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Two-step vs one-step challenges: what to choose in 2026

Prop trading is rapidly becoming a mainstream phenomenon — according to our data, the volume of challenges sold grew by 47% in 2025. But navigating the firms is getting harder, especially for beginners. In this article,…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 30, 20261 min read

Two-step vs one-step challenges: what to choose in 2026

Prop trading is rapidly becoming a mainstream phenomenon — according to our data, the volume of challenges sold grew by 47% in 2025. But…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 30, 20261 min read

Trailing vs static drawdown: how not to blow out at +4%

Drawdown is the main killer of challenges. Out of 1,200 traders whose reviews we analyzed, 58% blew their accounts precisely because they…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 26, 20261 min read

Payout speed: who pays within 24 hours, and who drags it out for 3 weeks

We collected 1,200 real payouts from PropMarketCap user reviews for the period January–April 2026. We calculated: time from request to…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 23, 20261 min read

Scaling plans: is it really possible to get $400K from FundedNext?

Scaling plan is one of the main arguments of prop firms. On paper, everything looks nice: $25k → $50k → $100k → $200k → $400k in 24–36…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 19, 20261 min read

First challenge: a 20-point checklist

The first challenge is an exam you need to prepare for. Spoiler: most traders fail the first one because they don't understand the rules…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 15, 20261 min read

Interview with Head of Trader Relations FTMO

We spoke with FTMO's Head of Trader Relations, Aleš Procházka, about the new challenge structure, common mistakes, and plans for 2026.…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 12, 20261 min read

March 2026: 12 new stocks, 3 firms left the market

Monthly digest of prop industry events. What's important to know, what you can skip. What to take, who to avoid Promo codes and offers in…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 8, 20261 min read

Prop trader risk management: is 1% a lot or a little?

The standard recommendation from forex forums is to risk 1% of your balance per trade. For your own account, that's reasonable. For a prop…

PropMarketCap EditorialApr 4, 20261 min read