PipsGuard Blog
Trading discipline, prop firm strategies, and risk management insights.
Why 90% of Funded Traders Lose Their Accounts (And How to Be in the 10%)
The data is brutal: most funded traders fail within 90 days. We break down the real reasons and what separates the survivors.
The Revenge Trading Loop: Why You Do It and How to Stop
Revenge trading isn't a strategy problem. It's a neurological response to loss. Understanding the loop is the first step to breaking it.
How to Configure PipsGuard for Your Prop Firm Challenge
A step-by-step guide to setting up PipsGuard rules that match your prop firm's exact challenge requirements. Pass on your first attempt.
Trailing Drawdown Explained: Real-Time Equity vs. Closed Balance vs. End of Day
Not all trailing drawdowns are created equal. We explain the three types and why choosing the wrong one can cost you your account.
The Martingale Trap: Why Increasing Lot Sizes After Losses Guarantees a Blowup
Doubling down after a loss feels logical. The math says otherwise. Here's why martingale is the fastest path to blowing your account.
5 Rules Every Prop Firm Trader Should Enable on Day One
Don't wait until you're close to a breach. These five PipsGuard rules should be active from the moment you start your challenge.