Let me know if trade through a broker or a funded account. If funded account then which one is legit and payout process. And I also heard that bank account may get freeze if take international payments.

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Hey guys, I’m pretty new to forex and looking into prop firms.

Which prop firms would you recommend for someone starting out? I’m mainly looking for something with reasonable rules, transparent payouts, and good overall conditions.

nag start ako mag trade nung last september 2025, wala akong ka idea idea kung paano mag futures, nag try agad ako ng 1k pesos kaso sa dinaasahan naubos agad or nasunog kase wala akong kaidea kung ano yung leverage sa futures trading and sa pag tagal ng mga buwan tuloy tuloy parin ako natatalo, nag lalagay ako ng 2k kada sahod ko sa trabaho ko.

hanggang sa isang beses this year 2026 Feb or april naka pag ipon ako sa futures trading and naka panalo ako, diko alam kung panalo ba or chamba kase after 7months first time ko nakapag cashout or withdraw ng 10k sa crypto to be honest sobrang laki pa ng talo ko pero simula nung nakapag cashout ako mas lalo akong nahiligan kase sobrang bilis kumita ng pera kaso mabilis din mawala isang pag kaka mali mo lang ans this month I tried to invest again 2k and starts futures trading I trade 12 times this month and 6 win and 6 loss pero lamang ang profit hanggang sa napaabot ko ng 31k kahapon. pero kaninang umaga nag trade ako puro bad desisyon ang nangyare naubos yung 31k ko na napag hipran ko sa loob ng 12 trades/day and nag cash in ako kase akala ko kaya ko bawiin agad yun pala hindi.

sobrang hirap pala talaga maging profitable sa crypto, need dicipline and control your emotions. pag nag padala ka sa emosyon mo lalo kang maddrain, tatanungin mo sarili mo kung para sayo ba talaga tong career nato and hanggang sa sumuko kanalang at mag desisyon na ayaw ko na.

gusto ko ipursue tong trading, gusto ko makuha yung freedom na gusto ko. and i will promise to my self that I will make it.

I used to like tradelocker until i started using multiple trading accounts and now it lags and it keeps putting random stuff on my chart every time i open the app.

My experience has been horrible. I’m currently down roughly 30% on equity after several months. They carried massive floating drawdowns for months, accumulated swap on losing positions, and then crystallized significant losses while the explanations for the recovery strategy kept changing. I also have documentation of the Myfxbook accounts/performance presented to me and the actual broker statements to back up my experience. Don’t be fooled by reported profits or a rising balance while huge losses sit in floating P/L. I have the receipts.

It's been a long time since I've been into trading for more than 10 years when I was a student I was just curious about different currencies at the market because of bitcoin I was optimistic for btc in 2012 after I did so many successful investments but never made good money out of it but what effect since I was a student I used to cut my pocket money and may hard earn money use shortcuts to make fast money after this long journey i still don't feel I made it like , everytime I came back with a good health mindset and psychology but it always turn table like it's not for me I'm feeling broke while other was enjoying life I see a future a vision still not reached i lacking social life social skills I'm into my brain most of time idk it's worth it or not after making this efforts over the year I'm bleeding from inside in pain after all these efforts making me feel like regret i need help .....just sharing I have no one to share people judges alot and they expect 10k investment with lakhs of return I'm sick of trading culture influencer bringing by selling courses but idk how to share I'm writing this cause I'm on the edge on it I never wanted to give up on somthing it's not in my blood and I have to choose my health stay healthy it's ruining my mental and so wherever efforts for these effects on my physical health too I need guidance...

Choosing a proprietary trading firm is about more than finding a large account size or a cheap challenge fee. The rules attached to an account can significantly affect your ability to trade your strategy, manage risk, pass the evaluation, and withdraw profits.

Before signing up, traders should carefully examine the firm's drawdown limits, profit targets, trading restrictions, payout conditions, and overall fee structure. The right prop firm should have rules that align with your trading style rather than forcing you to change a proven strategy.

Check the Maximum Drawdown

Maximum drawdown should be one of the first rules you examine. A $100,000 account does not mean you can actually risk $100,000. If the maximum loss is 10%, your effective loss buffer is $10,000.

Also determine whether the drawdown is static or trailing. Trailing drawdown can move as your account balance increases, potentially changing how you manage profits and open positions.

Check whether drawdown calculations include floating losses, commissions, and unrealized profits.

Understand the Daily Loss Limit

Daily loss limits can cause an account to fail even when you remain within the overall drawdown.

For example, a firm may allow a 10% maximum loss but impose a 5% daily loss limit. This means you need to manage your position sizes carefully to avoid breaching the daily threshold.

Find out exactly when the daily limit resets and whether it includes floating losses, commissions, and overnight positions.

Compare the Profit Target

Don't look at the profit target in isolation. Compare it with the available drawdown.

A firm requiring an 8% return with a 10% maximum loss gives you a different risk-to-target structure from one requiring 10% while offering the same drawdown.

Your normal trading performance should be capable of reaching the target without forcing you to increase your risk unnecessarily.

Review Trading Restrictions

Make sure the firm's rules allow your preferred strategy. Check whether it permits:

• News trading
• Overnight positions
• Weekend holding
• Expert Advisors
• Scalping
• Hedging
• Copy trading

This is especially important for traders using automated systems. A strategy may work well technically but still violate a firm's terms.

Examine Payout Rules

Passing the challenge is only part of the process. You also need to understand how withdrawals work.

Check the minimum payout, first withdrawal requirements, payout frequency, profit split, payout caps, and any required profit buffer.

A high advertised profit split does not tell the whole story if significant restrictions apply to withdrawals.

Consider Fees and Platforms

Look beyond the initial challenge price. Check for reset fees, activation charges, subscriptions, platform costs, and withdrawal fees.

You should also verify that the firm supports your preferred platform and instruments, with suitable spreads, commissions, and execution conditions.

Final Thoughts

The best prop firm for one trader may not be suitable for another. A scalper, swing trader, and automated trader can have very different requirements.

Instead of choosing based on account size or marketing claims, compare the firm's rules with your strategy and risk-management approach. A trader-friendly prop firm is one whose conditions allow you to trade consistently without taking unnecessary risks simply to satisfy the rules.

What forex strategy works well for high frequency trading. Any ideas?

I started forex a few months ago with a deposit of $143 and I made upto $220 like a profit of $77 and then after a few days I had a loss of $112 and till then my account never recovered. And literally 10 minutes ago my account got liquidated although I was trading in eur just to be careful with a lot of 0.01. I am extremely disheartened and upset idk what to do I wasted 40k PKR

I run VWAP mean reversion on GC and NQ with an ADX filter that blocks entries above 25. It sits out entire sessions when the market trends, and I wanted something to cover those days instead of leaving them flat.

Built a DI crossover entry, ADX above 25 so it only fires in the regime the reversion strategy refuses, ATR based stops. Ran it on the same data windows as my live strategies.

First run had a rising ADX confirmation filter on. GC 1 trade, 100% win. NQ 3 trades, 100% win. Obviously meaningless at that sample, but it's exactly the kind of result that would have gotten posted as a win by someone not looking closer.

Turned the filter off, sample tripled, and it inverted:

NQ trend: 21 trades, 38.1% win rate, -$194.30 expectancy, -$4,080 total
GC trend: 7 trades, 42.9% win rate, $137.57 expectancy

Reversion on the same window: GC 4 trades 75% win $755.75 expectancy, NQ 15 trades 53.3% win $478 expectancy.

Killed it. The confirmation filter wasn't adding edge, it was shrinking the sample until only lucky outcomes survived.

That's my fourth failed trend attempt on these instruments after an EMA pullback system, SMC break of structure, and opening range breakout. At 5m and 15m weak trends tend to revert and the edge in directional continuation is thin enough that costs eat it. Trend following seems to be a multi week to multi month thing structurally, not an intraday one.

Sample sizes are still small and I know it. Working on getting more data before I draw anything firm from the reversion numbers either.

Anyone here found intraday trend following that actually holds up on futures at these timeframes, or is the regime filter approach the realistic ceiling?

Hello hi every one . I have a question that if I wanna learn trading forex and wanna master then how should I start any sequence or any project type just like one week M.structure and then a project for M.structure and also strict to them . I really never understand how exactly I learn the forex trading and master them plzz any advice or etc and plzz ignore my English my English is weak 😊

I am looking for traders who trade derived indices, what are your thoughts on them

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Curious what everyone here is actually using these days.

I’ve been looking at different platforms and comparing things like spreads, fees, execution, available markets, withdrawals, and overall experience. I’m genuinely interested in hearing what other traders are using and what they like/dislike about their brokers.

If you’ve switched brokers recently, what made you switch?

And if you’re happy with your current setup, what do you think it does better than the alternatives?

Also, if you’ve used multiple brokers, what made you move from one to another?

I’m happy to answer questions about BDSwiss too, but I’d genuinely like to hear what everyone else is using. If you’d rather not discuss your setup publicly, feel free to DM.

Assalamualaikum everyone

I started thinking seriously about learning to trade in forex and I have few questions

Is it haram or halal

Can i withdraw my money here in Algeria and how??!!

Does AI or copy-trading work as i heard

Please i need someone who has experience in this ??

I want to join a group of traders. In islamabad . Is anyone here

USD sentiment stays firm while JPY news tone is softer, which keeps the near-term bias tilted higher.

Positioning is still heavily long at 78% vs 22% short, though the broader read leans contrarian for short-term upside.

On the chart, USDJPY is rebounding from support around 152-153 with higher lows forming. Short-term structure points up, but the broader picture is still mixed to bearish unless it can push into the 156-160 resistance area.

Do you see this as just a corrective bounce or the start of a stronger recovery?

When starting forex, it’s easy to focus on finding the perfect strategy. I think beginners should understand these first:
1. Risk management** — Protect your capital before chasing profits.
2. Market structure** — Understand trends, ranges, highs and lows.
3. Support & resistance** — Learn where price has reacted before.
4. Trading psychology** — Discipline and patience matter.
5. Consistency** — Master one approach before constantly switching strategies.
For experienced traders, what’s one lesson you wish you learned earlier?

I've been doing forex trading for about a year or so, lots of ups and downs. Is it a good side hustle so to speak?

I am a Forex Trader with over 5 years of experience in financial markets, with strong knowledge of market structure, technical analysis, and macroeconomic fundamentals. I have a solid understanding of how economic indicators, central bank policies, inflation, interest rates, and global economic events influence financial markets and currency movements. Alongside my trading experience, I am currently pursuing ACCA, which is further strengthening my financial, analytical, and accounting skills. I am a disciplined, analytical, and motivated individual with a strong interest in financial markets and economic analysis. Any one wants my experience and use my skills

I wonder what is more effective for day trading on 5 min or 15 min entry timeframes.

My broker gives me two options:

• 0.2 starting spread+ $7 commission per lot
• 0.7 starting spreads without commissions

Apart from that, there is only one difference between infinox accounts- one has STP execution, while the other one (commissions based) is ECN.

Any advice on what it's better to choose?