Prop Trading 101

Why trade someone else’s money?

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Imagine enjoying every upswing in the market without the stomach‑knot risk of losing your own savings. That’s proprietary (prop) trading.
A prop firm funds skilled traders, absorbs the downside and shares the upside.
You bring the strategy, we provide the fire‑power.

How does it work?

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    We supply capital on a secure, real‑time simulated account that mirrors live spreads and liquidity.

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    You trade — unleash your strategy in the markets you know best. Stay inside the single risk guardrail; everything else is your playground.

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    We split the profits. You can earn 80 % (first $100k are 100% yours)—far more than typical hedge‑fund seats or other Prop firms pay.

Whether you’re tired of under‑capitalised personal accounts or you just want to unleash your edge at scale—prop trading is the smart shortcut.

Build your plan

Why a challenge instead
of straight funding?

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    A short, fair evaluation phase protects both sides:

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    For you: One low, one‑time fee replaces the five‑figure deposit you’d need on your own. Succeed once and enjoy ongoing funding forever.

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    For us: Your Challenge performance proves you can respect risk limits—so we can safely wire capital, fast.

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    Think of it as an audition, not an obstacle course. Hit the target once, keep trading with real capital for as long as you like.

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    Prefer a head start? Try Instant Funding—skip the audition, start with up to 50.000 USD immediately. Same profit splits, slightly tighter draw‑down limits. Perfect if you already have a verified track record.

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Comparison

Challenge vs. Instant‑Funding
— at a glance

Prop Trading with IQ Capital
Trading Your Own Account
Capital at risk
0 USD personal funds
100 % personal funds
Buying power
Up to 100.000 USD
Limited to your deposit
Risk control
Hard stop at ‑5 % overall
Unlimited downside
Earnings
80 % profit split (first $100k 100%)
100 %—but only on your small balance
Growth path
IQ Elite up to 500.000 USD
Add fresh cash or keep compounding slowly
Support & tools
Mentors, analytics, education hub
DIY learning curve

Stages

Your turbo route to big capital

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    The Challenge—prove the edge

    • Hit the profit target
    • Stay within a gentle max drawdown loss
    • 30 days, can always be extended or repeated with a big discount
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    Funded Account—trade for real

    • Up to $100 000 starting balance
    • Payouts every 10 days
    • Profit split 80 %, first $100k 100% yours
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    IQ Elite—million‑dollar desks

    • Invitation‑only for consistent performers
    • Up to $500 000 in buying power
    • 90% Profitsplit
    • Direct hotline to our risk team & institutional order‑flow terminals
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Shortcut option: Instant Funding lets experienced traders jump straight into step 2—no Challenge, same payout ladder.

The Difference

How IQ Capital beats traditional prop firms

One‑step audition, crypto‑ and futures-first markets, and payouts in 48 h. Pass a single Challenge—or take Instant Funding up to 100 000 USD—then trade with our capital and track every cent on‑chain. No challenge marathons, no rule fine print, just real human support and pure prop trading power.

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Overview

What that means for you

  • 1‑Step Funding, 1 simple Rule

    prove yourself once and trade without hurdles.

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  • 500K Scaling

    climb to million‑dollar desks in record time.

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  • 0 Hidden Fees

    zero swaps, weekend holds allowed, no secret penalties.

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  • 24/7 Crypto Edge

    real‑time on‑chain tools and analytics built for crypto traders.

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What traders value at IQ Capital

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Access to professional
tools and indicators

Risk management that
supports long-term success

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Performance-based scaling
with consistency tracking

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Real funding with
daily crypto payouts

A culture built around
traders — not marketers

FAQ

Frequently asked questions




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Your Skills, Our Capital

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