Trading someone else's money: how does it feel?
Funded accounts and client money add a layer: the losses belong to someone else, and so does the guilt. The psychological distance — or lack of it — changes decisions.
What's your experience?
- how other people's money changes your risk-taking
- the guilt or pressure you've felt
- how you kept decisions professional
The prop firm guide frames the funded-account version.
Background: How prop firm evaluations work, and the risks to know first
Proprietary trading firms sell challenges that promise a funded account. What you are actually paying for, the rules that end most attempts, and what to check before buying one.
Are prop firms regulated?
Many retail prop firms aren't regulated as brokers, because they sell evaluation services and don't hold client deposits for trading. Check the company behind the brand and its terms carefully.
Is a prop firm account real money?
In many retail prop models, evaluations and often funded accounts run on simulated trading, with payouts made by the firm under its terms. Read the agreement to see how your account works.
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