Passing a prop firm challenge isn't about being a genius; it's about being a professional. Most people fail because they treat it like gambling. If you want the 6-figure funded account, you have to treat it like a business.

The Cheat Sheet for Success

• Know the Rules: Read the fine print. Max daily drawdown and total drawdown are the two things that will kill your account faster than a bad trade.

• Math > Emotions: You don't need a 90% win rate. You need a solid Risk-to-Reward (RR) ratio.

• Risk Management: Never risk more than 0.5% to 1% per trade. Staying in the game is more important than hitting a home run on day one.

• Master One Setup: Stop jumping from strategy to strategy. Find one high-probability setup, backtest it, and wait for it like a sniper.

The 5-Step Game Plan

1. Understand the Evaluation: Is it a 1-step or 2-step challenge? Know your profit targets and time limits before you click "buy."

2. Backtest Everything: Don't trade live until you know your strategy works in different market conditions (trending, range, high volatility).

3. Control Your Brain: Revenge trading is the #1 account killer. If you hit your daily loss limit, close the laptop. The market will be there tomorrow.

4. Use the Right Tools: Use TradingView for analysis and a position size calculator so you never accidentally over-leverage.

5. Review the Tape: Keep a trading journal. Look at your losers and figure out if it was a bad setup or just a bad execution.

Why Bother?

Passing a challenge gives you access to massive capital without risking your own bank account. You keep 80-90% of the profits. It’s the fastest way to scale from a "side hustle" to a career.

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