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Day Trader Salary (Inside Scoop From the Trading Desk)
People have always dropped their jaws when I tell them my salary as a day trader. But not for the reason you might think. They find out what I do, and they ask, “So you get a salary and then bonus, right? If you don’t mind me asking, how much salary?” Me: “zero”. Them: *confused…
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Earn2Trade vs TopStep: Discover Which Fits You Best
In this Earn2Trade vs TopStep duel, we stand these two trader funding firms against each other to see which is the best. From profit share to price, platforms, rules, account size, scaling, support, withdrawals, and more – discover which is the best to trade with. NOTE: As of 8/16/24, many users have been reporting in…
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Earn2Trade Review: The Inside Scoop to Help You Choose
TLDR Earn2Trade offers a great opportunity to qualify for a funded trading account and work your way up to a funded live brokerage account with a fixed loss limit of $12,000. I’ve spent time trading with Earn2Trade, going through their Trader Career Path program. In this Earn2Trade review I’ll tell you everything you can expect.…
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Prop Trading: An Insider’s Guide
To see prop trading another way, think about this: Imagine a rich stranger believes in your trading so much, he’ll let you trade his own money. If you make a profit, you keep some of it. If you lose, you don’t owe him anything. Sound nice? Prop trading might appeal to you. Sound too good…
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TopStep Review: The Inside Scoop
TLDR [Updated 8/8/26] I still do not recommend Topstep and recommend using these Topstep alternatives instead. NOTE: As of 8/16/24, many users have been reporting in the Topstep discord that they have unresolved service issues. Moderators have acknowledged this is happening. Some traders are reporting that they’re being charged but not receiving evaluation accounts/resets. Topstep…
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Proprietary Trading Jobs: What are They? How Do You Get One?
Want to trade for a living, with the freedom to decide your own future? Need to do that without risking your own capital, getting a special degree, or having to know someone on Wall Street? I’ve spent six years as a prop trader on a desk, and I’ve helped others get hired for prop trading…
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The 3 Best Proprietary Trading Firms For Beginners in 2025
Finding the best proprietary trading firm for beginners can be tedious and confusing. There are dozens to choose from, all with different little details. Some firms are set up to help you succeed, while others make it hard to get funded and easy to fail. For this comparison guide, I’ve used, ranked and reviewed the…