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Ever heard the term “backtesting”? It’s a fancy way of saying you’re taking a trading strategy for a spin using historical data. You’re doing research to see how your rules would have held up in past market conditions. This process involves defining your rules, running simulated trades, and looking at the performance numbers. It’s the
Futures prop firm instant funding offers a faster route to the simulated funded phase by removing the evaluation. However, immediate account access does not guarantee an instant payout. You must still meet the firm’s consistency, profit, trading-day, and withdrawal requirements. This PipBack guide explains how futures prop firm instant funding works, the rules that affect
Read guideIf you want to get funded as a trader, you first have to pass an evaluation from a prop firm. It’s their way of making sure you can actually make money while playing by their risk management rules. Think of it less as a test and more as a strategic partnership where they front the cash,
Read guideWhen it comes to the swing trading vs scalping debate, the entire argument boils down to two things: time and frequency. Swing trading is about holding your positions for several days or even weeks, aiming to ride larger market waves. On the other side of the coin, scalping is all about grabbing tiny profits from trades that last just
Read guideHave you ever wondered what the most important aspect of trading is? It’s not your Win Rate. Many traders obsess over Win Rate, strategies, or indicators, yet overlook one of the most crucial aspects of trading: the Risk-to-Reward Ratio RRR. Understanding RRR can improve your edge, protect your downside, and help you trade smarter. If
Read guideEconomic events move the markets and create great trading opportunities. But there are specific events that traders should avoid. In this article, we’ll go over the “Big 3” news events and why it’s best to avoid trading them. What Are Big 3 News Events? We refer to the three most volatile economic news events as
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