The Hidden Rake in (Retail) Prop Trading

We’ll walk through the math, rules, and why the flashy 150k accounts are actually the worst EV. Bonus — How to bankroll yourself with the cheapest account.

Retail props look like free leverage, but the rules are a hidden rake on your edge.

These props do not reward talented traders, they reward traders that understand the game and can create a system.

You will notice that influencer push certain props and certain accounts harder than others. They are incentivized by the MORE accounts you lose. Majority of t…