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All my articles on trading, finance and investing.

What is a bottom in trading?

What is a bottom in trading?

I explain what a bottom means in trading.

Prop firm drawdown types: static, trailing and EOD

Prop firm drawdown types: static, trailing and EOD

I explain the different types of drawdown you can come across at a prop firm.

Futures vs CFD prop firms: what is the difference?

Futures vs CFD prop firms: what is the difference?

I explain the differences between futures and CFD prop firms to help you choose.

Free prop firms: myth or reality?

Free prop firms: myth or reality?

I explain what you need to know about free prop firms.

How to pass a prop firm challenge

How to pass a prop firm challenge

I share my advice to help you pass your prop firm challenges.

Prop firm taxes in France in 2026

Prop firm taxes in France in 2026

I explain what you need to know about prop firm taxes in France and how to report your payouts.

Market makers: understanding their real role

Market makers: understanding their real role

What is a market maker for, and how does it work? I explain it all.

Instant funding prop firms: are they worth it?

Instant funding prop firms: are they worth it?

Some prop firms offer immediate funding to trade a large account without passing a challenge. I explain how it works and whether it is worth it.

How much capital do you need to trade for a living?

How much capital do you need to trade for a living?

I explain the factors to consider and how much capital you need.

The main financial market participants and their roles

The main financial market participants and their roles

I explain who participates in financial markets and what each of them does.

What is short selling in the stock market?

What is short selling in the stock market?

I explain how short selling works.

Bull runs and bear markets: what is the difference?

Bull runs and bear markets: what is the difference?

I explain why markets alternate between bull runs and bear markets.

The different types of trading

The different types of trading

I explain the different trading styles and what sets them apart.

The different types of financial markets

The different types of financial markets

I explain the different financial markets and how they work.

Copy trading: what is it and how does it work?

Copy trading: what is it and how does it work?

Social media sells copy trading as a miracle way to make money without effort. Is it?

How to learn trading: the complete guide for 2026

How to learn trading: the complete guide for 2026

Everything you need to know to start learning how to trade.

Liquidation in trading: what you need to know

Liquidation in trading: what you need to know

I explain how liquidation works in trading.

Understanding ticks in trading

Understanding ticks in trading

A tick is the smallest permitted price change when a market sets a minimum price increment.