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Main/General FAQs

What is PropShopTrader, and why should I join?
What is my journey in PropShopTrader?
What is Simulation Trading and What’s Not Allowed?
What are the key expectations for trading at PropShopTrader?
How long do I have to pass my evaluation?
How can I improve my trading skills? Are Courses Available?
How does PropShopTrader handle trader payouts?
Do you allow Algos or Fully Automated Strategies?
How to Reinstall the Tickblaze Platform?
How Do I Disable Pop Ups & Alerts In Rtrader Pro?
How do I add a coupon to my purchase?
Platform Compatibility & System Requirements FAQ
Do you have an Inactivity Policy?
Market Data Fees, Professional Status & Level 2 Access – FAQ
What are the commissions and fees in the Warrior and Gladiator accounts?
What Should I Do if I Can’t Close Positions Through My Chosen Platform?
Why Can’t I Log Into My Platform (Tickblaze) with my Credentials?
Can I open up an account as a business or as a solo person or both?
Where can I read user testimonials or join your community?
How do you compete with other Firms?
Do you provide a Trading Platform & Market Data?
Where can I find the CME Holiday Schedule for FUTURES trading hours information?
Can I trade using Trade copiers?
Do you provide indicators, software and tools to assist in trading on the platforms?
Account Failures, Resets & Access FAQ
Do you have a consistency rule?
WARRIOR & GLADIATOR & AFFILIATE PAYOUT TAX FAQ
FAQs on Tax Forms for Real Prop Traders
Registering as a Company/LLC (Single-Member & Multi-Member)
PropShopTrader Policy Updates (Effective July 27, 3am EST 2025)

Billing & Payment

Everything About Billing & Payment
What are the fees of each account?

Affiliate Program

What is the Affiliate Program and How Do I Join?
How Does the Affiliate Program Work? (Commissions, Tracking, Payouts & Rules)

Platform Connection Guides, Training & FAQ’s

Where can I access the connection guides for supported platforms?
How do I connect to Rithmic Data inside of Tickblaze?
What is Plugin Mode, and how does it work with Tickblaze and Rithmic?
If I already have an active license of Tickblaze, do I need to use yours?
What should I do if I notice there are lags in the market data, or if the clock on the computer is different from that of the charts in trading?
How can I be proactive in fixing Data Lags on my PC with Tickblaze?
Market Data Fees, Professional Status & Level 2 Access – FAQ
Where can I get training resources for Tickblaze?

Warrior Phase (Evaluation)

What is the Warrior Phase of the program?
How much time do I have to pass my Warrior evaluation? Do I need to trade every day?
Am I able to trade different asset classes with the same Evaluation account?
Can I trade using Trade copiers?
Does PropShopTrader offer refunds on Warrior Evaluation programs?
Where can I check how many days I have left remaining in my current evaluation?
How does Drawdown Protection work?
What happens when I hit my profit target in the Warrior Phase?
Is Swing Trading Available for the Evaluation Accounts?
What happens if I forget to close out positions by the 4:45 PM EST Deadline?
How do I connect my Evaluation account to my preferred Trading Platform?
Are there age restrictions for taking an Evaluation or having a PTSA account?
What are the allowable trading times and days?
What if I sign up today, and then start several days later, Is this allowed?
When Rithmic throws an Error Message “Only Admins Can Place Trades” what does this mean?
Do I need to purchase market data or is it included?
I passed my Warrior evaluation, Now what do I do?
Where can I find all the rules and details of the Warrior Evaluations?
Are there other fees or hidden costs we need to be aware of?
What is the maximum position size I am allowed to trade for each market?
Is the evaluation process in a SIM account or a LIVE real money account?
Can I trade both my evaluation account and my personal Live Real Money Account?
Why are my trades not showing in Rithmic, when I took them on the Trading platform?
How many evaluation accounts can I trade at one time, and why are there limits?

Gladiator Phase (Payout Accounts)

What’s the difference between the Warrior and Gladiator phases?
What is the Carry-Forward Rule?
How does PropShopTrader handle trader payouts?
Are Gladiator PTSA sim accounts live?
Can I trade using Trade copiers?
I didn’t purchase Drawdown Protection in the Warrior Phase, can I purchase it in the Gladiator phase?
Is there a trailing drawdown for Gladiator accounts?
What happens at the end of the Gladiator program?
Are there monthly fees associated with the Gladiator accounts?
How many accounts Gladiator accounts can I have at one time?
Gladiator Account Resets – FAQ
My internet connection went down, what can I do to close out trades?
Once I pass my Warrior evaluation, how much time do I have to purchase my Gladiator Payout Sim Account?
Is there any background checks, criminal record checks, or other requirements to have an account with PropShopTrader?
Do you require an NDA or Non-Compete to work with PropShopTrader?
What is the best way to monitor my account balance, my trailing drawdown thresholds, and my current status on the accounts?
Once I’m in a Gladiator Account, am I required to trade every day?
Will I have to log in with different credentials once I get promoted to the next phase of the program?
Is there a profit split for Gladiator Payout sim accounts?

Risk Management & Payout Rules FAQ’s

How do trailing drawdowns/Thresholds work?
Are there any rules or restrictions that can prevent me from getting my payouts?
Do you have a consistency rule?
What is the Carry-Forward Rule?
Hedging Policy – Compliance & Regulatory Guidelines
Do you allow NEWS Trading?
Do you allow Algos or Fully Automated Strategies?
Do you have restrictions on Flipping?
Can payout caps be modified?

KYC & Compliance Review

KYC Verification: What It Is, Why It’s Needed, and How to Complete It
What is the Compliance Review Process at PropShopTrader?

Futures FAQs

What are Futures and how do they work?
What is the difference between E-mini and micro contracts?
Why must Futures positions be closed near the End of Day (EOD)?
How do I gain exposure to different markets through Futures?
How can I become a better Futures trader?

Prohibited Trading Practices

Hedging Policy – Compliance & Regulatory Guidelines
What is the purpose of PropShopTrader’s Prohibited Trading Practices and Gambling Policy?
What constitutes a prohibited trading practice or behavior?
Why is fluctuating trade size considered a gambling practice?
What is the Carry-Forward Rule?
How important is risk management at PropShopTrader?
Is continuous education important for traders?
What happens if a trader violates the Prohibited Trading Practices?
Can a trader be disqualified from the program?
Are automated trading strategies allowed?
Are the Prohibited Trading Practices and Gambling Policy subject to change?
What is the Non-Disparagement Clause?

Path 2 Prop

What is the Path 2 Prop journey?
What is REAL PROP trading, and why is it different?
What are the requirements to transition to REAL PROP trading?
What happens when I transition to REAL PROP trading?
How is compensation structured for REAL PROP traders?
What are the rules and risk management protocols for REAL PROP traders?
What is the scaling plan for REAL PROP traders?
How does the quarterly evaluation system work?
Can I leave the REAL PROP program and trade independently?
What happens if my REAL PROP account is terminated?

Miscellaneous FAQ’s

Limit Up/Limit Down – Circuit Breaker Halts – What to Do?
Where can I access past, present, or future webinars, promotions, or online events?
Am I allowed to transfer my accounts to another person such as my wife, partner, family member, or friend?
How can I get help from your support team?
Where can I access your legal documents such as (Terms of Service, Refund Policy, Disclaimers, & Privacy Policy)?

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