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Honest research on the prop firm industry. Rankings, payout proof guides, business model breakdowns and funded trader playbooks. No affiliate slop.
Best Prop Firm 2025: The Honest Ranking (Updated Quarterly)
Most 'best prop firm' lists are affiliate slop. This is the data-led ranking — verified Q1 2025 from public terms, payout proofs and Trustpilot reviews.
How Prop Firms Actually Make Money (And Why It's Aligned With You)
Prop firms get accused of being 'just affiliate scams' or 'just B-book brokers'. The truth is more interesting and structurally aligned with trader success.
FTMO vs RoyaleFunded: 2025 Head-to-Head Review
FTMO is the established prop firm. RoyaleFunded is the 2025 challenger. Here's where each one wins and loses.
Prop Firm Tax UK Guide: How HMRC Treats Funded Trader Income
If you're a UK funded trader, your prop firm payouts are taxable income. Here's how to handle them cleanly with HMRC.
Prop Firm Rules Explained: Drawdown, Targets, Time & Strategy
Most traders fail evaluations on a rule they didn't read. This is the no-nonsense guide to prop firm rules in 2025.
Best Prop Firm For Scalpers 2025: Execution, Spreads, Slippage
Scalpers live or die on execution. The wrong prop firm will void your edge inside a week. Here's how to choose.
Prop Firm Payout Proof: How To Verify Before You Buy
Anyone can post a fake payout screenshot. Here's how to do real due diligence before you give a prop firm your money.