The Radar Blog
Deep-dive reviews, head-to-head comparisons, and the trading strategies that actually survive contact with the market. Written by analysts who trade.
InsightFX Markets and Prop Trading Firms: A Snapshot
See how FX markets and prop trading firms intersect: market size, liquidity, trading hours, and how forex-focused funded account programs actually work.
InsightQuantitative Analysis in Prop Trading: Getting Started
Quantitative analysis uses data and statistics to find trading edges. Learn the basics of quant methods and how prop traders apply them to funded accounts.
InsightProprietary Trading Explained: A Quick Primer
Proprietary trading means firms or traders trade capital for direct profit rather than on behalf of clients. Learn how it works and how retail prop firms fit in.
InsightHow to Find the Right Proprietary Trading Firm
Finding the right proprietary trading firm means matching rules, costs, and payout terms to your strategy. Here’s a practical process for choosing well.
InsightExpert Advisors in Prop Trading: What’s Allowed
Expert advisors automate trading on MT4 and MT5, but prop firms differ on what’s allowed. Learn common EA rules, restrictions, and how to stay compliant.
InsightDrawdown Limits in Prop Trading: Risks and Management
Drawdown limits cap how much a prop trading account can lose before disqualification. Learn static vs trailing drawdown and how to manage the risk.
InsightTradingView Features Every Prop Trader Should Know
TradingView offers charting, screeners, alerts, and broker integrations prop traders rely on. Learn the key features and how they fit funded trading.
InsightWhat Are Trade Copiers and How Do They Work?
A trade copier automatically replicates trades from one account to another in real time. Learn how they work, common uses, and prop firm rules on copying.
InsightSimulated Trading in Prop Firms: Pros and Cons
Most prop firm evaluations and many funded accounts run on simulated trading. Learn how simulated accounts work and their real advantages and drawbacks.
InsightMT4 vs MT5: A Trader’s Guide to MetaTrader Platforms
MT4 and MT5 differ in asset coverage, timeframes, order types, and coding language. Compare both MetaTrader platforms to choose the right one for prop trading.