What Is a Prop Trading Platform
Proprietary trading is a model where a company provides capital to traders. Traders pass a challenge proving their skills and receive access to a funded account. Profits are split: typically 70-90% to the trader, 10-30% to the company. The platform automates the entire cycle from registration to payouts.
Key modules include: challenge program catalog with configurable parameters, real-time trader evaluation, performance dashboard, payout module, and financial accounting. Each module integrates with the trading server for live data feeds.
Challenge Models and Configuration
Standard two-phase model: Phase 1 targets 8-10% profit within 30 days with 5-10% drawdown limit; Phase 2 targets 5% within 60 days. Single-phase models gain popularity for simplicity. The platform must support flexible parameter customization for each challenge tier.
The prop trading module in MakeTrades supports unlimited challenge programs with full parameter customization.
