Two traders take the same futures trading setup. Both lose their first two trades. One closes the platform with enough room to trade tomorrow. The other increases size, tries to recover everything, and loses the account. This is a hypothetical comparison, but it shows why an entry signal is only part of passing a prop Read More…
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Gold Futures (GC) Technical Analysis: Can Bulls Defend $4,000?
4 min reading time Introduction Gold futures have fallen back into the summer support zone, putting $4,000 in focus. The main fundamental reasons for the decline are rising US bond yields, expectations of tighter monetary policy, and a stronger dollar. In our October 2 analysis, we highlighted the risk of another test of the summer Read More…
Interest Futures Rally Amid Geopolitical Risks and Tech Selloff
Interest futures rallied on Thursday as Treasury yields collapsed amid a surge in demand for safe-haven assets. Market participants scrambled for safety in bonds due to geopolitical risks and a decline in the US tech sector. Investors are now looking ahead to next week’s FOMC policy meeting, which will shape the outlook for rate hikes. Read More…
Crude Oil Futures (CL) Technical Analysis: Bulls Target $106.75 as Oil Returns to $100
4 minute reading time Introduction Crude oil futures are back at $100 after an oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. Read the full story here. In our October 12 analysis, we highlighted a developing bull flag and identified $93.68 as the upside trigger to watch. The recovery has since extended, bringing the September Read More…
Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Tanker Attacks Renew Supply Fears
Oil prices rose on Thursday as geopolitical tensions escalated, renewing supply worries. Fresh attacks on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz threatened the recovering oil flows. At the same time, the Houthis continue to attack energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. However, reports that Russian oil could increase in the global market capped gains. Middle Read More…
How Alexander Passed His $50K Evaluation with a 51% Win Rate
Introduction It is time for another funded trader success story, and today, we are looking at Alexander, a trader from Palmira, Colombia, who passed the $50K evaluation with OneUp Trader. The freelance designer has four years of trading experience and has been with us since June 2025. His evaluation report shows $3,129 in profit across Read More…







