Fundamentals
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This guide was written with AI assistance, reviewed for accuracy by the Proptary editorial team, and kept up to date. It's for education only — not financial advice. Prop trading and the financial markets carry a significant risk of loss, so consider your own situation and consult a licensed advisor before you trade.
Firm reviews, rule explainers, payout verification
Proptary editorial team independently reviews prop trading firms, verifies payouts, and explains the rules that decide who keeps an account. We disclose affiliate relationships and publish methodology for every score.
All Fundamentals Articles
How Do Prop Firms Make Money? A Funded Trading Guide
Discover how prop firms make money from non-refundable evaluation fees, retained profit splits, and A-Book vs. B-Book execution models.
Proptary Team
How to Become a Funded Trader: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
Learn how to become a funded trader, pass prop firm evaluations, and protect capital with strict drawdown management. Read the full guide.
What Is a Prop Firm? How Proprietary Trading Works in 2026
Discover what a prop firm is, how funded trading accounts and profit splits work, and how to evaluate a legit proprietary trading firm in 2026.
Proptary Team