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Forex Prop Firms vs Futures Prop Firms

3:01 · 8 chapters · Forex lessons, part 88

What you'll learn

Forex and futures prop firms sound alike, but sizing, costs and drawdown rules differ. Here's what changes before you pick one.

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Key point 1
What forex and futures prop firms let you trade
Key point 2
Why lots size more precisely than whole contracts
Key point 3
How spreads, per-contract fees and subscriptions compare
Key point 4
Static vs trailing end-of-day drawdown
Key point 5
What to check before switching between the two

Rules and limits from regulators and official sources; every price, account and chart in the video is an example. Education, not financial advice.

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