💡 Now that you have found a few good prop firms that offer good pricing for your 2 step challenge, it’s time to consider the trading platforms they offer. Your choice of trading platform is crucial for challenge success. Trading on a platform you're comfortable with builds confidence and reduces the likelihood of costly errors.
When it comes to FOREX challenges (note that this doesn't apply to futures), prop firms offer several trading platforms. Each has its own strengths and characteristics that cater to different trading styles.
The main platforms you'll encounter are:
| Platform | Key Features |
|---|---|
| MT4/MT5 | Expert Advisors, Advanced Trading Tools |
| CTrader | User-Friendly Interface, Modern Design |
| DXTrade | General Trading, Clean Interface |
| MatchTrade | Visual Trading Tools, Beginner-Friendly |
| TradeLocker | Easy Risk Management, Simple Interface |
⚠️ Critical EA Guidelines: Trading with EAs requires extra caution. Prop firms actively monitor for duplicate trading patterns between users. To protect yourself:
If you're interested in copy trading between your master account and prop firm accounts using MT5, check out my detailed breakdown in Chapter 4 of my previous ebook here
https://canyon-fenugreek-762.notion.site/Chapter-4-Important-Software-f0f2dc5e7edf4b00ae6beea83042072a
If you're new to prop firm trading, I strongly recommend considering:
These platforms excel in user-friendly features: