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We're ending our Alpha Futures partnership. Here's exactly why.
Alpha Futures put out two announcements this week. Both matter if you trade with them, and both changed where I stand as someone who has sent traders…
Jul 12
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NinjaTrader vs Tradovate vs TradingView for Futures (2026 Comparison)
Most serious futures traders end up running two of them. Here is how to pick your stack.
Jul 6
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June 2026
Alpha vs Tradeify vs Lucid: Which Funded Futures Firm Actually Fits You
Most comparison posts tell you to pick by drawdown mechanic. That advice is dead between these three.
Jun 29
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NQ vs MNQ: Differences and Which One You Should Trade
Same index, same chart, same setups. The only thing that changes is how many dollars each point is worth. That's the whole answer. Everything below is…
Jun 28
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Best Futures Prop Firms for Beginners in 2026 (An Honest Take)
If you are a beginner, the best futures prop firm is not the one with the biggest account. It is the one with a forgiving drawdown, a low real cost to…
Jun 14
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Trailing Drawdown Explained: EOD vs Intraday (and Why It Blows Up Accounts)
Trailing drawdown explained with real numbers: how the loss limit ratchets up, why intraday vs EOD matters, which firms use which, and how to trade…
Jun 8
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Is Alpha Futures Legit? Rules, Drawdown & Payouts (2026)
An honest 2026 breakdown of Alpha Futures - the EOD trailing drawdown, the 90% split, the three plans, and who the prop firm actually suits.
Jun 8
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What Is Futures Trading?
A Plain-English Guide for Stock Traders and Beginners
Jun 3
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May 2026
How I Walk Into Every Open Without Guessing
Price is at a level. I'm not predicting. I'm preparing.
May 31
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Big Picture: Indices Into Record Territory
This was a week where the market kept rewarding dip buyers and punishing anyone chasing late. Let's close it out with a clean read on where things stand…
May 3
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April 2026
How to Decide When to Cut Your Losses Before the Market Decides for You
The market didn't take your money. Your emotions did.
Apr 16
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The Week the Map Got Complicated
Key levels, macro shocks, and what actually matters going into earnings.
Apr 12
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