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Practical, original guides on risk management, position sizing, and prop firm strategy. No fluff.

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POSITION SIZING
How to Size Your MNQ Position: The Complete Guide
The math behind stop distance, tick value, and contract count for prop firm traders.
May 2025·8 min read
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PROP FIRMS
Apex vs Topstep 2025: Which Should You Choose?
A detailed breakdown of evaluation rules, drawdown structures, and payout timelines.
May 2025·7 min read
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RISK MANAGEMENT
Auto OCO Brackets: Step-by-Step Setup in Topstep
Exactly what to enter in each bracket field to match your position size and risk target.
Apr 2025·6 min read
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INSTRUMENTS
Micro vs Mini Futures: When to Scale Up from MNQ to NQ
Capital requirements, tick values, and when making the switch actually makes sense.
Apr 2025·4 min read
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COMBINE STRATEGY
5 Rules to Pass Your Topstep Combine on the First Try
Risk discipline, daily loss limits, and the mindset shifts that get traders funded.
Mar 2025·7 min read
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TOOLS
Why Your Stop Loss Price Matters More Than Your Entry
Your stop placement determines your R-multiple, your contracts, and your OCO amounts.
Mar 2025·5 min read
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POSITION SIZING
How to Size Your ES Position: The Complete S&P 500 Futures Guide
ES tick value is $12.50. Here's exactly how to calculate your contract count and OCO brackets.
May 2025·7 min read
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PROP FIRMS
Trailing Drawdown Explained: The Rule That Kills Most Prop Firm Accounts
Most traders misunderstand trailing drawdown and blow their account in the first week.
May 2025·6 min read
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PROP FIRMS
How to Pass Apex Trader Funding: The Complete Evaluation Guide
Apex evaluations fail 80%+ of traders. Here's the exact strategy to get funded on your first try.
May 2025·8 min read
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TOOLS
How to Keep a Trading Journal That Actually Gets You Funded
A trading journal isn't just a log — it's your feedback system for passing prop firm combines.
May 2025·6 min read
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RISK MANAGEMENT
How to Trade CPI, FOMC, and NFP Days as a Prop Firm Trader
High-impact economic releases spike volatility and stop out traders in milliseconds.
May 2025·7 min read
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POSITION SIZING
Gold Futures Position Sizing (GC): Tick Value, Risk, and Contract Calculator
GC gold futures are worth $10 per tick. Here's how to calculate contracts and set OCO brackets.
May 2025·6 min read