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Prop trading, by the numbers. No hype — just data on challenges, rules, and risk.

How Maximum Drawdown Is Actually Calculated

Trailing vs static, balance vs equity, and floating P/L — the four ways your drawdown line moves, with worked examples. 2026-08-25

Prop Firm Pass Rates: What the Data Actually Says

Only 7–12% pass, ~7% ever get paid — and most failures are rule violations, not bad trading. 2026-08-19