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Prop Trading

How Prop Firms Work

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A prop-firm program measures trading results against a profit objective and risk limits. Passing an evaluation does not erase funded-stage rules; eligibility, consistency, and payout conditions continue to apply.

Stage 1Evaluation
Stage 2Funded progression
Stage 3Payout eligibility
01

How it works

The platform tracks realized and unrealized performance, drawdown, trading days, violations, and eligibility.

  • Define the contract and expiration month
  • Convert the price move into points and ticks
  • Multiply by the contract's verified point or tick value
  • Account for fees, liquidity, and risk limits
02

Worked example

The account lifecycle is rules-based. A two-contract position moving 10 ticks changes by 20 total contract-ticks. The dollar result equals those contract-ticks multiplied by the product's tick value.

03

Risk and common mistakes

Treat the rule snapshot as part of the trading system, not administrative fine print.

  • Confusing margin with maximum possible loss
  • Using the wrong micro or E-mini multiplier
  • Ignoring expiration, maintenance breaks, or economic events
  • Sizing from desired profit instead of predefined risk
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

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Model the contract values and risk with your own inputs before planning a simulated trade.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What is the most important point about how prop firms work?+

A prop-firm program measures trading results against a profit objective and risk limits. Passing an evaluation does not erase funded-stage rules; eligibility, consistency, and payout conditions continue to apply.

Is this information personalized financial advice?+

No. ORIVECT Education provides general educational information. Contract selection, leverage, and risk decisions require your own judgment and current official documentation.

Where can I verify the current contract specification?+

Use the official exchange source linked from the relevant ORIVECT market reference page. Trading hours, margin, and holiday schedules can change.