PropScorer Academy
Everything you need to know about futures prop firms โ from your first evaluation to scaling 20 funded accounts. No fluff, just actionable knowledge.
Prop Firm Academy
Master the business of prop trading โ from evaluation to funded payouts.
๐ข Level 1 โ The Basics
New to prop firms? Start here.
What Is a Prop Firm?
Everything you need to know about proprietary trading firms โ how they work, why they exist, and how you can trade their capital.
Prop Firm vs Personal Broker: Why Trade Someone Else's Money?
The real advantages (and drawbacks) of using a prop firm instead of risking your own capital.
How Does a Prop Firm Evaluation Work?
Step-by-step breakdown of the challenge process โ what's expected, how long it takes, and what happens when you pass.
Evaluation vs Funded Account: What Changes?
The rules shift once you're funded. Understand the differences in drawdown, payouts, and responsibilities.
Understanding the Real Costs of Prop Trading
Evaluation fees, resets, data subscriptions, hidden charges โ know exactly what you're paying before you start.
Prop Firm Glossary: Every Term Explained
From drawdown to profit split, every prop trading term defined in plain English.
๐ต Level 2 โ The Rules
Master the rules before risking a cent.
Drawdown Explained: Trailing vs Static vs EOD
The most important rule in prop trading, broken down with real examples and numbers.
Profit Targets: How Much Do You Need to Make?
Realistic expectations for passing evaluations โ targets, timeframes, and strategies.
Consistency Rules: What They Are and How to Follow Them
Some firms require consistent daily P&L. Learn which ones, why, and how to adapt your strategy.
Minimum Trading Days: Why They Exist
Don't rush your evaluation. Understand the minimum days requirement and how to meet it without forcing trades.
10 Mistakes That Fail 80% of Evaluations
The most common pitfalls that blow accounts โ and exactly how to avoid each one.
๐ก Level 3 โ Choosing Your Firm
Pick the right firm for your style.
How to Choose a Prop Firm in 2026
The 7 criteria that actually matter when picking a futures prop firm โ and how PropScorer ranks them.
Tradovate vs Rithmic: Which Platform Should You Pick?
The two major futures platforms compared โ features, compatible software, latency, and which firms support what.
The Multi-Account Strategy: 1, 5, or 20 Accounts?
Why top traders run multiple funded accounts, how copy trading works, and the limits you need to know.
Prop Firm Promos: How to Get the Best Deal
When to buy evaluations, recurring sales patterns, promo code stacking, and seasonal deals.
๐ฃ Level 4 โ After the Evaluation
You passed. Now what?
I Passed My Evaluation โ Now What?
Your first steps as a funded trader: activation, first trades, and requesting your first payout.
The Complete Payout Guide
How to get paid โ methods, timelines, profit splits, and a quick overview of tax implications.
Scaling With Prop Firms: From 1 to 20 Accounts
The roadmap to growing your funded capital from a single account to a full portfolio.
Futures Trading Academy
Learn futures trading from the ground up โ contracts, risk, order flow, psychology.
๐ข Level 1 โ The Basics
New to prop firms? Start here.
Futures Trading 101: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to start trading futures contracts.
Understanding CME Futures Contracts: NQ, ES, YM, RTY Explained
Contract specs, tick values, margin requirements, and rollover dates explained.
Mini vs Micro Futures: Which Contract Size Is Right for You?
E-mini vs Micro E-mini compared โ sizes, capital needs, and when to trade which.
Futures Trading Sessions: When to Trade NQ and ES
Globex hours, regular sessions, and the best times for futures volatility.
๐ต Level 2 โ The Rules
Master the rules before risking a cent.
Every Order Type Explained: Market, Limit, Stop, OCO, Bracket
Complete guide to every futures order type and when to use each one.
Position Sizing for Futures: How to Calculate the Right Size
Risk per trade, dollar per point, and max contracts by account size.
Risk Management for Futures Traders: The Complete Guide
The 1-2% rule, daily loss limits, max drawdown, and the math of ruin.
๐ก Level 3 โ Choosing Your Firm
Pick the right firm for your style.
Trading Journal & Statistics: The Metrics That Matter
Win rate, profit factor, expectancy โ how to track and improve performance.
Scalping NQ Futures: A Practical Guide
NQ scalping strategies, setups, risk parameters, and practical examples.
Swing Trading ES Futures: Capturing Multi-Day Moves
ES swing setups, overnight risk management, and multi-day position sizing.
๐ฃ Level 4 โ After the Evaluation
You passed. Now what?
Order Flow Trading Basics: Reading the Tape for Futures
DOM, volume profile, delta, footprint charts, and how institutions move price.
Trading Psychology: Managing Emotions in Futures Trading
FOMO, revenge trading, discipline, and tilt management for futures traders.
Backtesting Your Futures Strategy: From Hypothesis to Data
Tools, sample size, overfitting, and walk-forward testing for futures strategies.