FunderPro Futures Blog

Trading, Trading Skills

Mastering the Psychology of Funded Futures Trading

Discover proven techniques to master the psychology of funded futures trading, maintain discipline, and protect your account for long-term success.

Trading

The Role of Technology in Prop Futures Trading, Platforms, Automation, and the Edge

Explore how trading technology is shaping the future of proprietary futures trading. Learn how tools like automation, data analytics, and AI are giving funded traders a critical edge.

Trading

Why Futures Traders Are Choosing Proprietary Firms in 2025

Explore why more futures traders are turning to proprietary trading firms in 2025. Discover the benefits of funded accounts, performance-driven rewards, and professional growth.

Risk Management, Trading Skills

How to Manage Leverage Effectively in Futures Trading

Learn how to manage leverage effectively as a futures trader, reduce risk exposure, and protect your funded account. Discover essential rules, real examples, and smart strategies to trade with confidence

Trading

Proprietary Futures Trading in the UK: What You Need to Know in 2025

UK traders are switching to proprietary futures trading. Learn how it works, why it’s growing in 2025, and how to start with a funded account.

Trading

The Future of Prop Futures Trading: Trends and Opportunities for 2025

Discover how the prop futures trading landscape is evolving in 2025. Explore the key trends, growth opportunities, and what they mean for funded traders aiming to stay ahead.

Risk Management

How to Protect Your Funded Account

Discover key risk management strategies used by successful traders in the futures prop trading space. Learn how to manage exposure, reduce drawdowns, and keep your funded account alive.

Trading

How to Choose the Right Prop Trading Firm for Futures

Looking to trade futures with funded capital? Discover how to choose the best prop trading firm for futures, and what red flags and features to look out for as a professional trader.

Risk Management

Portfolio Diversification: The Ultimate Risk Management Technique

Effective portfolio diversification in futures trading is crucial for managing risk and achieving consistent profitability, especially for traders at proprietary trading firms who must demonstrate controlled performance to secure and maintain funded accounts.

Trading

The Benefits of Engaging in Futures Prop Trading

Futures proprietary (prop) trading has emerged as a compelling pathway for traders aiming to increase their earnings without shouldering the full weight of capital or platform costs.

Trading

Advanced Futures Trading Strategies: Going Beyond the Basics

Here’s a comprehensive look at advanced futures trading strategies designed to help serious traders elevate their performance. We’ll cover six key areas:

Trading

Introduction to Futures Trading: A Beginner’s Guide

For beginners, understanding the basics of futures trading is key before you jump in. Even if you have experience in forex, this guide will help you broaden your trading horizons.

Risk Management

Understanding the Risks of Futures Prop Trading

Futures proprietary (prop) trading offers experienced traders the opportunity to trade large positions with capital provided by a prop firm.

Risk Management

Common Mistakes Traders Make in Funded Futures Accounts

Let's face it: many traders fall prey to common pitfalls that can quickly deplete their funded account capital. In this article, we will explore prevalent futures trading mistakes,

Trading Skills

How to Get a Funded Futures Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

A funded futures account is a game changer for traders who want to access significant capital without risking their own money (or for traders that simply want to scale their capital faster).

Risk Management

How Prop Firms Help You Manage Risk in Futures Trading

With rapid price fluctuations and unpredictable market movements, effective risk management is crucial to staying in the game of trading Futures.

Trading Skills

How to Trade Futures with a Small Account

Trading futures with a small account may seem daunting, but with the right approach, education, and risk management, you can build a profitable career.

Trading Skills

The Impact of Economic Data on Futures Markets

Economic data (also known by traders as new events) is the heartbeat of financial markets, offering critical insights into the health and direction of economies.