Why many traders use prop firms instead of their own capital ↓ Upside • One-time fee for access to larger capital • Downside typically capped at the fee • Trade larger size without risking personal savings • Structured rules enforce risk management • Real execution experience under pressure • Potential payouts to build trading capital Trade-offs • Strict rules and drawdown limits • One mistake can end the account • Repeated challenges can become expensive • Some traders treat it like cheap gambling Prop firms aren’t a shortcut. Used properly, they function more like a training structure for discipline and risk control. Author: Green But Red 📱 X (Twitter) | 📱 Telegram