https://prop.qats.us/blog Guides to prop firm rules, drawdown, payouts, bots and TradingView for crypto and TradFi traders. en https://prop.qats.us/blog/best-crypto-prop-firmshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/best-crypto-prop-firmsCompare the best crypto prop firms of 2026 on price, drawdown, profit split, payouts, real perpetuals vs CFDs and bot/API rules, with sources.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/how-to-pass-prop-firm-challengehttps://prop.qats.us/blog/how-to-pass-prop-firm-challengeA step-by-step plan to pass a prop firm challenge: size risk from the drawdown, pace the profit target, handle the daily loss limit and consistency rules.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-drawdown-ruleshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-drawdown-rulesHow prop firm drawdown works: daily loss limits, static vs trailing maximum loss, intraday vs end-of-day trailing, balance vs equity — with worked examples.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firms-that-allow-botshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firms-that-allow-botsWhich prop firms allow trading bots, EAs, API access and TradingView automation in 2026 — published policies compared, plus what to check before you automate.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/tradingview-prop-firmhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/tradingview-prop-firmHow to trade a prop firm account from TradingView: chart trading, alert webhooks, Pine strategy orders, and the risk rules that still apply.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-payouts-profit-splithttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-payouts-profit-splitHow prop firm payouts work: profit split, first-payout timing, winning-day rules, caps, minimum requests and USDT payouts — with a worked example.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/perpetual-futures-funding-rateshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/perpetual-futures-funding-ratesWhat perpetual futures are, how funding rates work, how leverage and liquidation differ on a prop account, and what funding means for your P&L.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/funded-account-risk-managementhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/funded-account-risk-managementPosition sizing and risk management for funded prop accounts: risk per trade, daily stops, correlated positions, news and scaling — with a sizing formula.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/one-step-vs-two-step-prop-challengehttps://prop.qats.us/blog/one-step-vs-two-step-prop-challenge1-step vs 2-step prop firm challenges compared: profit targets, drawdown, cost, time to funding and which type suits scalpers, swing and algo traders.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-consistency-rulehttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-consistency-ruleWhat a prop firm consistency rule is, how the best-day percentage is calculated, and how to plan trades so one big day does not delay your pass or payout.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/crypto-vs-forex-prop-firmshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/crypto-vs-forex-prop-firmsCrypto prop firm vs forex prop firm: instruments, leverage, trading hours, platforms, automation and payout methods compared for crypto traders.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/monthly-vs-one-time-prop-challengehttps://prop.qats.us/blog/monthly-vs-one-time-prop-challengeWhat a prop firm challenge really costs: one-time vs monthly subscription fees, resets, activation fees and refunds — with a cost calculator example.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/what-is-a-prop-firmhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/what-is-a-prop-firmWhat is a prop firm? How evaluations, funded accounts and profit splits work, how crypto and forex firms differ, and what simulated trading means.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/how-do-prop-firms-make-moneyhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/how-do-prop-firms-make-moneyHow do prop firms make money? Evaluation fees, resets, activation fees and profit share explained honestly, plus why the rules exist and what to check.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/are-prop-firms-legithttps://prop.qats.us/blog/are-prop-firms-legitAre prop firms legit? A practical checklist to vet any prop firm: published rules, company details, terms, payout evidence, payments and red flags.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/best-prop-firm-for-beginnershttps://prop.qats.us/blog/best-prop-firm-for-beginnersLooking for the best prop firm for beginners? Compare drawdown type, reset price, sandbox access, account size and education instead of rankings.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-news-trading-ruleshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-news-trading-rulesProp firm news trading rules explained: blackout windows, why firms restrict trading around CPI and FOMC, and how to plan trades around big releases.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-weekend-holding-ruleshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-weekend-holding-rulesProp firm weekend holding rules explained: Friday closes, 24/7 crypto trading, gap risk on CFDs and TradFi perpetuals, and how to size weekend positions.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-hedging-and-copy-trading-ruleshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-hedging-and-copy-trading-rulesProp firm hedging rules explained: hedging inside one account vs across accounts, why cross-account hedges are banned, and when copy trading is allowed.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/why-traders-fail-prop-challengeshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/why-traders-fail-prop-challengesWhy do traders fail prop firm challenges? Oversizing, the daily loss limit, revenge trading, trailing drawdown and consistency rules, and how to fix each.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/bitcoin-prop-tradinghttps://prop.qats.us/blog/bitcoin-prop-tradingTrade bitcoin with prop firm capital the right way: how BTCUSDT perpetuals, leverage tiers, volatility-based sizing and funding work on a prop account.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/altcoin-prop-tradinghttps://prop.qats.us/blog/altcoin-prop-tradingAltcoin prop firm guide: trade SOL, XRP, DOGE, HYPE and SUI perpetuals with the right leverage tier, liquidity checks and correlation-aware sizing.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/gold-prop-firmhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/gold-prop-firmGold prop firm guide: how XAU and silver perpetuals differ from gold CFDs, when gold moves, how to size by the ounce and how TradFi rules apply.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/stock-perpetuals-prop-tradinghttps://prop.qats.us/blog/stock-perpetuals-prop-tradingTrade stocks with a prop firm using stock perpetuals: how NVDA, TSLA, AAPL, SPY and QQQ perps differ from shares and CFDs, and the risks to plan for.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/crypto-scalping-prop-firmhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/crypto-scalping-prop-firmScalping at a prop firm: how fees and spread eat small targets, which execution checks matter, and how to size scalps inside a daily loss limit.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/swing-trading-prop-firmhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/swing-trading-prop-firmSwing trading at a prop firm: why EOD vs intraday trailing drawdown matters, how to handle overnight and weekend holds, and what funding costs.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/trading-journal-for-prop-tradershttps://prop.qats.us/blog/trading-journal-for-prop-tradersA trading journal for prop traders: the fields to log on every trade, a daily and weekly review routine, and how to read fees and funding.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-leverage-explainedhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-leverage-explainedProp firm leverage explained: what leverage really changes, how 20x/10x/5x crypto tiers compare with CFD leverage, and how to size inside loss limits.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/simulated-vs-live-funded-accountshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/simulated-vs-live-funded-accountsAre prop firm funded accounts real money? How simulated evaluations and funded stages work, why payouts are still real, and where live capital fits in.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-reset-explainedhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-reset-explainedHow a prop firm reset works: what a breach ends, reset prices vs a new challenge, monthly reset credits on QATS, and when to reset or take a break first.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-kyc-and-payout-verificationhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-kyc-and-payout-verificationProp firm KYC explained: when identity verification happens, what to prepare, how country eligibility works, and how to avoid a delayed first payout.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/bybit-and-binance-prop-tradinghttps://prop.qats.us/blog/bybit-and-binance-prop-tradingLooking for a Bybit prop firm? How QATS uses Binance and Bybit market data, when a challenge can move to Bybit Demo, and where live accounts fit.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firms-that-pay-in-usdthttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firms-that-pay-in-usdtWhich prop firms pay in USDT, and what to check first: payout network, transfer fees, minimum requests, KYC and wallet ownership, compared with sources.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/cheapest-crypto-prop-firmshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/cheapest-crypto-prop-firmsLooking for the cheapest crypto prop firm? Compare entry prices, resets, activation fees and monthly vs one-time billing instead of the sticker price.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/instant-funding-vs-evaluationhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/instant-funding-vs-evaluationInstant funding prop firm accounts vs evaluations: what you pay, how drawdown and consistency rules differ, when payouts start, and which firms offer each.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/free-crypto-prop-firm-trialhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/free-crypto-prop-firm-trialCrypto prop firm free trial: what the free QATS sandbox includes, what it cannot do, and how to use it to test drawdown behaviour before you pay.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/tradingview-webhook-alert-jsonhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/tradingview-webhook-alert-jsonThe TradingView webhook JSON alert message format QATS reads: entry, exit, stop loss and take profit examples, Pine strategy sync, the alert log and errors.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/python-crypto-trading-bot-apihttps://prop.qats.us/blog/python-crypto-trading-bot-apiA Python crypto trading bot API tutorial for a prop firm account: sandbox keys, Bearer auth, risk reads, orders with idempotency keys and refusal handling.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/grid-and-dca-bots-prop-firmhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/grid-and-dca-bots-prop-firmRunning a grid or DCA bot at a prop firm: how ladders meet daily and maximum loss, leverage and order limits, which firms ban grid trading, and what to test.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-stop-loss-ruleshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-stop-loss-rulesProp firm stop loss rules explained: where stops are mandatory, why they matter under daily and maximum loss limits, and how QATS protective orders work.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-prohibited-strategieshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-prohibited-strategiesProp firm prohibited strategies explained: martingale, grid, latency arbitrage, HFT, account sharing, hedging and copy trading, and what QATS rules say.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/how-prop-firms-calculate-daily-losshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/how-prop-firms-calculate-daily-lossHow is daily drawdown calculated? Balance vs equity basis, reset times in UTC or firm time, carried positions, and worked examples with QATS figures.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/isolated-vs-cross-marginhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/isolated-vs-cross-marginIsolated vs cross margin on crypto perpetuals: how each mode sets the liquidation price, and why prop accounts rely on account-level loss limits.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/liquidation-price-explainedhttps://prop.qats.us/blog/liquidation-price-explainedLiquidation price calculation for perpetual futures: simplified formulas for isolated longs and shorts, worked examples, and why prop loss limits come first.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/best-time-to-trade-cryptohttps://prop.qats.us/blog/best-time-to-trade-cryptoThe best time to trade crypto: Asia, Europe and US sessions in UTC, the Europe–US overlap, weekends, funding timestamps and US macro release times.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/hyperliquid-trader-prop-accounthttps://prop.qats.us/blog/hyperliquid-trader-prop-accountHyperliquid prop firm options compared with trading your own wallet: capital at risk, fees, funding, rules, payouts and the market data each firm uses.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/how-long-to-pass-prop-challengehttps://prop.qats.us/blog/how-long-to-pass-prop-challengeHow long does it take to pass a prop firm challenge? Minimum days, a realistic pace from your daily return, the consistency rule and the cost of extra months.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/failed-prop-challenge-next-stepshttps://prop.qats.us/blog/failed-prop-challenge-next-stepsFailed prop firm challenge? Confirm what ended the account, review your journal, then choose to reset, restart or pause, with QATS reset credits explained.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-trading-plan-templatehttps://prop.qats.us/blog/prop-firm-trading-plan-templateA prop firm trading plan template to copy: markets, setups, risk per trade, daily stop, trade limits, news rules and a review routine, with a filled example.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT