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Trader Career Path Removes Minimum Trading Day Requirement
Futures prop firm Trader Career Path (Earn2Trade) has removed the minimum trading day requirement from its evaluation programs, eliminating a common hurdle for traders who can demonstrate profitability quickly.
July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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The Drawdown Black Box: Over 93% of Prop Firms Hide Their Core Risk Rule
An analysis of the ProprietaryTrading.com directory reveals a critical transparency gap in the prop trading industry: 205 of 219 firms, or 93.6%, do not clearly disclose their drawdown calculation method, a core rule that can determine a trader's success or failure.
July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Top Tier Trader Expands Offering with New Instant Funding Model
In a significant strategy shift, Top Tier Trader has introduced an Instant Funding model, departing from its evaluation-only approach. The move signals increasing competition among prop firms to offer traders multiple pathways to capital.
July 23, 2026 · 3 min read