What Is A Prop Firm? Simplest Explanation | How Do I Get Funded?

[@tradeup4776]

great to see a breakdown of everything prop firms do, and hopefully will make some of the sceptics believe in them more

[@TradeConnectVVS]

Exactly!

[@tradeup4776]

@@elwoodpalmer720 But they should be thinking about this, and if they are not, then they should not be trading. The fundamentals of risk management and trade sizing is key to making profits consistently.

[@rdhamill]

Interesting that you define a prop firm as using traders as a data source. The premise has been that they are partners in trading real funds. I would prefer that but right now I'm staying away from all of them.

[@prettycoolPJ]

Hmm. As a super beginner, I feel like even this "simple" explanation was over my head. I can't say I really got an understanding via the definition you laid out. Thanks for the post, but I guess I'll have to do more research.

[@TradeConnectVVS]

Seems like I'll have to do better. I plan on remaking this video (:

[@Unelephant]

Not mentioned in this video: Some firms don't even execute their funded traders' orders in a real market. But wholly uses challenge/subscription fees to pay out their traders' "profit" split.

[@TradeConnectVVS]

Yes, some do that. I did mention in the video most prop firms (not all) are made up of 2 companies, one to collect the fees and another that actually places the trades. We call the first one the prop firm since they are the ones collecting the data. The Prop firm can do anything they'd like with that data, of course for longevity sake, you'd hope they apply at least some of the data from traders demos to live funds so the firm doesn't go under in the event of a live payout or not pay out large winner all together.

[@michelleabraham1732]

@@ryanthompson8256 what does she deal on

[@TradeConnectVVS]

@@michelleabraham1732 Lol the Hellen thing is a scam

[@markjackson3531]

@@TradeConnectVVS So is TFD....shut down and KEPT CLIENT'S MONEY.

[@human_hope]

That into music gives me chills.

[@sidneya.4330]

Your channel is an excellent resource for traders 👌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@TradeConnectVVS]

Happy to hear, thanks for saying so!

[@benhamin_tv9637]

Some of the prop firms that you mentioned are now closed. I'm really grateful that I made the right choice, Audacity Capital. Before I starting up with them I'm little bit skeptical because of the price compare to the newly prop firms. But the price is justifiable for the service provided by those traders and also the peace of mind that at the end of the day, you'll know that this firm is not going to close unlike what other prop firms happening right now like MFF, and The Funded Trader.

[@cannelleai.293]

Ok but why do some prop firm tell us that they offer real accound ? Where does the money come from ? If they just want our data why do they consider us as a trader on the contract agreement and not as "data provider" ?

[@BoEmery]

For someone who's never traded, what 3-5 suggestions would you offer to familiarize yourself with in order to get a foundational knowledge & understanding of trading before trying a prop firm combine? Thx

[@darrenross8939]

Great video Blake thx

[@TradeConnectVVS]

Appreciate you!

[@My-FX-World]

Interesting video and informative 👍

[@clayfrost2288]

Make the video on the Personal Acc Monitoring and the Parameters only please!

[@TradeConnectVVS]

With a specific prop firm?

[@Jeremiahaugustine-fe5wn]

Do they increase leverage after passing the account?

[@JamesCarter102]

Still on Audacity Capital especially on what is happening right now in the industry.

[@sultanzamin6310]

Nice job blake!

[@TradeConnectVVS]

Thank you!

[@andreasefimov9246]

The Funded Trader is a rugpull xD

[@Steph-tk9hv]

I think i like parameters only and personal acc. Monitoring prop firm I need recommendations for them

[@animefanhd4837]

Which platforms have the most list of alt coins?

[@tomasfisolo9660]

I don't understand, if propietary trading firms trade their own capital, who are the firm's clients? I mean, where do funds come from originaly?

[@TradeConnectVVS]

There's usually 2 separate companies, one that collects data, fees and hosts traders on demo accounts and another company that is the fund that actually places the trades. Not all Prop firms separate these roles but most do.

[@nasirmohammed8736]

Can you please do a video on Instant Funding Prop Firms?

[@TradeConnectVVS]

yes! can you be a little more spesific on what about them you'd want the video on? I could list some god ones explaint he model in more detail ect

[@nasirmohammed8736]

@@TradeConnectVVS basically covering the good available options and how you would rank them in terms of general reliability. Thank you

[@durduwsku]

Who is an example of a Parameter Only firm? I feel like I saw one that was in beta for stocks a few weeks back, but cant recall anymore

[@TradeConnectVVS]

I may do a video on them soon :) It's not ready to share yet

[@Kofijhay]

After getting funded do the rules still apply.... also what causes you to loose a funded account

[@vinodkumarkg]

Blake, I had high expectations about The Funded Trader, your own prop firm. When you launched it, as you know the pain of traders and you want to be transparent, I was excited and jumped on it. But you disappointed us by changing the EA rule recently saying that trader cannot use any EAs unless it is programmed or owned by him. Don't you think this is a ridiculous rule? Please be honest. Many traders are using EAs only or combination of EA+ Manual strategies. How many traders can program their own EAs? Even if someone can program, it is not fair to ask their source code as proof to verify. How the trader know you will not steal his intellectual property!. So request you to look into the matter and remove the EA rule and make it more trader friendly like FTMO and MFF.. Otherwise The Funded Trader will not be in the preferred prop firm list soon.. Hope you being very transparent as you claim, you will not delete this comment and give us a reply!

[@TradeConnectVVS]

We do allow EAs that help with position sizing / risk and all indicators, what other hybrid EA types are you referring to that aren't allowed? We just don't want 10+ people using the same EA and have all of our risk in one hive mind trading style, that's more for my NEXT fund ;) you'll probably hear more about that soon!

[@vinodkumarkg]

@@TradeConnectVVS Thank you for replying Blake. Position sizing and Risk calculator EAs are just manual traders tools and not fully automated EAs which can open trades automatically and work 25X7. I am referring to fully automated EAs available at mql market and online sites. As these EAs have different input settings, it is not necessary that every trader gets exact same results. Even If it is same results by multiple traders, if end of the day if it is making money within the drawdown constraints, then why not allow it? Hence I am not fully convinced with your answer.

[@TradeConnectVVS]

@@vinodkumarkg It's increased risk exposure that we don't want to have right now. We have more than enough money to back all successful traders with the current settings / rules. We are in talks with investors to determine if we bring on more of them they will allow EAs again with an increase in capital. I don't think normal EAs will be gone for too long!

[@charmainebarga758]

@@TradeConnectVVS Thank you for taking the time to do this video! I recently contacted Support regarding the EA rule. I asked if the EA I use, which is a trade manager/risk management EA that I didn’t create, is allowed. I’m the one who clicks that Buy and Sell button. The EA then manages the trade for me based on my settings (e.g. when to move SL to BE, whether or not to take partial profits, what percentage, trail SL, etc). And this was their response: “Hello, You can´t use EA if you are not the owner. We don´t do exeptions.” Supports response and your comment in this thread seem to contradict. What is the correct answer for my case?

[@Leobain1]

Question: Do you think FTMO new swing trading 1:30 leverage would be a problem for myself who only places maybe 2-3 trades a week MAX risking 1% per trade? Not super familiar with leverage

[@synners7370]

It only matters if the trade size is too large for the balance you have. Realistically it depends on your stop loss distance to the risk. As 1% at 10 pips distance so lets say 1k risk at 10 pips. That means you would have a 10 lot trade size to achieve that. So you need a leverage that allows you to open that size trade. 1:30 means $1 =$30 buying power. Leverage usually only matters if you want to risk 1% or so at small stoploss distances like 10 pips or under. Hope that helps.

[@gorrettymbutu6064]

Also on the funded traders can you introduce a 25k account 50k is too big for beginners

[@TradeConnectVVS]

We should implement this soon!

[@juanmejia6478]

Will your prop firm be adding an option for swing traders? Your prop firm has one of the best if not the best benefit and better rules out there. Thanks

[@TradeConnectVVS]

What sort of new changes would you want in a program like that?

[@muhsinforu175]

@@TradeConnectVVS no restrictions on trading style please

[@juanmejia6478]

@@TradeConnectVVS I would just like to have extra time to pass the evaluation And better rules than the one that 5%er offers if possible.

[@TradeConnectVVS]

@@muhsinforu175 The Funded Trader doesn't restrict trading styles

[@TradeConnectVVS]

@@juanmejia6478 The Funded Trader is actually the current market leader in phase 1 timing for traditional style evaluations (35 days instead of 30) The Challenge isn't meant to be easy but we could consider a separate challenge that has a much longer time but it'd have other restrictions

[@hunterhunter3194]

Bro there is any prop firm with no KYC needed please 😢

[@hutup9092]

About ur propfirm, I love the site and I want to sign up next month. What is the maximum amount an individual can get?

[@TradeConnectVVS]

1.5 million after scaling but $600k (3 200k's) earned at one time

[@hutup9092]

@@TradeConnectVVS perfect, is there any discord group?. I want to purchase 600k and link all to my master account

[@ladypaige144]

I make huge profits on my investment since i started trading with Fxservercompany this company is the best

[@pamboh]

Thank you.

[@bertranbeto8032]

Nice 👍

[@hawamahamed8905]

Hey I can see your prop firm is a deal breaker, Are u considering having swap free accounts because some of us cannot trade with swaps? THANKS

[@rockwellatsu]

Why is traders central not included?

[@TradeConnectVVS]

They didn't treat my account well when I tried them. When I emailed them recently I have yet to receive a reply. I know they do payout and others have had a good experience.

[@Godswill_SOL]

Thank you

[@jimmystudd]

🔥

[@RahulMhaskar2611]

There is parameter only prop firms existed in today's world ..? If existed give some info about it

[@chisomotindi7838]

please make one on parameters only

[@TradeConnectVVS]

What about parameters?

[@PropTraderGuru]

I'm still for Audacity Capital and 5%ers

[@TenyDavid]

Thanks sir

[@feistytom]

thanks

[@TradeConnectVVS]

You're welcome :)

[@crimsonx6775]

first :)

[@TradeConnectVVS]

nice job!

[@philippquos2493]

Funny in hindsight you suggest MFF as a legit company, lol

[@myempire4eva489]

Any free platform to join ?

[@TradeConnectVVS]

not now but in the future I may cover one!

[@pjccwest]

Thanks.

[@ruraldailykidlife5847]

third

[@iskateveryday]

sick ass intro

[@surfnbird6480]

Seems like a scam

[@VladkU911]

This didn't age well xD

[@Nizav-qu5zt]

what happens bro? i just stumble upon this video not knowing anything or this man

[@niquelaflare]

My sentiments exactly 😂

[@chiklachikla7641]

Why ?

[@headstrap4358]

What im trying to figure out as well💀​@@chiklachikla7641

[@genny9410]

Why,?

[@iamboss713]

Scammer