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Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance

Senior Markets Analyst, Tradelytic

  • 8+ years in FX & Futures trading
  • Funded Trader
  • Risk Management & Algorithmic Execution Expert

Marcus Vance is a Senior Markets Analyst at Tradelytic, specializing in Forex market structure, quantitative risk management, and proprietary trading evaluations. With over 8 years of active trading experience across FX, Equity Index Futures, and Crypto, Marcus focuses on helping retail traders bridge the gap between amateur trading and institutional capital management.

Before joining Tradelytic, Marcus successfully passed multiple top-tier prop firm evaluations-including Traderscale -managing over $300,000 in combined funded capital. His hands-on experience navigating static vs. trailing drawdown models, strict daily loss limits, and news trading restrictions gives him a deep, practical understanding of modern prop firm algorithms.

At Tradelytic, Marcus conducts data-driven research on trader psychology, position sizing math, and algorithmic risk parameters. His analytical approach centers on behavioral analytics: identifying common execution leaks-such as revenge trading and over-leveraging-and transforming raw trade logs into actionable, high-expectancy trading strategies.

Writes about
  • cTrader vs. MetaTrader 5: Which Platform Is Better for Prop Trading in 2026?
  • 3 Best Trading Journals for Beginners in 2026: Reviewed & Compared
  • 5 Best Trading Journal Software in 2026: Ranked & Reviewed
  • Prop Firm Rule Violations: 7 Reasons Traders Lose Funded Accounts in 2026
  • Static vs. Trailing Drawdown in Prop Firms: Which Is Safer for Traders?

Articles by Marcus Vance

Tradelytic Updates

Weekend Holding Rules in Prop Firms: Risks, Limits & Gaps (2026)

Understanding weekend holding rules in prop firms is one of the most critical operational requirements in proprietary trading. While several prop firms permit weekend holding without restriction, other companies mandate that traders close all active positions before the Friday market settlement (typically 23:00 GMT+2). Consequently, violating these terms can trigger immediate profit deductions or account […]

• Aug 20, 2026 • 4 min read
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How to Stop Overtrading in Forex & Prop Trading: 5 Rules

Learning how to stop overtrading in forex is the single most important skill required to protect your capital. Indeed, overtrading is responsible for over 70% of prop firm challenge failures and sudden equity drawdowns. Overtrading occurs when a trader executes positions outside their verified strategy rules, driven by boredom, Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), or […]

• Aug 20, 2026 • 5 min read
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Best Forex Market Sessions to Trade in 2026: London vs. New York

The single best forex market sessions to trade window occurs during the London and New York session overlap. Specifically, this four-hour period between 15:00 and 18:00 GMT+2 (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST) accounts for over 55% of total daily global foreign exchange turnover. Consequently, it offers the tightest spreads, cleanest trend momentum, and lowest […]

• Aug 19, 2026 • 4 min read
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Best Risk-to-Reward Ratio for Prop Trading in 2026: 1:2 vs 1:3

The optimal best risk to reward ratio prop trading baseline in 2026 is 1:2 (risking $1 to make $2). While higher ratios like 1:3 or 1:5 look attractive on paper, they require extended price targets that lower your overall win rate. Consequently, chasing excessive targets exposes evaluation accounts to prolonged losing streaks that collide directly […]

• Aug 19, 2026 • 4 min read
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Why Every Day Trader Needs a Trade Log in 2026 (Free AI Guide)

Trading financial markets without keeping an automated record is equivalent to operating a business without tracking revenues or expenses. In 2026, achieving consistent profitability requires systematic performance measurement rather than emotional intuition. Consequently, understanding why day traders need a trade log has become essential for long-term survival. According to regulatory statistics from the European Securities […]

• Aug 18, 2026 • 4 min read
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How to Calculate Position Size in Forex & Prop Trading (2026 Guide)

Knowing how to calculate position size in forex accurately represents the single most important operational discipline in trading. In 2026, guessing lot sizes or using fixed volume across varying stop-loss distances remains the primary cause of accidental daily drawdown breaches. According to risk management guidelines from regulatory bodies like the European Securities and Markets Authority […]

• Aug 17, 2026 • 5 min read
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1-Step vs. 2-Step Prop Firm Challenges in 2026: Which Is Easier to Pass?

The primary difference between a 1-step evaluation and a 2-step evaluation is the number of profit milestones and the strictness of the drawdown rules. A 1-step challenge grants immediate funded access after hitting a single profit target (typically 9% to 10%), but it comes with tighter trailing drawdown limits. A 2-step challenge requires completing two […]

• Aug 17, 2026 • 4 min read