Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find trading faq’s, Markets faq’s, and Our Services faq’s.
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Breaking Down Barriers To Entry
Market FAQ’s
No — you do NOT need a license or a degree to trade your own money, or Prop Firm Money.
Futures and Forex
Agriculture, Metals, Energy, Equities, FX (Forex Pairs), Currencies, Interest Rates
Equities are financial instruments that represent ownership in a publicly traded or privately held company.
They give the holder a claim on a portion of the company’s assets and earnings.
S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow
Futures are standardized financial contracts in which two parties agree to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date.
They are one of the most important instruments in global markets—especially for traders like you who watch NQ, ES, forex indices, and commodities.
Yes — you can trade with someone else’s money, but how you do it legally and safely matters.
There are three legitimate ways traders commonly use other people’s capital.
This is the most common and safest way for individual traders to trade with someone else’s money.
How it works:
- You pay a small fee for a challenge/evaluation.
- You trade a simulated or evaluation account.
- If you pass profit targets & rules, you get a funded account with the firm’s capital.
- You keep a profit split (often 70–90%).
Examples:
- Topstep
- Apex
- FTMO
- MyForexFunds (was shut down due to fraud—be selective)
- SurgeTrader
- FundedNext
Pros:
- Low barrier to entry
- No personal risk beyond evaluation fee
- You learn risk discipline (rules force it)
Cons:
- Strict rules (drawdowns, max loss, news trading restrictions)
- Payouts depend on the firm being legitimate
Prop trading is how MOST modern day traders get funded.
NO, not without a licene
This means trading money for:
Friends
Family
High-net-worth individuals
Small groups of investors
BUT…
⚠️ This is heavily regulated.
In the U.S., you must follow SEC and CFTC rules.
To manage outside money legally:
You typically need:
A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) setup, or
An exemption such as the 15 client exemption (varies by state), or
To work through a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) structure if trading futures
Risk:
If you take money without proper licensing, you could face:
Civil lawsuits
Regulatory penalties
Criminal charges
Do NOT trade private investor money without proper legal structure.
This is institutional trading.
How it works:
- You are hired as a trader
- You trade ONLY firm capital
- You draw a salary + performance bonus
Requirements:
- Track record
- Risk discipline
- Sometimes a degree, but not always
- Often quant skills if it’s a major fund
This is the elite path, but the hardest to enter.
Here is the EASIEST, FASTEST, LOWEST-RISK path to get funded with a prop firm — exactly how thousands of traders get access to $25K–$200K+ accounts without risking their own capital.
No license.
No degree.
No regulatory barriers.
Just a process to follow.
STEP 1 — Choose the Right Prop Firm (This Is Critical)
STEP 2 — Choose the Best Account Size
STEP 3 — Pass the Evaluation the SMART WAY
STEP 4 — Get Funded
STEP 5 — Earn Payouts the RIGHT WAY
STEP 6 — Scale Up
Institutional traders are professional traders who manage and execute trades for large institutions such as banks, hedge funds, pension funds, and insurance companies.
These traders access better pricing, lower fees, faster execution, and market data that retail traders do not.
Trading FAQ’s
Most members commit 5–7 hours per week—live sessions, trade reviews, and practice. Consistency matters more than long sessions.
Keep a simple trade journal. Track rule adherence, screenshots, and weekly stats like average R and drawdown, then review every weekend.
A computer, stable internet, charting platform, and a demo/broker account for practice trades. No proprietary software is required.
We primarily focus on futures (Micro ES, Micro NQ, and other CME products) and forex for those who prefer currency-driven volatility. These markets offer transparency, liquidity, and well-defined structure — ideal for a rules-based system like the Market Method.
No experience is required.
Our mentorship is structured so beginners learn the fundamentals step-by-step while experienced traders can refine strategy, discipline, and consistency.
The Market Method is our proprietary, rules-driven trading framework built on:
- Market structure
- Liquidity levels
- Timing windows
- High-probability entry models
- Risk management
It is validated by years of real trade logs and continuous forward-tested performance.
This varies by student, but most dedicated traders see major improvement within 90 days, and consistency typically forms in 6–12 months depending on:
- Commitment
- Psychology
- Practice frequency
- Following the rules exactly
Trading is a skill — not a lottery ticket.
Yes.
We provide clear entry models, stop placement, take-profit frameworks, and trailing rules.
But we don’t just tell you — we teach you why the entries work so you can trade independently, not rely on signals.
No.
Signals encourage dependence.
We provide education, strategy, rules, and mentorship so you become a self-sufficient trader with confidence and skill.
We recommend:
- TradingView for charting
- NinjaTrader or ThinkorSwim for execution
- A journal (Edgewonk, Notion, or our custom template)
We provide setup guides for all platforms.
You can start with:
- $100–$500 for prop firm evaluations
or - $1,000–$2,000 for personal futures accounts using micros
The Market Method is designed to work on micro contracts so traders can grow responsibly.
Yes — trading involves real financial risk.
What we teach is how to control risk, not avoid it:
- Defined stop losses
- Proper position sizing
- Rule-based entries
- Daily risk limits
Our goal is to protect your capital while growing your skillset.
Absolutely.
Most traders fail not because of strategy, but because of:
- Fear
- FOMO
- Overtrading
- Revenge trading
- Lack of discipline
We integrate mindset training into the curriculum.
Yes — if they follow:
- The risk model
- The entry rules
- The daily limits
- The psychological framework
We provide a prop challenge blueprint that significantly increases your probability of passing.
Three things:
- Trading without rules
- Trading too big
- Letting emotions make decisions
Our program is built to eliminate all three.
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a basket of investments—such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies—that trades on a stock exchange just like a regular stock.
An ETF is a fund that holds multiple assets and allows you to buy or sell shares of that basket throughout the trading day at market prices.
Think of it like buying a bundle instead of buying each individual asset.
Market Method FAQ’s
Most courses teach theory.
We teach execution.
Our program includes:
- Live real-time learning labs with Cameron
- Trade breakdowns and live market examples
- A full strategy blueprint with exact rules
- A structured path to consistency
- Accountability and mentorship, not just videos
We build traders, not gamblers.
Yes — through a prop firm evaluation you can earn access to funded capital. We guide you through:
- Choosing reputable firms
- Passing the evaluation
- Trading within firm risk parameters
No license is required to trade funded accounts.
Both.
You receive:
- Live weekly training sessions + real-time learning labs
- A complete on-demand video library
- Homework, exercises, and trade reviews
This gives you flexibility while keeping you accountable.
Yes.
We offer:
- Direct mentorship
- Live Q&A sessions
- Trade breakdowns
- Feedback on chart markups
- Community support
You’re not doing this alone.
No legitimate trading program can guarantee profits.
We guarantee:
- A proven strategy
- A structured education
- Mentorship
- Tools to help you reach consistency
Execution is in your hands, but we’re with you every step of the way.
Yes, we will offer advanced training once individuals have met a certain level of success.