Trading TipsThe 3-Strike Rule and Circuit Breakers Every Prop Trader Needs
Stop after three consecutive losses—the circuit breaker habit cited by prop traders and discipline coaches to prevent revenge spirals.
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Practical, actionable advice from proven traders. Guides and insights from the Traders Club team.
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Trading TipsWrite Your Invalidation Before You Enter: The One-Line Thesis Rule
Jonathan Rose and Ken Macro on why every trade needs a written thesis and invalidation level—before the screen tempts you to bend rules.
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Trading TipsPre-Market Checklist: 5 Minutes That Save Prop Accounts
A practical pre-market checklist from Topstep and funded trader research—calendar, levels, risk budget, and kill switches before the open.
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Trading TipsThe 1% Rule: Why Professional Traders Cap Risk Per Trade
The 1% risk rule used by funded traders and prop firms—how to calculate it, why it works, and how daily loss limits stack on top.
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