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.
Insight12 Things to Check Before Choosing a Prop Firm
Before paying for a prop firm evaluation, check these 12 factors: rules, payouts, drawdown type, platform, fees, and reputation to avoid costly mistakes.
InsightProp Trading 101: A Beginner’s Complete Guide
New to prop trading? This beginner’s guide explains how funded accounts, evaluations, profit splits, and risk rules work before you pay for a challenge.
InsightWhat Exactly Is a Funded Trading Account?
A funded trading account lets you trade a prop firm’s capital and keep a share of profits after passing an evaluation. Learn how it actually works.
InsightInstant Funding Prop Firms: What to Know First
Before signing up for an instant funding prop firm, understand the real costs, drawdown rules, profit splits, and risks compared to evaluation-based accounts.
InsightProp Trading Profit Splits Explained
Prop trading profit splits determine how much of your trading profit you keep versus the firm. Learn typical ranges, scaling, and how to compare offers.
InsightHow to Choose the Right Prop Firm for Stock Trading
Learn how to choose a stock trading prop firm by comparing rules, platforms, buying power, payout terms, and regulatory standing before you pay for an evaluation.
InsightInstant Funding vs 1-Step vs 2-Step: Which Fits You?
Compare instant funding, 1-step, and 2-step prop firm programs on cost, speed, and risk to find which funded trading model actually fits your style.
InsightPT:DD Ratio Explained: What It Means for Prop Traders
The PT:DD ratio compares a prop firm’s profit target to its drawdown limit. Learn how to calculate it and why a lower ratio is easier to pass.
InsightHow Much Does a Funded Trading Program Actually Cost?
A funded trading program typically costs $50 to $700 upfront, with resets, activation fees, and platform add-ons adding to the real total price.