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Weekly Prep Team · EditorA detailed comparison of Phoenix, Topstep, and Apex Trader Funding for futures traders in 2026, covering account structures, drawdown rules, payouts, scaling plans, and the key differences that matter when choosing a prop firm.
Continue reading →A complete guide for American futures traders looking for the best prop firm in 2026, covering funded accounts, evaluation models, payouts, scaling opportunities, and why Phoenix stands out in the futures prop trading space.
Continue reading →Learn how to pass a futures prop firm evaluation by managing risk, choosing the right account type, and staying consistent under pressure, with practical tips based on the Phoenix evaluation process.
Continue reading →Learn the essential risk management strategies every futures trader needs, from position sizing and stop placement to handling drawdowns and trading discipline, with practical insights designed for Phoenix accounts.
Continue reading →A beginner-friendly guide to futures trading that covers the basics of futures contracts, risk management, trading platforms, and how to start trading with funded accounts through Phoenix
Continue reading →Discover the key advantages of trading futures with Phoenix, from flexible account types and fast payouts to scaling opportunities, free practice accounts, and a clear path to live funded trading.
Continue reading →Learn how futures prop firms work, how traders can access funded accounts with limited personal risk, and why Phoenix Trader Funding stands out with flexible rules, fast payouts, and trader-focused account structures.
Continue reading →We are updating our pricing on dxFeed and certain rules on TFeed accounts.
Continue reading →An important announcement regarding the change from Rithmic to dxFeed, which will take effect on August 1, 2025.
Continue reading →The world of trading—and more specifically trading platforms—is constantly evolving. New platforms emerge all the time; one of the most recent is ProjectX, for example. And today, another company has entered the platform race: Tickblaze
Continue reading →Having your own trading account is undoubtedly a fantastic achievement. After all, why deal with withdrawal rules, consistency requirements, buffer management, platform fees, and occasional bugs when you can simply open an account at AMP or Interactive Brokers and trade with your own money?
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