Prop firms guide
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Proprietary trading firms (short prop firms) are expanding rapidly, and interest in trading with them is growing just as fast. To support your success and help you remain compliant, we've created this guide with key recommendations.
Before anything else, make sure you thoroughly read and understand the specific rules of your chosen prop firm. The guidelines provided here are meant to assist you in staying compliant—they must not be used to bypass or circumvent the firm’s official rules in any way.
We recommend starting with smaller accounts to test and refine your settings. Ultimately, you are fully responsible for ensuring your trading activities remain within the firm’s guidelines.
Use and : Set clear limits to manage your exposure and ensure disciplined trading.
IP Address Considerations:
If the prop firm monitors IP addresses, use either a or your .
When using your home IP, configure it at the
When using a dedicated IP, make sure to disable the .
Lot Size Limitations: Some prop firms impose limits on lot sizes per trade. If necessary, define .
: Turn off the comment feature in the copier to avoid any potential flagging.
Avoid Identical Trades: To prevent trades from being too similar, consider enabling the feature.
Limit Open Positions: Use the copier’s feature to control the number of simultaneous trades.