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Financial Market Trader CEO ElementFx Capital Limited. Founder of ENERGY BLOCK strategy Professional Trader with 7 years Experience.

How To Pass a Prop Firm Account With Ease Before delving into the world of prop firm trading, it's imperative to conduct a thorough assessment of the prop company from which you intend to purchase an account. In subsequent discussions, we will delve into the specifics of this research process. However, the first consideration should be ensuring the firm can fulfill its promises regarding profit splits. It's essential to scrutinize their rules diligently, as some prop firms may harbor hidden regulations that could potentially impede or delay account progress. For clarity on these matters, direct communication with customer support is advisable (covered in subsequent discussions). Congratulations on acquiring a prop account with substantial capital to trade ($10,000!). However, it's vital to acknowledge that for practical purposes, we will be operating with your overall and daily drawdown, which effectively represents your actual balance. Aligning your maximum drawdown with your win rate and risk tolerance is paramount. Many prop firms typically offer a maximum overall drawdown of 10% and a daily drawdown of 5%. Let's consider a scenario where your trading edge yields a win rate of 40% at a risk-reward ratio of 1:3. It's crucial not to rush to meet account requirements hastily, as most prop firms allow an ample number of days to pass the challenge phase. In this hypothetical scenario, with $10,000 in your prop account, your daily drawdown would be $500 (5% of the account), and your overall drawdown would be $1,000 (10% of the account), with a 40% win rate, you can expect to win 4 trades out of 10. Risking 1% ($100) of your account per trade aligns well with a risk-reward ratio of 1:3, where the potential reward is $300. Let’s do the Math You took 10 trades, Lose 6 trades ($600) and Win 4 trades ($400 x 3 = $1,200). You are 6% up in your account already. Repeat again, you pass phase 1. Phase 2, show be 5% challenge, stick to your strategy one more time and you’re done. Adherence to your strategy is critical for safeguarding your account. Emotional trading, triggered by drawdowns, can lead to impulsive decisions driven by revenge, fear, or greed. It's essential to maintain discipline and stick to your plan, regardless of temporary setbacks. Whether you adopt a conservative or aggressive approach, align your maximum drawdown with your risk tolerance and trading style. This proactive measure serves to mitigate risks and preserve capital over the long term. Continue to adhere to this plan till you make your first withdrawal, covering your account purchase fee. #PropTrading #ProprietaryTrading #TradingStrategies #RiskManagement #FinancialMarkets #ForexTrading #StockMarket #DayTrading #Investing #ProfitSharing #CapitalAllocation #TradingEdge #TradeManagement #PortfolioManagement #TradingEducation

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