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The things a ranking cannot tell you: where the registers are, what a spread costs in money, and which company you are actually signing with.
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NEWESTProp firmsStatic vs trailing drawdown, on the same three days of tradesIs a static or a trailing drawdown easier to pass?Static, for the same trades — its floor never moves, while a trailing floor rises behind every profit and never comes back down. Intraday trailing is the strictest form of all, because it rises on profit you only saw and never banked.4 min readRead the guide ›Every guide
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ExchangesWhat a proof of reserves actually provesAnswers: does a proof of reserves mean my money is safe on an exchange?929 words- Prop firmsWho is actually behind your prop firmAnswers: who am I actually contracting with when I buy a prop firm challenge?778 words
- BrokersHow to check a broker’s licence yourselfAnswers: how do I know a broker’s licence is real?609 words
- BrokersWhat a spread actually costs youAnswers: is a 0.0 pip spread with commission cheaper than a 1.0 pip spread with none?598 words
- BrokersWhich company are you actually signing with?Answers: why does the same broker show a different licence depending on my country?515 words
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