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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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The video is presented by an animated host with a computer-generated voice; the research and checks are by the FX Recap team. Risk warning: forex and CFD trading carries a high risk of losing money because of leverage, and most retail accounts lose money. This is education and review, not financial advice. FX Recap may earn a commission from some broker links; see our affiliate disclosure.