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What Is a Prop Firm? The Complete Guide for Traders

A prop firm — short for proprietary trading firm — funds skilled traders to trade its capital in exchange for a share of the profits. In this complete guide, we break down exactly how prop firms work, what the evaluation process looks like, and how to decide if this path is right for you.

Apr 3, 20268 min read
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