Risk and Rules

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Risk and Rules articles

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What Is Drawdown in Prop Trading?

In prop firm evaluations, drawdown defines the exact hard failure boundary for simulated trading accounts. Always verify at the official FunderPro site.

2026-08-10

FunderPro7 min read

What Is a Margin Rule at a Prop Firm?

A margin rule (or margin cap) establishes an explicit ceiling on the maximum total margin you can utilize simultaneously.

2026-08-04

FunderPro16 min read

Prohibited Prop Firm Strategies: How Firms Flag Banned Risk

Which strategies prop firms ban, why, and how their systems detect them, with a worked example of a flagged trading pattern.

2026-07-04

FunderPro7 min read

How to Avoid Accidental Prop Firm Breaches

Most prop firm breaches come from miscalculated daily loss, trailing drawdown or sizing caps. A pre-trade checklist with a worked sizing example.

2026-06-18

FunderPro7 min read

How to Calculate Daily Loss Limits

Failing to calculate your daily loss limit accurately is one of the most common reasons traders breach prop firm evaluation accounts.

2026-06-16

FunderPro6 min read

IP Address and Device Rules at Prop Firms: Compliance Guide for Traders

Prop firm IP address and device rules: why firms enforce them, what triggers a flag at each stage and how to stay compliant.

2026-05-02

FunderPro13 min read

Weekend Holding Rules at Prop Firms: Risk, Gaps, and Account Terms

Which prop firm rules allow holding over the weekend, how gap risk hits drawdown, and the account terms to read first.

2026-04-28

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