Guides

Plain-English explanations of how prop firm terms work: the vocabulary, the rules that decide whether you get paid, and how to check whether anything changed after you bought. No recommendations — just the parts the marketing leaves out.

What is a retroactive rule change at a prop firm?

A retroactive rule change is when a prop firm applies new terms to accounts that were bought or passed under the old ones. Why it matters and how to spot it.

How to check whether a prop firm changed its rules

Four ways to find out if a prop firm's terms, pricing or payout rules changed since you signed up — including how to prove it.

Prop firm terms explained: a plain-English glossary

Drawdown, consistency rule, activation fee, simulated funded account and the rest of the vocabulary you meet on a prop firm's terms page.

Why do prop firms change their rules?

The business reasons behind prop firm rule changes — and why the direction of a change tells you more than the change itself.

What to read on a prop firm's terms page before you buy

A reading checklist for prop firm terms pages: the sections that decide whether you ever see a payout, and the wording to look for.

Futures prop firms vs CFD prop firms: what is actually different

The practical differences between futures and CFD (forex) prop firms — markets, regulation, who can sign up, and how the rules tend to differ.