your account balance can decline from its peak.
- Daily Loss LimitsMaximum amount you can lose in a single trading day before being stopped out.
- Consistency RulesNo single day's profit can exceed a set percentage of total profits.
- Contract LimitsMaximum number of contracts you can hold at any given time.
Prohibited Activities
- Account SharingSharing login credentials or letting others trade your account.
- Exploiting Data FeedsUsing latency arbitrage or exploiting price feed discrepancies.
- Opposite-Side TradingHedging across multiple funded accounts with opposing positions.
- Gambling BehaviorPlacing oversized positions on high-impact news events without risk management.