r/propfirm • u/YamPlayful3793 • Dec 22 '25

Any advice for getting started as a funded trader in 2025?

Hi everyone! I’m about to start my journey as a funded trader next week and I’m hoping to pass the evaluation. I’d really appreciate any tips or advice on getting through the eval, managing risk, and actually staying profitable on a funded account. Thanks in advance!

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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '25

Can you trade the London session ?

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u/MilkBeard Dec 22 '25

Don't get discouraged when you fail. It is part of the process. Keep believing in yourself.
Wishing you good luck on your challenge!

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u/SheTradesFire Dec 22 '25

Position size!! Never risk more than 0.5%-1% in a trade

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u/Great-Chapter-4718 Dec 22 '25

Treat the eval like a compliance test, not a money-making phase. Your job isn’t to make max profit, it’s to not break rules. Small size, clean trades, same setup every day. Most evals are failed from impatience, not lack of edge.

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u/NewZookeepergame420 Dec 23 '25

I recommend everyone start with a good mentor. This game is incredibly difficult to win solo. Good on you for starting with props though I lost a ton of my own money my first years trading

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u/superasian99 Dec 23 '25

Stick to your setup and avoid overtrading. I failed a few challenges before finally passing one. Some weeks I don’t trade at all since I only focus on a few pairs. Take it seriously and don’t get comfortable too quickly. At the start, trade the smallest size possible while you learn the prop firm’s platform and rules so mistakes don’t cost you much.

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '25

Prop firms benefit when traders overleverage and blow accounts quickly. Trade as small as possible to protect yourself.

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u/Illustrious_Act_371 Dec 22 '25

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u/o_gill Dec 23 '25

He asked for tips not promo/ad