Follow the prop firm’s rules exactly
Know the max daily loss, max overall loss, and trailing drawdown
Trade only high-probability setups
Use fixed risk per trade
Keep risk small, usually 0.25% to 1% per trade
Avoid overtrading
Set a daily loss limit and stop trading when hit
Set a weekly loss limit and stop trading when hit
Focus on one or two instruments only
Trade during the best market sessions
Use a consistent trading plan
Use a strict entry and exit strategy
Move stop loss to breakeven only when justified
Take partial profits when appropriate
Let winners run when the setup supports it
Cut losing trades quickly
Do not revenge trade
Do not increase position size after losses
Increase size only after consistent profitability
Scale up gradually, not aggressively
Track every trade in a journal
Review trades weekly
Measure win rate, average R, and drawdown
Reduce size if drawdown increases
Protect the account first, grow it second
Keep emotions out of execution
Avoid trading during major news if your strategy does not allow it
Use a repeatable risk-to-reward model
Preserve capital during low-confidence periods
Withdraw profits regularly if allowed
Treat the funded account like a business account