Capital & leverage
Prop firms can provide traders with larger trading accounts and higher leverage ratios than they could obtain on their own
professional tools
Prop firms can provide traders with advanced trading platforms and tools. Software such as NinjaTrader
regulated data
Prop firms provide regulated data through Rithmic and Tradovate, similar to the equities markets.
community
Prop firms can provide traders with a trading community, such as chat rooms, forums, blogs, and social media.
Why PDT Rules Suck
Pattern day trading rules are regulations that limit the amount and frequency of day trades that traders can execute in their margin accounts.
Simply put. They suck! If you’re a little guy with limited cash to invest, you are stuck to opening a cash account or trading 3 days in a 5 day period. But! There is a better way. Getting funded through a Futures Prop Firm for Day Trading
The secret of success
Having the necessary capital to become financially free.
Day trading style
Having a clear and well-defined trading strategy and edge
trading community
Having a talented and diverse team of traders
consistency
Having a robust risk management and compliance system
software
Having access to advanced trading technology and tools