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Calculating position size accurately is the single most important operational discipline in Forex and proprietary trading. In 2026, guessing lot sizes or using fixed lot amounts across different stop-loss distances is the primary cause of accidental daily drawdown breaches. According to risk management guidelines from regulatory bodies like the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), […]
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 […]
A plain guide to what Tradelytic is, who it suits, and how the journal turns raw MetaTrader fills into risk and behaviour reporting.
Five tools that watch drawdown and trading behaviour on funded accounts, compared on platform support, alerting and cost.
Journals built for 24/7 crypto markets, compared on exchange sync, fee and funding handling, and what they report back.
What a scaling plan actually requires: targets, timelines, and the consistency rules firms apply before adding capital to your account.
