Prop Trading vs Traditional Trading: Key Differences
Understand the key differences between prop firm trading and traditional retail trading including benefits, limitations, and considerations.
Prop trading benefits: Trade larger capital without personal funds, keep 75-90% of profits, lower personal risk, professional support. Limitations: Must pass challenges, follow firm rules, time limits on evaluations, profit splits. Traditional trading: Full freedom, 100% profits, but need large capital and bear all losses.
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