My Payout Journey with Elite Trader Funding (ETF): The Full Review

After 26 days and multiple hurdles, I finally received my $2,000 payout from Elite Trader Funding. Is this prop firm worth the hassle? Here's my complete withdrawal experience with ETF, including recent policy changes and alternatives for traders.

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The Hidden Enemy of Trading Success: Why Rushing Will Cost You Everything

After trading my own capital for 10 years, I discovered a counterintuitive truth: the trader desperate to make $1,000 a day often ends up broke, while the trader content with making just $20 a day builds lasting wealth. Learn how slowing down transformed my trading career and how it can revolutionize yours too.

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5 Common Mistakes New Prop Traders Make (And How to Avoid Them)

After a decade as a full-time profitable trader, I've identified the five critical mistakes that derail most prop traders. Learn how to choose the right firm, implement a structured framework, leverage platform-specific advantages, prioritize consistency, and maintain proper risk management to maximize your prop trading success.

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From Scared Money to Funded Trader: The Real Guide to Conquering Prop Firm Challenges in 2025

Tired of trading with scared money? This comprehensive guide shows beginners exactly how to pass prop firm challenges through proper position sizing, risk management, and strategic firm selection. Learn the psychology shifts and step-by-step system that separates successful challenge traders from the 90% who fail.

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Are Prop Firms and Funded Accounts Worth It? A Trader's Perspective

If you are an aspiring trader looking to kick-start your trading career, you have likely heard of prop firms or β€œfunded accounts.” Are they legit? Are they worth it? We covered this topic last year, but in this article, we will explore the benefits of prop firms and funded accounts, shedding light on why they can be a valuable path for new traders. As an experienced trader who has successfully navigated the challenges and passed the Topstep challenge, I will share insights from personal experience, providing you with an authentic perspective. If you want to try the Topstep funding challenge for yourself, you can do so by clicking here.

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